2025-2026 year summery
Youth account for about 89% of ice use in Cenovus Energy Hub's first year
Lloydminster's Cenovus Energy Hub drew larger hockey crowds during its first year, with youth accounting for about 89 per cent of the facility's ice-use hours, a city review shows.Average attendance at Lloydminster Bobcats games reached approximately 1,244, up nearly 30 per cent from about 960 at the former Centennial ...
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wildlife
Wolf euthanized following attack in Northern Sask.
A wolf attack near a northern mine site has had the public on edge in recent days. According to information provided by the Ministry of Community Safety and Cameco, a contractor was attacked by a wolf in a remote area in Northern Saskatchewan along Highway 914 on Oct. 17. The individual sustained non-life threatening...
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2025-2026 year summery
Youth account for about 89% of ice use in Cenovus Energy Hub's first year
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
wildlife
Wolf euthanized following attack in Northern Sask.
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In the Ring
Demers Boxing showcases local talent at second Meadow Lake card
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In the Ring
Demers Boxing showcases local talent at second Meadow Lake card
Demers Boxing hosted its second card at the Meadow Lake Civic Centre on Saturday in front of nearly 300 people. The event featured boxers and clubs from across Saskatchewan and Alberta, along with a main-event fighter from Colorado. "We had a number of local boxers on the card. They all performed really well,"...
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Track Star
Meadow Lake's Avery Pearson races to first pro contract
For the past five years, Avery Pearson has put her shoes through thousands of kilometres on the track.Now with a professional contract in hand, the Meadow Lake, Sask. product can look back at how far she's come."I put in the honest work to get to this point," Pearson said. "I'm definitely thinking of my ...
Oct 19, 2026
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake backs bid to host 2028 provincial curling championships
Meadow Lake council has backed a bid to host Saskatchewan's men's and women's curling championships in 2028, which would require hockey and figure skating to move elsewhere for two weeks.Council also agreed to provide municipal facilities free of charge to the event's host. The city would cover the up-front costs."...
Oct 19, 2026
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French riots
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public's "anger" and "shame" over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested.Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much...
Oct 18, 2026
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Incident update
No sign of 'terrorist activity' in deadly fire at Alberta military base: Forces
WAINWRIGHT - The Armed Forces say there's no indication a fire that erupted at an Alberta military base, resulting in deaths and injuries, was the result of terrorist activity.The fire ripped through a training area at CFB Wainwright on Saturday, spreading beyond the massive base southeast of Edmonton.The military says...
Oct 18, 2026
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Developing story
Deaths, injuries as fire hits Alberta military base: McGuinty
WAINWRIGHT - Defence Minister David McGuinty says there have been deaths and injuries after a fire broke out Saturday at a military base in Alberta.Fire crews scrambled late into the night as fierce winds whipped flames beyond CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base located 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton...
Oct 18, 2026
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Saskatchewan
2025-2026 year summery
Youth account for about 89% of ice use in Cenovus Energy Hub's first year
Lloydminster's Cenovus Energy Hub drew larger hockey crowds during its first year, with youth accounting for about 89 per cent of the facility's ice-use hours, a city review shows.Average attendance at Lloydminster Bobcats games reached approximately 1,244, up nearly 30 per cent from about 960 at the former Centennial ...
9h ago
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wildlife
Wolf euthanized following attack in Northern Sask.
A wolf attack near a northern mine site has had the public on edge in recent days. According to information provided by the Ministry of Community Safety and Cameco, a contractor was attacked by a wolf in a remote area in Northern Saskatchewan along Highway 914 on Oct. 17. The individual sustained non-life threatening...
10h ago
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"It could have gotten a lot worse"
Workers' quick response helps limit damage in Borden grain dryer fire
Borden and District Fire Department's fire chief said quick action by workers helped prevent a fire at a local grain elevator from becoming much worse."The fire was more or less contained when we got there. We put out the truck and cooled things down, and that was about it," said Fire Chief Ian Wainwright.Wal...
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SPSA
Saskatchewan saw 358 wildfires during 'relatively moderate' 2026 season
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the province saw a "relatively moderate" fire season in 2026.As of Monday, Saskatchewan has seen 358 wildfires this season, the agency said, which is well below last year's total of 520 and the five-year average of 539. More than 3,000 square kilometres of lan...
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Gather and grieve
'Hurting': Vigil in Wainwright, Alta., for soldiers caught in deadly fire
WAINWRIGHT - Almost every church in Wainwright, Alta., has a parishioner who's a soldier at the nearby military base.Ryan Wood, pastor of the town's Church of the Nazarene, said it's important those in the Armed Forces know they're not alone after a fast-moving grass fire during training on Saturday killed four and inj...
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Cold Front
Enjoy the warmth while it lasts: sharp cooldown coming to central Saskatchewan
There's still time to enjoy some mild October weather before a system brings rain, gusty winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures across central Saskatchewan heading into the weekend.Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Janelle Gergely said a ridge of high pressure will help temperatures peak Wednesday an...
Oct 20, 2026
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Local Sports
In the Ring
Demers Boxing showcases local talent at second Meadow Lake card
Demers Boxing hosted its second card at the Meadow Lake Civic Centre on Saturday in front of nearly 300 people. The event featured boxers and clubs from across Saskatchewan and Alberta, along with a main-event fighter from Colorado. "We had a number of local boxers on the card. They all performed really well,"...
10h ago
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Riderville
Riders QB Trevor Harris sits out practice; Jack Coan takes reps
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks play on Saturday, both sides could be resting some key starters.Riders quarterback Trevor Harris did not practice on Tuesday as the team returned to the field after its 16-12 win over the Montreal Alouettes to clinch a spot in the post-season. Quarterback Jack Coan to...
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Track Star
Meadow Lake's Avery Pearson races to first pro contract
For the past five years, Avery Pearson has put her shoes through thousands of kilometres on the track.Now with a professional contract in hand, the Meadow Lake, Sask. product can look back at how far she's come."I put in the honest work to get to this point," Pearson said. "I'm definitely thinking of my ...
Oct 19, 2026
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake backs bid to host 2028 provincial curling championships
Meadow Lake council has backed a bid to host Saskatchewan's men's and women's curling championships in 2028, which would require hockey and figure skating to move elsewhere for two weeks.Council also agreed to provide municipal facilities free of charge to the event's host. The city would cover the up-front costs."...
Oct 19, 2026
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Ticket Punched
Saskatchewan finds pay dirt late, clinching postseason berth with 16-12 win
The Saskatchewan Roughriders found the end zone on their final offensive drive of the game to punch their ticket to the postseason on Saturday.Saskatchewan drove 74 yards with a clutch third-down catch from KeeSean Johnson, a 22-yard rush from quarterback Trevor Harris and finally a touchdown pass between those two as ...
Oct 17, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to end four-game losing streak in rematch against Alouettes
Time is running out for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to get things back on track.Saskatchewan is mired in a four-game slide with just two games left as they welcome the Montreal Alouettes to Mosaic Stadium today.Saskatchewan has yet to clinch a playoff spot but can do so with a win paired with a Winnipeg Blue Bombers o...
Oct 17, 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
B.C. NDP Leader Eby campaigns in Vancouver, while Tories heads to Surrey
VANCOUVER - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby campaigns in Vancouver and Richmond today after wrapping his swing through the vote-rich city of Surrey with a rally. Hundreds of people attended the gathering near City Hall on Wednesday. Eby made six...
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Officials to provide update on fatal fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
EDMONTON - Officials are set to provide an update today about a devastating fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta that left four soldiers dead and dozens more injured. Maj.-Gen. Wade Rutland of the 1st Canadian Division has said Saturday's blaze ...
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Carney set for meeting with Turkish president Erdogan in Ankara
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Ankara today to kick off a three-day visit aimed at strengthening Canada's ties with Turkey. Carney is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential palace later today to star...
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Why has B.C.'s snap election caught both main parties unprepared?
When a snap election is called, at least one side would normally be prepared. But that hasn't been the case in British Columbia, resulting in a provincial election campaign like no other, political watchers say. The campaign has seen interim B.C. Conse...
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Lower courts' reasoning 'neuters' Emergencies Act, government tells Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The federal government says the courts engaged in "second-guessing with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight" when they ruled it lacked legal justification to use the Emergencies Act four years ago to quell protests. Lawyers for the government make ...
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Alleged Tumbler Ridge mass shooting conspirator set to enter plea in U.S. court
SEATTLE - The alleged co-conspirator in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is expected to enter a plea at an arraignment in a Seattle courthouse today. A grand jury in Washington state last week indicted 30-year-old James Bryant for conspiracy t...
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World
Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows
WASHINGTON (AP) - Voter turnout is soaring compared with the last midterm election in many of the states that are expected to decide control of the U.S. Senate, according to an Associated Press analysis of early voting two weeks before Election Day. ...
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Tropical Storm Vance has formed in the Pacific Ocean
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Vance formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was at sea and posed no threat to land. Vance was located about 520 miles (835 kilometers) south of Aca...
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let it resume building a border wall project through the Big Bend region of Texas. The government filed an emergency appeal asking the justices to lift a ...
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Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV got good news from his doctors: The pontiff will need no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday. Leo, 71, ha...
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Angels fire manager Kurt Suzuki after losing 100 games in his only season
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Kurt Suzuki after he lost 100 games in his only season in charge of the long-struggling club. Baseball operations consultant John Mozeliak announced Wednesday that the Angel...
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New Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein attorney, accountant of abuse cover-up at ranch
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico's attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein's attorney and accountant, accusing them of concealing his sex trafficking operation at a sprawling Santa Fe-area ranch where the disgraced financi...
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