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Dozens await seniors' housing as Lloydminster backs Pioneer Lodge expansion
Lloydminster council has committed an estimated $3.5 million toward replacing Pioneer Lodge's oldest wing and adding 24 seniors' housing units, as dozens of seniors wait for accommodation.Council approved the commitment Oct. 26 for the Lloydminster Region Housing Group's redevelopment, which would replace 41 existing l...
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student clinics
Dental therapy program aims to bring care closer to northern communities
Training dental therapists in Prince Albert and La Ronge could help bring more care to northern Saskatchewan communities, while supervised student clinics offer reduced-cost treatment closer to home.Dr. Walter Yim, assistant director, academic, of the University of Saskatchewan's dental therapy program, said high cavit...
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Dozens await seniors' housing as Lloydminster backs Pioneer Lodge expansion
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Honouring Grief and Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Families with Compassion
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake proposes raising littering fine from $100 to $500
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake proposes raising littering fine from $100 to $500
Littering in Meadow Lake could carry a $500 fine, up from $100, under a bylaw amendment city council has given first reading.The proposed changes to the city's 2013 litter control bylaw still require second and third readings before taking effect."Increasing the fine from $100.00 to $500.00 is intended to deter pe...
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trick-or-treat
SHA provides tips for a safe Halloween
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to have a safe Halloween. "In our communities, it gets dark early and the weather can be an issue, so a little planning helps keep the night fun, healthy and safe for everyone," a public release by Dr. Angela Silveira states. There are a number of tips ...
Oct 29, 2026
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Building Canada Strong Act
Onion Lake Cree Nation raises concerns over Bill C-39
Onion Lake Cree Nation is calling on the federal government to withdraw Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, citing concerns about the protection of Treaty rights and First Nations jurisdiction.The Nation said efforts to fast-track major industrial and infrastructure projects could come at the expense of meaningf...
Oct 27, 2026
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Crime Watch
Onion Lake RCMP searching for man on outstanding warrant
Onion Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help locating 39-year-old Brennan Sakebow. Police say Sakebow is wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with court-ordered conditions. Charges were originally laid following investigations in July and August 2026. Sakebow is described as five feet 10 inches tall and weighi...
Oct 27, 2026
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crime
2023 Meadow Lake shooting death case set for trial in 2028
Two men charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Meadow Lake in 2023 are scheduled to stand trial in March 2028.Creeson Merasty and Gerald Sinclair are set to be tried at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford. An exact trial date is yet to be determined.The charges stem from a shooting...
Oct 26, 2026
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local talent
'I freaking did it': Meadow Lake's Senger claims first PBR Canada Cup Series win with 90.8-point ride
Marshall Senger's first PBR Canada Cup Series victory brought his father to tears."Honestly, seeing that was probably one of the best moments of my life," he said."My family's put so much time and money into me. So when I'm given the opportunities to make them proud, it means a lot when I can get it done...
Oct 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan
renewal
Dozens await seniors' housing as Lloydminster backs Pioneer Lodge expansion
Lloydminster council has committed an estimated $3.5 million toward replacing Pioneer Lodge's oldest wing and adding 24 seniors' housing units, as dozens of seniors wait for accommodation.Council approved the commitment Oct. 26 for the Lloydminster Region Housing Group's redevelopment, which would replace 41 existing l...
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student clinics
Dental therapy program aims to bring care closer to northern communities
Training dental therapists in Prince Albert and La Ronge could help bring more care to northern Saskatchewan communities, while supervised student clinics offer reduced-cost treatment closer to home.Dr. Walter Yim, assistant director, academic, of the University of Saskatchewan's dental therapy program, said high cavit...
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Investigation underway
Nipawin man killed in crash at Highway 35, 335 intersection
A 39-year-old man from Nipawin has died in the crash at the Armley corner. Nipawin RCMP were called to the scene at the corner of HIghways 35 and 335 Sunday afternoon. The investigation determined that a pickup truck was travelling on Highway 35, and an SUV was driving on Highway 335 when they collided. The driver of t...
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Saskatchewan doctors raise concerns about health-care pressures
Saskatchewan doctors raised concerns about administrative burdens, vacant positions and high patient volumes to a panel of provincial ministers on Friday.Doctors were able to question the ministers about patient care and health care at the Saskatchewan Medical Association's (SMA) conference in Regina.The assembly ran f...
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Canada's trucking industry at a crossroads as safety and compliance concerns grow
In the depths of winter more than 20 years ago, Kate Shingler set off on the Plaster Rock Highway, a remote two-lane route cutting east-west through the dense wilderness of central New Brunswick.It was 2005 and so snowy and slippery that the young driver behind the wheel of a Toyota Tercel had to pull over on the side ...
Nov 1, 2026
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:Earnings and the stock marketThe steady stream of third-quarter earnings reports from the biggest names in corporate Canada continues this week. The financial results come after technology stocks sold off on Friday amid worries about the billion...
Nov 1, 2026
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Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
It's the day no player wants to have come early - locker clean-out day.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday to pack up their things as the quest for a repeat came to an end at B.C. Place on Saturday with a 33-26 loss to the B.C. Lions.The #Riders cleared out their lockers after their #CFL West ...
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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local talent
'I freaking did it': Meadow Lake's Senger claims first PBR Canada Cup Series win with 90.8-point ride
Marshall Senger's first PBR Canada Cup Series victory brought his father to tears."Honestly, seeing that was probably one of the best moments of my life," he said."My family's put so much time and money into me. So when I'm given the opportunities to make them proud, it means a lot when I can get it done...
Oct 26, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Roughriders and Elks meet in CFL regular season finale
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Edmonton Elks as both teams are resting a number of starters this week for different reasons.Edmonton has already clinched the top spot in the CFL West Division, while the Riders have clinched a playoff spot but do not know if they will be playing in the West or East semifi...
Oct 24, 2026
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VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
Linebacker Jameer Thurman and quarterback Trevor Harris are among the Saskatchewan Roughriders' award nominees for the 2026 season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their team's award winners Thursday ahead of the team's regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m....
Oct 22, 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
Privacy commissioner calls for new curbs on government's 'lawful access' bill
OTTAWA - Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne says the government's "lawful access" bill should be amended to limit the sort of information available to authorities under a new production order. Currently, police can obtain a general production order...
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Adam Kai-Ji Lo, accused in Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day attack, pleads not guilty
VANCOUVER - The man accused of killing 11 people in a vehicle-ramming attack at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver has pleaded not guilty to all 42 charges he faces. Damienne Darby, communications council with the BC Prosecution Service, says Adam...
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Vessel owner asks for witnesses after kill switch flip led to grounding off Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The operator of a vessel that ran aground on a sandbar off Vancouver last month says "malicious" tampering was the cause and he's urging witnesses to come forward. Kevin Skewes, the owner of Spirit Cruises, says someone hit the Pride of Va...
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Publishing expert testifies of 'heated auctions' for Galloway's breakout book
VANCOUVER - A publishing industry expert has testified that enthusiasm for Steven Galloway's novel "The Cellist of Sarajevo" was remarkable and rare, putting the author and former University of British Columbia creative writing chair in a "unique class...
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Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to lead the province premier-designate Lorne Doerkson said on Monday but he warned there will be difficult and unpopular decisions ahead. Doerkson made the c...
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Survivor of Belleville, Ont., synagogue shooting cites need for extensive security
OTTAWA - One of the leaders of the Belleville, Ont., synagogue that was targeted by a gunman in September says costly enhanced security measures are needed to ensure the safety of congregants. Police have described the Sept. 20 attack as a thwarted att...
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World
Finland says its national teams won't play against Russia in hockey tournaments
The Finnish Ice Hockey Association said Monday its national teams won't play against Russia in international tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine is ongoing. That stance by Finland, and reportedly also Latvia, comes after the Court of Arbitration ...
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Reflecting Pool vs the state of the economy: Trump and Dems clash in closing messages
WASHINGTON (AP) - Less than 24 hours before polls opened across America, Democrats on Monday fought to stay focused on the economy and move past intraparty infighting in the Midwest, while President Donald Trump promoted construction projects in Washin...
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Parts of a Learjet may have broken off midair before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A business jet that crashed in South Florida with nine people aboard, including a family with two young children, likely started breaking apart before it slammed into the ground and erupted in a fireball, a federal investig...
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Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 24, authorities say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia bombed an aid distribution center and neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine on Monday, killing 24 people, Ukraine's emergency services agency said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X...
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Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's push to force California to set aside thousands of ballots from people the federal government claims are noncitizens, a decision that came hours before the final day of v...
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Judge cites 'weaponization' in tossing charges for ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about Hunter Biden, saying the investigation that produced the charges was rushed, overtly politi...
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