'Best game of football that we’ve played so far'
Spartans offence breaks through in 74-14 loss to Kindersley
The Carpenter High School Spartans found their strongest offensive performance of the season Friday, throwing two touchdown passes and producing more than 250 yards despite a 74-14 loss to the Kindersley Kobras.Spartans head coach Coleton Ethier said the score did not reflect the progress he saw from his young team.&qu...
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Truth and Reconciliation
Wanuskewin hosting major commemoration for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
One of Saskatchewan's most significant cultural and historical centres is playing an active role commemorating and educating the public on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.On September 30, Wanuskewin Heritage Park is planning a full day of gathering, cultural programming, learning, and reflection, followed ...
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'Best game of football that we’ve played so far'
Spartans offence breaks through in 74-14 loss to Kindersley
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Truth and Reconciliation
Wanuskewin hosting major commemoration for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
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'Best game of football that we’ve played so far'
Spartans offence breaks through in 74-14 loss to Kindersley
The Carpenter High School Spartans found their strongest offensive performance of the season Friday, throwing two touchdown passes and producing more than 250 yards despite a 74-14 loss to the Kindersley Kobras.Spartans head coach Coleton Ethier said the score did not reflect the progress he saw from his young team.&qu...
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'Harm reduction is love': MLTC outreach brings care to Meadow Lake streets
For one woman in Meadow Lake, a month without drugs came with a reason to keep going."I'm doing things differently because I want to break cycles for my children so they don't have to go through that," Patricia Main recalled the woman saying.Main works in wellness and addiction with Meadow Lake Tribal Council...
Sep 27, 2026
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IDENTITY AND CULTURE
Beauval roots inspire new Métis feature film
"Is it the blood that flows through our veins, or is it the culture we were raised in and our chosen family?" Gail Maurice asked.The award-winning Métis actor, director, writer and producer from Beauval, Sask., is the creator of Blood Lines, a new feature film exploring identity, culture and belonging....
Sep 25, 2026
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forestry
Forestry Bowl brings Meadow Lake forest industry to the football field
Meadow Lake's Forestry Bowl is taking forestry education to the football field Friday, giving residents a chance to learn about the industry from people who work in it.The second annual event takes place Sept. 25 at Lions Park in support of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.Co-organizer Coleton Ethier, head coach of...
Sep 24, 2026
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Municipal matters
Hydrant testing underway in Meadow Lake
Residents in Meadow Lake may notice changes to their water service this week as the city carries out routine hydrant testing and winterization.Contractors began the work Tuesday, with officials expecting it to be completed by the end of the week, barring any complications.As hydrants are opened during the process, chan...
Sep 23, 2026
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accountability
SHA official urged silence after mother and baby died, MLTC leaders allege
Chelsea Bear was pregnant with twins when she waited nine hours at Meadow Lake Hospital and was sent home while bleeding, according to the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC). She and one of her babies later died.The tribal council is now demanding an independent investigation and alleging a Saskatchewan Health Authority...
Sep 23, 2026
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Fishing tournament
$150,000 first prize draws anglers to Nipawin's Vanity Cup
A $150,000 first prize, the largest in the tournament's history, will be on the line when the Vanity Cup returns to Nipawin this weekend.The 33rd annual walleye fishing tournament runs Oct. 3 and 4 on Tobin Lake. Tournament director Jim Chute said each team is allowed five fish per day; three of them must be 55 centime...
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Truth and Reconciliation
Wanuskewin hosting major commemoration for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
One of Saskatchewan's most significant cultural and historical centres is playing an active role commemorating and educating the public on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.On September 30, Wanuskewin Heritage Park is planning a full day of gathering, cultural programming, learning, and reflection, followed ...
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Watchdog
Competition Bureau investigates minimum advertised pricing policies in grocery sector
The Competition Bureau has launched an investigation into the use of minimum advertised pricing policies in the grocery sector.The watchdog says the policies can prevent retailers from advertising their lowest prices, potentially keeping deals from consumers and restricting competition.It says minimum pricing policies ...
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Higher diesel prices could push Canadian grocery costs higher
Canadians have been watching their grocery bills climb for years, and one food expert says higher diesel prices could add even more pressure in the weeks ahead. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois of Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab joined The Evan Bray Show to discuss what is driving food costs, how quickly higher tr...
Sep 27, 2026
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As Canada pivots to Arctic, experts wonder if Ottawa has enough regional diplomats
OTTAWA - As Canada plans an ambitious expansion of defence and economic activity in the Arctic, regional experts are asking whether it has enough diplomats to build the ties it wants in the North."The Arctic is a geopolitical hot spot," said Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. "The (Global ...
Sep 27, 2026
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Investment
Canpotex investment into Port of Vancouver expected to boost Sask. potash exports
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a $500 million investment in the Port of Vancouver by Canpotex will allow more of the province's potash to reach markets around the world.Moe attended a groundbreaking ceremony at Neptune Bulk Terminals on Friday, signalling the start of the expansion project, which will include repl...
Sep 27, 2026
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'Best game of football that we’ve played so far'
Spartans offence breaks through in 74-14 loss to Kindersley
The Carpenter High School Spartans found their strongest offensive performance of the season Friday, throwing two touchdown passes and producing more than 250 yards despite a 74-14 loss to the Kindersley Kobras.Spartans head coach Coleton Ethier said the score did not reflect the progress he saw from his young team.&qu...
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BC Blues
Lions pounce with big plays, beat Riders 31-24 to jump into second in the West
The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't stop a B.C. Lions offence from getting big plays on Friday night.B.C. only needed two plays to score touchdowns on two separate drives as the Lions defeated the Riders 31-16 to win the season series between the teams and move into second place in the CFL's West Division. Saskatchew...
Sep 26, 2026
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Friday night football
Riders open final stretch with key matchup against B.C.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back from their final bye week and begin an important stretch of games to end the 2026 CFL season.The Riders could still finish anywhere from first to fifth in the standings, meaning the next five games will be crucial for the Green and White."I anticipate us playing our best footb...
Sep 25, 2026
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Showdown with the Lions
Ouellette, Schaffer-Baker, Brooks Jr. return to Riders' starting lineup
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have two big weapons returning to their arsenal for their showdown with the B.C. Lions on Friday.After logging full practices this week, the returns of running back A.J. Ouellette and slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker were made official as the team released its depth chart on Thursday.Ouellette ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Rider news
Riders' Malcolm Bell ready to make first CFL start against B.C.
Defensive back Malcom Bell could be making his first CFL start this week against last season's Most Outstanding Player in B.C. Lions quarterback, Nathan Rourke.But the Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back doesn't believe the pressure is on him in Friday's showdown at B.C. Place."I'm not under pressure - I'm the...
Sep 23, 2026
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Super Fan
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
"Welcome to my Riderville," Donna Ryhorchuk said with a smile as she walked down the stairs and into a basement overflowing with four decades of green-and-white memories.The Regina woman is a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, born and bred, and her Rider pride is difficult to measure.You could try counting the ga...
Sep 23, 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
Trump says he expects Canada trade deal within weeks as import ban looms
WASHINGTON - With just hours to go before import bans on certain Canadian goods were set to take effect, U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he thinks he can make a trade deal with Canada in the coming weeks. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Offic...
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Advocates plea for Ottawa to call inquiry into Alberta, Saskatchewan trans laws
OTTAWA - Advocates are in Ottawa asking the federal government to call an inquiry into provincial laws they say have escalated harassment, bullying and mental health harms for transgender people. Laws on the books in Saskatchewan and Alberta require pa...
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Canada extends travel restrictions linked to Ebola outbreak for 60 days
OTTAWA - Canada has extended its travel and immigration restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak for another 60 days, and the health ministry in the Democratic Republic of Congo has released new data showing there have been more than 8,000 cases of t...
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RCMP boss Duheme says it's still too soon to release details on Tumbler Ridge guns
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says in a recent letter that information about firearms used in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., will stay under wraps for now because it's still part of an active investigation. The Sept. 23 letter from ...
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Man accused in Nijjar's assassination put on FBI most-wanted list
LOS ANGELES - A man charged in connection with the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia has been added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's ten most-wanted list. Satinderjeet Singh, who is also known as Goldy Brar, was cha...
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Minister won't commit to criminalizing residential school denialism
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty was noncommittal Monday when asked about criminalizing residential school denialism after a group linked to white nationalism reportedly staged a demonstration in the B.C. interior over the weekend...
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World
Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday in the Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters said. The storm was located about 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) east-northeast of Bermuda and was moving east, according to an ad...
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SpaceX's supersized Starship launches toward orbit for the first time
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship toward orbit for the first time Monday, aiming for six full laps around Earth to prove its readiness for NASA's Artemis moon program. The company stressed that everything needed to be operating proper...
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5 men arrested near a US-run air base are bailed as UK police probe whether there's a link to Iran
FAIRFORD, England (AP) - Five young British men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a U.S.-operated air force base in England were released on bail Monday, and counterterror detectives said they were investigating "multiple lines of inquiry,...
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South Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers were likely caused by North Korean mines
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea likely planted the land mines that injured three South Korean soldiers last week along the heavily fortified border separating the countries, South Korea's military said Monday. The preliminary finding could furthe...
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Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo
HILO, Hawaii (AP) - Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds persisted in areas still recovering from previous storms. Mexico's Baja Peninsula, meanw...
Sep 27, 2026
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Pope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion' at French shrine known for miraculous cures
LOURDES, France (AP) - Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the legalization of medically assisted death as immoral "false compassion," reaffirming Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life during a visit to Lourdes, the French shrine associated with mirac...
Sep 27, 2026
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