Agreement
SGEU, province reach tentative agreement for 2,040 Sask. health workers
Health-care workers in Saskatchewan could soon have a new collective agreement.According to the provincial government, the tentative agreement between the Saskatchewan Government Employees' Union and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations would run for a six-year term, starting retroactively on April 1, 2...
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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...
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Vigil tomorrow
Prince Albert pays tribute to Pte Shaun Farrell with homecoming procession
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Agreement
SGEU, province reach tentative agreement for 2,040 Sask. health workers
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Riders Gameday
Roughriders and Elks meet in CFL regular season finale
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Meadow Lake
Many weather warnings
Major system bringing wind, snow into Saskatchewan
After a recent stretch of gorgeous weather across the province, that's about to change in a big way. Daytime high temperatures have been well into the teens and approaching 20 C this week and that has allowed people to catch up on yardwork and other projects. That warm weather will soon be a memory, with strong wind an...
Oct 23, 2026
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'our work is not finished'
Waterhen Lake First Nation opens new temporary school after 2024 fire
Waterhen Lake First Nation has opened a temporary school for about 237 students, more than two years after a fire destroyed the community's previous school.Chief Blaine Fiddler, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, students and Elders were among those who celebrated the opening Oct. 22.Indigenous Services Can...
Oct 23, 2026
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high school football
Meadow Lake Spartans finish tough season with growing confidence in their future
The Meadow Lake Spartans had just lost their season finale 77-7 in Delisle when two graduating players asked head coach Coleton Ethier how they could come back.They wanted to coach.For Ethier, the requests were a sign of the culture taking shape at Carpenter High School, where the football program is in its second seas...
Oct 22, 2026
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UPCOMING CEREMONY
Meadow Lake Legion to launch poppy campaign, honour Wainwright victims
A short ceremony in Meadow Lake on Friday will mark the launch of the Royal Canadian Legion's annual poppy campaign while also remembering the victims of the recent fire at the Wainwright military base. "The young men were our future peacekeepers," said Jo-Anne Carter, president of Legion Branch 76. "Whe...
Oct 22, 2026
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake proposes zoning changes to ease development and guide growth
Meadow Lake is proposing to allow backyard suites and simplify approvals for some housing developments as its mayor says the city faces a shortage of affordable homes.Homeowners could seek approval for an accessory dwelling in a backyard or detached garage, providing accommodation for relatives or tenants. Current rule...
Oct 22, 2026
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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,"...
Oct 21, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Vigil tomorrow
Prince Albert pays tribute to Pte Shaun Farrell with homecoming procession
People lined the streets of Prince Albert, some holding back tears, as Pte. Shaun Farrell was brought home in a procession accompanied by police, firefighters and paramedics. One woman from Ukraine cried as she watched the vehicles approach. She said her husband was serving overseas with the military and she expected h...
8h ago
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Agreement
SGEU, province reach tentative agreement for 2,040 Sask. health workers
Health-care workers in Saskatchewan could soon have a new collective agreement.According to the provincial government, the tentative agreement between the Saskatchewan Government Employees' Union and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations would run for a six-year term, starting retroactively on April 1, 2...
12h ago
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Offline
Sask. Crime Stoppers pauses tip lines after data breach
Anonymous Crime Stoppers tip lines across Saskatchewan have been frozen after a massive data breach hit P3, the specialized software used by the programs across Canada.The province-wide shutdown takes effect immediately and impacts programs operating out of Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and provincial Sa...
14h ago
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rare encounter
Man speaks out after wolf attack, calls incident entirely unprovoked
A man who was attacked by a wolf in Northern Saskatchewan about a week ago says the incident was entirely unprovoked. Ivan Salahub has been delivering supplies to northern mine sites for about three decades and his trip last Saturday to the Key Lake mill was very routine. He had stopped a roadside turnout on Highway 9...
Oct 23, 2026
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CWD
Chronic wasting disease testing to proceed unchanged in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's chronic wasting disease testing program won't see changes during the 2026-27 hunting season.While the provincial government previously said it planned to eliminate the testing service, Premier Scott Moe later said the government would reconsider the decision.On Thursday, the province announced that testi...
Oct 22, 2026
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Remembering Shaun
'Comfort kills dreams': Family remembers Prince Albert soldier who found his calling in uniform
Once told he would never graduate from high school, Pte. Shaun Farrell went on to earn his diploma and fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming a soldier.On Thursday, the family of the 23-year-old from Prince Albert remembered a young man who refused to let other people's expectations determine his future, and who found p...
Oct 22, 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...
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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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high school football
Meadow Lake Spartans finish tough season with growing confidence in their future
The Meadow Lake Spartans had just lost their season finale 77-7 in Delisle when two graduating players asked head coach Coleton Ethier how they could come back.They wanted to coach.For Ethier, the requests were a sign of the culture taking shape at Carpenter High School, where the football program is in its second seas...
Oct 22, 2026
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CFL
Riders to start Jack Coan over Trevor Harris vs. Elks
While Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace indicated Trevor Harris would play earlier in the week, he did preface it with he needed to sleep on it.A night of rest appears to have changed the mind of the Riders' bench boss."I had a good night's sleep and we are going to let Jack (Coan) spin," Mace sa...
Oct 22, 2026
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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,"...
Oct 21, 2026
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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...
Oct 21, 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
150 grads, chaperones rescued after boat cruise runs around off Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER - Mounties in North Vancouver say 150 youth and their chaperones had to be rescued when the vessel they were on ran aground on a sandbar off Vancouver. RCMP say the vessel was in Burrard Inlet on Friday night and was carrying the group...
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CP NewsAlert: BC NDP Leader David Eby wins Vancouver-Point Grey, loses election
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has been re-elected in his riding of Vancouver-Point Grey, but his party has lost the election to the B.C. Conservative Party. Eby has held the ridin...
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CP NewsAlert: BC Green Leader Emily Lowan wins bid for riding on Vancouver Island
BRENTWOOD BAY - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting victory for BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan in the Vancouver Island riding of Saanich North and the Islands. Lowan became leader of the provincial Greens in September 2025, succeeding Sonia Fu...
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CP NewsAlert: Elenore Sturko loses seat for CentreBC in return to Surrey South
The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that CentreBC Leader Elenore Sturko has lost her bid to win back her former seat in Surrey South. The former RCMP officer, who was defeated by B.C. Conservative Megan Knight, was previously elected to the ...
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CP NewsAlert: OneBC's Dallas Brodie loses Vancouver-Quilchena riding
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that OneBC interim leader Dallas Brodie has lost the riding of Vancouver-Quilchena. She has been defeated by B.C. Conservative candidate Carson Binda, who is the former provincial director of t...
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Meet Lorne Doerkson, 'guy from Williams Lake' and B.C.'s next premier
VANCOUVER - British Columbians got their best look so far at Lorne Doerkson on Saturday night, their premier-designate, and self-described "guy from Williams Lake." The interim B.C. Conservative leader delivered a rollicking victory speech as he revell...
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World
Serbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - Serbians are voting Sunday in a parliamentary election that is seen as a showdown between the Balkan country's populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a movement of university students who led protests against him for almost two ye...
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Bulgaria holds a presidential election dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine war
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president in a campaign centered on growing economic hardship and drone attacks on Black Sea shipping. The vote will also be the first major test for the ...
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At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said. Tallahassee Police Chi...
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Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Four-run deficits don't discourage the Milwaukee Brewers this October, not with those orange Life Savers. Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt, two of the under-the-radar Brewers manager Pat Murphy thinks of with his nickname for less-apprecia...
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Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - An apparent explosion caused a fire Saturday at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world. No one was hurt, fire officials said. The Cedar Rapids Fire Departm...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China, his first visit to the country in a year, South Korea's government said Saturday. Kim's visit to China is his latest move in an increasingly assertive foreign policy a...
Oct 24, 2026
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