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Meadow Lake

Severe Weather
Meadow Lake barricades flooded streets after thunderstorm
Localized flooding prompted the City of Meadow Lake to barricade some streets Friday evening and warn residents to stay off flooded roads.In an alert issued at 6:43 p.m., the City said flooding had occurred throughout Meadow Lake and the surrounding area, with some streets closed for safety.Residents were urged to avoi...
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Weather warnings
UPDATE: Severe weather continues following critical alert for tornados
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central Saskatchewan. "Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Spiritwood, De...
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ONGOING INVESTIGATION
RCMP investigate fatal rollover near Frenchman Butte
A 40-year-old Lloydminster man has died following a single-vehicle rollover near Frenchman Butte.Onion Lake RCMP said officers responded to a report of the crash on Highway 797 at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday.The driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was taken to hospital by EMS but was declared deceased upon ...
Jul 03, 2026
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crash
Highway closed after serious crash near Frenchman Butte
A stretch of Highway 797 near Frenchman Butte closed Thursday afternoon after a serious collision, causing detours and traffic delays in the area.Onion Lake RCMP said officers were called to the scene and the investigation remains in its early stages. Police had not released information about the number of vehicles inv...
Jul 02, 2026
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2026 summer
RM of Meadow Lake declares state of emergency as province responds to flooding
UPDATE: The RM of Meadow Lake said that there is no new flooding emergency despite being included in the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's latest provincial flooding update.Administrator and CAO Tracy Smith-Mysko told meadowlakeNOW that the municipality has been renewing its existing local state of emergency each wee...
Jul 02, 2026
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4-H BEEF CLUB
First-ever Youth Beef Expo draws strong turnout in Meadow Lake
For the first time, young cattle enthusiasts from across the Meadow Lake, Sask. 4-H district came together earlier this month for a Youth Beef Expo. The event gave 4-H members aged six to 21 the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the show ring, connect with fellow exhibitors and learn from one another in a supp...
Jun 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Weather warnings
UPDATE: Severe weather continues following critical alert for tornados
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central Saskatchewan. "Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Spiritwood, De...
18h ago
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
Jul 03, 2026
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Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it now supports the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan after reaching an agreement with Denison Mines Corp., the company behind the development. The First Nation had filed for a judicial review of the provincial environmental assessment approval for the project,...
Jul 03, 2026
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For James Smith Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skele...
Jul 03, 2026
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Buzz off
'Worst in a decade': Heat and rain fuel Sask. mosquito frenzy
A wet spring followed by hot weather has created nearly perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed across Saskatchewan, sending populations soaring well-above normal levels.Sean Prager, an insect researcher with the University of Saskatchewan, said mosquitoes rely on standing water to complete the early stages of their...
Jul 03, 2026
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Local Sports

Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touchdown, helping the Roughriders hold off the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 Friday night at TD Place Stadium.The special teams sc...
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
Jul 03, 2026
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
Jul 02, 2026
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Riderville
Riders deal with wide receiver injuries to start practice week for Ottawa Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could have an almost entirely new receiver group for Friday's showdown against the Ottawa Redblacks.When the team returned to practice on Monday after its 40-34 loss to the Toronto Argonauts, only one starting receiver from Week 1 - KeeSean Johnson - was a participant. Sam Emilus (ankle), J...
Jun 29, 2026
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local sports
Spartans football team begins road to 2026 title with home opener, repeat showdowns
The Carpenter Spartans will begin the 2026 football season at home before navigating a regular-season schedule featuring two meetings each with the John Paul II Crusaders and Kindersley Kobras ahead of the provincial playoffs.The schedule, released recently, opens with a non-conference game against the Bonnyville Voyag...
Jun 27, 2026
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Canada

Nurses in British Columbia will picket the province's largest hospital next week
VICTORIA - The union representing nurses in British Columbia says it will put up pickets around the province's largest hospital starting next week as it escalates its strike. BC Nurses' Union says in a statement it will picket Vancouver General Hospit...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 1 p.m. Game on! Canada and Morocco have kicked off in Houston with a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals up for grabs. It's the Canadian men's team's first-ever match at this sta...
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Canadian fans hoping for another historic win in World Cup match against Morocco
Fans across the country will be cheering on the Canadian men's soccer team as they take on Morocco in the next World Cup knockout round. It could be another history-making match for Canada, although they will face their toughest opponent yet. Morocco ...
7h ago
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U.S. taking 'obstructionist' approach to UN's efforts to foster equality: ambassador
OTTAWA - The Trump administration is hindering work at the United Nations on advancing equality, says Canada's UN Ambassador David Lametti. "There has been a general obstructionist policy, (a) cantankerous policy with respect to women's rights, a woman...
7h ago
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Canadian, American air forces to conduct joint flypast in Ottawa for Fourth of July
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force and the U.S. air force will appear together in the skies over Ottawa today to mark the Fourth of July. Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence today. Revell...
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Court documents allege link between Project South investigation, Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO - Newly released court documents are shedding more light on the alleged link between a sweeping police corruption probe in Ontario and the case of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, who is accused of running an international drug traffickin...
17h ago
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World

Mali's government reports rebel attacks across north of the country, targeting major cities
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - The Malian army said Saturday that several towns across the north of the country, including the major cities of Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebel attacks. The statement came as a rebel group in Mali announced a n...
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral on Saturday for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling fo...
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86. Khamenei's body was to be on display at the Grand Mosa...
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Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the "Angel of Independence" and at the fan festival in Mexico City's main square for Sunday's Mexico-England World Cup match after four people died during celebr...
17h ago
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Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy. His hopes of a second consecutive World Cup title also lived on - and that accomplishment was anything but easy. Messi's goal ...
18h ago
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Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential election in a runoff
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori on Friday was declared the winner of the presidential runoff election in Peru, which was dominated by people's concerns over surging crime. Fujimori, 51, the daughter of a disgraced...
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