public safety
Lloydminster ticketing jumps after city shifts away from photo radar
A year after Lloydminster shifted resources away from photo radar and into dedicated bylaw enforcement, the number of tickets issued has increased sharply and more unsightly properties are being targeted - but the new model is costing more than originally anticipated.Bylaw tickets increased from 371 to 667 in the 12 mo...
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LAGOON WORK
Lagoon work to continue next week in Meadow Lake
Contractors will begin dredging the sewage lagoon starting on Aug. 18.Residents may notice a temporary increase in odour while the work is underway. The city will continue to share up-to-date timelines and information on Voyent Alert, Facebook and on our website at www.meadowlake.ca/capital-projects as soon as informat...
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local legacy
Over 15 years of service earns Meadow Lake Legion leader national recognition
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Honouring Grief and Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Families with Compassion
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Lloydminster ticketing jumps after city shifts away from photo radar
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LAGOON WORK
Lagoon work to continue next week in Meadow Lake
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Meadow Lake
local legacy
Over 15 years of service earns Meadow Lake Legion leader national recognition
More than 15 years of supporting veterans and strengthening the Royal Canadian Legion's presence in Meadow Lake has earned Jo-Anne Carter national recognition.Carter, a longtime member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76, is one of eight volunteers presented with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation at ceremoni...
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LAGOON WORK
Lagoon work to continue next week in Meadow Lake
Contractors will begin dredging the sewage lagoon starting on Aug. 18.Residents may notice a temporary increase in odour while the work is underway. The city will continue to share up-to-date timelines and information on Voyent Alert, Facebook and on our website at www.meadowlake.ca/capital-projects as soon as informat...
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"LATER IN THE NIGHT, THE BETTER"
Stargazers invited to watch meteor shower at St. Cyr Trails
Dark skies could provide ideal conditions for stargazers gathering at St. Cyr Trails for the August meteor shower at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night.Volunteers are inviting residents to escape the lights and spend an evening under the stars as the meteor shower coincides with a new moon, creating favourable conditions for vie...
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HIGHWAY MILESTONE
Highway 17 upgrades completed between Lloydminster, Onion Lake
The Lloydminster region is marking the completion of an estimated $14-million passing lanes project on Highway 17."This unique highway is now improved to help better move residents, industry, business and tourists of both provinces and connects to the border City of Lloydminster that provides key services for the ...
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MISSING
Onion Lake RCMP seek help finding missing woman
Onion Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a missing 37-year-old woman from Onion Lake Cree Nation. RCMP received a report Aug. 13 that Raelene Littlewolfe was missing. She was last in contact with loved ones Aug. 9. Littlewolfe is described as 5'5" and 165 pounds, with brown eyes and long, dyed gre...
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“inadvertence or honest mistake”
Repeated conflict-of-interest breaches won't cost RM councillor his seat
A Rural Municipality of Beaver River councillor will keep his seat despite a judge finding he repeatedly breached provincial conflict-of-interest rules, including in matters involving his employer.Court of King's Bench Justice S.M. Sinclair dismissed an application by Brian Sawatzky seeking to have Coun. Dwayne Degenha...
Aug 13, 2026
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Saskatchewan
public safety
Lloydminster ticketing jumps after city shifts away from photo radar
A year after Lloydminster shifted resources away from photo radar and into dedicated bylaw enforcement, the number of tickets issued has increased sharply and more unsightly properties are being targeted - but the new model is costing more than originally anticipated.Bylaw tickets increased from 371 to 667 in the 12 mo...
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North Wrestle
Decorated Sask wrestler launching platform to inspire wrestling's next generation
Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...
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Rook I Project
$2.2 billion uranium project begins construction in northern Saskatchewan
A major new uranium mine has broken ground in northern Saskatchewan.NexGen Energy Ltd, a uranium exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, has begun construction on its $2.2 billion Rook I Project - a new underground mine and mill development in the southwestern area of the Athabasca Basin.The Roo...
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A role model to many
Métis leaders reflect on 'major loss' of advocate and leader Louis Gardiner
Louis Gardiner, an influential leader in the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S), has passed away.Gardiner, affectionately known as 'Big Lou' had been a prominent and steady leader and advocate for decades. A residential school survivor, Gardiner was at the forefront in the fight for recognition and compensation fo...
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12th Poet Laureate
Prince Albert writer brings northern voice to Saskatchewan Poet Laureate role
Lynda Monahan wants to take poetry off of library shelves and share it in places where people live, heal and gather. The Prince Albert-area writer has been named Saskatchewan's 12th poet laureate, becoming the first person from Prince Albert to hold the provincial role. Her two-year term runs from Aug. 1, 2026, to July...
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Treaty as a living agreement
Treaty 6 obligations historically ignored, but hope remains
With the 150-year anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6 only a week away, many Canadians still have a poor understanding of what that nation-to-nation agreement actually means, according to the Treat Commissioner of Saskatchewan.Dr. Kathy Walker explained, "The understanding was an ongoing relationship that would...
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North Wrestle
Decorated Sask wrestler launching platform to inspire wrestling's next generation
Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...
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Rider News
Erik Andersen stepped up for Riders in clash with Ottawa
Erik Andersen was set to be the team's sixth offensive lineman for a third time this season. But just hours before the team's game against the Ottawa Redblacks, Andersen was told he would be making his first CFL start.Daniel Johnson was a late scratch at left guard due to an illness."I was in the tubs here a coupl...
Aug 13, 2026
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45th annual event
P.A. woman and Melfort man win Frank Dunn Triathlon
A Prince Albert woman was victorious in the 45th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon held Sunday in Waskesiu. Anne Marie Charles of Prince Albert won the women's event with a time of 3:07:20. On the men's side, Melfort competitor Curtis Glanville took home the trophy with a time of 2:45:47. Organizers said 42 teams and 125 in...
Aug 11, 2026
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Win Column
Riders handle business at Mosaic Stadium, beat Redblacks
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence proved to be a non-issue as the CFL club cruised to a 42-20 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night.Saskatchewan was without Sam Emilus (foot), Kian Schaffer-Baker (knee), running back A.J. Ouellette (knee), offensive guard Zack Fry (knee), fullback Morgen Runge (pec),...
Aug 10, 2026
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Riders Gameday
'This is pro football': Riders taking nothing for granted against 0-7 Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't have to look too far back in their history to know you can't take any team lightly in the CFL.In 2024, the 5-2 Riders locked horns with the 0-7 Edmonton Elks at Mosaic Stadium. Edmonton won that showdown 42-31.On Friday, the 5-2 Riders will take on the 0-7 Ottawa Redblacks. Kickoff is...
Aug 07, 2026
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Week 10
Roughriders lean on depth as injuries mount ahead of matchup with Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders relied on their depth to earn their latest win and may need more players to step up over the next stretch.Saskatchewan ruled out wide receiver Sam Emilus (foot) just before it's 28-26 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.During the game, key contributors like slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker ...
Aug 04, 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
Migrant workers left with uncertain future amid B.C. wildfire evacuations
After 20 seasons as a migrant worker in Canada Manuel Hernandez Cruz says he and others like him are in a "critical" situation as a wildfire in the Okanagan forced them to flee the jobs they depend on with no word on when they will be able to return or...
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Feds reports progress on climate adaptation but climate groups say it isn't enough
OTTAWA - Three years after it formally launched its national climate adaptation strategy, the federal government says Canadians are more aware of the risks and more resilient to flooding, wildfires and major storms caused by climate change. But an anal...
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Man acquitted of decades-old murders settles lawsuit with Montreal and Quebec
MONTREAL - A Quebec man who was acquitted in 2024 of a decades-old double murder has settled a lawsuit with Montreal and the provincial government. Claude Paquin launched the Superior Court civil suit last year, alleging that police and justice system...
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Canada sanctions five Iranian officials over blockade of Strait of Hormuz
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced new sanctions today on five Iranian officials for undermining "international peace, security and stability" with the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The sanctioned individuals include a senior I...
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Osborne to finance, Kahlon to health in B.C. cabinet shuffle: Eby
VANCOUVER - B.C. Premier David Eby has rearranged his cabinet after Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announced a cancer diagnosis. Health Minister Josie Osborne will take over the finance portfolio, while Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon will step into the Hea...
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Fallen trees, bears are risks for B.C. wildfire evacuees returning home: officials
VANCOUVER - Some of the first evacuees from the deadly British Columbia wildfire that had threatened Summerland and Peachland on the shores of Okanagan Lake are being allowed home, with authorities warning of risks including fallen trees, damaged build...
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World
Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say
BEIRUT (AP) - An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three early Saturday, one of the deadliest attacks since a precarious truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on June 20. State-run Nationa...
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Japan's Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away from Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine, apparently to prioritize diplomatic relations with China and South Korea, but did not mention her country's wartime past in Asia or remorse over...
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 and toppling buildings
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) - A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said six...
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Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers. No cause of the Wednesday crash has been released because the investigation has just begun...
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2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Au...
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court's order to halt the work. ...
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