In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
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Cultures Collide
Tibetan monks visit Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
The Cree Nation and Tibetan Buddhism. Two cultures very far apart from one another geographically, but two that share a lot of similar beliefs and practices. That's why Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation invited a group of 10 monks from the Chinese province of Tibet to come here to Saskatchewan for a series of shared prayers to h...
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Meadow Lake
MULTIPLE STOLEN VEHICLE ATTEMPTS
Onion Lake man accused of stealing truck from Good Samaritan following rollover
One man has been charged after a vehicle rollover led to a reported truck theft, a flight from police and an assault in the Onion Lake area. At approximately 6:35 a.m. on July 22, Maidstone RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 17, approximately one kilometre south of Sandy Beach. Officers and ...
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crime
Second-degree murder charge laid in Green Lake homicide
A Green Lake woman has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a man in the northern village Tuesday night.Meadow Lake/Green Lake RCMP responded to a report of an injured man at about 10:35 p.m. Officers found the man outside a business on McIntosh Avenue, where EMS later declared him dead.The com...
Jul 23, 2026
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municipal matters
Flood victims in Meadow Lake can't apply for provincial aid yet as city awaits decision
Residents affected by last weekend's severe thunderstorm in Meadow Lake will have to wait before seeking assistance through Saskatchewan's Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) after city council voted Wednesday to apply for the program.The application is now awaiting provincial review, meaning no claims can be...
Jul 22, 2026
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Beauval RCMP
Fatal ATV rollover at Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
An 18-year old girl has died following an ATV accident on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation. Beauval RCMP officers were called at 8:35 a.m. on July 21 in response to an ATV rollover.Upon arrival, officers found two people had been involved in the rollover. The driver of the ATV had injuries described as 'serious in nature' ...
Jul 22, 2026
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PRESERVING FAMILY HISTORY
Finding Anna: Calgary woman traces family history to Meadow Lake
What began as an effort to create a family history book for her children led one Calgary woman on an emotional journey to Meadow Lake in search of a relative. Six months ago, Janelle Paul began researching her family's Russian ancestry. As she traced generations of relatives, she noticed one family member was almost en...
Jul 22, 2026
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AVOID THE AREA
Public advised of increased police presence in Green Lake
Saskatchewan RCMP said there is an increased police presence in Green Lake due to an ongoing investigation. People are asked to avoid the areas where police officers are present and follow any directions provided.RCMP will provide an update on the investigation when possible. There is no risk to public safety at this m...
Jul 22, 2026
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Cultures Collide
Tibetan monks visit Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
The Cree Nation and Tibetan Buddhism. Two cultures very far apart from one another geographically, but two that share a lot of similar beliefs and practices. That's why Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation invited a group of 10 monks from the Chinese province of Tibet to come here to Saskatchewan for a series of shared prayers to h...
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False employment claims
Shellbrook, North Battleford tied to Saskatchewan immigration fraud case
False employment claims tied to Shellbrook and North Battleford are at the centre of a Saskatchewan immigration fraud case that ended with a Saskatoon man receiving a community-based sentence last week.Court records describe applications connected to Vault's Kitchen in Shellbrook and GNG Construction in North Battlefor...
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Seeking answers
Conducted energy weapon expert testifies at coroner's inquest
A Saskatoon police officer and one of Saskatchewan's foremost experts on conducted energy weapons (CEW) told a coroner's inquest Thursday that without knowing where a man was struck or the distance between deployed probes, it is difficult to determine why 11 CEW deployments were ineffective.Const. Michael Kot testified...
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Dormant Eggs
This summer's mosquito boom could be traced back several years, expert says
For many Saskatchewan residents swatting away clouds of mosquitoes this summer, the insects may seem like a sudden nuisance.An entomologist said the surge has actually been years in the making.Mosquito eggs can survive for up to seven years without water before hatching when conditions become favourable, meaning this s...
Jul 23, 2026
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Carney, premiers to meet amid new U.S. tariff threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada's premiers in Prince Edward Island today amid new tariff threats from the United States.The First Ministers Meeting comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to increase tariffs by 50 per cent on a variety of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey stic...
Jul 23, 2026
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 2026
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Local Sports
Riders fall at home
Edmonton beats Saskatchewan after last-second field goal
The Edmonton Elks walked it off with a 57-yard field goal to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 on Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium.After Riders kicker Alex Hale made a field goal with 1:46 remaining in the game, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo led a 52-yard drive and converted two third-down attempts to allow Edmon...
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In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 2026
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Preparing for showdown with Elks
'You have to keep going': Riders learn from the past as they grieve
It's been a feeling a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to deal with before.Members of the CFL club are dealing with the death of linebacker Jayden Dalke, who was killed when RCMP said his vehicle travelled the wrong way down Highway 11, hitting and killing 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was driv...
Jul 22, 2026
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Highway 11 crash
Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of teammate Jayden Dalke
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Nick Wiebe was one of the last people to talk to Jayden Dalke before the crash that took his life on Saturday."I spoke with JD when he was on his way home here. Was supposed to play a round of golf today, actually," Wiebe said after Monday's practice."He was so excited...
Jul 21, 2026
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RCMP release more details
'They're all going through it together': Sask. Roughriders GM speaks on Jayden Dalke death
Jeremy O'Day was solemn on Monday morning as he spoke to media about the late Jayden Dalke, two days after his fatal car crash.The Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager said he was a loved teammate - not only by the other Roughriders, but by former teammates as well."If...
Jul 20, 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
Ottawa acknowledges "lasting impact" of forced adoptions but offers no apology
TORONTO - The federal government acknowledged this week that forced adoptions had a lasting impact on people and families in Canada after the Second World War but stopped short of offering the public apology sought by advocates, including some affected...
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First Nation evacuees fleeing wildfire face safety risks in Toronto, leaders say
TORONTO - First Nation chiefs and community members are highlighting the dangers that follow evacuees after they have fled northern Ontario wildfires, as they say those sheltering in Toronto hotels are facing elevated safety risks linked to drugs, alco...
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Deadline for public servants to apply for early retirement arrives
OTTAWA - Public servants have just hours left to apply for the federal government's early retirement program. The deadline lands at 2:59 a.m. ET and the Treasury Board website says more than 9,100 applications had been received as of Tuesday, though fi...
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Elmer MacKay, longtime Progressive Conservative MP for Nova Scotia, dead at 89
Elmer MacKay, a Nova Scotia politician who spent more than two decades representing the Central Nova district in the federal government, has died. His son, Peter MacKay, who also represented the Central Nova district in Ottawa, confirmed his father's d...
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Two wildfires merge in Boston Bar, B.C., as more properties under evacuation alert
Two of the three out-of-control wildfires burning near Boston Bar, B.C., have merged, while hot and dry conditions and a lightning storm led to even more fires and evacuation alerts across the province. The BC Wildfire Service says the 57-square-kilom...
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Forced labour or leverage: What Trump's new tariffs are really about
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration says it's hitting Canada and dozens of other countries with double-digit tariffs because they're not doing enough to fight forced labour - but not everyone is convinced. United States Trade Representative Jamieson ...
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World
CBS NFL analyst and former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI
MILWAUKEE (AP) - CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's arrest report, Romo performed poorly ...
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ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomats tell AP
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Member state representatives of the International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal's chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, two diplomats told ...
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Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
WASHINGTON (AP) - South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping Iowa off the top of the calendar and e...
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11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
Eleven people were charged Friday with causing the deaths of seven migrants by trapping them inside a train container in sweltering Texas heat after they were smuggled into the United States. Among the six people found dead inside the shi...
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Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia's Apalachee High School
WINDER, Ga. (AP) - A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts, including murder, in a shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed two students and two teachers. Colt Gray, 16, entered the plea Friday ...
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Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at a London nightclub
LONDON (AP) - Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty Friday to brawling at a London nightclub in 2023 when he hit a music producer on the head with a bottle. Brown, 37, previously had denied more serious charges over what prosec...
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