

Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
For Anthony Dreaver Johnston, some of the most meaningful lessons from his grandfather didn't come from stories of war. They came over a meal, when the late Chief Joseph Dreaver sat him down to talk about how to treat people.A veteran of both World Wars and longtime leader of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Dreaver left a ...
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crime
Five wanted after alleged confinement and assault on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
Beauval RCMP are searching for five people charged with forcible confinement after a victim was allegedly held at a home and assaulted on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.Police said the incident happened Nov. 8. The victim did not report physical injuries to police.Six people from the Canoe Lake area have each been charge...
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crime
Five wanted after alleged confinement and assault on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
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busted
Bag of meth, cash left at Green Lake business leads to charge: RCMP
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Meadow Lake

busted
Bag of meth, cash left at Green Lake business leads to charge: RCMP
A Green Lake man has been charged after he left a bag containing 114 grams of methamphetamine and a large sum of cash at a local business last Friday. The 41-year-old is now charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.Meadow Lake RCMP said they received a report of a man acting erratically...
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ELECTION RESULTS
Thunderchild First Nation elects new chief and council
A new Chief has been elected to Thunderchild First Nation. Chief Michael Linklater was raised in Saskatoon's inner city, where he built a career in community leadership, business development, Indigenous advising, professional sport, youth mentorship, public speaking and cultural education. "Michael learned early ...
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municipal matters
Ninth Avenue West down to one lane during drilling work
Traffic will be reduced to one lane on part of Ninth Avenue West in Meadow Lake during directional drilling work starting Nov. 9.The city says R&L Directional Drilling Ltd. will conduct the work between the Meadow Lake Museum and Carter Place.No finish date is given, but the city said the work will continue until &...
Nov 9, 2026
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local talents
Local riders cap Bull Riders Canada season with top-25 finshes nationally
Marshall Senger finished fifth in Bull Riders Canada (BRC)'s 2026 standings, leading three Meadow Lake riders who ended the season among the circuit's top 22.The season wrapped up with the Nov. 6-7 finals in Sylvan Lake, Alta. Senger finished with 6,205 points and $17,345.63 in season earnings, according to the circuit...
Nov 9, 2026
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meeting preview
Meadow Lake to begin rebuilding reserves in 2027 after CO-OP Centre costs depleted them
Meadow Lake's reserves have been exhausted by CO-OP Centre construction costs, according to a financial report going before city council tonight.Administration intends to begin replenishing those reserves in 2027, says the third-quarter report prepared by city treasurer Asma Qadri.The city is forecasting a 2026 operati...
Nov 9, 2026
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Flu Season
Saskatchewan vaccine expert debunks four flu shot myths
Despite early warnings of a severe cold and flu season in Saskatchewan, some people aren't getting the message.Myths and misconceptions about flu and COVID-19 vaccines continue to make people reluctant to get a shot in the arm.Troy Sutton is a principal scientist with the University of Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infect...
Nov 8, 2026
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Saskatchewan

crime
Five wanted after alleged confinement and assault on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
Beauval RCMP are searching for five people charged with forcible confinement after a victim was allegedly held at a home and assaulted on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.Police said the incident happened Nov. 8. The victim did not report physical injuries to police.Six people from the Canoe Lake area have each been charge...
13h ago
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Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
For Anthony Dreaver Johnston, some of the most meaningful lessons from his grandfather didn't come from stories of war. They came over a meal, when the late Chief Joseph Dreaver sat him down to talk about how to treat people.A veteran of both World Wars and longtime leader of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Dreaver left a ...
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Public Holiday?
Truth and Reconciliation Day bill won't be supported by Sask. government
This year was the fifth year Truth and Reconciliation Day was officially recognized in Canada at the federal level. But the date wasn't a public holiday in Saskatchewan, and won't be in the near future.On Monday, NDP MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced a bill which would make the day a public holiday in the province."I...
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“It was their priority to go to war."
'Miracle of Debden': Sask. village retells Remembrance Day story
A small Saskatchewan community is sharing a story of thanks this Remembrance Day.Local historian Cecile Demers said the people of Debden will spend the day recounting the "miracle" that protected 46 local men from harm as they served in Canada's armed forces during the Second World War."It was their prio...
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Remembrance Day
Prince Albert Legion no longer has Second World War veterans among its members
Rick Hodgson remembers when the Prince Albert Legion was full of older veterans, talking and laughing."Now, it's pretty quiet," he said.As the branch prepares for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Hodgson, president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 2, said none of its current members served in the Second World...
Nov 10, 2026
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incomparable to 2020
Warm, dry weather here to stay for remainder of the week
The unseasonably warm weather will be here for a while. Temperatures will remain well above what we normally see for the month of November. Environment and Climate Change Meteorologist Brian Proctor said the warm, sunny conditions should be a fixture for the rest of the week. "This really warm air is flooding in f...
Nov 9, 2026
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crime
Five wanted after alleged confinement and assault on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
13h ago
busted
Bag of meth, cash left at Green Lake business leads to charge: RCMP
16h ago
Aviation history
Rise Air receives Canada's first ATR 72-600 aircraft
ELECTION RESULTS
Thunderchild First Nation elects new chief and council
18h ago
Public Holiday?
Truth and Reconciliation Day bill won't be supported by Sask. government
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Local Sports

local talents
Local riders cap Bull Riders Canada season with top-25 finshes nationally
Marshall Senger finished fifth in Bull Riders Canada (BRC)'s 2026 standings, leading three Meadow Lake riders who ended the season among the circuit's top 22.The season wrapped up with the Nov. 6-7 finals in Sylvan Lake, Alta. Senger finished with 6,205 points and $17,345.63 in season earnings, according to the circuit...
Nov 9, 2026
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
Nov 4, 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 ...
Nov 2, 2026
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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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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

In the news today: Remembrance Day, Carney goes to Europe, B.C. rainstorm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country Canadians across the country are gathering today to reflect on the legacy of war and remember th...
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Rain hammering B.C. south coast may taper, but more on the way: meteorologist
VANCOUVER - Drenching rain that has been soaking southern British Columbia for days could ease today - but the reprieve might be short-lived, with yet another storm system on the way. Environment Canada meteorologist Michael Gismondi says there will be...
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Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country
OTTAWA - Canadians across the country are gathering today to reflect on the legacy of war and remember the men and women who served and died defending this country. Canadians will mark 25 years since the start of the Afghanistan war, a conflict in whic...
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Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Ireland, Philippines, Cambodia and China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Asia and Ireland where he'll look to advance trade and security ties. His travels will take him to four countries and put him on the ground as high-stakes diplomacy takes place betw...
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Budget 2026 shifts Liberal government's language on home construction targets
OTTAWA - The federal housing minister's office is reasserting Ottawa's goal of doubling the pace of home construction - even though references to the Liberals' hallmark affordability pledge were missing from Budget 2026. The budget, which was tabled la...
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Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour CFB Wainwright fire victims
WAINWRIGHT - Four soldiers killed in a fire during a training exercise are among those being honoured today at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Wainwright, Alta. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to attend along with other dignitaries, m...
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World

Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials at Abu Dhabi talks say
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Officials at U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday that the sides have agreed a large exchange of prisoners of war. "One of the positives is we agreed that we're going to have...
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Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease. According...
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Democrat Doris Matsui wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Doris Matsui won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing California's 7th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Mai Vang. Matsui was born in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. She has represented Sa...
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Republican Maria Elvira Salazar wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 27th Congressional District
Republican Maria Elvira Salazar won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 27th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Eliott Rodriguez. Salazar, a former journalist, secured a fourth term after distancing hers...
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Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans reelected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as leader of the GOP conference after a tense day of discussions about steep losses in the midterm elections that cost them their majority. Thune was always expec...
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US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase
NEW YORK (AP) - Three men, including one already jailed in the United States, were accused by U.S. authorities Tuesday of being Iran-supported operatives who plotted nearly 20 attacks on Jewish communities in Europe and the U.S. as well as a planned as...
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