More crime
RCMP investigate two serious assaults in Pelican Narrows amid broader policing changes
A teenager and a man were found seriously injured on the same street in Pelican Narrows in separate incidents Saturday, prompting police to ask residents for surveillance footage as investigators determine whether the assaults are connected.At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 3, Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report th...
1h ago
Read More
conspiracy to murder
Arrest of 30-year-old in Washington state over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
SEATTLE - A 30-year-old person from Washington state has been arrested on a charge of conspiracy to murder in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.Acting U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd said in a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Justice and the RCMP that the arrest and criminal complaint stem from the British Columbia sh...
2h ago
Read More
What's Trending
local talent
Meadow Lake's Senger wins second straight Bull Riders Canada title in Manitoba
41m ago
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
More crime
RCMP investigate two serious assaults in Pelican Narrows amid broader policing changes
1h ago
conspiracy to murder
Arrest of 30-year-old in Washington state over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
2h ago
Meadow Lake
local talent
Meadow Lake's Senger wins second straight Bull Riders Canada title in Manitoba
Marshall Senger is riding a winning streak into a PBR Canada team battle in Edmonton this weekend, with back-to-back bull-riding titles under his belt.The Meadow Lake bull rider captured his second straight Bull Riders Canada event title in Eriksdale, Man., scoring 172.5 points on two bulls. The $3,135 victory moved hi...
44m ago
Read More
municipal matters
Meadow Lake proposes higher water and sewer rates for 2027
Meadow Lake households using 58 cubic metres of water per quarter could pay about $140 more a year for water and sewer service under proposed 2027 rates, according to city projections.Council requested additional information before approving the bylaw following discussion at its Sept. 28 meeting. The proposal will like...
Oct 5, 2026
Read More
All Saints Orthodox Church
Cause of Meadow Lake church fire remains unknown as investigation continues
All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived early Thursday morning, Fire Chief Joe Grela said.Crews were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. on Oct. 1 following a report of smoke and flames coming from the building. Two engines and a rescue unit responded, Grela said.RCM...
Oct 2, 2026
Read More
forestry
Residents invited to review Tolko's five-year harvesting plans
Residents will have a chance to review Tolko's proposed harvesting plans for northwestern Saskatchewan and give feedback at four open houses this month.The company's Meadow Lake division is preparing a forest operating plan for 2027-2032, with detailed harvesting plans for April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029. Operations f...
Oct 2, 2026
Read More
local talent
Meadow Lake's Senger to join top bull riders for Edmonton team battle
Meadow Lake's Marshall Senger will compete alongside three of PBR Canada's top six riders at a team bull-riding event in Edmonton next week.The 21-year-old is one of six professionals named to the Buck Your Own Bull Battle on Oct. 9 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, part of the Cinch Canadian Country Expo.Each professional ...
Oct 1, 2026
Read More
"This is a big loss for our group"
Fire destroys All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake
Parishioners of Meadow Lake's All Saints Orthodox Church are mourning the loss of their spiritual home after a fire destroyed the building Wednesday night.Kent Vidal said the church building would have been 70 years old in 2028. "It's been there for a long time, been lovingly cared for by people for decades and de...
Oct 1, 2026
Read More
Saskatchewan
More crime
RCMP investigate two serious assaults in Pelican Narrows amid broader policing changes
A teenager and a man were found seriously injured on the same street in Pelican Narrows in separate incidents Saturday, prompting police to ask residents for surveillance footage as investigators determine whether the assaults are connected.At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 3, Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report th...
1h ago
Read More
Crime
Man injured in Tuesday morning shooting in Sandy Bay
A man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being the victim of an early morning shooting on Tuesday in Northern Saskatchewan. RCMP in Sandy Bay were notified of the incident at around 7:50 a.m., and determined a firearm was discharged toward a vehicle and struck the man. He was taken to and cared for ...
3h ago
Read More
Flu season
Fall immunization appointments now open across Saskatchewan
Appointments for fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccines opened across Saskatchewan on Tuesday.The provincial government said seniors, children under five, pregnant women and those with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of contracting a respiratory illness, and members of those groups were encouraged to g...
5h ago
Read More
Traffic safety
Melville pedestrian death pushes road fatalities to 87: Sask. RCMP
A 73-year-old woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle near Melville, marking the 87th fatality on Saskatchewan RCMP-policed roadways so far this year.Her death on Oct. 2 adds to a growing provincial toll, with Mounties reporting a total of 72 crashes resulting in 87 deaths on roads as of Monday morning.Saskatchewan ...
5h ago
Read More
764 Group
Yorkton resident, 18, facing terrorism charges: RCMP
A Yorkton resident is facing three terrorism-related charges over their alleged participation in the activities of a group the Mounties described as "violent online predators."According to the RCMP, officers investigating a report about "concerning online activity" began looking into a user on Teleg...
5h ago
Read More
Health
Canadian Dental Association report finds dental care program limits coverage
OTTAWA - The national dental care program has "transformed access to care for millions of patients" but claims are being denied without explanations and too many people are confused about what's covered, says a new report from the Canadian Dental Association.The association commissioned the report to assess t...
8h ago
Read More
Local Sports
local talent
Meadow Lake's Senger wins second straight Bull Riders Canada title in Manitoba
Marshall Senger is riding a winning streak into a PBR Canada team battle in Edmonton this weekend, with back-to-back bull-riding titles under his belt.The Meadow Lake bull rider captured his second straight Bull Riders Canada event title in Eriksdale, Man., scoring 172.5 points on two bulls. The $3,135 victory moved hi...
44m ago
Read More
Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
Read More
Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
Read More
Riders Gameday
Riders look to clinch playoff spot in showdown against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't need to be told how important Friday's game against the Calgary Stampeders is.Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but a loss by more than three points means another CFL West Division rival will hold the tiebreaker over Saskatchewan. The B.C. Lions clinched the season se...
Oct 2, 2026
Read More
local talent
Meadow Lake's Senger to join top bull riders for Edmonton team battle
Meadow Lake's Marshall Senger will compete alongside three of PBR Canada's top six riders at a team bull-riding event in Edmonton next week.The 21-year-old is one of six professionals named to the Buck Your Own Bull Battle on Oct. 9 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, part of the Cinch Canadian Country Expo.Each professional ...
Oct 1, 2026
Read More
Rider news
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
Sep 30, 2026
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Canada
Author Steven Galloway's wife testifies about post-allegations mental health struggle
VANCOUVER - The wife of author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway told a B.C. Supreme Court trial that her husband was "gutted" after being accused of rape, and became extremely distraught as he repeatedly denied the allegations by a former stude...
2h ago
Read More
Martel returns to Conservative caucus, joins the Tory Senate group
OTTAWA - Quebec Sen. Richard Martel is back in the opposition caucus after joining the Conservative Senate group today. Sen. Leo Housakos, the opposition leader in the Senate, says Martel is a "natural fit" in a statement issued today. Martel left the ...
3h ago
Read More
Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon
EDMONTON - Leading figures in the push for Alberta separation are celebrating the election of Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. Jeff Rath said Tuesday that St-Pierre Plamondon's election victory could change the political dynamic of Ca...
3h ago
Read More
Carney to again visit Turkey later this month amid trade talks, LGBTQ+ crackdown
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Turkey later this month as he seeks to boost trade and defence ties with a country with rising importance. Carney was in Turkey for the NATO summit in July, and his office says he will again visit the...
3h ago
Read More
U.S. suspect conspired with Tumbler Ridge killer before and during attack: FBI
SEATTLE - A Washington state suspect gave advice, money and encouragement to the Tumbler Ridge mass killer and tried to livestream the attack on social media to "amplify" the impact of the murders, the FBI said on Tuesday. Mike Harrington, special age...
3h ago
Read More
Foreign influence commissioner expects registration to increase as awareness grows
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign influence transparency commissioner suggests it's too early to tell whether people are complying with new obligations to report information to his office. Commissioner Anton Boegman told MPs on a House of Commons committee Tue...
4h ago
Read More
World
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. "Against all odds, Christa Pike is consci...
24m ago
Read More
Washington resident conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack, officials say
SEATTLE (AP) - Federal authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington state with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canada's history by offering to livestream the Februa...
2h ago
Read More
California couple arrested on child abuse charges in horrifying surrogacy probe
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A California couple has been arrested on child abuse charges following an investigation into a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children ranging in age from a few months to 13 years, authorities said Tuesday. Guoj...
3h ago
Read More
Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school's handling of sex assault claims
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) - A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gan...
4h ago
Read More
UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base
LONDON (AP) - British police on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense over a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England that authorities have linked to Iran. The arrest is the seve...
8h ago
Read More
Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics
STOCKHOLM (AP) - Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved. ...
11h ago
Read More