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'It's very much appreciated': blind golf ambassador recognized for volunteer work
Comfort during a hard time. That's how Gerry Nelson described the start of his blind golf career after losing his eyesight at 25 years old. "When golf came along, it was the closest thing to doing something sighted like I used to do," he said. Now at 62, Nelson has won six Canadian Open Blind Golf Champions...
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space exploration
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record for being the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby, Canadian Jeremy Hansen said they hoped others would soon go even farther.The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA's first return to the moon since the Apollo era with three Americans and one Canadian - a step...
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2025 SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEER MEDAL
'It's very much appreciated': blind golf ambassador recognized for volunteer work
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Saskatchewan home prices rising as supply remains low: Realtors association
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Meadow Lake

2025 SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEER MEDAL
'It's very much appreciated': blind golf ambassador recognized for volunteer work
Comfort during a hard time. That's how Gerry Nelson described the start of his blind golf career after losing his eyesight at 25 years old. "When golf came along, it was the closest thing to doing something sighted like I used to do," he said. Now at 62, Nelson has won six Canadian Open Blind Golf Champions...
11h ago
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'THERE IS SO MUCH TALENT IN MEADOW LAKE'
Carpenter High School's drama department heads to regional competition
Carpenter High School's (CHS) drama class will soon be headed to a regional competition in Edam with a chance to advance to the provincial stage. Their play, Dragon's Lair, is a comedic fantasy performance shared by a cast of 20 Grade 9 to 12 students. "It's a modern take on fairy tales. You have four dragons, whi...
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BUSTED
Man charged after fleeing from RCMP on dirtbike in Onion Lake
On March 31, around 12:30 p.m., Onion Lake RCMP received a report of a disturbance outside of a residence in Onion Lake. Officers determined that two men approached a home on Sesame Street. One of the men began to strike the door and shout at the people inside. The men did not enter the residence and later left the pr...
Apr 02, 2026
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Morningstar cinema
'It was very serendipitous': Meadow Lake filmmaker revives local movie theatre
For a time, the movie screens in Meadow Lake went dark.No trailers flickering to life. No hum of conversation in the lobby, or the smell of buttered popcorn lingering in the air. Now, the projector is warming up again thanks to Rueben Martell, a local filmmaker and now owner-operator of Morningstar Cinema.Martell, who ...
Apr 02, 2026
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'WE WANT TO BRING POSITIVITY'
Catching up: Meadow Lake pride group continues to grow
"We let people know that it's okay to be queer in a small town."Monique Brownrigg, secretary of Meadow Lake's pride group, wants the community to know who they are and what they're about. Over the past few months, the group has grown steadily and now includes over 30 members. It brings together not only indiv...
Apr 02, 2026
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aftermath
Roof collapse leaves future of Goodsoil curling rink uncertain
Local curlers in Goodsoil will need to look elsewhere for ice. A partial roof collapse at the local curling rink has left the future of the facility uncertain, as the village waits for engineers and insurance assessments before deciding what comes next.Mayor Don Eckel said a large section of the roof has fallen onto th...
Mar 31, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Humboldt Broncos legacy
'The World Needs More Captains': Adam Herold's legacy lives on through foundation
Across the province and far beyond, people paused today to remember the players, coaches, and staff who never made it home when the Humboldt Broncos bus crash claimed 16 lives and left 13 others injured back in 2018.But in the eight years that have passed, remembrance hasn't been confined to a single day.Those lives ha...
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real estate
Saskatchewan home prices rising as supply remains low: Realtors association
The price for a standard home in Saskatchewan is hitting a record high this spring.According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, the province is seeing persistently low inventory - sitting "well below historical norms" - with levels about half as high as are typical for this time of year.The province's ...
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respected leader
LLRIB announces death of former chief
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has announced the passing of former chief James Thomas (Tom J.) McKenzie of Stanley Mission.He's being described as a beloved community member, and one of the most dedicated leaders in LLRIB history. McKenzie's connection to the band and Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership spanne...
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space exploration
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record for being the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby, Canadian Jeremy Hansen said they hoped others would soon go even farther.The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA's first return to the moon since the Apollo era with three Americans and one Canadian - a step...
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WestJet to add surcharge to some bookings and combine flights due to fuel costs
Calgary-based WestJet says it will be introducing a temporary $60 surcharge for certain bookings and has consolidated numerous flights due to skyrocketing fuel prices.The airline said in an email the additional charge will be included with all bookings made with a companion voucher after this Wednesday.It has also comb...
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work progressing on memorial
Humboldt marks eight years since Broncos bus crash
Eight years after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, the community continues to reflect, remember and build a lasting tribute to those affected.On April 6, 2018, a semi drove through a stop sign and collided with the team's bus, leaving 16 people dead and 13 others injured. The City of Humboldt said work is steadily progr...
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2025 SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEER MEDAL
'It's very much appreciated': blind golf ambassador recognized for volunteer work
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real estate
Saskatchewan home prices rising as supply remains low: Realtors association
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Hoopla
Saskatchewan High School Basketball 'Hoopla' Championships 2023
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space exploration
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Local Sports

Junior Hockey
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier after downing the Calgary Bandits 6-3 in Game 3 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in Calgary...
Apr 01, 2026
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Go Riders Go
Riders' head coach Corey Mace wins 2025 CFL Coach of the Year award
For the first time in his young coaching career, Corey Mace has been named the CFL's Coach of the Year.The announcement came at the league's Coach of the Year celebration in Edmonton on Wednesday, ahead of the CFL combine. The other nominee was Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas.Mace is the eighth Riders head coa...
Mar 26, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
Meadow Lake Stampeders rally past Martensville in OT to win North Final
The Meadow Lake U18A Stampeders kept their season alive, then kept it rolling.Trailing 4-2 entering the third period, Meadow Lake scored three times to defeat Martensville 5-4 in Game 2 on March 14, then won 1-0 in overtime after a scoreless deciding mini-game to capture the North Final and advance to the provincial ch...
Mar 25, 2026
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Senior B Provincials
Outlaws secure sixth provincial championship in 12 years
For the sixth time in the last twelve seasons, the Wilkie Outlaws senior hockey team is a provincial champion.Over the course of the weekend, the Outlaws won two straight games over the Balcarres Broncs to clinch the 2026 Provincial B title.Former ECHL defenceman Derek Keller has been the Outlaws player/coach since the...
Mar 24, 2026
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Community Growth
Junior hockey expansion probable in northwest with new Co-op Centre
Meadow Lake's new Co-op Centre recently wrapped up its first hockey season, receiving an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from athletes, coaches and fans. According to Regan Beck, Meadow Lake's Parks and Recreation Manager, the new arena was operating at 95 per cent capacity throughout the year with very little...
Mar 24, 2026
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Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
After winning the Grey Cup and having nine players named All-CFLers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award.Named in honour of the long-time CFL executive who died last September, the award recognizes a CFL club's football operations department for...
Mar 19, 2026
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Meadow Lake Profiles
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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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
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Support and empathy
Honouring Grief and Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Families with Compassion
In an industry centred on helping families through the most difficult moments, Doreen Day-Wapass from the Thunderchild First Nation has found a sincere way to demonstrate her company's support and empathy."Family being a big part of the business is really important to me," said Day-Wapass, co-owner of Marshal...
Jan 03, 2025
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Canada

In the news today: Gibbons on Artemis, N.S. solar power, Alberta separation hearing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... 'Payoff day': Jenni Gibbons on watching Artemis II crew make lunar history Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons is already reflecting on her brief but gratifying time ...
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Hearing on injunction filed by First Nation to stop Alberta separation to begin today
EDMONTON - A First Nation in Alberta will be in court today seeking to shut down a petition urging the province to quit Confederation. The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is in Edmonton asking a Court of King's Bench judge to suspend the petition campaign on...
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'Payoff day': Jenni Gibbons on watching Artemis II crew make lunar history
Jenni Gibbons knows all too well the feelings of being tense - and tired. But the sometimes bated breath and fatigue aren't hindering the Calgary-born astronaut from taking in the historic Artemis II mission from deep inside a NASA control room in Hou...
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Canadians encouraged to register as organ donors as Green Shirt Day returns
Green Shirt Day is back, and Canadians are being encouraged once more to register as organ donors. Green Shirt Day is a national campaign rooted in the legacy of an Alberta-born junior hockey player killed eight years ago in the Humboldt Broncos crash....
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Nine of 10 abducted mine workers confirmed dead, B.C. firm says
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver-based firm that operates a mine site in Mexico where 10 workers were abducted in January says nine of them have been found dead. Vizsla Silver Corp. said in a statement on its website Monday that it is in contact with the family...
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B.C.'s latest credit downgrade signals 'something wrong' with finances: economist
VICTORIA - An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia's credit rating will discourage companies from investing in the province. Standard & Poor's global ratings lowered its rating this month for B.C. to A from A-plus after Moody's...
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World

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students. The dec...
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Artemis II breaks Apollo 13's distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse
HOUSTON (AP) - After traveling deeper into space than any other humans, the Artemis II astronauts pointed their moonship toward home Monday night, wrapping up a lunar cruise that revealed views of the far side never beheld by eyes until now. ...
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Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race
LOS ANGELES (AP) - President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a crowded, wide-open race to lead the nation's most populous state. Trump posted late Sunday on his social media platform T...
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Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction
WASHINGTON (AP) - Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, on Monday won a Supreme Court order that is expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress. Prodded by the Trump ...
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Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday made new, expletive-laden threats to escalate strikes on Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline, after American forces rescued an aviator whose Iran-do...
Apr 05, 2026
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Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record
HOUSTON (AP) - Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts. On the downside, their toilet is on the blink again. ...
Apr 04, 2026
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