FIREARM
Man charged after series of firearm incidents on Red Pheasant Cree Nation
A man is facing multiple charged after firearm incidents that occurred on Red Pheasant Cree Nation. On Feb 14, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Battlefords RCMP responded to a call after an armed man was involved in an altercation with a security guard on Red Pheasant Cree Nation and fled by vehicle. At approximately 7:10 p....
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medal winners
Canada strikes gold again in women's team pursuit, climbs to 12 medals at Olympics
Canada's speedskaters have won a gold medal in the women's team pursuit at the Milan Cortina Olympics.Defending champions Valérie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann defeated the Netherlands in the final to top the podium for the second straight Games.The win marks the first time since 2010 that a cou...
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WEATHER
Canada Post halts delivery in Battlefords, Lloydminster amid severe winter storm
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Battlefords
WEATHER
Canada Post halts delivery in Battlefords, Lloydminster amid severe winter storm
Mail delivery has been suspended in the Battlefords and Lloydminster as severe winter weather continues to impact parts of Saskatchewan.Canada Post issued red delivery service alerts for both communities on Tuesday, halting mail delivery for the day due to unsafe conditions. A yellow alert has also been issued for the ...
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FIREARM
Man charged after series of firearm incidents on Red Pheasant Cree Nation
A man is facing multiple charged after firearm incidents that occurred on Red Pheasant Cree Nation. On Feb 14, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Battlefords RCMP responded to a call after an armed man was involved in an altercation with a security guard on Red Pheasant Cree Nation and fled by vehicle. At approximately 7:10 p....
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GROWTH
North Battleford markets growth edge while facing rising infrastruture costs
North Battleford is promoting its readiness for growth as city officials work to attract developers, expand housing opportunities and support long-term infrastructure planning.Mayor Kelli Hawtin highlighted those priorities while participating in a mayoral panel at the Construction Association of Saskatchewan's ConEx b...
Feb 14, 2026
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CREE LANGUAGE
'We're at a very critical stage': language revitalization underway in North Battleford
The Cree language isn't just a language. That's the message Celeste Tootoosis has spread in her classroom for the past 35 years. "When the students see each other performing, singing, dancing, they'll see that there is still a use for our language. It brings joy, pride, and identities to our young people," sh...
Feb 13, 2026
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BUSTED
Man charged after firearm, ammunition seized at North Battleford business
Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a man after a firearm and ammunition were seized at a business in North Battleford. On Feb 12, Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team-Gang Task Force and Critical Incident Response Team executed a search warrant at a business on Highway #16 bypass as part of an ongoing ...
Feb 13, 2026
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CRASH
Vehicle crashes into Fisher's Drug Store in North Battleford
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into the front of a North Battleford business Friday afternoon.Battlefords RCMP said officers received a report of a collision on 100th Street at approximately 12:30 p.m. The investigation determined a vehicle struck a building and then hit another vehicle. No injuries h...
Feb 13, 2026
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Saskatchewan
WEATHER
Canada Post halts delivery in Battlefords, Lloydminster amid severe winter storm
Mail delivery has been suspended in the Battlefords and Lloydminster as severe winter weather continues to impact parts of Saskatchewan.Canada Post issued red delivery service alerts for both communities on Tuesday, halting mail delivery for the day due to unsafe conditions. A yellow alert has also been issued for the ...
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CULTURAL EVENTS
Historic partnership highlights culture at 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games
Sport and culture are coming together in Saskatchewan as the 2026 Winter Games showcase not only athletic excellence, but the traditions of their host communities. Throughout the week, cultural events are taking place in Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation. Some include dog sledding, storytelling from Elders, but...
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SHE DID IT AGAIN
'Fighters are made, they're not born': Sask. teen boxer claims Western Canadians title, eyes Youth Olympic path
Havanna Demers has done it again.The 16-year-old Rapid View boxer, already the owner of four provincial titles and two national medals, added another major victory to her growing résumé over the weekend, capturing a Western Canadian Championships title and defeating an undefeated opponent in the process.H...
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sled dogs
Canadian Challenge 10-dog race underway
The main event in the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race is underway. There are 11 teams competing in the 10-dog, 322-kilometer race, which started at 10 a.m. in La Ronge on Tuesday. Each team left the start line in three-minute intervals with the temperature at -21 C, but feeling like -33 C with the wind. "I thin...
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medal winners
Canada strikes gold again in women's team pursuit, climbs to 12 medals at Olympics
Canada's speedskaters have won a gold medal in the women's team pursuit at the Milan Cortina Olympics.Defending champions Valérie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann defeated the Netherlands in the final to top the podium for the second straight Games.The win marks the first time since 2010 that a cou...
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Severe snowfall warnings
Heavy snowfall warning brings winter back to Saskatchewan
The forecast confidence is 'high' and so is the impact level, as parts of Saskatchewan brace for a huge dump of snow.Environment Canada issued a severe snowfall warning for Meadow Lake southeastward to Estevan. Danielle Desjardins, a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said a ...
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playoff bound
North Stars clinch playoff spot and division title with 4-2 comeback win vs Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars have become the second team in the SJHL to clinch a playoff spot and won the Nutrien Division for the second straight year after a wild come-from-behind win over the Kindersley Klippers in a Family Day affair. It was a bit of a slow start for the North Stars. The Klippers outshot them 12-7 i...
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN
'You are the best, and that's why you're here': Sask. Winter Games officially underway with over 1,400 athletes
Under the bright lights of the opening ceremony, Rivers West athlete Tristan Maatman stepped onto the floor carrying more than just his team colours - he carried the pride of home."I feel amazing coming back to the games. It feels like a home that I kind of went away with, but now I went back here now," the 1...
Feb 16, 2026
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weekend sweep
North Stars cap off dominant weekend with 6-1 win over La Ronge
Capped off by three goals on the power play, the Battlefords North Stars got a 6-1 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves (8-32-3-1, 4th in UPL Division), outscoring them 9-2 over the weekend. The North Stars (30-12-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) got an early opportunity on the power play and took advantage when Owen Nelson s...
Feb 15, 2026
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Podium finish
Canada's Laurent Dubreuil wins bronze in men's speedskating 500
MILAN - Laurent Dubreuil sat cross-legged inside the oval at Milano Speed Skating Stadium, arms raised in the air, after what he called the "most stressful minutes" of his life.The veteran Canadian speedskater had set an Olympic record time in the men's 500 metres moments earlier, but feared it might not even...
Feb 14, 2026
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bounce back game
North Stars lose shutout bid late, take down the La Ronge Ice Wolves 5-1
The Battlefords North Stars were able to get back into the win column with a solid bounce back performance, winning 5-1 against the La Ronge Ice Wolves (8-31-3-1, 4th in UPL Division). North Stars goaltender stopped 23 of 24 shots in the win but unfortunately lost his shutout bid in the final two minutes. The North Sta...
Feb 14, 2026
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Pen to Paper
Riders sign Super Bowl champ, former L.A. Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed a new running back who's bringing plenty of NFL experience and a Super Bowl ring to the team.On Friday, the Riders announced that American Darrell Henderson Jr. has signed a contract with the CFL club.The 28-year-old Henderson Jr. was selected in the third round (70th overall) o...
Feb 13, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Twenty-five years after its initial development began, the Battlefords Family Health Center (BFHC), operating under the umbrella of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6), stands as a powerful testament to self-determination in healthcare, providing a unique and expansive model of primary care. The organization was...
Dec 29, 2025
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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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Saskatchewan’s Newest Millionaire
Gold Eagle Casino guest wins over $1.4 million Smoke Signals Jackpot
August 7, 2025 - North Battleford, SK - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Sherisse Quinney, a resident of Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot, Friday night, when on August 1, she officially won a total of $1,447,287.15. Sherisse won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot ...
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Canada
Amazon violated labour code with selective pay increase to B.C. workers, board finds
NEW WESTMINSTER - The B.C. Labour Relations Board says online retail giant Amazon violated the province's labour code by giving workers at most of its facilities scheduled pay increases, but leaving out unionized warehouse employees in Delta, B.C. The ...
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Availability of desk space unclear as feds boost in-office time for public servants
OTTAWA - Public Services and Procurement Canada will not answer repeated questions about whether there will be enough office space to accommodate the federal government's new policy on in-office work. Most public servants are expected to be in the offi...
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Ottawa kept people on Canada's no-fly list without 'necessary grounds': spy watchdog
OTTAWA - A new report from the national spy watchdog says the federal government kept some people on Canada's no-fly list without proper justification. The government is responsible for screening travellers through the Passenger Protect Program, common...
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B.C. police watchdog to determine whether to investigate Tumbler Ridge shooting
SURREY - British Columbia's police watchdog is taking steps to determine whether its mandate is met to investigate the mass shooting in the small northeastern community of Tumbler Ridge last week. Nine people, including the shooter, were killed last Tu...
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Canada should work to recruit bilingual health workers, Senate report says
OTTAWA - A Senate report is calling on the federal government to fast-track immigration and credential recognition for francophone and bilingual health-care workers. The Senate committee on Official Languages recently wrapped up a study on language bar...
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Israeli military says more than 1,500 Canadians were serving in its ranks last year
OTTAWA - The Israeli military says more than 1,500 people with Canadian citizenship - soldiers holding dual or multiple citizenships - were serving in its ranks as of a year ago, according to documents obtained by an Israeli organization. The news come...
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World
Police arrest man who ran towards the US Capitol building holding a shotgun
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle towards the west side of the Capitol Building armed with a shotgun. Capital Police Chief Michael Sullivan said th...
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Peru's Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces a corruption probe
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Peru's Congress on Tuesday voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations, triggering a fresh wave of political instability just weeks before the nation's April presidential and congressiona...
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Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can't be re-detained by immigration authorities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. The Salvadoran nation...
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Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - Bangladesh' s new prime minister was sworn in on Tuesday after his party's landslide win in last week's parliamentary elections, the country's first since the massive 2024 uprising and a vote billed as key to the nation's futur...
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
CHICAGO (AP) - The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. As...
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Iran temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held latest round of indirect talks with US
GENEVA (AP) - Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for live fire military drills in a rare show of force as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States in Geneva over its disputed nucle...
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