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...
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Trade war
Gordie Howe bridge officially open after months of cross-border controversy
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is officially open to motorists today after months of controversy over financial aspects of the project.In a February social media post, U.S. President Donald Trump insisted the United States would have to be compensated before he would allow the bridge to open.He falsely claimed th...
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Court
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National Top 10 fuels bigger ambitions for Meadow Lake bull rider
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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...
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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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crime
Second-degree murder charge laid in Green Lake homicide
A Green Lake woman has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a man in the northern village Tuesday night.Meadow Lake/Green Lake RCMP responded to a report of an injured man at about 10:35 p.m. Officers found the man outside a business on McIntosh Avenue, where EMS later declared him dead.The com...
Jul 23, 2026
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municipal matters
Flood victims in Meadow Lake can't apply for provincial aid yet as city awaits decision
Residents affected by last weekend's severe thunderstorm in Meadow Lake will have to wait before seeking assistance through Saskatchewan's Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) after city council voted Wednesday to apply for the program.The application is now awaiting provincial review, meaning no claims can be...
Jul 22, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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...
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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...
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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...
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Health
Saskatchewan forms advisory committee on primary care, will consider family patient registry
Patients who do not have a family doctor in Saskatchewan may soon get some helping finding one through a proposed patient attachment registry.A provincial advisory committee has been set up by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, and a provincial patient attachment registry for residents who do not have a regular famil...
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Increased crushing capacity
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
A new pea production plant and an expanded canola processing at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) are bringing dozens of new jobs to Yorkton.According to a release from the province, the changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing capacity.The new jobs will bring the company's workforce...
Jul 26, 2026
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PARKS CANADA
Charges laid against hikers with off-leash dog after grizzly encounter in Banff
Parks Canada says charges have been laid against two hikers who, along with their off-leash dog, encountered a grizzly bear in Banff National Park.Video of the encounter on Taylor Lake trail was posted to Instagram, and Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the people involved.The regulatory charges under the Cana...
Jul 26, 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...
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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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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
To find the root of Canada's wildfire emissions, look below the trees: study
A new study of the planet-warming emissions released during Canada's record 2023 wildfires suggests the majority came not from trees, but from soil and peat. The study says it estimates for the first time that about three-quarters of those emissions c...
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Upstate New York town memorializes slain Montreal girl
TICONDEROGA - A year after a nine-year-old girl from Montreal was found dead near a swamp in Upstate New York, local resident Bridgette Cruz says new road signs are keeping her memory alive. The reflective signs with yellow lettering are dedicated to "...
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Trump's constant Canada-bashing may be changing Republican views
WASHINGTON - No one is shocked these days when U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canada the "51st state" or refers to Prime Minister Mark Carney as a "governor." But Trump's habit of occasionally targeting Canada with crude insults has become much more...
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U.S. consulate in Toronto shot at for the 2nd time this year, suspect vehicle flees
TORONTO - The U.S. consulate in Toronto was shot at early Monday morning in the second such incident this year, prompting a brief high-speed police chase of the suspect vehicle before the pursuit was called off for safety reasons. No injuries were repo...
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Ottawa lends Millar Western Lumber $100M to cope with tariff impacts
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending a $100-million loan to help a lumber company in Western Canada cope with tariffs and trade uncertainty. Finance Canada says it's offering the funds to Millar Western Lumber Products, a company operating thre...
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Residents of 70 Mile House, B.C., told to leave as wildfire looms
70 MILE HOUSE - Residents of 70 Mile House, B.C., and surrounding areas were told to leave their homes Monday in an expanded evacuation order prompted by a growing wildfire that has already forced the evacuation of nearby Clinton. The order from the Th...
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World
FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup
GENEVA (AP) - One week after the World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for "spreading hate and false rumors" about the tournament. Infantino praised FIFA for "delivering the best show in the world" an...
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Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) - A tornado swept through Wisconsin on Monday, splintering homes, downing trees and knocking out power to thousands of people. The National Weather Service, using radar, confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 9...
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Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near Seattle's Space Needle
SEATTLE (AP) - A suspect arrested after a shootout that killed three people and left at least four others injured at a crowded food festival near Seattle's Space Needle over the weekend is 15 years old, the city's mayor said Monday. The t...
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Gunmen attack a community in Nigeria and kill 30 people, residents say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Gunmen attacked a community in northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and injuring several others, residents said Monday, in the latest violence in the conflict-hit region. The attack occurred late Sunday ...
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French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron urged fire crews to "stay strong" as they battled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time but vowing, "We will win this battle together." ...
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Genevieve becomes a Category 5 hurricane but is not expected to make landfall
MIAMI (AP) - Genevieve became a Category 5 hurricane early Monday, the first in the East Pacific region in two years, forecasters said. It is expected to stay far out to sea on a course roughly parallel with the Mexico coast. Genevieve ha...
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