CRIME
Turtleford-area triple homicide case set for preliminary hearing
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a 25-year-old woman charged in connection with a fatal shooting that left three men dead near Turtleford.Madison Paddy-Jimmy is set to appear on June 8 for a second-degree murder charge related to the death of 28-year-old Tonio Cantell of Island Lake First Nation on Nov. 5, ...
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Crime
Two people sent to hospital after double stabbing at Canwood busines
RCMP say two people were taken to hospital after a double stabbing on Monday at a business in Canwood.One victim's injuries were described as serious in nature, and the other person's injuries were non-life-threatening.Roger Herman, 33, from La Loche has been charged with aggravated assault, and assault causing bodily ...
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Crime
Two people sent to hospital after double stabbing at Canwood busines
RCMP say two people were taken to hospital after a double stabbing on Monday at a business in Canwood.One victim's injuries were described as serious in nature, and the other person's injuries were non-life-threatening.Roger Herman, 33, from La Loche has been charged with aggravated assault, and assault causing bodily ...
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SNOWMOBILING
Icy conditions force Meadow Lake snowmobile rally cancellation
Meadow Lake's Northern Lights Snowmobile Association has been forced to cancel this year's rally due to unfavorable conditions. Kelly Schmidt, president of the club, said the event was cancelled three weeks early due to concerns of safety. "We want this to be a family event and with the icy conditions, and the low...
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TRANSPORTATION
Highway 55 rehabilitation project moving ahead in Meadow Lake for 2026 construction season
Meadow Lake is moving ahead with rehabilitation work along a section of Highway 55 after city council approved entering into an agreement with Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways.The project falls under the Urban Highway Connector Program and focuses on repairs to the concrete pad area along Highway 55 within city limi...
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food security
Métis Nation to give away 55,000 pounds of potatos in Meadow Lake
Tens of thousands of pounds of rescued potatoes are expected to be distributed to residents in Meadow Lake and surrounding communities through a partnership between the city and Métis Nation-Saskatchewan.Meadow Lake city council approved a request Feb. 9 to waive facility fees and support a free potato giveaway ...
Feb 11, 2026
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FUEL SHORTAGE
Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba amid aviation fuel shortage
Air Canada says it is suspending service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island. The airline says it took the decision after the Cuban government announced aviation fuel would not be available at Cuban airports as of Tuesday.Cuba has been facing a worsening energy crisis amid a U.S. blockade of oi...
Feb 09, 2026
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Super Bowl
Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Defense won this championship.Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass to...
Feb 09, 2026
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crime
Armed man wanted after robbery, firearm incident on Big Ialand Lake Cree Nation
RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of a man wanted in connection with a firearm-related robbery investigation on Big Island Lake Cree Nation.Police said officers responded on Feb. 9 after receiving a report of a man walking in the community while carrying a firearm. Officers patrolled the area and gathered ...
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CRIME
Turtleford-area triple homicide case set for preliminary hearing
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a 25-year-old woman charged in connection with a fatal shooting that left three men dead near Turtleford.Madison Paddy-Jimmy is set to appear on June 8 for a second-degree murder charge related to the death of 28-year-old Tonio Cantell of Island Lake First Nation on Nov. 5, ...
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Jim Robson
How a kid from Prince Albert stole the hearts of British Columbia's hockey fans
For the community of Prince Albert, Jim Robson is a man who grew up here and moved away when he was just a young 8-year-old boy. In the province of British Columbia however, and specifically to Vancouver Canucks fans, Robson is a legend and will forever be associated with Canucks hockey. He passed away on February 9 at...
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Infrastructure
Lloydminster completes $80M wastewater plant under budget, protects regional water
Lloydminster has closed out its new $80.3-million mechanical wastewater treatment facility, completing the federally mandated project under budget while strengthening environmental protections for regional water systems.The project, approved at $81.5 million, finished roughly $1.2 million below budget, reducing the amo...
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Renowned buck
Biggar hunter who shot world record holding Hanson Buck remembered after death
The farmer from Biggar, who hunted the largest typical whitetail deer ever recorded, has died.Milo Hanson has held the world record for harvesting the deer with a rack scoring 213 5/8 inches more than three decades ago.Hanson passed away on Feb. 9, according to an obituary posted on Gerein Funeral Service. He was 80.Th...
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Civil suit
Saskatchewan First Nation suing one of its members for defamation
Vanessa Curley believes a civil suit filed against her by Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation's Chief and council is being used as a way to intimidate her and 'silence participation in public discussion about how the community is run.'A Statement of Claim was issued at Court of King's Bench in Saskatoo...
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RIDERS NOW
Riders sign James Vaughters as CFL Free Agency opens
Players from around the CFL can now make deals official on Tuesday.CFL Free Agency officially opened on Tuesday at 11 a.m., which allowed players to officially sign with other league teams.The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a few players hit free agency, despite signing back a good number of them.Saskatchewan's big move ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Rider Nation
CFL Free Agency to open as Saskatchewan Roughriders put together 2026 roster
CFL free agents can officially sign with their new teams Tuesday.After the CFL Free Agent communication window last week, reported deals can now become reality with the period opening.After winning the Grey Cup in 2025, the Saskatchewan Roughriders appear set to lose a few key contributors despite being able to retain ...
Feb 10, 2026
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RIDERS NOW
Grey Cup finalists Mace, Maas named as finalists for CFL's coach of the year hour
Corey Mace of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Jason Maas of the Montreal Alouettes are again the finalists for the CFL's coach of the year award.The CFL made the announcement Monday. Voting for the honour was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada.The award will be presented March 25 in Edmonton ahead of the le...
Feb 09, 2026
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Olympics
Quebec's Maltais wins bronze for Canada in women's 3,000 metres at Milan-Cortina Games
Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais has won the bronze medal in the women's 3,000 metres at the Milan Cortina Games.Maltais, from La Baie, Que., finished in three minutes 56.93 seconds while skating in a blistering eighth pairing with gold medallist Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy.It was Maltais's first individ...
Feb 07, 2026
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland and kicker Jonathan Kim
A pair of American players have been added to the Riders' roster as the team looks to continue its winning ways in 2026.The Saskatchewan Roughriders said American wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland is bringing four years of NFL experience with him as he joins the Green and White."He was selected by the Denver Broncos i...
Feb 06, 2026
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Roughrider moves
Veteran linebacker Josh Woods leaves B.C. Lions to join Saskatchewan Roughriders
Experienced American linebacker Josh Woods has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders after spending the past five seasons as a B.C. Lion.Over those five seasons, Woods appeared in 55 regular-season games, recording a total of 152 defensive tackles, 25 special teams tackles, three sacks, a pair of interceptions and o...
Feb 05, 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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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
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Support and empathy
Honouring Grief and Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Families with Compassion
In an industry centred on helping families through the most difficult moments, Doreen Day-Wapass from the Thunderchild First Nation has found a sincere way to demonstrate her company's support and empathy."Family being a big part of the business is really important to me," said Day-Wapass, co-owner of Marshal...
Jan 03, 2025
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Canada
Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter posted photo of several long guns in 2024
OTTAWA - The mother of the shooter in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., killings once posted a photo on Facebook of several long guns in a cabinet with the caption, "Think it's time to take them out for some target practice." It's not known whether any of the ...
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'Nomadic lifestyle' of Tumbler Ridge shooter, who created shopping mall massacre game
TUMBLER RIDGE - A picture of the troubled life of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar is emerging, with a court ruling depicting her family's "nomadic lifestyle" and a gaming company removing her account, which was used to create a shoppi...
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Tumbler Ridge killings prompts very different start to B.C. legislative session
VICTORIA - There was no red-carpet, no band or the usual 15-gun salute for British Columbia Lt. Gov. Wendy Cocchia when she entered the legislature Thursday to read the speech from the throne. Instead, she dedicated her speech to the people of Tumbler...
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Fact File: No evidence of trans shooter 'epidemic' in Canada, U.S.
Social media posts claiming a "pattern" or "epidemic" of transgender mass shooters spread online after a fatal shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., this week. Transgender people do not disproportionately commit mass shootings, and in fact represent one per...
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Some MPs alarmed by plan to allow cabinet to exempt entities from certain laws
OTTAWA - Some members of Parliament are slamming the Liberal government's plan to give new powers to cabinet to temporarily exempt individuals or corporations from some federal laws. The exemptions are being referred to as "regulatory sandboxes" and ar...
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Feds say $20M loss at emergency stockpile was caused by open freezer door
OTTAWA - Federal public health officials say an open freezer door caused the loss of medication worth $20 million at the national emergency stockpile in December 2024, and the Conservative health critic says a briefing on the incident has raised seriou...
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World
Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer allied with Sen. Bernie Sanders, has emerged victorious in a crowded Democratic primary in the special election to fill the U.S. House seat formerly held by New Jersey Gov. Mikie She...
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Virginia Supreme Court rules US Marine's adoption of an Afghan war orphan will stand
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a U.S. Marine and his wife will keep an Afghan orphan they brought home in defiance of a U.S. government decision to reunite her with her Afghan family. The decision likely ends a bitter, yearslong legal b...
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Judge orders jailed Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora returned to house arrest
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - A judge ordered Thursday that Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora be returned to house arrest again while awaiting trial after spending nearly a year in jail in his latest stint of incarceration. Zamora, the 69-y...
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Virginia Supreme Court rules US Marine's adoption of an Afghan war orphan will stand
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a U.S. Marine and his wife will keep an Afghan orphan they brought home in defiance of a U.S. government decision to reunite her with her Afghan family. The decision likely ends a bitter, yearslong legal b...
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Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge agreed Thursday to block the Pentagon from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders. U.S. District Judge Rich...
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Oklahoma carries out its first execution of 2026 on a man convicted of double killing
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - A man who admitted to killing two men in a drive-by shooting in 2006 was put to death Thursday in Oklahoma's first execution of the year. Kendrick Simpson, 45, was pronounced dead at 10:19 CST following a three-dru...
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