crime
Masked suspects fire at occupied home, flee on ATV: Police
RCMP in La Loche are searching for two masked suspects who allegedly discharged a firearm at a residence on Clearwater River Dene Nation before fleeing on an ATV.Police received a report of the shooting on Circle Drive at about 5:50 a.m. on Aug. 22.Police said two suspects went to the property and discharged a firearm ...
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Rising costs
SaskPower bills could rise as much as 6.4 per cent in February, rate panel warns
The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is warning SaskPower customers to be prepared for their bills to go up by as much as 6.4 per cent on February 1.The panel confirmed the 3.9 per cent rate hike which took effect on February 1 of this year, but noted that ratepayers should be prepared for next year's increase to be high...
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Masked suspects fire at occupied home, flee on ATV: Police
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SaskPower bills could rise as much as 6.4 per cent in February, rate panel warns
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Masked suspects fire at occupied home, flee on ATV: Police
RCMP in La Loche are searching for two masked suspects who allegedly discharged a firearm at a residence on Clearwater River Dene Nation before fleeing on an ATV.Police received a report of the shooting on Circle Drive at about 5:50 a.m. on Aug. 22.Police said two suspects went to the property and discharged a firearm ...
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retrial
Acquittals overturned, new trial ordered in 155-kilogram drug seizure near Maidstone
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for two men acquitted after police found 155 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine in a vehicle near Maidstone, ruling the RCMP had lawful grounds to arrest them.Police found packages containing 90 kilograms of methamphetamine and 65 kilograms of cocaine in th...
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mental health and addictions
'A vital part of recovery': Saskatchewan funds 20 sober-living spaces in Lloydminster
Finishing addictions treatment can leave a practical question unanswered: where can someone live while continuing to recover?Twenty new second-stage sober-living spaces spread across four Lloydminster homes are intended to provide that stability. The Saskatchewan government announced Aug. 27 it is providing Oxford Hous...
Aug 27, 2026
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'kinship'
'A little bit of Batoche here': New Ma Faamii centre brings Métis culture and support to North Battleford
Allysa Woodrow grew up in North Battleford with a Métis identity her family had learned to keep quiet.Her grandmother had been told, "We're not Métis. We can't talk about it," Woodrow said. That message was passed to her mother and then to her."As I grew older, I started embracing it. I sta...
Aug 26, 2026
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake plans to rebuild exhausted reserves as rising costs trim projected surplus
Construction costs for the $51.8 million Co-op Centre have "exhausted" all of Meadow Lake's financial reserves, leaving the city without money set aside as rising costs cut into its expected year-end surplus.The city plans to start rebuilding those reserves in 2027, according to its unaudited second-quarter f...
Aug 25, 2026
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CRIME
RCMP seek suspect after Canoe Lake assault
Beauval RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of a Meadow Lake man following an assault at a residence on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.Police received a report of the assault on Monday at about 12:20 p.m. An investigation found that a man forcibly entered a residence, threatened an occupant with a firearm and ...
Aug 25, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Rising costs
SaskPower bills could rise as much as 6.4 per cent in February, rate panel warns
The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is warning SaskPower customers to be prepared for their bills to go up by as much as 6.4 per cent on February 1.The panel confirmed the 3.9 per cent rate hike which took effect on February 1 of this year, but noted that ratepayers should be prepared for next year's increase to be high...
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crime
RCMP release sketch after report of attempted abduction of 9-year-old girl in Lloydminster
Lloydminster RCMP have released a composite sketch of a person of interest after receiving an Aug. 14 complaint about the reported attempted abduction of a 9-year-old girl.Investigators developed the drawing with an RCMP forensic sketch artist. Police said the person depicted is believed to be of interest and want to i...
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Professions in very short supply
Northern university needed to keep students closer to home, MP says
Liberal MP Buckley Belanger is launching an exploratory process to look at creating a university for northern Saskatchewan, saying local access to higher education is needed to help train and keep professionals in the region. Belanger, the Liberal MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River and Secretary of State...
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retrial
Acquittals overturned, new trial ordered in 155-kilogram drug seizure near Maidstone
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for two men acquitted after police found 155 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine in a vehicle near Maidstone, ruling the RCMP had lawful grounds to arrest them.Police found packages containing 90 kilograms of methamphetamine and 65 kilograms of cocaine in th...
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Alcohol Tarrifs
Prince Albert distiller caught between Canadian, U.S. alcohol markets as trade tensions grow
A Prince Albert distiller says the Canada-U.S. trade dispute is creating new challenges for his business, but the difficulties of selling alcohol across borders existed long before the latest tariffs.Drew Martin, president and co-founder of Phantom Light Distillery, said selling Saskatchewan-made alcohol within Canada ...
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Trade War Update
Intensifying trade war could permanently alter Canada-U.S. trade, economist says
A prominent U.S. investment strategist says the intensifying trade war between Canada and the U.S. could permanently alter cross-border trade.Peter Schiff, chief economist and global strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, says new tariffs and the increasing unreliability of the U.S. as a trading partner is prompt...
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Rider News
Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was announced that the former C...
Aug 27, 2026
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Riders now 6-and-4
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...
Aug 24, 2026
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
Aug 21, 2026
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ETCHED IN HISTORY
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
Aug 16, 2026
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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
Aug 16, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence presents a test for Sask. Roughriders
While the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence is going through some growing pains, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know the opposing defence will be up to the task.Hamilton's defence is only surrendering 26.2 points per game to opposing offences this season, which is the third fewest in the league."They are coached well. Gu...
Aug 15, 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
'Epic fighter': Tributes for B.C. Indigenous leader and MLA Joan Phillip, dead at 74
British Columbia legislator and Indigenous leader Joan Phillip has died, with Premier David Eby honouring her as an "epic fighter." The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs said in a statement on Friday that the NDP MLA died peacefully Friday aftern...
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Privacy watchdog takes Google to court in long-running 'right to be forgotten' case
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioner is asking the Federal Court to order Google to de-list specific search results, after Google refused to comply with the watchdog's recommendations. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne's office said a year ago t...
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'Surrey Six' killer loses bid to throw out murder convictions
VANCOUVER - One of the men found guilty in the so-called "Surrey Six" killings in 2007 has lost his bid for a stay of proceedings, meaning his convictions for first-degree murder still stand. Cody Haevischer alleged he suffered an abuse of process, but...
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Indigenous leaders condemn Trump's move to rename Lake Ontario
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders and advocates are outraged after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on Thursday. The name Lake Ontario comes from the Wendat word Ontari:io, which means "...
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After criticism, CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
OTTAWA - CBC/Radio-Canada is changing its language policy to state that direct attribution will no longer be required when describing 9/11 as an act of "terrorism." The decision comes after CBC came under fire over its long-standing policy of not label...
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Premiers at odds over leveraging potash in Canada's trade war with U.S.
OTTAWA - Premiers are sharply divided over whether to use Canada's natural resources as leverage in the trade war with the U.S., and potash has emerged as a key point of contention. Canada is a major global supplier of potash, a key ingredient in ferti...
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World
Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno sentenced to 5 years for corruption
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno was sentenced Friday to 5 years in prison after a court found him guilty of accepting bribes from a Chinese company in exchange for helping it secure a contract to build a hydroelectric pla...
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Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium, a day after city officials approved their part for the $2.3 billion ballpark project that will replace the domed Tropicana...
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FBI no longer treating an applicant's experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI is dropping a categorical hiring ban on applicants who have had sexual encounters with prostitutes and will instead consider in a more holistic manner at least some candidates who have engaged in the practice in the past, acco...
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National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump's proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln...
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Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. Immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos w...
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Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is appealing a judge's ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for t...
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