AT CAPACITY
Shelter upgrades planned as Meadow Lake Humane Society faces busy season
With kennels already full and spring intake climbing, the Meadow Lake Humane Society is preparing for one of its busiest seasons.Volunteers at the shelter are balancing an increase in animals with plans for facility upgrades and fundraising efforts aimed at improving conditions for pets in their care.President Jeff McC...
2h ago
Read More
WANTED MAN
Two arrested, one wanted after RCMP pursuit near Onion Lake
Two individuals have been arrested, and one suspect remains wanted by Saskatchewan RCMP after a vehicle fled an attempted traffic stop near Onion Lake. On May 17, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Onion Lake RCMP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed near Onion Lake. Officers attempted to pull over the vehicl...
3h ago
Read More
What's Trending
Bug forecast
Mosquito numbers still average for now, but experts warn increase may come after spring runoff
40m ago
Aviation history
Rise Air receives Canada's first ATR 72-600 aircraft
AT CAPACITY
Shelter upgrades planned as Meadow Lake Humane Society faces busy season
2h ago
WANTED MAN
Two arrested, one wanted after RCMP pursuit near Onion Lake
3h ago
Meadow Lake
AT CAPACITY
Shelter upgrades planned as Meadow Lake Humane Society faces busy season
With kennels already full and spring intake climbing, the Meadow Lake Humane Society is preparing for one of its busiest seasons.Volunteers at the shelter are balancing an increase in animals with plans for facility upgrades and fundraising efforts aimed at improving conditions for pets in their care.President Jeff McC...
2h ago
Read More
WANTED MAN
Two arrested, one wanted after RCMP pursuit near Onion Lake
Two individuals have been arrested, and one suspect remains wanted by Saskatchewan RCMP after a vehicle fled an attempted traffic stop near Onion Lake. On May 17, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Onion Lake RCMP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed near Onion Lake. Officers attempted to pull over the vehicl...
3h ago
Read More
mental health awareness
'Art is story, and stories save lives': In St. Walburg, a travelling exhibit gives voice to stories often left untold
The shadows behind Heather repeat across the raw canvas again and again...dark silhouettes surrounding a woman drawn only in faint outline.Nearby, another portrait carries handwritten words stitched into fabric:"You live with the notion that the thing that causes you the most terror could come back anytime."I...
May 15, 2026
Read More
ROAD CLOSURE
Public Works Department warns of Meadow Lake road closure
Public works department has announced that they will be closing 4th Street East between Fournier Drive and 7th Avenue East in Meadow Lake due to poor road conditions. (Image Credit: Public Works Department) No indication has been given on when the road will reopen.--cjnbnews@pattisonmedia.com
May 15, 2026
Read More
Mushroom picking
Sask. mushroom expert discusses the dangers of mushroom foraging ahead of the season
As the season approaches to forage wild mushrooms, people in Saskatchewan may pick it up as a new hobby, but it's important to understand what you're looking for. "Learn the ones that will kill you first," said mushroom expert Donovan Thiessen, who started the Facebook group 'Saskatchewan Mushroom Picking' in...
May 14, 2026
Read More
Three charged
Traffic stop leads to drug, weapons seizure and multiple charges
Illicit drugs and trafficking paraphernalia were seized by Meadow Lake RCMP during a traffic stop on Thunderchild First Nation. On May 11, at approximately 5:45 p.m., RCMP initiated a traffic stop after noticing an SUV that matched the description of a stolen vehicle, which the investigation determined was stolen. Offi...
May 14, 2026
Read More
Saskatchewan
Bug forecast
Mosquito numbers still average for now, but experts warn increase may come after spring runoff
It will be a few weeks before researchers can say whether this spring's heavy runoff and standing water are translating into bigger mosquito populations across Saskatchewan.That's according to University of Saskatchewan associate professor Sean Prager, who said provincewide monitoring data for trapping numbers aren't o...
45m ago
Read More
ISC sale
'Incredibly concerning': NDP upset at sale of former Crown corp. begins
After ISC announced it would be part of a deal to sell all its shares to a Quebec company - including the shares owned by the provincial government - the Sask. NDP is speaking out, saying the sale will be bad for Saskatchewan people and the province's bottom line.On Tuesday, former Crown corporation, Information Servic...
5h ago
Read More
Professional Women's Hockey
Roque nets two goals to lead Victoire past Charge 4-0 to win PWHL's Walter Cup
OTTAWA - Abby Roque scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first Walter Cup trophy Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4.The championship game featured two former players from Prince Albert, Sask. on opposing teams - Northern Bear alumni Kaitlin Willoughby with the Victoire ve...
17h ago
Read More
Crime
Woman arrested after trying to bear mace officers: RCMP
A woman from Stanley Mission is facing a list of charges after attempting to deploy bear spray at officers. The incident happened on May 18 shortly after 9:30 a.m. when RCMP officers in the community received word that a woman was in possession of a firearm at a residence. The firearm was not discharged, and the woman ...
May 20, 2026
Read More
flooding fallout
Mail delays, long detours plague northern Sask. communities after washouts
Floodwaters and road washouts in northern Saskatchewan continue to disrupt daily life for residents, delaying mail delivery, affecting access to emergency services, and forcing longer travel routes. Shana Hansen, administrator for the Northern Village of Pinehouse, said some washouts on Hwy 914, the only road offering ...
May 20, 2026
Read More
Canada on the world stage
PBO says Canadian governments to spend $1 billion to host World Cup
The federal budget watchdog says Canada will spend just over $1 billion to host the World Cup this summer.That includes money from all levels of government, with the federal government contributing $473 million.The total averages to $82 million per game for the 13 games that will be played in Toronto and Vancouver.The ...
May 20, 2026
Read More
Local Sports
Pre-season
Star defensive back Tevaughn Campbell returns to Riders' camp after 'personal matter'
It didn't take long for Tevaughn Campbell to feel back at home wearing the green and white on Wednesday.The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back said simply doing up a few buttons and laces was enough to have him locked in for a return to the field.Campbell has joined the Roughriders for the second week of training ...
5h ago
Read More
Professional Women's Hockey
Roque nets two goals to lead Victoire past Charge 4-0 to win PWHL's Walter Cup
OTTAWA - Abby Roque scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first Walter Cup trophy Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4.The championship game featured two former players from Prince Albert, Sask. on opposing teams - Northern Bear alumni Kaitlin Willoughby with the Victoire ve...
17h ago
Read More
Football
Riders to meet Stampeders to kick off CFL pre-season
It's a chance for players to show what they can do when another team lines up across from them.The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in Calgary to take on the Stampeders in the first CFL pre-season game of 2026. Kickoff for the game is set for 1 p.m.While a number of starters aren't expected to play in the game, it is an im...
May 18, 2026
Read More
Training camp
Sombach brothers to face off for first time in CFL pre-season game
Regina's Carson Sombach has come up with a lot of big interceptions over his football career - from registering the game-winning pick in the 87th Hardy Cup for the University of Regina Rams in 2024, to returning an interception 109 yards to the end zone for the longest play in school history.On Thursday, however, he se...
May 17, 2026
Read More
Riders Camp
Six-fingered lineman J.J. Weaver is more than meets the eye at Riders' training camp
With an eye focused on developing quality people along with championship-caliber football players, Corey Mace has seen a few players grab his attention at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp.Near the top of that list is defensive lineman J.J. Weaver.Mace said all the rookies arrived while the coaches were sitting ar...
May 16, 2026
Read More
NEW INDUCTEES
Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame releases class of 2026
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame has announced their 2026 inductees. The inductees are brought in three separate categories. Individual, team, and family. Each of the inductees significantly contributed to baseball in Saskatchewan whether as a player, umpire, builder, team, etc. The following have been selected t...
May 16, 2026
Read More
Meadow Lake Profiles
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
Read More
Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
Read More
Support and empathy
Honouring Grief and Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Families with Compassion
In an industry centred on helping families through the most difficult moments, Doreen Day-Wapass from the Thunderchild First Nation has found a sincere way to demonstrate her company's support and empathy."Family being a big part of the business is really important to me," said Day-Wapass, co-owner of Marshal...
Jan 03, 2025
Read More
Canada
Manitoba politician calls Saskatchewan farmer who killed Colten Boushie a victim
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba legislature member is facing criticism for saying the farmer who killed Colten Boushie in a high-profile case in Saskatchewan was a victim. Opposition Progressive Conservative member Josh Guenter made the comment while debating a ...
16m ago
Read More
The Montreal Victoire make their homecoming after winning Walter Cup
MONTREAL - The victorious Montreal Victoire lifted the Walter Cup on home soil Thursday morning after winning the trophy for the first time in the team's history. The Victoire defeated the Charge 4-0 in Ottawa on Wednesday night to take the best-of-f...
1h ago
Read More
As permafrost thaws, some headwaters in Canada's North turn orange and toxic: study
Ancient bedrock exposed by disappearing permafrost is releasing toxic metals into Canada's northern rivers, a new study says, with once-pristine subarctic streams now comparable in some cases to highly acidic, contaminated mining sites. The findings ...
1h ago
Read More
CRTC triples streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content
OTTAWA - Large online streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content, the federal broadcast regulator said Thursday. That's three times the five-per-cent initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out i...
1h ago
Read More
B.C. to rename Site C dam after deceased premier John Horgan
VICTORIA - British Columbia is renaming the Site C hydro dam after deceased premier John Horgan, a project he didn't support but allowed it to go ahead as costs ballooned. Premier David Eby announced the decision in Victoria on Thursday, which was att...
2h ago
Read More
Provincial, federal governments leaning on AI to cut red tape
OTTAWA - The federal government and several provincial governments are turning to artificial intelligence to analyze laws and search for outdated regulations as they try to cut back on red tape. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali and provincial and t...
2h ago
Read More
World
Gunmen open fire in two separate attacks in Honduras, killing at least 16 people
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Gunmen opened fire in two separate attacks Thursday on the Honduran coast, killing at least 16 people, including six police officers, police said. The first incident took place at a plantation in the municipal...
1h ago
Read More
Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington on Thursday without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, frustrated with the White House and at an impasse over whether to try to block a new $1.776...
3h ago
Read More
Tennessee fails to execute Tony Carruthers after IV difficulties. State won't try again for a year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials on Thursday called off the lethal injection of Tony Carruthers, who was convicted of kidnapping and murdering three people in 1994, after his executioners tried and failed for over an hour to establish an int...
4h ago
Read More
Design plan for Trump's proposed Washington arch is approved by key federal agency
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation's capital. Commissioners, all of whom were appointed by Trump, ...
5h ago
Read More
Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris
NEW YORK (AP) - Kamala Harris "wrote off rural America" during the 2024 presidential campaign and failed to attack Donald Trump with sufficient "negative firepower," according to a long-awaited post-election autopsy released on Thursday by the Democrat...
6h ago
Read More
Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior police officer said, as fear and an...
10h ago
Read More