crime WATCH
Manhunt underway after man escapes Biggar RCMP custody
RCMP are searching for a man who escaped police custody in Biggar and was later charged in connection with the theft of a motorcycle that same day.34-year-old Joshua Meszaros fled around 3 p.m. Wednesday while being transferred from the Biggar RCMP detachment into a police vehicle. He had been arrested earlier that day...
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
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Meadow Lake
"BIGGEST WE'VE EVER HAD"
St. Walburg getting ready for 36th annual Blueberry Festival
St. Walburg will see its population multiply for a day as thousands of people are expected to gather for the 36th annual Blueberry Festival. Bobby Domes, treasurer of the St. Walburg Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Blueberry Festival, said this year's festival will be the biggest one yet. "We are currently si...
Aug 19, 2026
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BOUNCING BACK
'Trying to keep their memory': Black Bear Indian Relay reflects on first event since tragic barn fire
On Aug. 13 and 14, Black Bear Indian Relay competed in its first event since a tragic barn fire claimed the lives of three of its horses. At the Northwest Territorial Days Indian Relay event in North Battleford, Black Bear finished fifth in the field of 19 teams after winning Friday's consolation heat. It was a tough r...
Aug 17, 2026
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ETCHED IN HISTORY
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
Aug 16, 2026
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local legacy
Over 15 years of service earns Meadow Lake Legion leader national recognition
More than 15 years of supporting veterans and strengthening the Royal Canadian Legion's presence in Meadow Lake has earned Jo-Anne Carter national recognition.Carter, a longtime member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76, is one of eight volunteers presented with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation at ceremoni...
Aug 14, 2026
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LAGOON WORK
Lagoon work to continue next week in Meadow Lake
Contractors will begin dredging the sewage lagoon starting on Aug. 18.Residents may notice a temporary increase in odour while the work is underway. The city will continue to share up-to-date timelines and information on Voyent Alert, Facebook and on our website at www.meadowlake.ca/capital-projects as soon as informat...
Aug 14, 2026
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"LATER IN THE NIGHT, THE BETTER"
Stargazers invited to watch meteor shower at St. Cyr Trails
Dark skies could provide ideal conditions for stargazers gathering at St. Cyr Trails for the August meteor shower at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night.Volunteers are inviting residents to escape the lights and spend an evening under the stars as the meteor shower coincides with a new moon, creating favourable conditions for vie...
Aug 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
crime WATCH
Manhunt underway after man escapes Biggar RCMP custody
RCMP are searching for a man who escaped police custody in Biggar and was later charged in connection with the theft of a motorcycle that same day.34-year-old Joshua Meszaros fled around 3 p.m. Wednesday while being transferred from the Biggar RCMP detachment into a police vehicle. He had been arrested earlier that day...
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Ready to Move
Ready to Move homes helping Saskatchewan housing market
According to data shared by the Saskatchewan Government, 2026 is on pace to be the busiest year ever when it comes to houses being built. A large portion of that trend is coming from the Ready to Move (RTM) housing market. Curtis Lemeiux is one of the co-owners of Econo Lumber in Prince Albert, which started its own Re...
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Crime
No reasonable doubt as Tisdale human traffickers convicted: judge
Two men who were recently found guilty of human trafficking by a provincial court judge in a Saskatchewan-wide case that included the Little Town Restaurant in Tisdale, will be sentenced this fall. The restaurant owner, Mohammed Masum, was also found guilty of sexually assaulting the Bangladeshi victim on multiple occ...
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White fish and cisco
Fish kill likely caused by heat wave
A number of dead fish found in the water and along the shores of multiple lakes and rivers in Saskatchewan are likely the result of high temperatures lowering oxygen levels in the water, according to a provincial fisheries ecologist.Hayden Yip, a senior fisheries ecologist with the Ministry of Environment, said the pro...
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accountability
Saskatchewan Marshals say no tactical purchases committed as new unit faces scrutiny
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service says it has not committed to buying tactical equipment for a proposed specialized response unit, even as questions remain over what that unit would do - while its first Battlefords report shows the service is already focused on tracking down wanted offenders.The clarification follows c...
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High 20s
Cool start to August gives way to some warmth this weekend
While the summer may be starting to wind down, the weather looks promising to enjoy a weekend outdoors. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Kyle Ziolkowski confirmed the rest of the week will be mild after a cool start to August. "Going into the weekend, we're looking at a more stable pattern setti...
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
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ETCHED IN HISTORY
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
Aug 16, 2026
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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
Aug 16, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence presents a test for Sask. Roughriders
While the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence is going through some growing pains, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know the opposing defence will be up to the task.Hamilton's defence is only surrendering 26.2 points per game to opposing offences this season, which is the third fewest in the league."They are coached well. Gu...
Aug 15, 2026
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North Wrestle
Decorated Sask wrestler launching platform to inspire wrestling's next generation
Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...
Aug 14, 2026
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Rider News
Erik Andersen stepped up for Riders in clash with Ottawa
Erik Andersen was set to be the team's sixth offensive lineman for a third time this season. But just hours before the team's game against the Ottawa Redblacks, Andersen was told he would be making his first CFL start.Daniel Johnson was a late scratch at left guard due to an illness."I was in the tubs here a coupl...
Aug 13, 2026
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Meadow Lake Profiles
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
'Shameful': Canada, U.K., Australia rebuke Israel for decision on aid workers' deaths
OTTAWA - Canada, Australia and the U.K.'s foreign ministries are denouncing Israel's decision not to pursue criminal charges over a military strike that killed humanitarian aid workers in 2024. In a joint statement today, the three countries say the de...
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Montreal to provide police with body cameras and new powers
MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says police in the city will soon be equipped with body cameras as well as new powers to do their job. The mayor says the city plans to adopt a rule banning insults toward city employees, including poli...
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In the news today: Trump tariff looms, LGBTQ+ monument opens, Alberta cave rescue
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Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta's 'Psych Squeeze'
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LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade rep with hours to go on tariff deadline
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Statistics and federal policy on crime have changed, but the politics remain the same
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World
Lindsey Clancy's defense rests at trial over whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her kids
BOSTON (AP) - The defense rested its case Friday in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after eliciting more testimony about her mental state before she strangled her three young children. Prosecutors then began calling rebuttal witnesses bef...
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Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones over falsely calling a 2012 school shooting a hoax. The ruling does not affect a $1.4 billion judgment against...
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An attacker with a sword wounds several people at a school in Sweden
BERLIN (AP) - An attacker with a sword wounded several people Friday at a school in central Sweden, and police later arrested a suspect, officials said. The attack took place at the Brinell School in the city of Fagersta, northwest of th...
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Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says
BANGKOK (AP) - An airstrike on Friday by Myanmar's military on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar 's central Sagaing region killed 14 people who were taking part in a weeklong meditation retreat, an opposition group and a resident said. The ...
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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said. The crash happened near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport...
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2 organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case
HONG KONG (AP) - Two former organizers of Hong Kong's annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were convicted Friday for what the government-approved judges ruled was inciting others to overthrow China's communist leadership....
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