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Province confirms bear involved in McTavish Lake deaths
The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge.Following an investigation, conservation officers were able to locate and euthanize the bear suspected to be involved in...
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Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years of service with community celebrations
Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.In Prince Albert, Branch No. 2 is hosted a centenary flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square outside City Hall, followed...
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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
animal euthanized
Province confirms bear involved in McTavish Lake deaths
The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge.Following an investigation, conservation officers were able to locate and euthanize the bear suspected to be involved in...
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a century of service
Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years of service with community celebrations
Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.In Prince Albert, Branch No. 2 is hosted a centenary flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square outside City Hall, followed...
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CONTINUED INVESTIGATION
RCMP charge Nipawin man after girl found at residence
Ahtahkakoop RCMP have charged a Nipawin man with unlawful confinement and sexual interference. Police said the man had been communicating with a teenage girl on social media. On July 12, he met her on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and left with her in his vehicle. The incident was reported to police, who determined their loc...
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Fans' Choice, Breakthrough artist of the Year
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf earns two CCMA nominations as career momentum continues to build
Prince Albert country artist Josh Stumpf is writing another chapter in his evolving Saskatchewan country music success story.Stumpf has been nominated for two Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards, including a nod in the Fans' Choice category, recognition he said came as a complete surprise when he learned t...
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Changes made to assistance to help individuals and businesses impacted by disasters in province
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) in the midst of a busy season of storms, floods and wildfires.The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding in the province and other disaste...
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Severe Weather
Wednesday storm could have produced a tornado in Northern Sask: ECCC
A significant storm in Northern Saskatchewan on Wednesday night could have spawned a tornado near Buffalo Narrows. That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), where meteorologist Brian Proctor confirmed the organization was monitoring a serious storm in the area through the night. "We had a s...
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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
CP NewsAlert: Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is threatening to increase tariffs to Canada due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario blanketing parts of the United States. Trump says on social media he is "holding Canada responsible" for not properly maintaining fo...
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B.C. nurses: Mediated talks 'productive' but 'too early to know' if deal is possible
PRINCE GEORGE - The union representing 60,000 nurses in British Columbia says four days of mediated talks with the employers have been "productive" but it's "too early to know" if a deal can be reached. BC Nurses' Union president Adriane Gear says in a...
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Mistrial declared in Frank Stronach's sexual assault conviction: defence lawyer
TORONTO - A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction in a surprise ruling ahead of his scheduled September sentencing hearing. Stronach was convicted last month of two char...
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Poilievre demands more details about Gordie Howe bridge deal
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney about the deal made with the Trump administration to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge. "It's time for you to release the deal so Canadi...
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Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker Juul
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Cancer Society says Canada's federal and provincial governments need to strengthen regulations of vaping products to stem more youth addiction to nicotine, as e-cigarette marketing practices are poised to be put on trial in a n...
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Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules
OTTAWA - The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing. King was charged with a number of offences for his leading role in the February 2022 demonstrati...
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World
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate. He wrote on social media that she "has ...
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Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
NEW YORK (AP) - Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final o...
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A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
TAPACHULA, México (AP) - A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualtie...
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An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli strike on a funeral in the central Gaza Strip killed at least seven people and wounded 22, while other attacks in the embattled coastal territory left five more dead, according to local officials. ...
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Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - A Danish police officer and two other people were shot Friday, including the suspected perpetrator, authorities said. The shooting occurred in Nørresundby, in the North Jutland region in northern Denmark. The in...
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of Britain's Labour Party, will become prime minister on Monday
LONDON (AP) - Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. The center-left party announced the result of a leadership c...
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