Higher diesel prices could push Canadian grocery costs higher
Canadians have been watching their grocery bills climb for years, and one food expert says higher diesel prices could add even more pressure in the weeks ahead. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois of Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab joined The Evan Bray Show to discuss what is driving food costs, how quickly higher tr...
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Foreign Affairs
Anand tells UN that Canada seeks 'strategic autonomy,' relies on civil debate
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's foreign policy is guided by establishing autonomy in strategic fields to limit superpower coercion, along with aspirations to lead middle powers."Great powers are walking away from global economic co-operation, dismantling economic integration," Anand said Sa...
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'Harm reduction is love': MLTC outreach brings care to Meadow Lake streets
For one woman in Meadow Lake, a month without drugs came with a reason to keep going."I'm doing things differently because I want to break cycles for my children so they don't have to go through that," Patricia Main recalled the woman saying.Main works in wellness and addiction with Meadow Lake Tribal Council...
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IDENTITY AND CULTURE
Beauval roots inspire new Métis feature film
"Is it the blood that flows through our veins, or is it the culture we were raised in and our chosen family?" Gail Maurice asked.The award-winning Métis actor, director, writer and producer from Beauval, Sask., is the creator of Blood Lines, a new feature film exploring identity, culture and belonging....
Sep 25, 2026
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forestry
Forestry Bowl brings Meadow Lake forest industry to the football field
Meadow Lake's Forestry Bowl is taking forestry education to the football field Friday, giving residents a chance to learn about the industry from people who work in it.The second annual event takes place Sept. 25 at Lions Park in support of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.Co-organizer Coleton Ethier, head coach of...
Sep 24, 2026
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Municipal matters
Hydrant testing underway in Meadow Lake
Residents in Meadow Lake may notice changes to their water service this week as the city carries out routine hydrant testing and winterization.Contractors began the work Tuesday, with officials expecting it to be completed by the end of the week, barring any complications.As hydrants are opened during the process, chan...
Sep 23, 2026
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accountability
SHA official urged silence after mother and baby died, MLTC leaders allege
Chelsea Bear was pregnant with twins when she waited nine hours at Meadow Lake Hospital and was sent home while bleeding, according to the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC). She and one of her babies later died.The tribal council is now demanding an independent investigation and alleging a Saskatchewan Health Authority...
Sep 23, 2026
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local talent
Marshall Senger powers back from injury to capture 2026 Last Cowboy Standing championship
Marshall Senger went three-for-three on the weekend to win Last Cowboy Standing in Strathmore, Alta., moving up the Bull Riders Canada standings.The 21-year-old Meadow Lake bull rider sealed the 2026 title with an 83-point ride on Wacky Mojo, improving on his second-place finish at the same event last year."It's o...
Sep 22, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Higher diesel prices could push Canadian grocery costs higher
Canadians have been watching their grocery bills climb for years, and one food expert says higher diesel prices could add even more pressure in the weeks ahead. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois of Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab joined The Evan Bray Show to discuss what is driving food costs, how quickly higher tr...
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As Canada pivots to Arctic, experts wonder if Ottawa has enough regional diplomats
OTTAWA - As Canada plans an ambitious expansion of defence and economic activity in the Arctic, regional experts are asking whether it has enough diplomats to build the ties it wants in the North."The Arctic is a geopolitical hot spot," said Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. "The (Global ...
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Investment
Canpotex investment into Port of Vancouver expected to boost Sask. potash exports
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a $500 million investment in the Port of Vancouver by Canpotex will allow more of the province's potash to reach markets around the world.Moe attended a groundbreaking ceremony at Neptune Bulk Terminals on Friday, signalling the start of the expansion project, which will include repl...
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Bell Canada AI Data Centre
New AI Data Centre sparks concerns for member of George Gordon First Nation
A massive artificial intelligence (AI) data centre is being developed near Regina, and some locals are voicing concerns over impacts and lack of consultations.In March, Bell Canada and the Saskatchewan government announced that a 300-megawatt data centre will be built in Sherwood, Saskatchewan. The project is set to be...
Sep 26, 2026
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Acclaimed
Brian Hardlotte to serve fourth term as PAGC Grand Chief
A familiar face has been acclaimed for a fourth term as the head of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).It was announced late Friday that Brian Hardlotte will serve another term as Grand Chief after being the sole candidate nominated for the role ahead of the PAGC's Annual Assembly at the end of October."I'm de...
Sep 26, 2026
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New Multicultural Funeral Home
Peepeekisis opens first Indigenous-owned funeral home in Saskatchewan
Peepeekisis Cree Nation has opened the first Indigenous-owned funeral home in Saskatchewan.The new facility marks not only a first for the province, but an important step for Peepeekisis in providing dedicated spaces for their essential services."We wanted a place separate, where families could have their own fune...
Sep 26, 2026
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Local Sports
BC Blues
Lions pounce with big plays, beat Riders 31-24 to jump into second in the West
The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't stop a B.C. Lions offence from getting big plays on Friday night.B.C. only needed two plays to score touchdowns on two separate drives as the Lions defeated the Riders 31-16 to win the season series between the teams and move into second place in the CFL's West Division. Saskatchew...
Sep 26, 2026
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Friday night football
Riders open final stretch with key matchup against B.C.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back from their final bye week and begin an important stretch of games to end the 2026 CFL season.The Riders could still finish anywhere from first to fifth in the standings, meaning the next five games will be crucial for the Green and White."I anticipate us playing our best footb...
Sep 25, 2026
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Showdown with the Lions
Ouellette, Schaffer-Baker, Brooks Jr. return to Riders' starting lineup
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have two big weapons returning to their arsenal for their showdown with the B.C. Lions on Friday.After logging full practices this week, the returns of running back A.J. Ouellette and slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker were made official as the team released its depth chart on Thursday.Ouellette ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Rider news
Riders' Malcolm Bell ready to make first CFL start against B.C.
Defensive back Malcom Bell could be making his first CFL start this week against last season's Most Outstanding Player in B.C. Lions quarterback, Nathan Rourke.But the Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back doesn't believe the pressure is on him in Friday's showdown at B.C. Place."I'm not under pressure - I'm the...
Sep 23, 2026
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Super Fan
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
"Welcome to my Riderville," Donna Ryhorchuk said with a smile as she walked down the stairs and into a basement overflowing with four decades of green-and-white memories.The Regina woman is a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, born and bred, and her Rider pride is difficult to measure.You could try counting the ga...
Sep 23, 2026
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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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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
B.C. Conservatives promise no new taxes if elected on October 24
VICTORIA - Lorne Doerkson says a future Conservative government in British Columbia under his leadership would not bring in new taxes, if elected on Oct. 24, when British Columbians head to the polls in a snap election called last week. Doerkson, who w...
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Police memorial recognizes six officers killed in the line of duty in 2026
OTTAWA - Canadian flags were at half-mast and the skirl of bagpipes rung out as hundreds of police officers marched onto the lawn on Parliament Hill to honour those who have fallen in the line of duty. The Canadian Police and Peace Officers' annual mem...
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Poilievre urges tax cuts to make diesel fuel more affordable, ensure future supplies
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pitching a plan to cut federal taxes on diesel fuel and help ensure Canada has affordable supplies of the fuel in the future. The Conservatives say Canada already produces enough diesel to meet national ...
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Premiers keeping cards close on constitutional changes pitched in Alberta referendum
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's counterparts across the country are keeping their cards close to their chest on where they stand on the major constitutional reforms Smith is sending to a provincewide vote next month. Smith's four proposals,...
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Quebec voters bring issues like economy, language and health to advance polling
MONTREAL - Along the Saint-Lawrence River, with a view of the Montreal skyline, voters gathered at advance polling stations like one at the Montreal science centre to cast early ballots ahead of the province's Oct. 5 general election. Marc Fortin and D...
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As Canada pivots to Arctic, experts wonder if Ottawa has enough regional diplomats
OTTAWA - As Canada plans an ambitious expansion of defence and economic activity in the Arctic, regional experts are asking whether it has enough diplomats to build the ties it wants in the North. "The Arctic is a geopolitical hot spot," said Natan Obe...
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World
Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo
HILO, Hawaii (AP) - Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds persisted in areas still recovering from previous storms. By early Sunday, Nolo was abou...
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Pope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion' at French shrine known for miraculous cures
LOURDES, France (AP) - Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the legalization of medically assisted death as immoral "false compassion," reaffirming Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life during a visit to Lourdes, the French shrine associated with mirac...
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Serbia's populist President Vucic resigns to run for prime minister at early vote
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday to pursue a bid to become prime minister in an upcoming early parliamentary election that will test his firm rule in the Balkan country, which was rattled by nearly tw...
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Bus carrying Filipino tourists overturns on way to Germany's Oktoberfest, killing 2
BERLIN (AP) - A bus carrying tourists from the Philippines toward the Oktoberfest festival in Munich veered off a highway and overturned on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring at least eight others, Germany 's dpa news agency reported. ...
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At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu
BUKAVU, Congo (AP) - A vessel carrying traders capsized in Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing at least 12 and leaving dozens missing, authorities said Sunday. The vessel was carrying more than 50 people when it capsized on Saturday night...
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5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
LONDON (AP) - U.K. police said that five men arrested in the early hours of Sunday near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks. ...
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