Crime Watch
Man, woman arrested on drug charges after trying to run from police
A man and woman from the Prince Albert area are behind bars following a game of cat and mouse with police that began outside Meadow Lake and ended in Loon Lake. It happened on April 17 at around 1:30 p.m. when members of the Meadow Lake RCMP attempted to pull over a vehicle with an expired license plate on Highway #55,...
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2025 report
Ombudsman's report finds improvement needed in wildfire response
Changes are needed to streamline services for evacuees during emergencies like last year's wildfire, reads a report from the Saskatchewan Ombudman's office. The office received a record number of calls in 2025. That included 409 from the north, triple the previous year's number of 110. The report looked at how multipl...
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RCMP warn public
Highways conditions worsen across the province
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Aviation history
Rise Air receives Canada's first ATR 72-600 aircraft
Crime Watch
Man, woman arrested on drug charges after trying to run from police
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Smoking ban
Saskatchewan lung health advocates applaud U.K.'s move toward 'smoke-free generation'
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Meadow Lake
Crime Watch
Man, woman arrested on drug charges after trying to run from police
A man and woman from the Prince Albert area are behind bars following a game of cat and mouse with police that began outside Meadow Lake and ended in Loon Lake. It happened on April 17 at around 1:30 p.m. when members of the Meadow Lake RCMP attempted to pull over a vehicle with an expired license plate on Highway #55,...
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'IT'S AN AMAZING FACILITY'
Meadow Lake earns Top Municipal Initiative award for new Co-op Centre
The City of Meadow Lake has received a Top Municipal Initiative award for the newly constructed Co-op Center. The facility was built following a devastating loss of the community's arena, which burned in 2021. It features a full-sized ice surface with nearly 1,300 seats, a fieldhouse, a gathering hall for community ev...
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Snowfall runoff
Meadow Lake area flooding stabilizes as crews continue response, officials say
Flooding in the Meadow Lake region is holding steady as conditions stabilize, with crews still responding on the ground as cooler weather slows further water movement.During a media technical briefing Thursday, Tyler Harrison, manager of emergency services officers with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), sai...
Apr 23, 2026
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Wild weather
Bridge damage, travel not recommended in Meadow Lake area as spring snowstorm moves through
Travel conditions remain hazardous in the Meadow Lake area as a spring snowstorm moves through Saskatchewan.As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, the Highway Hotline said travel is not recommended around Green Lake due to slush and heavy snow. Conditions along Highway 55 from Green Lake to the junction with Highway 903 are list...
Apr 23, 2026
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an unexpected customer
Truck backs into Turtleford diner; no injuries reported
It's not your typical drive-thru. A truck backed into Dede's Diner in Turtleford on Tuesday afternoon, but no one was injured.According to a release issued Wednesday, officers were called around 3:40 p.m. to a collision on Main Street, along with local fire and EMS.Investigators determined a truck parked in front of th...
Apr 22, 2026
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Snowfall runoff
UPDATE: Road closure issued as RM of Meadow Lake responds to flooding; Makwa area also impacted
UPDATE: As of 11 a.m. on Thursday, the RM of Meadow Lake said water levels are continuing to drop in the area, while previously closed roads remain shut and require repairs, though detours are in place. "Because of the weather, [the water levels] are continuing to drop," the RM told meadowlakeNOW.The RM said ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Saskatchewan
RCMP warn public
Highways conditions worsen across the province
After a full day of blowing snow across much of the province, highway conditions have deteriorated rapidly, and there is more snow on the way.Saskatchewan RCMP issued an advisory Friday afternoon that the worst conditions are in the central and northern parts of the province. Police said Warman RCMP are on scene and re...
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Smoking ban
Saskatchewan lung health advocates applaud U.K.'s move toward 'smoke-free generation'
A landmark anti-smoking law passed in the United Kingdom is drawing praise from health advocates in Saskatchewan, who say the move could help shape future policy closer to home.The U.K.'s Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ban anyone born after Dec. 31, 2008, from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating what officials are calli...
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2025 report
Ombudsman's report finds improvement needed in wildfire response
Changes are needed to streamline services for evacuees during emergencies like last year's wildfire, reads a report from the Saskatchewan Ombudman's office. The office received a record number of calls in 2025. That included 409 from the north, triple the previous year's number of 110. The report looked at how multipl...
16h ago
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health care
Sask. invests $5.9M in Lloydminster Hospital exterior upgardes
The Saskatchewan government is investing $5.9 million to upgrade the exterior of Lloydminster Hospital, with work expected to be completed by October 2027.The project will renew the hospital's building envelope in two phases, including replacing exterior materials and improving insulation to enhance durability, safety ...
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Snow accumulating
Travel not recommended in some areas due to heavy snow
For springtime, it sure looks an awful lot like the middle of winter. Heavy snow and strong winds continue to cause major headaches across much of the province today. Travel is not recommended near Melfort, Nipawin,Tisdale, Kinistino, and Naicam areas, among others, due to heavy, drifting snow and icy conditions. It's ...
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Reagan's first championship
Flin Flon Bombers win first championship in 33 years
Completing a four game sweep on the road against the Yorkton Terriers, the Flin Flon Bombers have broken a curse that has lasted for 33 years. This was the fourth appearance in the SJHL Finals for the Bombers in the last five years, and finally they broke the streak with a 2-0 win on the road and their second Canterra ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Local Sports
Rider News
Riders' Craig Reynolds looks ahead to training camp, Saskatoon pre-season game
As the off-season winds down for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, president and CEO Craig Reynolds is still riding a high from last fall's Grey Cup championship.So, too, are the Roughriders' fans who have turned out in droves to purchase tickets ahead of kickoff for the 2026 Canadian Football League season."We've see...
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Senators Cup
Star studded panel chats about career journeys ahead of 10th annual Senators Cup
A four-person panel made up of current and former professional hockey players, one being a Stanley Cup champion, helped kick off Senators Cup weekend in Prince Albert.Festivities for the 10th annual installment of the Indigenous tournament, hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), got underway on Thursday afte...
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Rob Bagg, Dan Clark, Paul McCallum to join Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour
Three former Saskatchewan Roughriders will be inducted into the team's plaza of honour this fall.Wide receiver Rob Bagg, offensive lineman Dan Clark and kicker Paul McCallum are set to join the 143 other members of the plaza in a halftime ceremony during the team's home game against the Montreal Alouettes on Oct. 17.Wh...
Apr 20, 2026
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GO RIDERS GO
Australian kicker Alex Hale joining Saskatchewan Roughriders after NFL stint in Green Bay
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Australian kicker Alex Hale, who's coming to the province after a year with the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.Hale, 27, who is originally from Gosford, Australia, signed with Green Bay in August of 2024 as an undrafted free agent and was released by the team in July of 2025.Befor...
Apr 20, 2026
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Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
Apr 16, 2026
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AJ Ouellette 'bringing the dad strength' to Riders training camp in May
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is bringing a new type of strength to the team in 2026.He and his partner welcomed a baby girl named Isla Jo into the world on March 6."I'm bringing the dad strength in," Ouellette said. "The whole sleep thing is getting to me - I don't know if it's a tr...
Apr 10, 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
Experts report a surge in interest among American academics looking to move to Canada
OTTAWA - Jason Stanley moved from the United States to Canada last September, leaving behind a high-profile position at Yale to take a job at the Munk School of Global Affairs in Toronto. The fascism researcher said he made the move for one reason: aca...
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100-year-old walking 5k during Ottawa Race Weekend to raise funds for seniors
OTTAWA - One-hundred-year-old Roy Allen is set to make history next month by becoming the first centenarian to walk 5K for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. Allen is walking to raise funds for several seniors' organizations, including some that have he...
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Federal court judge grants last-minute delay for driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash
CALGARY - A federal judge has granted a last-minute reprieve for the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, temporarily preventing his imminent deportation to India. Lawyers for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu appeared in Federal Court on ...
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Globe and Mail, Canadian Press win big at National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail was the top winner at the 2025 National Newspaper Awards on Friday, while The Canadian Press won several awards including project of the year. The awards were handed out at a gala in Toronto. The Globe led with eight wins...
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Alexandre Boulerice, the lone Quebec NDP MP, set to give up seat to run provincially
OTTAWA - The only NDP MP from Quebec will be announcing his plan to leave Parliament and run provincially for the Québec solidaire as early as Sunday. Alexandre Boulerice's planned move was confirmed to La Presse Canadienne today by an internal source ...
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Bring military, spy agencies under federal whistleblower law, review report urges
OTTAWA - A federal review report says members of the military and key spy agencies should be able to expose wrongdoing and file complaints through the government's whistleblowing regime. The recommendation is among almost three dozen suggested changes ...
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World
Gunfire and blasts rock Mali as attackers hit capital and other cities, residents say
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Gunmen attacked several locations in Mali's capital and other cities early Saturday in a possible coordinated assault, residents and authorities said. Mali's army said in a statement that "unidentified armed terroris...
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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is placing economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. The move, announced Friday and first reported...
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Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes
NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) - A volunteer firefighter died battling a wildfire in northern Florida while more than 120 homes have been destroyed in southeast Georgia and thousands more remain threatened by two large blazes, one of which investigators suspect was...
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Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Former Associated Press photographer Jack Thornell, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning picture of a shotgun-felled James Meredith looking back toward his would-be assassin on a Mississippi highway in 1966 became an enduring image of the Ci...
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Police identify the body of 1 missing USF student, second still missing as roommate is charged
The body of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who went missing with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida was found on a bridge over Tampa Bay, and his roommate has been taken into custody, law enforcement authorities said Friday. ...
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Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal
WASHINGTON (AP) - An appeals court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border of the U.S., a key pillar of the Republican president's plan to crack down on migration. A three...
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