Port of Churchill
First grain in six years to move over the Hudson Bay railway on Friday
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) announced Wednesday that the Hudson Bay Railway will move grain from The Pas to the Port of Churchill for the first time in six years. AGG said that the return of grain shipping, scheduled to happen on Friday, is a sign of what's to come. "It's a strong signal of the progress made to r...
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Repairs made
Cameco's Cigar Lake mine resumes production
Production has resumed at Cameco's Cigar Lake uranium mine after a two-week shutdown linked to processing issues at the McClean Lake mill.Cameco first announced the temporary suspension on July 1, saying operations were paused because of problems at the McClean Lake uranium processing facility.The facility, operated by...
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Port of Churchill
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municipal matters
North Battleford reopens rental registry debate in bid to tackle problem properties
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Cameco's Cigar Lake mine resumes production
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municipal matters
North Battleford reopens rental registry debate in bid to tackle problem properties
North Battleford city council has reopened debate on a residential rental property registry, with councillors divided on whether it would help address problem properties or simply create more administrative work.Council voted Monday to direct administration to bring forward a residential rental property registration by...
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Education INFRASTRUCTURE
Sweetgrass First Nation's new school nears opening as graduation numbers continue to climb
Sweetgrass First Nation is preparing to welcome students into its long-awaited new school next winter as growing graduation numbers and rising post-secondary enrolment fuel optimism that the community's next generation will have even greater opportunities to succeed.The nearly $40-million school is now "close to 9...
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First Nations Sports
Traffic, venue preparations underway for Tony Cote Summer Games
Preparations are ramping up across the Battlefords as the community gets ready to welcome an estimated 20,000 athletes, coaches, families and spectators for the Tony Cote Summer Games. City crews are completing additional maintenance, improving facilities and setting up equipment ahead of the week-long event from July ...
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municipal matters
North Battleford to replace parking machines with pay-by-phone system downtown
Drivers parking in North Battleford's downtown municipal parking lot will soon pay by smartphone instead of parking machines after city council approved a new digital payment system Monday.The city will replace its existing pay stations at the 1051 101st Street parking lot with a QR code-based system that allows motori...
Jul 14, 2026
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SASK BASEBALL ON THE RISE
Sask. Baseball HOF president talks Carter Beck being drafted
Another Saskatchewan baseball product has entered the Major League Baseball pipeline. The MLB draft was held July 11-12, and Carnduff, Sask., product Carter Beck was selected by the Atlanta Braves with the 26th overall pick. He became the highest-drafted player from Saskatchewan, surpassing Logan Hofmann, who was draft...
Jul 14, 2026
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CRIME
RCMP seek suspects after firearm pointed at North Battleford cab driver
Saskatchewan RCMP is asking for public assistance to identify three people after a firearm was pointed at a cab driver last week. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers/ Facebook) On June 5, a Crown Cab driver picked up two unknown women from a residence on 109th Street in North Battleford and drove them to a loc...
Jul 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Port of Churchill
First grain in six years to move over the Hudson Bay railway on Friday
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) announced Wednesday that the Hudson Bay Railway will move grain from The Pas to the Port of Churchill for the first time in six years. AGG said that the return of grain shipping, scheduled to happen on Friday, is a sign of what's to come. "It's a strong signal of the progress made to r...
45m ago
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Repairs made
Cameco's Cigar Lake mine resumes production
Production has resumed at Cameco's Cigar Lake uranium mine after a two-week shutdown linked to processing issues at the McClean Lake mill.Cameco first announced the temporary suspension on July 1, saying operations were paused because of problems at the McClean Lake uranium processing facility.The facility, operated by...
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A victory for the whole family
Sask. chuckwagon driver delivers a family dream at Calgary Stampede
For as long as Jamie Laboucane can remember, the sound of chuckwagons racing around the track has represented more than just competition - it has represented a dream.As a young boy, Laboucane would picture the day he would pull into the Calgary Stampede and leave with the one prize every driver hopes to claim: a Rangel...
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Limited answers
Broken foster homes: What happens when foster parents separate in Saskatchewan?
What happens to foster children in Saskatchewan when foster parents decide to separate?Al Killoh never thought he'd be asking that question when he and his soon-to-be ex-wife started fostering children almost two decades ago. In that time, Killoh and his former partner opened their home to more than 17 children.Now, he...
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Rural Life
More flexibility, fewer Fridays: Why some Sask. communities are rethinking the school week
Some rural Saskatchewan schools are rethinking what a typical school week looks like.School divisions, including Chinook and Sun West, are exploring or adopting a four-day school week. Shawn Davidson, president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, said the model isn't about reducing classroom learning, but ra...
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First settlers
Descendant of original 16 farmers hopes to revive White Fox history
A descendant of one of White Fox's original settlers is hoping local families can help bring an important piece of community history back into public view. Thomas Long, whose great-grandfather Oscar Westman was among the original 16 farmers connected to the early settlement of White Fox, said work began last year to wr...
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Local Sports
SASK BASEBALL ON THE RISE
Sask. Baseball HOF president talks Carter Beck being drafted
Another Saskatchewan baseball product has entered the Major League Baseball pipeline. The MLB draft was held July 11-12, and Carnduff, Sask., product Carter Beck was selected by the Atlanta Braves with the 26th overall pick. He became the highest-drafted player from Saskatchewan, surpassing Logan Hofmann, who was draft...
Jul 14, 2026
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SUCCESS IN THE POOL
Pair of Battlefords Orcas swimmers thrive at ManSask championship
The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Open Championship took place from July 9 to 12 at the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon, bringing together top swimmers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and beyond, including a pair from the Battlefords. Eleven-year-old Sophie de Montarnal and 12-year-old Claire Meiers both posted personal bests in various ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 2026
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TURTLE RIVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Unity Cardinals U18 AA baseball squad wins Turtle River League
The Turtle River League U18 season has come to an end, and the Unity Cardinals can call themselves champions. The Cardinals won the championship after taking down the North Battleford Beavers in a two-game sweep of the best-of-three series. Cardinals player Austin Sittler said the final game was close, but a late rally...
Jul 10, 2026
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ONTO NATIONALS
Maunula sibling show out and win their age groups at Sask. Junior Golf Provincials
The Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincial Championship was held July 7-9 at The Legends Golf Course in Warman, and it was a successful weekend for the Maunula family. Shae Maunula, 16, won the U17 age group with a final score of five-under and finished second overall, earning his spot on Team Saskatchewan for the upcomin...
Jul 10, 2026
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Off-season moves
North Stars trade for forward Michiel Leenders from Beaver Valley Nitehawks
The Battlefords North Stars have added their first new player to the roster this off-season, acquiring Calgary-born forward Michiel Leenders from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. Last season, Leenders appeared in 42 games, scoring 53 points with 23 goals and 30 assists. Th...
Jul 09, 2026
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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...
Jun 30, 2026
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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
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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
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Canada
Alberta First Nation sues Ottawa over $5 treaty annuity, argues amount stuck in 1899
EDMONTON - An Alberta First Nation is suing the federal government to increase its annual treaty annuity payments. Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam says the $5 his members receive every year is an amount that's stuck in 1899, when Trea...
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More Canadians trust China under Xi Jinping than Donald Trump's America: Pew poll
OTTAWA - As President Donald Trump's administration continues to erode allies' trust, a new poll says the Canadians surveyed who say they hold a favourable view of China now outnumber those who say the same of the United States. Recent polling by the P...
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Coalition Avenir Québec changes name to feature Christine Fréchette
MONTREAL - The governing Coalition Avenir Québec has changed its official name to feature new leader Christine Fréchette ahead of the October general election. According to a notice from Élections Québec dated July 9, the political party is now Équipe...
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B.C. settles legal debt with former aide convicted in 'quick wins' scandal
The British Columbia government says it's forgiving $340,000 in legal debts owed by a former aide who pleaded guilty to breach of trust in 2017 for his part in a political scandal involving the use of public office for partisan purposes. Brian Bonney ...
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What is dry lightning and why is it worrying firefighters in British Columbia?
The BC Wildfire Service has warned that this week could be a crucial period for firefighters in the province as conditions converge to create what director of wildfire operations Cliff Chapman calls a "significant wildfire event." Chapman says the phen...
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Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent immigration sponsorship program
OTTAWA - The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents under a program meant to promote family reunification. The Immigratio...
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World
France's National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
PARIS (AP) - France's National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care. The lower house of parliament...
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Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
LONDON (AP) - A man who made a threat on social media to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was arrested, police said on Wednesday, as concerns grow over the security of British politicians following the killing last week of former government mi...
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Trump: ICE should continue traffic stops after recent shootings, seeming to contradict new policy
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them. Trump wrote early Wednesday on his social media...
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Tropical Storm Elida forms in the Pacific Ocean and poses no threat to land as it strengthens
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Elida has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is posing no threat to land, forecasters said. The center of the cyclone was at sea, located about 565 miles (909 kilometers) south-southwest of the southern tip of the...
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More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record. Health workers...
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The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead
BANGKOK (AP) - Victims of this week's flash fire at a Bangkok music ba r that took more than 30 lives included four of the six core members of the band playing when the blaze broke out. The fate of the Totsakan band has been a key focus i...
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