Wildlife investigation
Two people found dead in suspected wildlife incident near McTavish Lake
Two people have died in what officials are calling a suspected wildlife-related incident near McTavish Lake, located about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge. La Ronge RCMP received a call on July 15 about a suspected wildlife incident in the area. During the investigation, two individuals were found deceased.The Conserva...
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Mill jobs affected
Province pledges support for 117 workers affected by Big River sawmill curtailment
The Saskatchewan government said it is committed to supporting the 117 workers affected by Carrier Forest Products' decision to indefinitely curtail operations at its Big River sawmill starting this October.Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry said the province has deployed the Canada-Saskatchewan Rapid Response...
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Wildlife investigation
Two people found dead in suspected wildlife incident near McTavish Lake
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Honouring Grief and Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Families with Compassion
Mill jobs affected
Province pledges support for 117 workers affected by Big River sawmill curtailment
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food security
Green Lake's new greenhouse begins feeding community as federal food vision takes root
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food security
Green Lake's new greenhouse begins feeding community as federal food vision takes root
Just weeks after federal officials held up Green Lake as an example of how northern communities could strengthen Canada's food supply, the community's new greenhouse is already beginning to deliver on that vision.When Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger visited Green Lake in late June to promote O...
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crime
Judge hands lifetime animal ban in Battle River neglect case, spares woman jail
A judge has permanently banned a Battle River-area woman from ever owning animals after describing the neglect inflicted on dozens of horses, dogs and cats as being at "the high end" of the spectrum of animal neglect cases.Instead of spending time in jail, Judge Kevin Hill sentenced Ellen Haudeck on Wednesday...
Jul 15, 2026
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uranium industry
NDP calls for construction of road connecting northern mine sites
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the federal government to support the construction of a new road in the North to connect the Cigar Lake and McArthur River uranium mines. A letter sent to Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson from three NDP MLAs, including Cumberland MLA Jordan McPhail, states that c...
Jul 15, 2026
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MISSING PERSON
Beauval RCMP searching for missing woman last seen near Patuanak
Beauval RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 44-year-old woman. On July 12, Connie Wolverine was reported missing to RCMP. She was last seen on July 12, around 8 p.m. while entering a forested, remote area near Patuanak. RCMP have been searching for Wolverine since she was reported missing, with...
Jul 14, 2026
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No injuries reported
Man charged after Macklin break-in and altercation
Unity RCMP have arrested and charged a 51-year-old man after a break and enter at a home in Macklin early Friday morning. Police said officers were called to a residence in Macklin at about 1 a.m. on July 10 after receiving a report of a break and enter. According to RCMP, a man entered the residence and was confronted...
Jul 14, 2026
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"TRULY A BLESSING"
Meadow Lake city manager inducted into University of Waterloo Hall of Fame
Meadow Lake City Manager Amanda Flasch is being recognized for a badminton career that took her from provincial championships in Ontario to leadership roles at the University of Waterloo. Flasch was recently named to the University of Waterloo Athletics Hall of Fame, an honour she said has given her the opportunity to ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Wildlife investigation
Two people found dead in suspected wildlife incident near McTavish Lake
Two people have died in what officials are calling a suspected wildlife-related incident near McTavish Lake, located about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge. La Ronge RCMP received a call on July 15 about a suspected wildlife incident in the area. During the investigation, two individuals were found deceased.The Conserva...
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Mill jobs affected
Province pledges support for 117 workers affected by Big River sawmill curtailment
The Saskatchewan government said it is committed to supporting the 117 workers affected by Carrier Forest Products' decision to indefinitely curtail operations at its Big River sawmill starting this October.Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry said the province has deployed the Canada-Saskatchewan Rapid Response...
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Park Rebounds
Thousands of seedlings planted as Narrow Hills recovery continues
Thousands of tree seedlings have been planted in Narrow Hills Provincial Park as recovery efforts continue following the devastating wildfires that forced the park's closure last year.According to the Saskatchewan government, crews planted more than 81,180 tree seedlings in June and completed a large transplant project...
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Breaking news
Carrier Forest Products to indefinitely curtail operations at Big River sawmill
Carrier Forest Products Ltd. has announced it will indefinitely curtail production at its Big River sawmill beginning Oct. 16, 2026, a decision expected to impact approximately 117 employees.In a news release, company management said the decision was difficult but necessary given a combination of ongoing challenges fac...
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Changes to provincial disaster assistance to be announced in wake of major Sask. storms
In the midst of a costly year for storm damage to Saskatchewan communities, the Government of Saskatchewan is announcing changes to its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) on Thursday.A formal announcement of the policies, according to the province, will be held in Alvena at 1 p.m.The program is meant to prov...
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More than music
Ness Creek prepares to welcome thousands for four-day festival
Thousands of music lovers are expected to head deep into the boreal forest in northern Saskatchewan this week as the Ness Creek Music Festival returns for another year of live performances, cultural programming and community gatherings.The long-running festival, located about 20 kilometres northeast of Big River near t...
Jul 15, 2026
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Local Sports
Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 2026
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Provincials
Local golfers in Top 10 after Day 2 at Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships
After the second day of the Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships, the contenders for the title are shaping up as athletes from around the province play their final round at The Legends Golf Course in Warman.North Battleford's Shae Maunula is tied for third overall heading into the final day, sitting at 2-under, five ...
Jul 09, 2026
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Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
Jul 09, 2026
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Surfing celebration
Former Roughrider Charleston Hughes to be inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes, a former star for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall.Hughes, a six-time CFL all-star, led the league in sacks over five seasons - two with the Riders - and won Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and 2014."Let's go!" Hu...
Jul 08, 2026
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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...
Jul 04, 2026
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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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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
Ottawa offers provinces $2 billion to help train more skilled trades workers
HALIFAX - The federal government says it will spend $2 billion to recruit and train up to 100,000 more Red Seal trade workers through bilateral deals it plans to strike with the provinces and territories. Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu announce...
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Canadian Transportation Agency approves Lac-Mégantic bypass construction
MONTREAL - The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved the construction of a bypass to divert trains around downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que., 13 years after a runaway train derailed and killed 47 people when it smashed into the heart of downtown. The ag...
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Canada's concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar
WASHINGTON - The United States' top trade official says the Trump administration isn't going to give Canada credit for its trade concessions as official negotiations between Ottawa and Washington remain stalled. United States Trade Representative Jamie...
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Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into Montréal-Nord racism allegations
MONTREAL - Quebec's police ethics commissioner says it is looking into allegations of racism and discrimination by some officers in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood. In an email Wednesday, the commissioner said it began an investigation June 26 ...
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U.S. lawmakers press Canada on wildfires as Carney defends environmental record
LONDON - Some U.S. lawmakers on Thursday threatened to sanction Canada - or even possibly annex it entirely - as they raged about wildfire smoke blanketing many parts of Canada and swaths of the United States. Dozens of fires burning in northern Ontari...
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Carney says U.S. will split 'modest' Gordie Howe bridge net revenues after debt paid
LONDON - The updated deal Canada struck with the White House to get the Gordie Howe Bridge open will share some revenues from tolls immediately, but only after the operational costs to run the bridge are deducted, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursd...
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World
Japan's parliament enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
TOKYO (AP) - Japan's parliament enacted Friday a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage men can become emperor, sparking fear that it could doom the already shrinking imperial family. T...
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AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and ...
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AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and ...
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NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows
The remains of several geese were found on a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed 6 people, investigators said Thursday, strong suggestions that multiple bird strikes contributed to the tragedy. ...
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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
MIAMI (AP) - The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others. The policy, known as "public charge," appea...
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Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
UVALDE, Texas (AP) - Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have killed two people and forced hundreds of rescues in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday. Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters...
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