crime
Man shot after stopping to help truck near Cando, RCMP say
A man who stopped to help what appeared to be a stranded vehicle near Cando ended up in hospital after he was shot by the truck's driver.RCMP said the incident happened around 3:45 a.m. on June 27, when the man noticed a truck stopped on the side of a road near Cando and approached to see whether its occupants needed a...
2h ago
Read More
Supplements
Canada approves generic version of Wegovy for weight loss
OTTAWA - Health Canada has approved a generic version of Wegovy, a semaglutide drug that's prescribed to help people lose weight.The weekly injection is known as Svemia from the Canadian company Apotex and is pharmaceutically equivalent to weight-loss medication Wegovy from Denmark's Novo Nordisk.Health Canada says Sve...
1h ago
Read More
What's Trending
'Strengthening our approach'
Saskatchewan launches innovation challenge in effort to protect waters from invasive species
1h ago
Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Supplements
Canada approves generic version of Wegovy for weight loss
1h ago
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
1h ago
Battlefords
CAP AND GOWN
John Paul II celebrates graduation as they send off the class of 2026
As graduation season comes to a close in the Battlefords, John Paul II Collegiate celebrated the end of the school year and sent off exactly 100 graduates as they look ahead to the next step in their journeys. One of those graduates was Hudson Bjerkness, who won the student of the year award and was valedictorian for h...
2h ago
Read More
crime
Man shot after stopping to help truck near Cando, RCMP say
A man who stopped to help what appeared to be a stranded vehicle near Cando ended up in hospital after he was shot by the truck's driver.RCMP said the incident happened around 3:45 a.m. on June 27, when the man noticed a truck stopped on the side of a road near Cando and approached to see whether its occupants needed a...
2h ago
Read More
CONTINUED INVESTIGATION
North Battleford man killed in single-vehicle rollover
A 67-year-old North Battleford man has died following a single-vehicle rollover.Battlefords RCMP received a report of the rollover on the Highway 16 bypass in North Battleford at about 5:15 a.m. on June 28.The man, who was the vehicle's lone occupant, was declared dead at the scene by EMS.Battlefords RCMP continue to i...
21h ago
Read More
crime
Dog fatally shot during walk with owner in North Battleford
A routine evening walk turned deadly when a North Battleford man's dog was fatally shot after occupants of a passing truck allegedly threatened him before opening fire.RCMP said they received a report of a firearm discharge on 8th Avenue North at about 8 p.m. on June 26.Investigators said a man was walking his dog when...
21h ago
Read More
'bringing it back from the brink of extinction'
Rare Indigenous sign language revival takes centre stage at Poundmaker Cree Nation festival
A rare Indigenous sign language that organizers say has largely fallen out of use will be taught to the public next month at Poundmaker Cree Nation, where a three-day festival aims to help bring it back into everyday life.Running July 21 to 23, the annual Poundmaker Indigenous Performance Festival and Plains Indian Sig...
22h ago
Read More
EARLY MORNING BLAZE
Accidental fire contained at North Battleford fourplex
The North Battleford Fire Department responded to an accidental early morning fire Monday at a fourplex on the 200 block of 18th Avenue.The building was occupied when the fire started. One person was assessed by WPD Ambulance at the scene and released without injury.Fire crews contained the blaze to one room. Officials...
Jun 29, 2026
Read More
Saskatchewan
'Strengthening our approach'
Saskatchewan launches innovation challenge in effort to protect waters from invasive species
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a search for innovative, technology-based solutions to issues with invasive aquatic species in the province's waters.The innovation challenge is similar to a previous program the government ran in 2022, but this time features more funding and support designed to reduce barrie...
1h ago
Read More
crime
Man shot after stopping to help truck near Cando, RCMP say
A man who stopped to help what appeared to be a stranded vehicle near Cando ended up in hospital after he was shot by the truck's driver.RCMP said the incident happened around 3:45 a.m. on June 27, when the man noticed a truck stopped on the side of a road near Cando and approached to see whether its occupants needed a...
2h ago
Read More
Saskatchewan Country Closeup - In Conversation With Matt Johner
Photo Credit: DMDS/Chris Henderson Matt Johner's latest single, "Hello from Hell" is a fun, feel-good summer tune packed with island vibes, cat...
3h ago
Read More
Disqualification rules
Judge throws out municipality's decision to remove elected hamlet board member
A judge has ruled rural municipalities can't remove elected organized hamlet board members without first giving them notice and a chance to respond, after finding one Saskatchewan municipality acted unfairly when it declared an elected official's seat vacant. In a recently issued Battleford Court of King's Bench decisi...
18h ago
Read More
Service transition ahead
PA-based bus company dropping passenger service to Saskatoon, shifting to private charters only
The company that has provided scheduled bus service between Prince Albert and Saskatoon for the past seven years is stepping away from passenger transportation, but the route itself will continue under new ownership.Aurora Charter Services announced last week its final scheduled passenger trip will be Aug. 31 as it shi...
18h ago
Read More
Builder and philanthropist
John Remai leaves lasting legacy after life of building
Another of the Remai brothers, who grew up on a family farm near Carrot River before becoming successful builders and philanthropists, has died. The death of John Victor Remai was noted by the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation last week. The foundation pointed to a $1 million donation made in 2009 and Remai's...
18h ago
Read More
Local Sports
Riderville
Riders deal with wide receiver injuries to start practice week for Ottawa Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could have an almost entirely new receiver group for Friday's showdown against the Ottawa Redblacks.When the team returned to practice on Monday after its 40-34 loss to the Toronto Argonauts, only one starting receiver from Week 1 - KeeSean Johnson - was a participant. Sam Emilus (ankle), J...
18h ago
Read More
Are you ready for some football?
Riders, Argos set to clash in early season CFL showdown at Mosaic Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to continue their hot start during the Prairie Blizzard game.Saskatchewan is 2-0, and will take on the 1-1 Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. The Riders will be in their white Prairie Blizzard jerseys, as they are technically the away team in the game. This will count ...
Jun 26, 2026
Read More
One last chance
Meadow Lake native getting set for final crack at NHL Draft
The NHL Draft is coming up this weekend, and a Meadow Lake local is hoping to hear his name called from the draft floor in Buffalo. This is the third and final year of eligibility for Dawson Gerwing, a soon to be 20-year-old forward for the Kelowna Rockets and a former Battlefords U18 AAA Star. Last year, Gerwing was r...
Jun 25, 2026
Read More
Riders Vs. Argos
'Lot of respect for those guys': Riders' defence looking forward to Argos challenge
Defensive coordinator Josh Bell will take on some familiar faces as his Saskatchewan Roughriders meet the Toronto Argonauts on Friday.Bell was on the Corey Mace defensive staff in Toronto from 2022-23. Those teams featured current starting quarterback Chad Kelly and current head coach Mike Miller, who was the quarterba...
Jun 25, 2026
Read More
HITTING THE LINKS
North Battleford golfers represent at NextGen Prairie Championship
The NextGen Prairie Championship was held last weekend at Neepawa Golf and Country Club in Neepawa, Man. Six players represented the Battlefords and North Battleford Golf and Country Club (NBGCC) in the tournament. Out of those six, the highest-placing player was Shae Maunula, who finished in the top 10 in ninth place,...
Jun 23, 2026
Read More
SJHL SCHEDULE RELEASE
Battlefords North Stars to kick off 2026-27 regular season against the Kindersley Klippers
The SJHL schedule has been released, and the Battlefords North Stars will open the 2026-27 season at home against the Kindersley Klippers on Sept. 18. Unlike previous seasons, when the North Stars typically opened with a home-and-home against Kindersley, the team will remain in the Battlefords for the entire opening we...
Jun 22, 2026
Read More
Battlefords Profiles
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
1h ago
Read More
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
Read More
Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
Read More
Canada
Do online influencer posts count as news? Younger Canadians more likely to say yes
OTTAWA - Younger Canadians are more likely to say posts from influencers and online memes count as news, while the amount of news content on social media has dropped, a new report says. "News organizations have long acted as information gatekeepers, de...
15m ago
Read More
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll be in Alberta for Canada Day
KUUJJUAQ - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will be in Alberta on Canada Day in the evening, just a day ahead of an expected announcement by the province related to its push for a new pipeline. Speaking with reporters in Kuujjuaq, Que., today, Carney...
48m ago
Read More
Self-isolation ends for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says the self-isolation period is over for people who were exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship in April. The federal agency also said in a social media post Thursday that a Ca...
57m ago
Read More
Danger tree installation in France marks 'futility of loss' for Newfoundland Regiment
ST. JOHN'S - A monument honouring a dark day in Newfoundland and Labrador history will be installed today at the site of a devastating First World War battle in northern France. On July 1, 1916, hundreds of soldiers with the Newfoundland Regiment were ...
1h ago
Read More
Toronto-based armoured vehicle maker INKAS expands production
TORONTO - A Canadian maker of armoured vehicles says it is about to double its production footprint in North America as it expands work at locations in Canada and the U.S. INKAS says it is investing tens of millions of dollars in three large production...
1h ago
Read More
Immigration department blames 'unclear' guidance for citizenship document recalls
OTTAWA - The immigration department says unclear department guidance for both immigration officers and applicants on how to apply for citizenship-by-descent may have led to people being issued proofs of citizenship without sufficient evidence. The depa...
1h ago
Read More
World
Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children, police say
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) - A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday killed at least 14 schoolchildren, police and rescue officials said. Eight other children were injured and bei...
2h ago
Read More
Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after four-month absence from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed Tuesday that he was being treated for depression during his unexplained four-month absence from the House, suggesting in a brief floor speech that he remained silent about his conditio...
2h ago
Read More
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily ar...
2h ago
Read More
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court's six-justice conservative majority, which ha...
3h ago
Read More
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court's conservative majority, which has repeatedly...
3h ago
Read More
Explosion in Monaco reportedly wounds Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia
MONACO (AP) - An explosion at an apartment building entrance in Monaco reportedly wounded a Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two other people, the chief prosecutor in the exclusive Mediterranean country said Tuesday. A search was ...
7h ago
Read More
