'Strengthening our approach'
Saskatchewan launches innovation challenge in effort to protect waters from invasive species
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a search for innovative, technology-based solutions to issues with invasive aquatic species in the province's waters.The innovation challenge is similar to a previous program the government ran in 2022, but this time features more funding and support designed to reduce barrie...
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Supplements
Canada approves generic version of Wegovy for weight loss
OTTAWA - Health Canada has approved a generic version of Wegovy, a semaglutide drug that's prescribed to help people lose weight.The weekly injection is known as Svemia from the Canadian company Apotex and is pharmaceutically equivalent to weight-loss medication Wegovy from Denmark's Novo Nordisk.Health Canada says Sve...
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'Strengthening our approach'
Saskatchewan launches innovation challenge in effort to protect waters from invasive species
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
crime
Man shot after stopping to help truck near Cando, RCMP say
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Canada approves generic version of Wegovy for weight loss
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CRIME WATCH
Car stolen from Meadow Lake found in Saskatoon, driver charged
A 30-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges after the driver of a stolen vehicle allegedly tried to evade police. Officers received a report of a man in a parked car acting suspiciously at 29th Street and Idylwyld Drive at about 8:30 p.m. on June 28. Police spotted the vehicle travelling on 23rd Street and attempted ...
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DOG PATCH MUSIC FESTIVAL
From farm gathering to Saskatchewan festival tradition
What started as a small harvest gathering in the 1980s has grown into a multi-day Saskatchewan music festival built around live music, family and community. Marc Butler, founder of the Dog Patch Music Festival near Loon Lake Sask., said the idea was inspired by gatherings his parents hosted on the family farm from 1980...
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake homeowners to keep paying $125 levy until about 2032 for long-term care project
That $125 charge on Meadow Lake property tax bills isn't going away yet.Homeowners will continue paying the annual long-term care levy as the city works to pay off borrowing used to cover its share of the Northland Pioneer Lodge replacement project.City council adopted a bylaw continuing the levy for the 2026 taxation ...
Jun 28, 2026
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red, white and local
What's happening for Canada Day in your communities
From sunrise pancake breakfasts to fireworks after dark, communities across Saskatchewan are preparing to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, with a full day of family activities, live entertainment and local traditions.In North Battleford, festivities will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the InnovationPlex, where...
Jun 28, 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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One last chance
Meadow Lake native getting set for final crack at NHL Draft
The NHL Draft is coming up this weekend, and a Meadow Lake local is hoping to hear his name called from the draft floor in Buffalo. This is the third and final year of eligibility for Dawson Gerwing, a soon to be 20-year-old forward for the Kelowna Rockets and a former Battlefords U18 AAA Star. Last year, Gerwing was r...
Jun 25, 2026
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Saskatchewan
'Strengthening our approach'
Saskatchewan launches innovation challenge in effort to protect waters from invasive species
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a search for innovative, technology-based solutions to issues with invasive aquatic species in the province's waters.The innovation challenge is similar to a previous program the government ran in 2022, but this time features more funding and support designed to reduce barrie...
1h ago
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crime
Man shot after stopping to help truck near Cando, RCMP say
A man who stopped to help what appeared to be a stranded vehicle near Cando ended up in hospital after he was shot by the truck's driver.RCMP said the incident happened around 3:45 a.m. on June 27, when the man noticed a truck stopped on the side of a road near Cando and approached to see whether its occupants needed a...
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Service transition ahead
PA-based bus company dropping passenger service to Saskatoon, shifting to private charters only
The company that has provided scheduled bus service between Prince Albert and Saskatoon for the past seven years is stepping away from passenger transportation, but the route itself will continue under new ownership.Aurora Charter Services announced last week its final scheduled passenger trip will be Aug. 31 as it shi...
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Builder and philanthropist
John Remai leaves lasting legacy after life of building
Another of the Remai brothers, who grew up on a family farm near Carrot River before becoming successful builders and philanthropists, has died. The death of John Victor Remai was noted by the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation last week. The foundation pointed to a $1 million donation made in 2009 and Remai's...
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More consequences, more immediate
Sask. shifting gears on impaired driving enforcement with proposal of quicker penalties
The Government of Saskatchewan is beginning to implement administrative penalties in an effort to curb impaired driving.Potential changes to The Traffic Safety Act are being considered, and the province said the updates would result in stronger and more immediate repercussions after failed roadside breath tests in an e...
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Still third-lowest in Canada
Saskatchewan's minimum wage increasing to $15.70/h this fall
Saskatchewan's minimum wage is set to rise on October 1.But even after the increase from $15.35/hour up to $15.70/h takes effect, the province will still have the third-lowest minimum wage in Canada, with only the lowest-earning workers in Alberta ($15/h) and New Brunswick ($15.65/h) being paid less.Saskatchewan uses t...
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Local Sports
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...
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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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Are you ready for some football?
Riders, Argos set to clash in early season CFL showdown at Mosaic Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to continue their hot start during the Prairie Blizzard game.Saskatchewan is 2-0, and will take on the 1-1 Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. The Riders will be in their white Prairie Blizzard jerseys, as they are technically the away team in the game. This will count ...
Jun 26, 2026
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One last chance
Meadow Lake native getting set for final crack at NHL Draft
The NHL Draft is coming up this weekend, and a Meadow Lake local is hoping to hear his name called from the draft floor in Buffalo. This is the third and final year of eligibility for Dawson Gerwing, a soon to be 20-year-old forward for the Kelowna Rockets and a former Battlefords U18 AAA Star. Last year, Gerwing was r...
Jun 25, 2026
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Riders Vs. Argos
'Lot of respect for those guys': Riders' defence looking forward to Argos challenge
Defensive coordinator Josh Bell will take on some familiar faces as his Saskatchewan Roughriders meet the Toronto Argonauts on Friday.Bell was on the Corey Mace defensive staff in Toronto from 2022-23. Those teams featured current starting quarterback Chad Kelly and current head coach Mike Miller, who was the quarterba...
Jun 25, 2026
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Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
It was another thriller in the 2026 CFL season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders left Calgary with a 40-37 win over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.The Riders led 23-7 at one point but with only 34 seconds left in the game, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown to...
Jun 21, 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...
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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
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll be in Alberta for Canada Day
KUUJJUAQ - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will be in Alberta on Canada Day in the evening, just a day ahead of an expected announcement by the province related to its push for a new pipeline. Speaking with reporters in Kuujjuaq, Que., today, Carney...
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Self-isolation ends for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says the self-isolation period is over for people who were exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship in April. The federal agency also said in a social media post Thursday that a Ca...
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Danger tree installation in France marks 'futility of loss' for Newfoundland Regiment
ST. JOHN'S - A monument honouring a dark day in Newfoundland and Labrador history will be installed today at the site of a devastating First World War battle in northern France. On July 1, 1916, hundreds of soldiers with the Newfoundland Regiment were ...
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Toronto-based armoured vehicle maker INKAS expands production
TORONTO - A Canadian maker of armoured vehicles says it is about to double its production footprint in North America as it expands work at locations in Canada and the U.S. INKAS says it is investing tens of millions of dollars in three large production...
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Immigration department blames 'unclear' guidance for citizenship document recalls
OTTAWA - The immigration department says unclear department guidance for both immigration officers and applicants on how to apply for citizenship-by-descent may have led to people being issued proofs of citizenship without sufficient evidence. The depa...
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Canada announces $688M contract for RADARSAT replenishment satellite
MONTREAL - The federal government has announced a $688-million contract for a new replenishment satellite to support the country's constellation of Earth-observing satellites. Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said today that Toronto-based MDA S...
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World
Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children, police say
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) - A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday killed at least 14 schoolchildren, police and rescue officials said. Eight other children were injured and bei...
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Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after four-month absence from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed Tuesday that he was being treated for depression during his unexplained four-month absence from the House, suggesting in a brief floor speech that he remained silent about his conditio...
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily ar...
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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court's six-justice conservative majority, which ha...
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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court's conservative majority, which has repeatedly...
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Explosion in Monaco reportedly wounds Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia
MONACO (AP) - An explosion at an apartment building entrance in Monaco reportedly wounded a Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two other people, the chief prosecutor in the exclusive Mediterranean country said Tuesday. A search was ...
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