Yellow warning
Heavy rainfall warning in effect for North Central Sask.
An area that includes Prince Albert, Battlefords, Melfort, Saskatoon and south down to Yorkton is under a heavy rainfall warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada said a low pressure system is expected to begin in southern Saskatchewan this afternoon. Rain will continue through to Monday evening. Rainfall totals a...
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“No one’s going to call it Lake of America."
Google Maps to display Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.
OTTAWA - Google Maps has updated to display "Lake America" for users located in the United States, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to rename the Great Lake.Users in Canada will still see it displayed as Lake Ontario on Google Maps, though the search engine will pull up Lake Am...
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Yellow warning
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Guide dogs
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further cuts
Immigration board asks feds to better track temporary residents
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“No one’s going to call it Lake of America."
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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 ...
Aug 28, 2026
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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...
Aug 28, 2026
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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
Yellow warning
Heavy rainfall warning in effect for North Central Sask.
An area that includes Prince Albert, Battlefords, Melfort, Saskatoon and south down to Yorkton is under a heavy rainfall warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada said a low pressure system is expected to begin in southern Saskatchewan this afternoon. Rain will continue through to Monday evening. Rainfall totals a...
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bringing technology where its needed
$5.4 million federal investment to advance healthcare, accessibility in northern Sask
The federal government has committed another $5.4 million to a state-of-the-art virtual health centre that is aiming to transform healthcare for those in rural and remote areas.The Virtual Health Hub (VHH), currently being constructed on Whitecap Dakota First Nation, is an Indigenous-led healthcare organization to deli...
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Crime watch
Escaped prisoner turns himself in to Biggar RCMP
A man being sought by RCMP in Biggar after he escaped while being transferred to a police vehicle on Aug. 20 has turned himself in.Josh Meszaros, 34, turned himself in to North Battleford RCMP on Aug. 24 where he was handed multiple charges.According to police, 34-year-old Joshua Meszaros was arrested on Aug. 20 on cha...
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Riders improve to 7-4
Riders show off resilience in 28-24 win over the Argos
The Saskatchewan Roughriders leaned into adversity throughout Saturday's game against the Toronto Argonauts to get an important win at a sold-out Mosaic Stadium.Saskatchewan trailed for most of the game until short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens scored from two yards out with 2:57 left in the game to give the Riders...
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Bones
2,100 year-old artifact found at the St. Victor Petroglyphs in southern Saskatchewan
Unearthed during an archaeological dig in 1990, pieces of bone at the St. Victor Petroglyphs Provincial Historic Park remained undated until the Friends of the St. Victor Petroglyphs Cooperative Ltd recently sent the bones for carbon dating."We were just hoping to find if there were some dates that would match the...
Aug 29, 2026
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Most Wanted
Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people being hunted by RCMP in August
Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for August includes people being sought for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, arson and assault while choking.The RCMP said it publishes the list based on people with active warrants who were last known to be living in Saskatchewan, selected based on a review of their...
Aug 29, 2026
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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
Teej festivals cancelled across Canada as Nepal grapples with extreme flooding
OTTAWA - Nepalese community organizations across the country cancelled annual cultural festivals over the weekend following the devastating flash flooding that struck Nepal and China. This weekend would normally be the annual Teej festival, a Hindu pra...
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Candidates talk affordability on Day 4 of Quebec's election campaign
Affordability and the economy took the spotlight on Sunday as Quebec's election campaign entered its fourth day, with party leaders unveiling their visions to ease financial pressures while grappling with the province's budgetary constraints. The Quebe...
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Google Maps to display Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.
OTTAWA - Google Maps has updated to display "Lake America" for users located in the United States, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to rename the Great Lake. Users in Canada will still see it displayed as Lake Ontario on...
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Voters head to the polls in three federal byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec
OTTAWA - A trio of federal byelections are set for Monday in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. Two of the ridings are considered fairly safe Liberal seats, both of which were vacated by former cabinet ministers. In Quebec, where voters had elected...
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Immigration board asks feds to better track temporary residents
OTTAWA - Canada needs to make further cuts to the number of temporary residents in the country and generate better tracking data when they leave the country, the head of an expert panel on immigration said. Parisa Mahboubi chairs the C.D. Howe Institut...
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B.C. premier calls byelection in riding where Conservative leader set to run
B.C. Premier David Eby has called a byelection for next month in the riding of Abbotsford-Mission, where embattled Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is set to run. Eby's New Democrats said Saturday that former agriculture minister Pam Alexis, who...
Aug 29, 2026
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World
Grand Canyon flooding knocks out water pipeline serving tourists at the national park, officials say
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - One person died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service said Sunday night that the body of a 46-year-old man was recovered near Cr...
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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a month on Sunday, breaking a lull in fighting during an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. Vowing to retaliate ...
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Norwegians line up at memorials remembering the late King Harald V. Funeral set for Sept 9
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Tens of thousands of Norwegians lined up Sunday in front of cathedrals and churches across the country for memorial services held for the late King Harald V, who died at 89. Harald passed away Friday and his son immedi...
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NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before. SpaceX launched the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope sh...
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NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before. SpaceX launched the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope sh...
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Karina rapidly becomes a major hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Karina formed Sunday in the Pacific Ocean and swiftly intensified into a dangerous major storm within hours, fueled by warm waters far offshore where it poses no immediate threat to land. Karina gained Category 1 hu...
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