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Meadow Lake

CRIME
RCMP seek public's help locating robbery suspect
Onion Lake RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of 28-year-old Dakota Whitstone. On July 31, at around 11:55 p.m., RCMP received a report of a robbery on Onion Lake Cree Nation. Investigation determined a man approached a victim, assaulted them, threatened them with a firearm and stole their phone. The suspec...
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Premium Competition
Havanna Demers reflects on bout with world-class boxer
Havanna Demers continued her boxing journey south of the border over the weekend, travelling to Oklahoma City for the Rival Boxing Championships. After receiving a bye to the final, Demers faced a tough opponent in Brijhana Epperson - the No. 1-ranked amateur featherweight worldwide. Although Demers dropped the contest...
Jul 30, 2026
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Fatal crash
One dead after early morning rollover near Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake RCMP are investigating a fatal rollover that claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman.Police were called to the scene shortly before 1:30 a.m. Thursday for a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 55, approximately 10 kilometres west of Meadow Lake.Officers along with fire and local EMS responded to ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Arrest incident
SIRT begins investigation into Makwa Sahgaiehcan arrest
The actions of RCMP officers involved in the arrests of two wanted men, and a woman who was in a home with them, are now under investigation by Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT said RCMP notified the agency just after 1 p.m. Monday, July 28, and the request was accepted. "While the arrest...
Jul 30, 2026
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Crime
Man arrested, investigation continues into northern weekend shooting
The RCMP are updating the public in regard to a shooting Sunday near Weyakwin.According to police, following the shooting that occurred on Highway 165 on July 26, officers from La Ronge located a grey truck that matched the suspect vehicle's description. Officers initiated a traffic stop, but the truck fled at a high r...
Jul 28, 2026
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intensive camp
Camp Molly inspires teen girls to consider career in fire service
It was a unique experience for eight girls from across Saskatchewan who participated in Camp Molly in La Ronge. Camp Molly, which was held July 23-26 and is designed for teens between 15-18 years old, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models in the industry, as well as learn a...
Jul 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Safer Communities
Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation launches Community Safety Officer program
Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation has officially launched full operations for its Community Safety Officer program, marking the completion of nearly two years of development. The Nation said its Community Safety Officers, also known as CSOs, will begin active patrols over the coming days and weeks and provide direct s...
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Fuel, parts and tires
Fraudsters targeting heavy truck suppliers across Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan RCMP are warning heavy-duty trucking and transportation businesses after fraudsters targeted suppliers in several communities, including Battleford, Hudson Bay, Cudworth and Onion Lake. The RCMP issued the warning Wednesday after 12 businesses were impacted. Other affected communities include Weyburn, Kind...
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Champ is here
Willoughby brings Walter Cup to Prince Albert
The line was out the door at the Art Hauser Centre on Wednesday with hockey fans excited to meet Kaitlin Willoughby and women's hockey's top prize, the Walter Cup. More than anyone else, the line was filled with young girls and hockey players waiting to meet the Montréal Victoire forward and PWHL Champion.Three ...
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Crime
Three charged after pair of armed robberies: RCMP
A man and two women are in custody after RCMP say they assaulted and robbed people of their vehicles in two separate incidents earlier this week.Police say the spree began on Sunday, Aug. 2, at around 5:45 p.m., when officers in Prince Albert received a report of an armed robbery at a home in the community of Little Re...
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Concerning Uptick
MADD backs immediate roadside penalties as Sask. fatal impaired crashes rise
A spike in fatal crashes has put impaired driving back in the spotlight and, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the province has faced the issue for years.According to the RCMP, Saskatchewan officers responded to 113 serious or fatal collisions involving impairment by drugs or alcohol in 2025. Police sa...
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LOCAL HISTORY
'It's not just a piece of engineering': Documentary highlights Saskatchewan bowstring bridges
What began as an appreciation for a distinctive piece of Saskatchewan engineering has become a race to preserve a disappearing part of the province's history.Scott Woroniuk, a filmmaker with Crosscut Films, is producing The Last Bowstrings: History of Saskatchewan's Bowstring Arch Bridges, a documentary exploring the c...
Aug 04, 2026
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Local Sports

Week 10
Roughriders lean on depth as injuries mount ahead of matchup with Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders relied on their depth to earn their latest win and may need more players to step up over the next stretch.Saskatchewan ruled out wide receiver Sam Emilus (foot) just before it's 28-26 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.During the game, key contributors like slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker ...
Aug 04, 2026
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Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
Aug 02, 2026
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Saturday Night Football
Riders, Elks lock horns in CFL rematch at Commonwealth Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to throw a counterpunch against the Edmonton Elks in the season series.Saskatchewan lost 36-34 in the first meeting between the two teams last week. Edmonton can clinch the season series with another win today."It was tough (losing that last game). The last time I remember fee...
Aug 01, 2026
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New guy in town
Derick Roberson eager to make quick impact with Riders
After a few years of calls from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Derick Roberson has finally ventured north and joined the CFL."I've been with the UFL for a couple of years, and the agent reached out to me with the opportunity to make a few bucks," the San Antonio, Texas product said after Wednesday's practice.I...
Jul 30, 2026
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Premium Competition
Havanna Demers reflects on bout with world-class boxer
Havanna Demers continued her boxing journey south of the border over the weekend, travelling to Oklahoma City for the Rival Boxing Championships. After receiving a bye to the final, Demers faced a tough opponent in Brijhana Epperson - the No. 1-ranked amateur featherweight worldwide. Although Demers dropped the contest...
Jul 30, 2026
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Climbing the ladder
National Top 10 fuels bigger ambitions for Meadow Lake bull rider
Meadow Lake bull rider Hudson Cockrum has earned a place among Bull Riders Canada's top 10 this season, but the latest national standings have done little to satisfy the young man's ambitions."I'd really like to be higher," Cockrum told meadowlakeNOW."I'm always shooting for number one and wanna be there...
Jul 27, 2026
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Canada

Carney says tone with U.S. already 'quite firm' as trade talks continue
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada's tone toward the United States is already "quite firm" and insisted trade negotiations with Washington remain "constructive" as an Aug. 19 deadline for new U.S. tariffs draws near. U.S. President Donald ...
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Alleged Bishnoi gang member remains in custody after Federal Court ruling
VANCOUVER - The Federal Court has granted Ottawa a judicial review of a decision by an immigration board ordering the release of an alleged member of a criminal gang who is wanted in India to face a murder charge from 2012. The decision dated Aug. 3 sa...
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Canadian Armed Forces member charged in terrorist case no longer in the military
MONTREAL - A Quebec man charged last year with facilitating a terrorist activity is no longer a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Department of National Defence spokesperson Cheryl Forrest declined to provide further details about Marc-Aurèle Chabot...
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Federal government awards design contract for $267-million lab in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - The federal government is moving forward on a $267 million research laboratory in Winnipeg to better prepare for future disease outbreaks. Terry Duguid, member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, said that the government has taken the first st...
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Kitchener man pleads guilty in U.S. to hacking charges: DOJ
OTTAWA - A Kitchener, Ont., man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a hacking attack on a U.S.-based cloud services company that compromised more than 165 organizations, the U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday. The department said in news re...
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Pilot injured after helicopter crash during wildfire fight in B.C.
VICTORIA - A pilot has been taken to hospital after a helicopter crashed while working to put out wildfires in B.C.'s South Cariboo region. A statement from BC Wildfire Service says it happened Tuesday morning during operations in the Big Bar wildfire...
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World

Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
TORONTO (AP) - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash....
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4 men stabbed in central London and woman arrested in what police believe was mental health incident
LONDON (AP) - London police said Wednesday that a woman has been arrested after four people were stabbed in Covent Garden, a bustling area in the center of the capital that is full of attractions and popular with visitors. The Metropolita...
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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats' progressive wing
DETROIT (AP) - Abdul El-Sayed, an insurgent former public health official who harnessed Democratic frustration with the party establishment, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, setting up a crucial test for progressi...
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Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians - even in must-win battlegrounds. ...
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US Rep. Wesley Bell wins a rematch in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell won a rematch Tuesday in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, and Missouri voters rejected a pair of ballot measures that could have eliminated the income tax and made it harder to pa...
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Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 US House seats they hope to flip in November
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia voters on Tuesday picked establishment Democrats - a prosecutor and a former congresswoman - as their nominees to take on Republican incumbents in two congressional districts the party hopes to flip in November as part of ...
Aug 04, 2026
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