Growers vs growers
Saskatchewan canola farmers competing in Battle of the Bushels
While farmers are always trying to grow the best possible crop they can, 14 farmers around Saskatchewan, and one from Alberta, are taking it to a competitive level. Beyer Crop Sciences is hosting the Battle of the Bushels, a competition where the 15 farmers involved have each selected a 40 acre plot of land to try and...
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Camp Molly inspires teen girls to consider career in fire service
It was a unique experience for eight girls from across Saskatchewan who participated in Camp Molly in La Ronge. Camp Molly, which was held July 23-26 and is designed for teens between 15-18 years old, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models in the industry, as well as learn a...
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Growers vs growers
Saskatchewan canola farmers competing in Battle of the Bushels
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intensive camp
Camp Molly inspires teen girls to consider career in fire service
It was a unique experience for eight girls from across Saskatchewan who participated in Camp Molly in La Ronge. Camp Molly, which was held July 23-26 and is designed for teens between 15-18 years old, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models in the industry, as well as learn a...
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Alarming incidents
RCMP say woman captured in viral video, punched two officers
Acknowledging the public will form opinions based on what they have seen in a video posted to social media, Chief and Council at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are also reminding people it's important to hear all of the facts before drawing conclusions.The statement follows a pair of videos shared on social media over ...
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Climbing the ladder
National Top 10 fuels bigger ambitions for Meadow Lake bull rider
Meadow Lake bull rider Hudson Cockrum has earned a place among Bull Riders Canada's top 10 this season, but the latest national standings have done little to satisfy the young man's ambitions."I'd really like to be higher," Cockrum told meadowlakeNOW."I'm always shooting for number one and wanna be there...
Jul 27, 2026
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Tony Cote Summer Games
Sacred lance arrives in Battlefords after 600-km journey
For generations, the sacred lance run has marked the passing of responsibility from one host community to the next for the Tony Cote Summer Games. This year, after 10 days on the road, the tradition arrived in the Battlefords on the shoulders of young runners with tired legs, full hearts and hundreds of kilometres behi...
Jul 26, 2026
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National stage
Meadow Lake softball player earns back-to-back shots at national titles
By the time most athletes finish one national championship, Makenna Dufresne will already be preparing for another.The 16-year-old Meadow Lake softball player is set to compete at the U17 Canadian Softball Championship in Calgary later this month with the Lloydminster Liners after the Alberta club qualified through pro...
Jul 24, 2026
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MULTIPLE STOLEN VEHICLE ATTEMPTS
Onion Lake man accused of stealing truck from Good Samaritan following rollover
One man has been charged after a vehicle rollover led to a reported truck theft, a flight from police and an assault in the Onion Lake area. At approximately 6:35 a.m. on July 22, Maidstone RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 17, approximately one kilometre south of Sandy Beach. Officers and ...
Jul 23, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Growers vs growers
Saskatchewan canola farmers competing in Battle of the Bushels
While farmers are always trying to grow the best possible crop they can, 14 farmers around Saskatchewan, and one from Alberta, are taking it to a competitive level. Beyer Crop Sciences is hosting the Battle of the Bushels, a competition where the 15 farmers involved have each selected a 40 acre plot of land to try and...
25m ago
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Alarming incidents
RCMP say woman captured in viral video, punched two officers
Acknowledging the public will form opinions based on what they have seen in a video posted to social media, Chief and Council at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are also reminding people it's important to hear all of the facts before drawing conclusions.The statement follows a pair of videos shared on social media over ...
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Work continues
Province gives update on northern Sask. highway projects
Highway work in and around Prince Albert is being highlighted by the province as part of a larger push to improve transportation links across northern Saskatchewan. Highways Minister Kim Gartner was in P.A. on Monday to provide an update on a number of projects, including work on Highway 302 east of the city and the ne...
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opening ceremonies
'Compete with pride': Tony Cote Summer Games begin in North Battleford
The 2026 Tony Cote Summer Games officially are officially underway in North Battleford, bringing together thousands of athletes, coaches, families and dignitaries from First Nations across Saskatchewan. As athletes entered the opening ceremonies, organizers encouraged them to compete with fairness, respect and good spo...
Jul 27, 2026
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Project funding
Province commits to match federal contribution for three event centre projects
While plans are in place and shovels are ready to hit the ground once the funding has been secured, representatives from the Government of Saskatchewan and the City of Prince Albert gathered for a joint announcement regarding the next phase. Back in February, the federal government already made a $15 million commitment...
Jul 27, 2026
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Court
Crown seeks Supreme Court appeal in Bernie Herman case
The Attorney General of Saskatchewan has filed an application for the Supreme Court of Canada to review the case of Bernie Herman, a former RCMP officer from Prince Albert who was convicted of killing his lover in 2021. The Crown is asking the Supreme Court to consider whether the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal was wrong...
Jul 27, 2026
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Climbing the ladder
National Top 10 fuels bigger ambitions for Meadow Lake bull rider
Meadow Lake bull rider Hudson Cockrum has earned a place among Bull Riders Canada's top 10 this season, but the latest national standings have done little to satisfy the young man's ambitions."I'd really like to be higher," Cockrum told meadowlakeNOW."I'm always shooting for number one and wanna be there...
Jul 27, 2026
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Riders fall at home
Edmonton beats Saskatchewan after last-second field goal
The Edmonton Elks walked it off with a 57-yard field goal to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 on Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium.After Riders kicker Alex Hale made a field goal with 1:46 remaining in the game, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo led a 52-yard drive and converted two third-down attempts to allow Edmon...
Jul 24, 2026
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In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
Jul 24, 2026
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 2026
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Preparing for showdown with Elks
'You have to keep going': Riders learn from the past as they grieve
It's been a feeling a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to deal with before.Members of the CFL club are dealing with the death of linebacker Jayden Dalke, who was killed when RCMP said his vehicle travelled the wrong way down Highway 11, hitting and killing 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was driv...
Jul 22, 2026
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Highway 11 crash
Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of teammate Jayden Dalke
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Nick Wiebe was one of the last people to talk to Jayden Dalke before the crash that took his life on Saturday."I spoke with JD when he was on his way home here. Was supposed to play a round of golf today, actually," Wiebe said after Monday's practice."He was so excited...
Jul 21, 2026
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Meadow Lake 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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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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Aviation history
Rise Air receives Canada's first ATR 72-600 aircraft
A Saskatchewan airline made Canadian aviation history this week by taking delivery of a passenger aircraft that had never before operated in the country - a move that could reshape how workers travel to and from northern job sites.Rise Air said the ATR 72-600 marked the beginning of a new generation of northern air tra...
Dec 22, 2025
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Canada
Federal government launches expanded online passport renewal service
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab says that, starting today, online passport renewal is open to all eligible Canadian adults. To qualify, applicants must have an address in Canada, be older than 16 when they got their last passport, and must have...
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CBC won't disclose Eurovision costs as memo says Ottawa can't order it to take part
OTTAWA - CBC/Radio-Canada won't disclose how much participating in the Eurovision song contest could cost, while a government document notes the tab for the international cultural event has hit $1.5 million in other countries. "Such information is gene...
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LeBlanc heading back to Washington after Trump threatens new tariffs
WASHINGTON - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to travel to Washington this week after United States President Donald Trump threatened to slap new tariffs on an array of Canadian goods starting next month. LeBlanc's spokesperson Gabriel...
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Ontario residents charged over alleged fraudulent passport renewal promises
TORONTO - Two Ontario residents face charges after a Competition Bureau probe found they allegedly misled Canadians into thinking they were dealing directly with the federal government's passport service. York Regional Police charged John Jesse Breslin...
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In the news today: U.S. consulate shooting, raging wildfires, psychiatric waits
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... U.S. consulate in Toronto shot at for second time this year, suspect vehicle flees Efforts by police to identify who fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto on Mo...
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Campers hit with fire fines as B.C. battles blazes and Village of Clinton counts cost
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Conservation officers in British Columbia discovered numerous illegal campfires during spot checks over the weekend, as wildfire crews battle out-of-control blazes that are threatening communities in the south of the...
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World
Seattle police say 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had a ghost gun
SEATTLE (AP) - The 15-year-old arrested after a shootout at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle over the weekend was armed with a ghost gun with an extended magazine, police said Tuesday. Police Chief Shon Barnes told a news confer...
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Florida puts ex-police officer to death for girl's murder, first of 2 executions set for single day
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A former police officer convicted of the on-duty rape and murder of a young girl was put to death Tuesday, the first of two lethal injections planned for a single day in Florida, hours before an 80-year-old man was to become the sec...
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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
GENEVA (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday - and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. ...
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Gunmen kill high-ranking Taliban official in Afghanistan in rare targeted attack
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Gunmen killed a high-ranking local Taliban official in Afghanistan's northwestern province of Badakhshan on Tuesday in a rare targeted killing in the country. Two gunmen shot Zabihullah Amiri, Badakhshan's direct...
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France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) - French authorities ordered 4,000 more people evacuated from tourist sites along its Atlantic coast on Tuesday, widening what may be France's largest peacetime evacuation as returning heat threatened firefighters' fragile ...
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
TOKYO (AP) - An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon and a tsunami advisory was temporarily issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The agency sai...
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