Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
A new airtanker will be based in La Ronge as Saskatchewan prepares for the 2027 wildfire season, but the provincial NDP is questioning why the aircraft did not arrive in time for this summer.The province unveiled the Dash-8 Q400 Multi-Role Emergency Response (Q400MRE) aircraft at Regina International Airport on Tuesday...
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"suspected mining induced incident"
'We woke to a thud': Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
An earthquake rattled Esterhazy early Tuesday morning, and it isn't the first time tremors have been felt in the community.According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake - with a magnitude of 3.4 - hit the area northeast of Esterhazy just after 7 a.m. The federal agency described it as a "suspected mining-induced even...
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Year-round emergency management asset
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake proposes raising littering fine from $100 to $500
Littering in Meadow Lake could carry a $500 fine, up from $100, under a bylaw amendment city council has given first reading.The proposed changes to the city's 2013 litter control bylaw still require second and third readings before taking effect."Increasing the fine from $100.00 to $500.00 is intended to deter pe...
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trick-or-treat
SHA provides tips for a safe Halloween
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to have a safe Halloween. "In our communities, it gets dark early and the weather can be an issue, so a little planning helps keep the night fun, healthy and safe for everyone," a public release by Dr. Angela Silveira states. There are a number of tips ...
Oct 29, 2026
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Building Canada Strong Act
Onion Lake Cree Nation raises concerns over Bill C-39
Onion Lake Cree Nation is calling on the federal government to withdraw Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, citing concerns about the protection of Treaty rights and First Nations jurisdiction.The Nation said efforts to fast-track major industrial and infrastructure projects could come at the expense of meaningf...
Oct 27, 2026
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Crime Watch
Onion Lake RCMP searching for man on outstanding warrant
Onion Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help locating 39-year-old Brennan Sakebow. Police say Sakebow is wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with court-ordered conditions. Charges were originally laid following investigations in July and August 2026. Sakebow is described as five feet 10 inches tall and weighi...
Oct 27, 2026
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crime
2023 Meadow Lake shooting death case set for trial in 2028
Two men charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Meadow Lake in 2023 are scheduled to stand trial in March 2028.Creeson Merasty and Gerald Sinclair are set to be tried at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford. An exact trial date is yet to be determined.The charges stem from a shooting...
Oct 26, 2026
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local talent
'I freaking did it': Meadow Lake's Senger claims first PBR Canada Cup Series win with 90.8-point ride
Marshall Senger's first PBR Canada Cup Series victory brought his father to tears."Honestly, seeing that was probably one of the best moments of my life," he said."My family's put so much time and money into me. So when I'm given the opportunities to make them proud, it means a lot when I can get it done...
Oct 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
A new airtanker will be based in La Ronge as Saskatchewan prepares for the 2027 wildfire season, but the provincial NDP is questioning why the aircraft did not arrive in time for this summer.The province unveiled the Dash-8 Q400 Multi-Role Emergency Response (Q400MRE) aircraft at Regina International Airport on Tuesday...
5m ago
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"suspected mining induced incident"
'We woke to a thud': Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
An earthquake rattled Esterhazy early Tuesday morning, and it isn't the first time tremors have been felt in the community.According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake - with a magnitude of 3.4 - hit the area northeast of Esterhazy just after 7 a.m. The federal agency described it as a "suspected mining-induced even...
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improved relationship
Saskatchewan seeks trade progress with U.S and China
The Government of Saskatchewan is hoping that renewed trade talks with the United States and China will open new opportunities for the province's oil and agriculture industries, with discussions around the Keystone XL pipeline gaining momentum and a deadline approaching for temporary Chinese tariff relief.Warren Kaedin...
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Serious incident
Pelican Narrows dog attack leaves young woman critically injured
A young woman was critically injured in a dog attack in Pelican Narrows on Monday, with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) health staff saying it was the fifth dangerous dog attack in recent days.The condition or age of the injured woman was not available Tuesday, but the attack prompted the First Nation's leadership ...
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Ongoing investigation
Sask. player identified as victim in Alberta junior hockey abuse case
Alberta RCMP officers have charged a longtime junior hockey executive and broadcaster in Alberta and British Columbia in a case involving alleged sexual offences against underage players.The RCMP confirmed Tyler King, 39, was arrested at the Lansdowne border crossing near Kingston, Ont. on Friday.King is alleged to hav...
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renewal
Dozens await seniors' housing as Lloydminster backs Pioneer Lodge expansion
Lloydminster council has committed an estimated $3.5 million toward replacing Pioneer Lodge's oldest wing and adding 24 seniors' housing units, as dozens of seniors wait for accommodation.Council approved the commitment Oct. 26 for the Lloydminster Region Housing Group's redevelopment, which would replace 41 existing l...
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Local Sports
Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
It's the day no player wants to have come early - locker clean-out day.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday to pack up their things as the quest for a repeat came to an end at B.C. Place on Saturday with a 33-26 loss to the B.C. Lions.The #Riders cleared out their lockers after their #CFL West ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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local talent
'I freaking did it': Meadow Lake's Senger claims first PBR Canada Cup Series win with 90.8-point ride
Marshall Senger's first PBR Canada Cup Series victory brought his father to tears."Honestly, seeing that was probably one of the best moments of my life," he said."My family's put so much time and money into me. So when I'm given the opportunities to make them proud, it means a lot when I can get it done...
Oct 26, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Roughriders and Elks meet in CFL regular season finale
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Edmonton Elks as both teams are resting a number of starters this week for different reasons.Edmonton has already clinched the top spot in the CFL West Division, while the Riders have clinched a playoff spot but do not know if they will be playing in the West or East semifi...
Oct 24, 2026
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Top contributors
VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
Linebacker Jameer Thurman and quarterback Trevor Harris are among the Saskatchewan Roughriders' award nominees for the 2026 season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their team's award winners Thursday ahead of the team's regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m....
Oct 22, 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
B.C. tribunal rules X can't be fined for not deleting intimate image
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia tribunal has ruled it cannot penalize social media platform X for not deleting an intimate image of a person shared online against her will, and that blocking the image in Canada instead reasonably addresses its unlawful ...
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Immigration levels update to be included in Nov. 5 budget
OTTAWA - The annual immigration levels update will be included in the federal budget being released Thursday, a government source with knowledge of the plan confirmed. This will be the second year the annual update is included in the budget document. P...
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More Canadians report skipping meals because they can't afford groceries: survey
Results from an annual national poverty survey paint a worsening picture of food affordability in Canada, especially for young people, as tariffs imposed by the United States continue to shake up the Canadian economy. The Salvation Army's 2026 Poverty ...
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No injuries after military chopper damaged in night landing on Canadian navy ship
Defence officials say there were no injuries after a military helicopter was seriously damaged during a night flight landing on a Canadian navy frigate. A flight safety report from the Department of National Defence says it happened Oct. 6 aboard the H...
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In the news today: U.S. midterms today, Carney in Antigua, is AI stealing youth jobs?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Americans head to the polls for midterm election referendum on Trump's tenure Americans head to the polls Tuesday to vote in U.S. midterm elections that will serve...
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Carney calls for expanded trade with Caribbean at Commonwealth leaders meeting
ST JOHN'S - Canada and the Caribbean have barely begun to realize what's possible in their trading relationship, Prime Minister Mark Carney told a working breakfast of Commonwealth leaders Tuesday. "There's more than a million people in Canada who trac...
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World
Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats
BERLIN (AP) - Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said. ...
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US will halt $4B in aid to Israel as the Mideast ally shifts to buying military hardware, Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. The Republican president told Fox New...
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Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team's goalkeeper in a second-division match. Tenerife...
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Midterm elections are coming to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump's second term
WASHINGTON (AP) - Voters struggling with high prices and angry over an unpopular war with Iran will decide Tuesday whether to drastically shift power in Washington in midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second ...
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Asian Football Confederation postpones the 2027 Asian Cup because of conflict in the Middle East
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup by almost a year because of the conflict in the Middle East and security concerns in Saudi Arabia. The AFC issued a statement Tuesday saying a...
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Finland says its national teams won't play against Russia in hockey tournaments
The Finnish Ice Hockey Association said Monday its national teams won't play against Russia in international tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine is ongoing. That stance by Finland, and reportedly also Latvia, comes after the Court of Arbitration ...
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