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Scott Smith, board of directors out at Hockey Canada1h agoFLU SHOTSSaskatchewan flu shots beginThe arrival of cooler temperatures can only mean flu season is just around the corner.As of Tuesday, people can roll up their sleeves and receive a flu shot at Saskatchewan public health clinics, local pharmacies, and the offices of some physicians and nurse practitioners.This year the province is offering the Fluzone ...1h agoRead MoreHeroes'Some heroes wear moccasins:' Saskatchewan stabbing victims died helping othersSome of the people who died in the stabbing massacre on James Smith Cree Nation last month were killed because they were trying to help others, RCMP say.Residents put themselves at risk and in some cases paid with their lives for simply trying to protect others in their community, Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmor...2h agoRead More

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Sizzling Season StartNorth Stars off to best start in over 16 years18h agoAthabasca Basin NewsSweep weekend seriesNorth Stars soar to tenth straight, topping Red Wings 7-1Oct 09, 2022Saturday Night HockeyNorth Stars shoot for 10th straight to wrap weekend series with WingsOct 08, 2022

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Policing First NationsRCMP commander expresses support for First Nations policingThe commander of the Saskatchewan RCMP said she has spoken with Indigenous leaders about a new First Nations police service in the province, and she thinks it's an outstanding opportunity for the two groups to work together."As they move in that direction, we are certainly here to support them," Assistant Com...Oct 10, 2022Read MoreA big surpriseFamily delighted with huge mushroom findA young family east of the Battlefords had a big surprise over the past weekend. It wasn't the Great Pumpkin of Charlie Brown mythology, heralding the approach of Halloween.Instead it was a giant puffball mushroom, sitting alone on a farmer's field, appearing completely out of the ordinary.Zara Rhoades said her neighbo...Oct 09, 2022Read MorePlanning aheadMosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation awarded funding to build new Interpretive CentreThe provincial government announced that Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation is being awarded $5.82 million in joint federal and provincial funding to develop an interpretive cultural centre and art gallery at its property south of the town of Battleford, known as The Ridge. The project is a c...Oct 07, 2022Read MoreCharge upgradedMan facing charge connected to Battleford attack back in courtThe case for a man facing a charge in connection with an attack caught on video in Battleford was back at North Battleford provincial court Thursday. Adam Lesmeister, 46, of Battleford, was originally facing a charge of assault in the July 17 incident. The charge has now been upgraded to assault causing bodily harm. Hi...Oct 07, 2022Read MoreMMIW awareness'Welcome Home' barbecue gathering planned for Krista Fox after cross-country walkLocal advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Krista Fox is being welcomed home at a special gathering in North Battleford. Organized by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), the barbecue event will be held at the Atoskewin Success Centre parking lot at 971 104 St. at 12 p.m. on Oct. 14.Fox re...Oct 07, 2022Read MoreSupporting team and communityFace-off for Hunger to raise funds for local food bankThe Battlefords North Stars have partnered with Innovation Credit Union and the local food bank to Face-off for Hunger this season. For each faceoff win the North Stars register on home ice this season, Innovation Credit Union will be donating $5 to the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre. Marketing specialis...Oct 06, 2022Read MoreSee more Battlefords News

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Third plane carrying displaced Ukrainians to arrive in Regina this monthA third humanitarian flight carrying displaced Ukrainians is expected to arrive in Saskatchewan at the end of the month.According to the provincial government, registration is now open for the flight, which is expected to carry about 200 displaced Ukrainians and is expected to touch down in Regina on Oct. 25.This will ...1h agoRead MoreFLU SHOTSSaskatchewan flu shots beginThe arrival of cooler temperatures can only mean flu season is just around the corner.As of Tuesday, people can roll up their sleeves and receive a flu shot at Saskatchewan public health clinics, local pharmacies, and the offices of some physicians and nurse practitioners.This year the province is offering the Fluzone ...1h agoRead MoreScott Smith, board of directors out at Hockey CanadaScott Smith spent nearly three decades climbing the ladder at Hockey Canada.He lasted just over three months at the top thanks to a series of scandals that have rocked the sport's national federation to its core.Smith is out as Hockey Canada's president and CEO, the organization announced Tuesday. The board of director...1h agoRead MoreHeroes'Some heroes wear moccasins:' Saskatchewan stabbing victims died helping othersSome of the people who died in the stabbing massacre on James Smith Cree Nation last month were killed because they were trying to help others, RCMP say.Residents put themselves at risk and in some cases paid with their lives for simply trying to protect others in their community, Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmor...2h agoRead MoreCourtDiagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in SaskatoonSASKATOON - The founder of the online group "Diagolon" remains in custody after being denied release following a bail hearing in Saskatchewan.Jeremy MacKenzie was arrested on September 29 in Cole Harbour, N.S., on a Canada-wide warrant related to charges laid by the Mounties in Saskatchewan in July.MacKenzie ...18h agoRead MoreHealthShahab encourages vaccination as he accepts Distinguished Canadian AwardAs Dr. Saqib Shahab stood in front of a group at Darke Hall in Regina, accepting the Distinguished Canadian Award from the University of Regina for him and his team, he talked about how he didn't feel he deserved it.Shahab, Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, said he felt he was just one of many who were doing...20h agoRead MoreSee more Saskatchewan news

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Sizzling Season StartNorth Stars off to best start in over 16 years18h agoKrista's Kilometres for MMIWSweep weekend seriesNorth Stars soar to tenth straight, topping Red Wings 7-1Oct 09, 2022Saturday Night HockeyNorth Stars shoot for 10th straight to wrap weekend series with WingsOct 08, 2022Projects done right!B&C TrenchingNorth Stars rollingStars top Red Wings 2-1 for ninth straightOct 08, 2022Homestand beginsNorth Stars host Weyburn in drive for ninth straightOct 07, 2022

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Sizzling Season StartNorth Stars off to best start in over 16 yearsThe Battlefords North Stars are off to a season start for the ages. Having won 10 straight games to open the year, the streak is the organization's best start to a season in over 16 years - and possibly franchise history - predating the scheduling data available in the SJHL archives.The team has also been recognized fo...18h agoRead MoreSweep weekend seriesNorth Stars soar to tenth straight, topping Red Wings 7-1The Battlefords North Stars extended their season-opening winning streak to 10-straight Saturday night in North Battleford, with a 7-1 win over Weyburn.The Stars' big line of Jake Southgate (one goal, three assists), Holden Doell (two goals, one assist) and Kian Bell (one goal, one assist) led the way for the team, com...Oct 09, 2022Read MoreSaturday Night HockeyNorth Stars shoot for 10th straight to wrap weekend series with WingsThe Battlefords North Stars will shoot for their tenth straight win to open the season Saturday, as they face the Weyburn Red Wings for the second night of the teams' back-to-backs this weekend. The Stars lead the season-series 2-0 following a 2-1 victory Friday against the Wings, led by a strong performance between th...Oct 08, 2022Read MoreRidervilleRiders' losing streak reaches five gamesThe Saskatchewan Roughriders' woes continued Friday and, as a result, their playoff hopes continue to dwindle.Saskatchewan didn't score a point in the second half in an 18-14 CFL loss to the host Hamilton Tiger-Cats."Credit to Hamilton, that's a well-coached them and they were hungry - we were hungry too," Ri...Oct 08, 2022Read MoreNorth Stars rollingStars top Red Wings 2-1 for ninth straightThe Battlefords North Stars stretched their season-opening winning streak to nine games Friday in North Battleford, with a 2-1 win over the Weyburn Red Wings. Goaltender, Justen Maric led the way with a 39-save performance in the victory, while Kian Bell and Keiton Klein notched a power play goal apiece to make the dif...Oct 08, 2022Read MoreHomestand beginsNorth Stars host Weyburn in drive for ninth straightThe Battlefords North Stars return to home ice Friday night, for their first of two games this weekend in a back-to-back with the Weyburn Red Wings.Kicking off an eight-game homestand for Stars this month, Friday's game will be the team's first meeting with the Wings since their opening game of the League Showcase last...Oct 07, 2022Read MoreSee more in Local Sports

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Krista's Kilometres for MMIWEvery morning Krista Fox begins her day with prayer and journaling. She's kicked a smoking habit, is drinking more water and committed to walking a minimum of 10,000 steps per day.But she's not doing it just to better herself. She's doing it for those who can't.The 53-year-old North Battleford woman is planning to walk...Aug 30, 2021Read MoreProjects done right!B&C TrenchingWe've all heard the slogan "Call before you dig", when it comes to underground projects, there is really one place you have to call, B&C Trenching. If there's underground work to be done, at your home, on the farm, or as part of a contract job, it's important to get the job done right the first time arou...Aug 06, 2021Read MoreForge lifelong memories at Waskesiu this summerWhether you want to push your limits on a heart-pounding backcountry hike, enjoy a round of golf at two renowned courses or delight your tastebuds with first-class culinary fare, there are plenty of options to satisfy everyone's age, interests and budgets at Waskesiu.When it comes to outdoor exploration, Waskesiu is a ...Jun 08, 2021Read MoreSee more Battlefords Profiles

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PQ leader wants to take seat in Quebec legislature without swearing oath to KingMONTREAL - Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is refusing to swear an oath to King Charles III. Before they can take their seats in the legislature, newly elected members are required to swear an oath to the British Crown and to the Quebec people. St-Pierre Plamondon, who is scheduled to be s...40m agoRead More Several federal cabinet members expected to testify at 'Freedom Convoy' hearingsOTTAWA - Eight federal cabinet members, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are among those slated to testify at the public inquiry into the government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act. High-profile members of the convoy that blocked Ottawa streets last winter, including Pat King and Tamara Lich, are als...1h agoRead More Sentencing to begin for Dutch man guilty of harassment linked to death of B.C. teenNEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The first day of a scheduled four-day sentencing hearing begins in a British Columbia court for a Dutch man found guilty of harassing Port Coquitlam, B.C., teen Amanda Todd. Aydin Coban, who is in his mid-40s, was convicted in August on charges of extortion, harassment, communication with a youn...2h agoRead More Canada sending 40 military engineers to Poland to train Ukrainian forcesOTTAWA - Canada is sending 40 military engineers to Poland to train Ukrainian forces in their fight against Russia. Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the deployment during a visit to Warsaw this morning before a planned meeting with NATO counterparts in Belgium. The new contribution is on top of the roughly 225 mi...3h agoRead More Trudeau condemns Russia, U.K. killer of Canadian sentenced : In The News for Oct. 11In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ... Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine as the country unleashed a lethal barrage of...9h agoRead More 'Some heroes wear moccasins:' Saskatchewan stabbing victims died helping othersREGINA - Some of the people who died in the stabbing massacre on James Smith Cree Nation last month were killed because they were trying to help others, RCMP say. Residents put themselves at risk and in some cases paid with their lives for simply trying to protect others in their community, Assistant Commissioner Rhond...9h agoRead MoreSee more Canadian News

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King Charles II to be crowned May 6 next year, palace saysLONDON (AP) - King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony that will embrace the past but look to the modern world after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Tuesday's announcement from Buckingham Palace comes amid speculation that the coronation will be shorter and less ext...10m agoRead More Walker campaigning with 2 GOP senators after abortion reportATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker is slated to campaign Tuesday with Sens. Rick Scott of Florida and Tom Cotton of Arkansas, offering the latest sign that the national GOP is digging in on Walker's candidacy as he tries to get past a renewed spotlight on his rocky past. Scott, who chair...1h agoRead More Supreme Court rejects appeal from Dylann Roof, who killed 9WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Dylann Roof, who challenged his death sentence and conviction in the 2015 racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation. Roof had asked the court to decide how to handle disputes over mental illness-related evidence between capital...3h agoRead More Israel says 'historic' sea border deal struck with LebanonJERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's prime minister said Tuesday that the country has reached an "historic agreement" with neighboring Lebanon over their shared maritime border after months of U.S.-brokered negotiations. At stake are rights over exploiting undersea natural gas reserves in areas of the eastern Mediterran...8h agoRead More Conservative PACs inject millions into local school racesAs Republicans and Democrats fight for control of Congress this fall, a growing collection of conservative political action groups is targeting its efforts closer to home: at local school boards. Their aim is to gain control of more school systems and push back against what they see as a liberal tide in public educatio...12h agoRead More Malaysian PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap pollsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Parliament will be dissolved Monday, paving the way for general elections that are expected to be held in early November. The elections would come nine months before Parliament's term expires, following calls for early polls from ...Oct 10, 2022Read MoreSee more World News

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