Feeling the heat
First Nations fire crews battle it out in 31st regional competition as female firefighters dwindle
Half a dozen volunteer fire departments were in Prince Albert this weekend to test their skills in a friendly competition. The 2026 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition ran Saturday at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds with six First Nations communities taking part, including Black Lake, Hall Lake, Fon...
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heritage
Saskatchewan heritage sector contributed $73M to GDP in 2024
Some new research is shining a light on the importance of Saskatchewan's heritage sector.In 2024 alone, Saskatchewan's cultural heritage sector contributed more than $73 million to the province's GDP.Emma Morris, the executive director of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, explained how the heritage sector is an ...
Sep 19, 2026
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Feeling the heat
First Nations fire crews battle it out in 31st regional competition as female firefighters dwindle
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Investigation
Saskatchewan Health Authority investigating woman's death after she broke ankle
Sep 19, 2026
heritage
Saskatchewan heritage sector contributed $73M to GDP in 2024
Sep 19, 2026
Meadow Lake
Adult Day Program
New SHA program offers support for Meadow Lake residents, caregivers
Meadow Lake residents who need some extra support while living at home will soon have a new option through the Saskatchewan Health Authority's Adult Day Program.The program, opening Sept. 21 at the Northwest Community Lodge, will provide activities, meals and personal support while giving caregivers some time to themse...
Sep 16, 2026
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Prince Albert Police Commission
Sask. Marshals have arrested over 100 fugitives in P.A. this year
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is continuing to execute warrants and put away fugitives in the Prince Albert area. That's according to members of the SMS who shared some updated stats in front of the Prince Albert Police Commission at their monthly board meeting at City Hall on Tuesday. Noting one person ma...
Sep 16, 2026
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STARTING OFF STRONG
Carpenter High senior boys open volleyball season with tournament win
Carpenter High School's senior boys' volleyball team didn't waste any time reminding the competition they're back.The team opened its season by battling through 16 other clubs to claim gold at the invitational tournament hosted by St. Mary High School in Prince Albert on Friday and Saturday."In our semifinal, we e...
Sep 15, 2026
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meeting preview
Fourplex proposed on vacant Meadow Lake lots amid rental shortage
Two vacant lots on Yaychuk Place could become four three-bedroom rental units through a partnership between Meadow Lake Properties and Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC), as city officials point to a shortage of rental housing.Council is being asked at its Sept. 14 meeting to authorize public advertising for the propose...
Sep 14, 2026
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high school football
Spartans break through for first touchdowns of season in loss to North Battleford
The Carpenter Spartans scored their first points of the season Thursday in a 74-14 loss to JPII Crusaders in North Battleford. Carpenter reached the end zone twice after opening its schedule with shutout losses of 71-0 and 62-0.Head coach Coleton Ethier said the Spartans started slowly and needed some time to settle in...
Sep 11, 2026
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Climbing the ladder
Recent success shoots Senger into Bull Riders Canada national top ten
A string of top-four finishes stretching from Alberta to Ontario has carried Meadow Lake bull rider Marshall Senger into Bull Riders Canada's national top 10.The 21-year-old currently sits eighth with 3,465 points in the latest BRC national standings update, which was posted following the event in Bow Island, Alta.His ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Feeling the heat
First Nations fire crews battle it out in 31st regional competition as female firefighters dwindle
Half a dozen volunteer fire departments were in Prince Albert this weekend to test their skills in a friendly competition. The 2026 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition ran Saturday at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds with six First Nations communities taking part, including Black Lake, Hall Lake, Fon...
7h ago
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Investigation
Saskatchewan Health Authority investigating woman's death after she broke ankle
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has launched an investigation into the death of a Saskatoon woman who was waiting for surgery to fix her broken ankle.The authority said Friday it will be speaking with Kirsten Hanke's family as part of a formal internal review.It declined to provide details of her care due to privacy ...
Sep 19, 2026
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heritage
Saskatchewan heritage sector contributed $73M to GDP in 2024
Some new research is shining a light on the importance of Saskatchewan's heritage sector.In 2024 alone, Saskatchewan's cultural heritage sector contributed more than $73 million to the province's GDP.Emma Morris, the executive director of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, explained how the heritage sector is an ...
Sep 19, 2026
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health care
Lloydminster could be next in line for urgent care centre, Sask. premier says
Lloydminster could be the next community added to Saskatchewan's urgent-care plans as the province seeks to ease pressure on the city's hospital emergency room. Premier Scott Moe raised the possibility while speaking with reporters during the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show Thursday, when he was asked about the future of L...
Sep 19, 2026
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Showtime
Saskatchewan artists ready to shine at 2026 CCMA Awards in Saskatoon
The province will be firmly in the national spotlight tonight, as Saskatoon hosts the Canadian Country Music Association's Awards.But Saskatchewan talent will also get a chance to strut their stuff, as several artists are nominated and/or performing in the big show at SaskTel Centre.At the Country Music Week kickoff on...
Sep 19, 2026
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Investment in north needed
Province well positioned to weather tariff trade winds, Sask. Chamber says
The province is doing well when a range of economic indicators are considered, according to Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Prabha Ramaswamy. She also said that in order to capitalize on the growing demand for minerals, investment is needed in the north. Housing starts are strong, provincial GDP hit a record $85 b...
Sep 18, 2026
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Local Sports
Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
Offensive production was a struggle all afternoon long for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers came out victorious in the 22nd edition of the Banjo Bowl.The Roughriders failed to find the end zone against the Blue Bombers, with Winnipeg holding Trevor Harris and company in check to ea...
Sep 12, 2026
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Riders gameday
'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
After claiming victory in the Labour Day Classic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders head into hostile territory today.It's the annual Labour Day rematch as the Riders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium. Saskatchewan is coming off of a 32-26 overtime victory at Mosaic Stadium in the Labour Day Classic...
Sep 12, 2026
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CFL
Riders move kicker Alex Hale to practice roster, Dawson Hodge to start in Winnipeg
A change is coming at the kicker position for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL club released its depth chart on Friday ahead of Saturday's game in Winnipeg against the Blue Bombers. One of the biggest changes was the team moving kicker Alex Hale to the practice roster, while Dawson Hodge gets set to make his first ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Labour Day Classic
Updated: Overtime thriller as Riders take Labour Day Classic over Bombers
It took some extra football, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic on Saturday.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."That was the best atmosphere I've been a part of in my 20 years of playing football," defensive back Jon...
Sep 07, 2026
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
Sep 06, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
Sep 05, 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
Poilievre says Canada will never be the '28th state' of the European Union
BRANTFORD - Pierre Poilievre says Canada will "never be the 28th state of the European Union" as Prime Minister Mark Carney pursues deeper ties with Europe amid a trade war with the United States. Poilievre made the comments at a rally in Brantford, On...
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As Parliament returns, focus is on the U.S. trade war, new EU ties and cost of living
OTTAWA - Parliament will get back to work Monday after a three-month break, with the trade war with the United States and Prime Minister Mark Carney's move to formalize closer ties with the European Union top of mind. Public opinion backs Carney's appr...
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Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of caucus upheaval
Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as the leader of British Columbia's Conservatives, effective immediately, after weeks of upheaval in the official Opposition caucus. She says in a statement posted to social media that it was not an easy decision, but s...
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'La Bola Negra' wins People's Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO - "La Bola Negra," an epic film about the interconnected lives of three gay men in Spain, took home the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday. Its directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known collectiv...
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MPs, senators on intelligence committee scrutinize Canada's ability to spy overseas
OTTAWA - Parliamentarians are taking a hard look at Canada's overseas intelligence gathering capabilities as debate simmers over the need for a new foreign spy agency. The MPs and senators who make up the National Security and Intelligence Committee of...
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Bills, byelections and bilats: what you need to know as MPs return to Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are making their way back to Ottawa for the fall sitting of the House of Commons that gets underway on Monday. It's set to be a busy season with the release of the federal budget, debate on legislation and looming byelect...
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World
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon in the Texas' capital of Austin, local officials said. The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after bein...
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18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to US
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday, marking the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that sh...
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Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
BERLIN (AP) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe's biggest economy. ...
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National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Fay forms in the northern Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) - A new tropical storm has formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean but does not appear to pose a threat to land. Tropical Storm Fay, which formed early Sunday, was located about 450 miles (730 kilometers) southwest of the Azores....
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North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said, days after the North threatened to bolster its nuclear deterrent capabilities and respond to what it called U.S. ho...
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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow
Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow, officials said Sunday, as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and last day of its parliamentary elections. Moscow's...
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