Spring water
Several Sask. ferries closed due to water levels
Of the 13 ferries that operate in Saskatchewan, only three can take full loads, another four can take light loads, and four are closed due to high water levels. The North Saskatchewan River does not show high water levels, but the situation at the forks is different as water flows in from the South Saskatchewan. (Imag...
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Conflicts
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday, despite a fragile ceasefire that has been described as stalled.Israel has continued to strike inside the territory despite the deal reached in October, saying it carries out st...
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Spring water
Several Sask. ferries closed due to water levels
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Hoopla
Saskatchewan High School Basketball 'Hoopla' Championships 2023
Conflicts
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire
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Roughriders
Riders use last-minute drive to hold off roaring Lions comeback, win 31-27 to open CFL season
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Meadow Lake
Crime watch
Seven charges laid after Beauval disturbance, officer assault
A man is facing several charges after officers were assaulted and a police vehicle was damaged during an early-morning disturbance this week.RCMP were called to a home in Beauval around 1:30 a.m. on June 8 after receiving a report of a man causing a disturbance.When officers arrived, they determined there had been an a...
Jun 10, 2026
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Circle of insanity
Grade 9 students turn YouTube-inspired idea into fundraiser for Meadow Lake Humane Society
What began as a Grade 9 student's idea inspired by online "Last To Survive" challenges is about to become a community fundraiser in Meadow Lake, with Carpenter High School students taking charge of everything from planning and fundraising to promotion in support of the Meadow Lake Humane Society.For Bentley S...
Jun 10, 2026
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HIGH WATER LEVELS
WSA warns of high water levels in Beaver River after heavy rain in Alberta
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising residents around Beaver River to anticipate high flows in the coming days because of recent rains in Alberta. Between 80 and 120 mm of rain was recorded at the headwaters of Beaver River at the beginning of June. Flows have doubled about 120 m3/s (cubic metres per second) to ...
Jun 10, 2026
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local talent
Meadow Lake's Reid Beck joins Saskatoon Berries for first full WCBL season
The call came while Reid Beck was settling into college baseball in Kansas.After leaving Meadow Lake last summer to pursue the game at the next level, the young pitcher was spending his spring season at Cloud County Community College when another opportunity arrived.The Saskatoon Berries came calling."When I was t...
Jun 09, 2026
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Young Innovators
Jonas Samson Middle School students showcase creativity at science fair
For the first time in several years, students at Jonas Samson Middle School are taking part in a science fair, giving them an opportunity to explore topics that interest them and showcase what they have learned.The event features projects from Grade 7 and 8 students covering a wide range of scientific concepts and hand...
Jun 09, 2026
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Adaptive reuse
'Stay tuned': Meadow Lake's old City Hall one step closer to becoming wellness market
Nearly a year after setting out to restore Meadow Lake's historic former City Hall, Jennifer Voth says the project has reached a turning point.The demolition phase is largely behind them. New windows have gone in. A modern HVAC system is replacing the building's original boiler. And as walls, ceilings and decades of re...
Jun 08, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Spring water
Several Sask. ferries closed due to water levels
Of the 13 ferries that operate in Saskatchewan, only three can take full loads, another four can take light loads, and four are closed due to high water levels. The North Saskatchewan River does not show high water levels, but the situation at the forks is different as water flows in from the South Saskatchewan. (Imag...
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Conflicts
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday, despite a fragile ceasefire that has been described as stalled.Israel has continued to strike inside the territory despite the deal reached in October, saying it carries out st...
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Cree language kids show
Muskoday director's Kokum and Dot beginning production on Season Two
Originally from Muskoday First Nation, Director and Producer April Johnson was not expecting her Cree language kids show Kokum and Dot to gain the popularity it already has after one season. Starting next week, production on season two of Kokum and Dot begins, and Johnson could not be more excited. Originally planning ...
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Drums, hides and companionship
Youth finds PAGC bison scraping event fascinating
For 10-year-old Gabriel Parenteau, the first surprise was just how tight the ropes could pull on a bison hide being stretched on a frame. Standing among the people gathered for a community barbecue and bison hide scraping in Prince Albert Saturday afternoon, Gabriel watched the hide stretched across a frame and tried t...
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Petnapper arrested
Saskatchewan dogs, cats returned after being found by B.C. RCMP
Five pets from Saskatchewan have made it home after being discovered by a Highway Patrol officer on Vancouver Island. The officer was patrolling Highway 1 on the Malahat just after 2 p.m. on May 24 when he noticed the driver of a blue sedan giving him strange looks. He ran the plates on the car, which were from Ontari...
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Safety questions
Critics say Canada's new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill.But an advocacy group that helps LGBTQ refugees come to Canada and the U.S says the federal government's new border law is putting people at risk of being sent back to countries wh...
Jun 13, 2026
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Local Sports
Roughriders
Riders use last-minute drive to hold off roaring Lions comeback, win 31-27 to open CFL season
A Sam Emilus hat-trick of touchdowns proved to be the difference as the Saskatchewan Roughriders once again knocked off the B.C. Lions with a late fourth quarter drive.It was similar to the CFL West Final last season as quarterback Trevor Harris engineered a late drive to put Saskatchewan ahead in their 31-27 win at Mo...
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Rider season
Riders host Lions as both teams play first game of 2026 CFL season
It's a rematch of the 2025 CFL West Final as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions both open their seasons on Saturday. The two clubs both had Week 1 byes, so now their campaigns get underway at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m. The Green Zone pregame show begins at 3 p.m. It's be...
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Saturday Kickoff
Riders WR Jaylen Johnson set for CFL debut against BC Lions
Jaylen Johnson will get the first opportunity on Saturday to show he's the right piece for the Saskatchewan Roughriders puzzle.The wide receiver won one of the starting spots in the team's offence after training camp and two pre-season contests."It's super humbling. I have to give credit to the work I've put in an...
Jun 12, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders' KeeSean Johnson ready for action after late-season injury in 2025
KeeSean Johnson was one of the biggest contributors to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.But when it came to the biggest moment for the team last season, Johnson had to watch from the sidelines.The 29-year-old receiver suffered a knee injury in an Oct. 10 game against the Toronto Argonauts, forcing him to miss the C...
Jun 11, 2026
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CFL
'Prove who we are': Riders on practice field after bye week
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders will unveil a championship banner on Saturday, the current team is only focused on the now."We're a new team. We have to go out there and prove we are still a good team," Riders head coach Corey Mace said on Tuesday after the team's first practice of the 2026 CFL regular sea...
Jun 10, 2026
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New bling
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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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
Police report no major incidents at Vancouver's first World Cup game at BC Place
Police in Vancouver say there were no major incidents during the city's first ever World Cup game between Australia and Turkey. A Vancouver Police Department statement says one person was arrested at the fan festival at the Pacific National Exhibition ...
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Six people remain in hospital after rural Ontario crash killed five kids
Six people remain in hospital following a rural Ontario crash that killed five children on Friday, police say. Investigators say an infant, the children's parents and two older adults believed to be their grandparents were among those hurt after a van ...
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Ahead of G7, Carney says no one country, institution to characterize new world order
OTTAWA - The United States will play a role in a new world order where no one institution or country will have all the answers, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday. "What one can't do at this point in a rapidly shifting world order is to rely on one...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1 p.m. Germany and Curacao have kicked off their Group E match in Houston. --- 11:15 a.m. Panama's World Cup preparations attracted an unexpected visitor a few days ago w...
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These Albertans signed petitions. What do they think of the separation referendum?
CALGARY - Alberta is planning to ask residents in an Oct. 19 referendum whether the province should stay in Canada or if there should be a future binding referendum on separation. It was prompted by two citizen-led petitions. A petition from the group ...
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Communities report high demand for pilot offering permanent residency for rural jobs
OTTAWA - A pilot immigration program to help rural communities find skilled workers for hard-to-fill jobs saw 800 people receive permanent residency in the first two months of this year - and hundreds of applications are streaming in for a limited numb...
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World
After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn't even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize. He grabbed it and lifted it skyward with a yell. ...
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday, as Israeli military operations continued despite a stalled and fragile ceasefire in place since October. ...
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Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal
JERUSALEM (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smo...
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Early results show Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million
GENEVA (AP) - Voters in Switzerland have cast their final ballots on Sunday on an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country's population at 10 million. Early results showed Swiss voters were leaning against it. ...
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Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia's shadow fleet
LONDON (AP) - Armed British forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker Sunday that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine, British Prime Minister ...
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Brunson scores 45 and The Comeback Knicks are NBA champions after beating Spurs 94-90
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and ...
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