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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 ...
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Labour disruption
No 'blanket answer' on when Ottawa would end strikes under proposed changes: Hajdu
OTTAWA - The federal jobs minister says she can't give a "blanket answer" on when the federal government would move to end a strike or lockout under the new labour legislation tabled Monday.According to the proposed Building Canada Strong Act, a work stoppage must be affecting the "national interest"...
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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 ...
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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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Prince Albert Police Commission
Sask. Marshals have arrested over 100 fugitives in P.A. this year
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is continuing to execute warrants and put away fugitives in the Prince Albert area. That's according to members of the SMS who shared some updated stats in front of the Prince Albert Police Commission at their monthly board meeting at City Hall on Tuesday. Noting one person ma...
Sep 16, 2026
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STARTING OFF STRONG
Carpenter High senior boys open volleyball season with tournament win
Carpenter High School's senior boys' volleyball team didn't waste any time reminding the competition they're back.The team opened its season by battling through 16 other clubs to claim gold at the invitational tournament hosted by St. Mary High School in Prince Albert on Friday and Saturday."In our semifinal, we e...
Sep 15, 2026
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meeting preview
Fourplex proposed on vacant Meadow Lake lots amid rental shortage
Two vacant lots on Yaychuk Place could become four three-bedroom rental units through a partnership between Meadow Lake Properties and Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC), as city officials point to a shortage of rental housing.Council is being asked at its Sept. 14 meeting to authorize public advertising for the propose...
Sep 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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...
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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 ...
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Crime Watch
Police search for suspects after shots fired at vehicle in Pelican Narrows
Police are searching for suspects after a person was injured in a shooting in Pelican Narrows early Monday.Saskatchewan RCMP said officers received a report around 1 a.m. that a firearm had been discharged at a vehicle. One person in the vehicle was treated at the local clinic for injuries described as non-life-threate...
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Prince Albert talent
'It feels like I belong here': Josh Stumpf reflects on CCMA experience
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf did not leave the Canadian Country Music Association Awards with a trophy, but the 23-year-old artist said earning his first two nominations was an honour in itself.Stumpf was nominated for fans' choice and breakthrough artist or group of the year at Saturday's awards in Saskatoon. The James...
Sep 21, 2026
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TSB investigation underway
Two people dead after Cessna 172 plane crashes near Kisbey, Sask.
Two people are dead after a plane crash earlier this week.According to Harv's Air President, Adam Penner, a Cessna 172 was on a night flight from Regina to Steinbach, Man. via Carlyle with two people on board.When the plane didn't arrive as scheduled, a search got underway. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) said it...
Sep 21, 2026
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International relations
Carney touts 'right partnerships' in Arctic as he welcomes Norwegian PM to Ottawa
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his focus on building international relationships, including with Norway, is part of the answer to renewed threats from Russia.During a news conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Ottawa, both leaders were asked about warnings from the Polish prime minister...
Sep 21, 2026
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Local Sports
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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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
Sep 06, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
Sep 05, 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
Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash but wants cheaper price
NEW YORK - U.S. President Donald Trump says his country will continue buying Canadian potash after all. Trump made the comments to reporters Tuesday during a bilateral meeting at the United Nations General Assembly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Z...
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Carney promises $100 million for Palestinians in humanitarian aid, police training
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The funding includes $80 million in humanitarian aid, while the rest is development funding for security initiatives, includ...
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Defence minister says he's taking 'cautious' approach to possible Russian threat
OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a "cautious" approach to drawing conclusions from available intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing new hybrid attacks on NATO members. Asked by The Canadian Press if he's ...
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Who are the party leaders as British Columbia goes to the polls?
British Columbians are going to the polls about two years ahead of schedule, after Premier David Eby called an early election to be held on Oct. 24. Here's a look at the party leaders in a political landscape that is very different from the one that em...
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Ottawa opens up 15% Trans Mountain equity stake to Indigenous groups on pipeline path
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has offered Indigenous groups a collective 15 per cent ownership stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline, advancing a long-promised plan to give First Nations equity in the federally owned pipeline. In a letter to a First...
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Seven CentreBC MLAs rejoin Conservatives for Oct. 24 snap election
VICTORIA - Seven legislators from the breakaway CentreBC party are rejoining the official Opposition B.C. Conservatives after NDP Leader David Eby called an early election for Oct. 24. Eleanor Sturko says she is the sole CentreBC member who is not rejo...
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World
Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met on Tuesday, shortly after threatening in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the nea...
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Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, paving the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland and easing tensions over his repeated call...
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Sri Lankan court sentences 15 men to life in prison for roles in deadly 2019 Easter bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men on Tuesday over their involvement in the 2019 Easter bombings that killed more than 260 people, and sentenced them each to 200 years in prison, meaning they will spend the rest of their live...
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No charges in Nolan Wells' death following grand jury review
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - A grand jury has found there wasn't evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teen who was found dead after a July 4 boating trip off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The decision announced Monday ...
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Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore. It had maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (25...
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Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project
MEXICO CITY (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated he'd be open to an independent review of its governance system and signaled a willingness to consider reforms. Facing intense scrutiny and criticism following the failure of the " FIFA F...
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