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Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data
OTTAWA - There was one word on the lips of many Canadians economists, politicians and journalists this past week: recession.Recent economic data has painted a mixed picture of Canada's economy, and some interpretations make the argument for a recession.Here's what you need to know about the state of Canada's economy.Wh...
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Conservation officers investigate willful damage near Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake conservation officers are looking to identify those responsible for damaging the Eagles Lake Forestry Closure. On May 16, officers received information regarding multiple individuals using a vehicle to willfully damage the area, located between Meadow Lake and Green Lake. Officers are looking to identify th...
Jun 06, 2026
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Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data
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High demand, low inventory squeezing Saskatchewan housing market
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Two new Indigenous-led birthing programs provide new mothers with vital cultural supports
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Conservation officers investigate willful damage near Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake conservation officers are looking to identify those responsible for damaging the Eagles Lake Forestry Closure. On May 16, officers received information regarding multiple individuals using a vehicle to willfully damage the area, located between Meadow Lake and Green Lake. Officers are looking to identify th...
Jun 06, 2026
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SAFE HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Second-stage housing opens in Meadow Lake for women and children fleeing violence
Women and children fleeing interpersonal violence in Meadow Lake have greater access to safe, affordable housing with the opening of labada bekὸë, a second-stage project designed to help residents rebuild in a secure setting. Backed by federal and provincial funding and delivered through Meadow Lake Tribal Counc...
Jun 05, 2026
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local legend
At 87, he's still leading the Stampede parade - and keeping Meadow Lake's rodeo history alive
The children always make their way to the horse.As Gordon Alger sits in the saddle at the front of the Meadow Lake Stampede parade, youngsters gather around the animal, reaching out to stroke its nose and mane.For the 87-year-old horseman, it is a small moment that says a lot about how life has changed."The kids c...
Jun 04, 2026
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SMILE COOKIES
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raises more than $28,000 for student activity fund
A Tim Hortons fundraising campaign in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake has raised $28,610 for the Living Sky Innovation Fund's Everyone Can Play initiative.The funds will help Living Sky School Division students participate in extracurricular activities by covering costs such as registration fees, travel and equipment.T...
Jun 04, 2026
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local talent
From Meadow Lake rodeo kid to national contender: Marshall Senger chasing PBR Canada dream
The first time Marshall Senger realized bull riding was more than just a weekend thrill, he was sitting in the stands at the Meadow Lake Rodeo.He had just climbed off a steer, dust still clinging to his jeans, adrenaline still coursing through him. Looking over at his mother, the teenager made a declaration that would ...
Jun 04, 2026
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forestry
Meadow Lake carbon-capture project secures $2.5M in federal funding
A Meadow Lake project aimed at advancing carbon capture and storage technology at the Meadow Lake Tribal Council Bioenergy Centre has received $2.5 million in federal funding as part of a broader federal effort to support the transformation of Canada's forestry sector.The funding, announced Wednesday by Natural Resourc...
Jun 04, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Not keeping up
High demand, low inventory squeezing Saskatchewan housing market
Rising inventory and new listings are barely keeping up with the sustained demand on Saskatchewan's housing market.Residential home sales in May dropped 10 per cent year-over-year in Saskatchewan, with 1,571 sales recorded. 2,600 new listings were added across the province last month, the highest monthly total recorded...
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Shirley Bighead Nihāwiki
Two new Indigenous-led birthing programs provide new mothers with vital cultural supports
Spring in Saskatchewan has brought two new traditional Indigenous birth programs.Sturgeon Lake First Nation celebrated the grand opening of the Shirley Bighead Nihāwiki and Ohpikihāwasowin Birthing and Child Rearing Lodge this spring. The Lodge provides mothers from the First Nation with the opportunity to give birth...
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Suspect still at large
Pelican Narrows mayor says people living in fear after deadly shooting
Families in Pelican Narrows are keeping their children close and their doors locked this week as the RCMP continues searching for the suspect in a deadly shooting that has shaken the northern Saskatchewan community.But local leaders say the fear now gripping the community did not begin with Monday's homicide and it wil...
Jun 06, 2026
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Tick population 'surging'
Martensville vet's viral warning about dog ticks
A Martensville veterinary clinic is talking ticks and tick safety after posting a picture showing dozens of ticks that had been removed from a small dog earlier this week.Kate Dean, a veterinary technician, said that the 7.7-pound dog was recently brought into the clinic by its owners."We were able to remove the t...
Jun 06, 2026
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FWD awards
paNOW wins storytelling honour at Western Canadian media conference
paNOW.com has been recognized for its extensive and evolving coverage of the devastating Christmas Day fire that destroyed the Salvation Army building in Prince Albert, earning a News & Storytelling Excellence Award at the 2026 FWD Conference in Kelowna.The award highlights journalism that demonstrates accuracy, cr...
Jun 05, 2026
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Gambling addiction trending younger
'A casino in your pocket': Expert weighs in on online gambling boom
As the Saskatchewan government warns about fake online gambling ads circulating on social media, addiction experts say the greater concern is the growing risk of gambling addiction linked to increased exposure to online betting and casino-style platforms.Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) contracted a brand impers...
Jun 05, 2026
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Local Sports
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VIDEO: Riders receive 2025 Grey Cup Championship rings
All members of the 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders team were presented with their Grey Cup Championship rings this weekend.A special ceremony on Sun, May 31 saw the commemorative championship rings presented to players, coaches and team staff.Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, linebacker Jameer Thurman, long snapper ...
Jun 02, 2026
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add 13 to practice squad
Saskatchewan Roughriders finalize 2026 roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finalized their roster Saturday, adding 13 players to the practice roster while releasing 19 others ahead of the start of the 2026 CFL season.The moves comes just over 24 hours after training camp wrapped up at Mosaic Stadium, where coaches spent the final day evaluating talent before makin...
May 31, 2026
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Fighting for a spot
Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
For Saskatchewan Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton, the waiting is just beginning.The receiver and return specialist spent the last few weeks fighting for a roster spot, making plays in the pre-season and trying to prove he belongs in green and white. Now, with final roster decisions looming, all he could do was wait ...
May 30, 2026
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Celebrating inclusion and ability through sport
I Can Games highlight Special Olympics Saskatchewan opportunities in Turtleford
Approximately 200 students from Turtleford and surrounding schools will take part in the 2026 I Can Games in Turtleford, according to a Special Olympics Saskatchewan press release.The event is scheduled for June 3 at the Turtleford Community Centre and is supported by Special Olympics Saskatchewan. Organizers said the ...
May 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
Why defensive end Desmond Evans finally signed
It wasn't a quick decision by Desmond Evans to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The defensive end said he received about 20 calls from the CFL club over a nine-month span before he eventually gave them the answer they were looking for."I got cut from the Tennessee Titans and then went back home for three months,&...
May 27, 2026
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GROWING female hockey
Northwest committee aims to expand girls' hockey opportunities across region
As girls' hockey continues to surge in popularity across Saskatchewan, a new regional committee hopes to make the sport more accessible for families in smaller Northwest communities by creating more local teams and reducing travel demands.The Northwest Female Hockey Committee has been formed to create more opportunitie...
May 26, 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
Vancouver tops, Toronto No. 3 on Sports Illustrated World Cup host city rankings
VANCOUVER - Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released this month. In fact, both Canadian host cities fared w...
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In Alberta, Poilievre to argue new federal direction can ease separatist concerns
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to argue a change in federal policies would ease separatist concerns in Alberta when he makes a speech in Calgary on Monday. In an excerpt of that speech shared with The Canadian Press, Poilievr...
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These sea cucumbers seem to have 'zombie' flesh that doesn't die when lopped off
ST. JOHN'S - A Canadian scientist has found that amputated bits of flesh cut from scarlet sea cucumbers can carry on for years in a strange new form, somewhere between life and death. Sara Jobson is a doctoral student in the ocean sciences department a...
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Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data
OTTAWA - There was one word on the lips of many Canadians economists, politicians and journalists this past week: recession. Recent economic data has painted a mixed picture of Canada's economy, and some interpretations make the argument for a recessio...
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PM Carney travelling to Ireland and France for G7 summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe on Thursday, visiting Ireland and France for the G7 summit. The summit is running from June 15 to June 17 in Evian-les-Bains and France says the focus will be on reducing global inequalities. The...
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Walk With Israel draws tens of thousands in Toronto amid tight security
TORONTO - Police were out in force to prevent clashes at Sunday's annual Walk With Israel in Toronto. Organizers said this year's turnout was the largest in the event's history, estimating more than 60,000 people attended the march, now in its 57th ye...
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World
Denmark says soccer star Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after collapsing on field again in match
ODENSE, Denmark (AP) - Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark's national team, the country's soccer federation said Sunday. TV images showed the 34-year-old Erikson clutching his chest...
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Iran's soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup
TIJUANA, México (AP) - Iran's soccer team arrived in Mexico on Sunday morning for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month. Ehsan Hajsafi was the first player to exit the plane with...
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Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel said Sunday that Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war. Iran's state broadcaster c...
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The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country. The operation, according to the army's statement, was conducted in the Mandara moun...
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Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing one person and wounding five others, according to Israeli police. The attacker was killed by police. ...
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At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is still ongoing, police say
Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 people and sending some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims. No suspects were in custody hours afterward, Toledo Deput...
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