

“Godzilla of El Niños”
Warmer fall and tame winter ahead in Saskatchewan: Climatologist
Saskatchewan can expect a warmer-than-normal fall and a slow start to winter this year, according to Environment Canada's senior climatologist.David Phillips said September will almost feel like an extension of the summer, with the next three months expected to be warmer than normal."It's fall warmth - compared to...
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big changes
Grandmother's Bay, 300-mile race returns to Canadian Challenge
There will be a couple of notable changes to the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race in 2027. Those changes include the return of the 300-mile (483-kilometer) distance as part of the 12-dog race, as well as the return of the Northern Route to Grandmother's Bay. 2023 was the last year a 300-mile race was held, and the last...
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“Godzilla of El Niños”
Warmer fall and tame winter ahead in Saskatchewan: Climatologist
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Support and empathy
Honouring Grief and Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Families with Compassion
giving back
Meadow Lake girl swims 2.5 kilometres to raise money for shelter animals
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Grandmother's Bay, 300-mile race returns to Canadian Challenge
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giving back
Meadow Lake girl swims 2.5 kilometres to raise money for shelter animals
Eleven-year-old Sloane Reid swam across Greig Lake, raised $300 for shelter animals and then delivered a matter-of-fact assessment of the feat."I didn't really find it hard, but it was tiring," she said.Her father, Layne Reid, estimated the crossing at just under 2.5 kilometres. Sloane has been part of Meadow...
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GAMING EXPANSION
Gaming centre pilot project announced for Flying Dust First Nation
Flying Dust First Nation will soon be home to a gaming centre pilot project with up to 49 slot machines.The Government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) have amended their Gaming Framework Agreement (GFA), extending the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (SIGA) online gaming ...
Aug 31, 2026
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high school Football
'Iron sharpens iron': Spartans find progress despite 71-0 loss to start season
A 71-0 loss was not the home opener the Carpenter High School Spartans wanted, but head coach Coleton Ethier says the result came with signs that his young football program is moving forward.The Spartans fell to the Bonnyville Voyageurs on Saturday, a team that finished as Alberta's provincial runner-up last season.&qu...
Aug 31, 2026
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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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Saskatchewan

“Godzilla of El Niños”
Warmer fall and tame winter ahead in Saskatchewan: Climatologist
Saskatchewan can expect a warmer-than-normal fall and a slow start to winter this year, according to Environment Canada's senior climatologist.David Phillips said September will almost feel like an extension of the summer, with the next three months expected to be warmer than normal."It's fall warmth - compared to...
5h ago
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Best in Show
Top dogs descend on Prince Albert ahead of National Championships
The best of the best show dogs from across the prairies have trekked to Prince Albert this week for the local Kennel and Obedience Club's All Breeds Dog Show. Hosted as part of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) circuit, the show welcomed nearly 200 precious pooches to P.A.'s Exhibition Grounds with some poised to compete ...
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big changes
Grandmother's Bay, 300-mile race returns to Canadian Challenge
There will be a couple of notable changes to the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race in 2027. Those changes include the return of the 300-mile (483-kilometer) distance as part of the 12-dog race, as well as the return of the Northern Route to Grandmother's Bay. 2023 was the last year a 300-mile race was held, and the last...
8h ago
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Cree Smartphone
Sask entrepreneurs developing first Indigenous-owned smartphone
Sometimes the biggest dreams start in the most modest places. For Priscilla Netmaker-English, her dream was set in motion at a laundromat.Netmaker-English, a member of Big River First Nation, had long dreamed of creating a piece of technology that would inspire generations to embrace their Indigenous languages. A Cree ...
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Emotional return
100 years later, stolen tipi returned to Kawacatoose First Nation
After a 3,000 kilometre journey, a stolen tipi has been returned to Kawacatoose First Nation.On Friday August 28, Chief (Okimow) Cory Dustyhorn of Kawacatoose First Nation, drove into his community and delivered a 100 year-old tipi cover, which was being held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian ...
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School starts Wednesday
Slow down, police say as students head back to school
Summer is over, which means students across Saskatchewan are heading back to class - and police will be looking for speeding drivers in school zones. The single biggest thing people can do to keep students safe is obey the speed limit, which is 30 km/h unless otherwise posted, said Insp. Lee Knelsen, operations officer...
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“Godzilla of El Niños”
Warmer fall and tame winter ahead in Saskatchewan: Climatologist
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
giving back
Meadow Lake girl swims 2.5 kilometres to raise money for shelter animals
7h ago
big changes
Grandmother's Bay, 300-mile race returns to Canadian Challenge
8h ago

Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Cree Smartphone
Sask entrepreneurs developing first Indigenous-owned smartphone
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Emotional return
100 years later, stolen tipi returned to Kawacatoose First Nation
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Local Sports

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

RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA
British Columbia legislator Ian Paton said RCMP have asked to interview him on Wednesday, and expects them to ask about allegedly being offered a job to give up his seat so Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay could run. Paton, who quit the Conserva...
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B.C. government confirms errors worth $1.46B in gas revenue forecasts
Errors including botched currency conversions led the British Columbia government to overstate its forecasted natural gas revenues by about $1.46 billion over five fiscal years, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said the most s...
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Former Montreal priest convicted in 2019 of abusing boys facing new charges
MONTREAL - A former Montreal priest who was found guilty in 2019 of sexually abusing two boys is facing charges of possessing and accessing child sexual abuse material. Brian Boucher's lawyer appeared in a Montreal courtroom today on his behalf, and th...
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Champagne says U.S. move to invite Russia to G20 meeting caused 'a lot of discomfort'
OTTAWA - Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Russia's presence at a G20 meeting hosted by the United States has made many countries uncomfortable. The United States invited Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to attend the Tuesday mee...
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Check vaccinations before heading back to school: chief public health officer
TORONTO - Canada's chief public health officer is urging parents to check that routine childhood vaccinations are up-to-date as kids head back to school. In an interview on Tuesday, Dr. Joss Reimer said measles is still spreading, while vaccine misinf...
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B.C. boaters warned to avoid floating island that has mystified experts
Geologist John Joseph Clague said when he first heard that a floating island, bigger than a football field, had been spotted on a lake in British Columbia's northern Interior, he dismissed it as an "AI stunt." But Clague - a professor of earth sciences...
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World

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
HONG KONG (AP) - Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the city's once-thrivin...
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The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand following its Middle East deployment
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (AP) - The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked at a port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after its grueling deployment in the Middle East. Associated Press journalists watched the Lincoln, which is carrying...
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Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts' Senate primary Tuesday, once again fending off a push for generational change as he seeks a third term. Markey, 80, defeated U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who had attem...
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Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty
PROVO, Utah (AP) - The murder case against the Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he's convicted. Utah District Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday sided with p...
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Man put to death for girl's killing as Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A man convicted of killing a teenage girl who rejected his romantic advances and wounding two of her friends was put to death Tuesday in the first of three executions planned this month in Florida. Harold Gene Lucas, 7...
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Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case in Florida, court documents show
STUART, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida, according to court documents filed Tuesday. In March, Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and...
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