Municipal matters
Hydrant testing underway in Meadow Lake
Residents in Meadow Lake may notice changes to their water service this week as the city carries out routine hydrant testing and winterization.Contractors began the work Tuesday, with officials expecting it to be completed by the end of the week, barring any complications.As hydrants are opened during the process, chan...
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Targeted shooting leaves one dead in Lloydminster, suspect at large
One person is dead following what RCMP are describing as a targeted shooting in Lloydminster, and the suspect remains at large.Officers were called at about 11:09 a.m. on Sept. 21 to reports of shots fired near 50th Avenue and 47th Street.Fire and EMS personnel also responded and began life-saving measures on the victi...
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Municipal matters
Hydrant testing underway in Meadow Lake
Residents in Meadow Lake may notice changes to their water service this week as the city carries out routine hydrant testing and winterization.Contractors began the work Tuesday, with officials expecting it to be completed by the end of the week, barring any complications.As hydrants are opened during the process, chan...
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accountability
SHA official urged silence after mother and baby died, MLTC leaders allege
Chelsea Bear was pregnant with twins when she waited nine hours at Meadow Lake Hospital and was sent home while bleeding, according to the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC). She and one of her babies later died.The tribal council is now demanding an independent investigation and alleging a Saskatchewan Health Authority...
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local talent
Marshall Senger powers back from injury to capture 2026 Last Cowboy Standing championship
Marshall Senger went three-for-three on the weekend to win Last Cowboy Standing in Strathmore, Alta., moving up the Bull Riders Canada standings.The 21-year-old Meadow Lake bull rider sealed the 2026 title with an 83-point ride on Wacky Mojo, improving on his second-place finish at the same event last year."It's o...
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CRIME WATCH
Onion Lake man arrested on firearm-related charges
Onion Lake RCMP have arrested a man who was wanted for being unlawfully at large and for firearm-related offences. RCMP received a report Sept. 11 that a man had pointed a firearm at a victim inside a residence on Onion Lake Cree Nation. Investigators determined the man also threatened the victim and broke a window at ...
Sep 22, 2026
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CRIME
Makwa Sahgaiehcan man charged with assault after reported stabbing
A 20-year-old man from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has been charged with assault with a weapon following an altercation.Loon Lake RCMP received a report of a stabbing at a home on the First Nation around 1 p.m. Sept. 18.An injured man was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.Following an investigation...
Sep 21, 2026
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Adult Day Program
New SHA program offers support for Meadow Lake residents, caregivers
Meadow Lake residents who need some extra support while living at home will soon have a new option through the Saskatchewan Health Authority's Adult Day Program.The program, opening Sept. 21 at the Northwest Community Lodge, will provide activities, meals and personal support while giving caregivers some time to themse...
Sep 16, 2026
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crime
Targeted shooting leaves one dead in Lloydminster, suspect at large
One person is dead following what RCMP are describing as a targeted shooting in Lloydminster, and the suspect remains at large.Officers were called at about 11:09 a.m. on Sept. 21 to reports of shots fired near 50th Avenue and 47th Street.Fire and EMS personnel also responded and began life-saving measures on the victi...
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Warm weather ahead as fall arrives in Saskatchewan
Fall officially arrived on Tuesday, but that doesn't mean the end of warm weather in Saskatchewan.David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, said while the days are getting shorter, it doesn't mean the cold weather is here quite yet.He said the forecast is good news for farmers, with warm, sunny weat...
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Super Fan
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
"Welcome to my Riderville," Donna Ryhorchuk said with a smile as she walked down the stairs and into a basement overflowing with four decades of green-and-white memories.The Regina woman is a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, born and bred, and her Rider pride is difficult to measure.You could try counting the ga...
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Farmer concerns
Saskatchewan defends its potash exports as Trump eyes Belarus
Not everyone in the United States wants to see potash shipped in from Belarus, as President Donald Trump does.Agriculture Minister David Marit said he spoke with American lawmakers who opposed Trump's comments."They want to see the continuation of Saskatchewan potash going to them," he said. "It's a reli...
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significant impact
Teachers' federation launches ad campaign over education funding
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation hopes a new ad campaign will lead to changes in operating funding.According to the STF, Saskatchewan's per-student education funding was $1,483 lower in the 2025-26 school year than a decade earlier.The federation's new campaign will use television, social media and out-of-home adv...
Sep 22, 2026
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"It's wrong and it doesn't make sense."
Sask. Premier Moe blasts Trump's plan to buy potash from Belarus
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to partner with Belarus for potash.According to Trump, the U.S. is working on a deal to buy potash from the authoritarian state of Belarus, a close Russian ally.The move would reduce the U.S.'s dependence on Canadian fertilizer.Trump said ...
Sep 21, 2026
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Rider news
Riders' Malcolm Bell ready to make first CFL start against B.C.
Defensive back Malcom Bell could be making his first CFL start this week against last season's Most Outstanding Player in B.C. Lions quarterback, Nathan Rourke.But the Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back doesn't believe the pressure is on him in Friday's showdown at B.C. Place."I'm not under pressure - I'm the...
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Super Fan
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
"Welcome to my Riderville," Donna Ryhorchuk said with a smile as she walked down the stairs and into a basement overflowing with four decades of green-and-white memories.The Regina woman is a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, born and bred, and her Rider pride is difficult to measure.You could try counting the ga...
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Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
Offensive production was a struggle all afternoon long for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers came out victorious in the 22nd edition of the Banjo Bowl.The Roughriders failed to find the end zone against the Blue Bombers, with Winnipeg holding Trevor Harris and company in check to ea...
Sep 12, 2026
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Riders gameday
'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
After claiming victory in the Labour Day Classic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders head into hostile territory today.It's the annual Labour Day rematch as the Riders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium. Saskatchewan is coming off of a 32-26 overtime victory at Mosaic Stadium in the Labour Day Classic...
Sep 12, 2026
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CFL
Riders move kicker Alex Hale to practice roster, Dawson Hodge to start in Winnipeg
A change is coming at the kicker position for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL club released its depth chart on Friday ahead of Saturday's game in Winnipeg against the Blue Bombers. One of the biggest changes was the team moving kicker Alex Hale to the practice roster, while Dawson Hodge gets set to make his first ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Labour Day Classic
Updated: Overtime thriller as Riders take Labour Day Classic over Bombers
It took some extra football, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic on Saturday.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."That was the best atmosphere I've been a part of in my 20 years of playing football," defensive back Jon...
Sep 07, 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
Excerpts from statements made by relatives of Kenneth Law's victims
A Newmarket, Ont., court is hearing from loved ones of people who took their own lives using products purchased from Kenneth Law. More than 70 victim impact statements are set to be presented at a sentencing hearing for Law, who has pleaded guilty to ...
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Former soldier's alleged role in synagogue shooting very concerning: defence minister
Defence Minister David McGuinty says it's very concerning that the suspect in Sunday's shooting outside a Belleville, Ont., synagogue was a former soldier. Sean Ward, who died in hospital after a shootout with police outside the Sons of Jacob synagogu...
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Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities
OTTAWA - The federal government will not reverse a decision to close several agricultural research facilities across the country, a move the opposition Conservatives are calling a threat to Canada's food security. In May, the House of Commons committee...
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NDP leader says Ottawa breaking labour law as Bank of Canada strike nears 100 days
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Avi Lewis says the federal government is defying its own labour laws after the head of the Bank of Canada admitted to using replacement workers during a strike involving security officers. In 2024, Canada passed legislation to ban f...
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City of Ottawa to rename Trump Avenue as trade war continues
OTTAWA - The city council in Canada's national capital has started the process of renaming a street bearing the last name of U.S. President Donald Trump. Coun. Riley Brockington introduced a motion that was carried Wednesday to rename Trump Avenue, in...
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'Trump-style' or 'progressive-ideas'? Both sides rush to redefine B.C. Conservatives
Both sides of British Columbia politics are racing to redefine the B.C. Conservatives, as the province goes to the polls on Oct. 24 in the wake of Kerry-Lynne Findlay's divisive leadership of the official Opposition party. NDP Leader David Eby says the...
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World
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down. Brown is scheduled to app...
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
MIAMI (AP) - Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, his lawyer said Wednesday. Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to make the de...
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Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of Black woman found hanging from tree, seek 3rd suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Police in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree and have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect. Jackson police said late Tuesday that they arrested 25-y...
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ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia commander of torture
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Judges at the International Criminal Court convicted rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani on Wednesday of crimes against humanity for abusing and torturing prisoners at a detention facility in the Central African Republ...
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Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides and flooding in Mexico's southwest
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Southwestern Mexico braced for coastal flooding and mudslides Wednesday after Polo, a powerful Pacific cyclone, became a major hurricane. Forecasters also warned that Hawaii could face another onslaught of harsh weather later in the ...
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A mass shooting at a house party in South Africa kills 11, including a pregnant woman
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Three shooters killed at least 11 people including a woman who was believed to be pregnant in a late-night attack at a house party in South Africa, police said Wednesday. Three others were wounded in the mas...
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