Proceeds of crime
New Sask. drug trafficking law takes effect
A new Saskatchewan law that allows the government and individuals harmed by illicit drug activity to recover costs from those involved in the production, trafficking, importing or exporting of highly addictive drugs is now in force. The Response to Illicit Drugs Act took effect June 1. Justice Minister and Attorney Gen...
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Still rebuilding
Many Denare Beach families still not home a year after wildfire
Nearly one year after the Wolf Fire destroyed more than 200 homes and structures around Denare Beach, many families are still waiting to come home.While cleanup has been completed and new houses are beginning to arrive, the recovery has proven far slower than many expected. Insurance delays, contractor shortages and re...
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Meadow Lake
giving back
Meadow Lake Lions Club donates $25K to NorthWest Community Lodge
A $25,000 donation from the Meadow Lake Lions Club has moved a local campaign, for an accessible bus, one step closer to the finish line.Lions Club member Lloyd Elash said the donation was made after members learned of the NorthWest Community Lodge's need for a new accessible bus. "It's always been our goal to giv...
May 29, 2026
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CRIME
Sask. court upholds convictions in home daycare child-sex abuse case
Saskatchewan's highest court has upheld the conviction and 15-year prison sentence of a man found guilty of sexually assaulting two young children attending a home daycare and creating child pornography of the abuse.In a decision released May 20, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dismissed both the conviction and senten...
May 29, 2026
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CRIME WATCH
RCMP locate, arrest wanted Edmonton man after warrant, police chase
A man wanted on multiple charges following a police pursuit last week has been arrested on a First Nation in northwestern Saskatchewan.Loon Lake RCMP said 31-year-old Joshua Clarke was arrested Thursday on Mudie Lake First Nation with assistance from the Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Team and Meadow Lake Police Dog Servi...
May 28, 2026
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CRIME WATCH
Man arrested on Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation after RCMP warrant operation
A 32-year-old man is facing an additional charge after RCMP arrested a wanted suspect on Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation following a warrant operation involving multiple police units.Loon Lake RCMP were notified on May 25 at about 10:10 p.m. that a wanted man was seen on the First Nation driving with a firearm. He was wan...
May 28, 2026
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WALK FOR MENTAL WELLNESS
St. Walburg walk aims to raise awareness for mental health and addictions
Yellow, green and blue ribbons will soon line trees in St. Walburg as part of a community effort to raise awareness about mental health, addiction and suicide prevention."There are two trees that we had planted in Legion Park. One is for those who have lost a loved one and the other one is to support a loved one s...
May 27, 2026
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake council advances sober living facility proposal
Meadow Lake city council has approved a proposed sober living transition house to move to the next stage of the application process.A public hearing is scheduled for June 22, where residents living within 75 metres of the property will have an opportunity to share their views.According to the application, the property ...
May 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Proceeds of crime
New Sask. drug trafficking law takes effect
A new Saskatchewan law that allows the government and individuals harmed by illicit drug activity to recover costs from those involved in the production, trafficking, importing or exporting of highly addictive drugs is now in force. The Response to Illicit Drugs Act took effect June 1. Justice Minister and Attorney Gen...
33m ago
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Still rebuilding
Many Denare Beach families still not home a year after wildfire
Nearly one year after the Wolf Fire destroyed more than 200 homes and structures around Denare Beach, many families are still waiting to come home.While cleanup has been completed and new houses are beginning to arrive, the recovery has proven far slower than many expected. Insurance delays, contractor shortages and re...
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Wildfires
Sask. Premier Scott Moe addresses Lobstick Fire
The Lobstick Fire in the RM of Shellbrook isn't under control yet, but as things seemingly start move in the right direction Premier Scott Moe shared the next steps for his hometown and riding.Following a Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) briefing Sunday morning which he attended, Moe spoke with CKOM News in the...
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Trading partners
Sask. creates team for feedback ahead of CUSMA negotiations
Premier Scott Moe is assembling a team to help inform him as the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) review will begin on July 1.The Premier's Advisory Council on CUSMA has already hosted a session working with anyone in Saskatchewan who has a stake in the agreement, or significant exports to the U.S.The nego...
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Preparedness
Minister, NDP MLA discuss wildfire response during Wadin Bay visit
As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and more than 1,300 residents are under evacuation orders and alerts, Saskatchewan's minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the province is focused and ready for what has quickly become an active fire season.Michael Weger, wh...
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11 active wildfires
Resources pour into Lobstick and Cayford wildfires, as crews contend with challenging conditions
No homes or significant infrastructure has been lost to the Lobstick wildfire, despite unpredictable conditions for firefighters and the growth of the blaze to 19,000 hectares. The wildfire prompted the evacuation of about 130 people in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook and put Holbein on an evacuation alert. Earlie...
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Local Sports
add 13 to practice squad
Saskatchewan Roughriders finalize 2026 roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finalized their roster Saturday, adding 13 players to the practice roster while releasing 19 others ahead of the start of the 2026 CFL season.The moves comes just over 24 hours after training camp wrapped up at Mosaic Stadium, where coaches spent the final day evaluating talent before makin...
May 31, 2026
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Fighting for a spot
Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
For Saskatchewan Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton, the waiting is just beginning.The receiver and return specialist spent the last few weeks fighting for a roster spot, making plays in the pre-season and trying to prove he belongs in green and white. Now, with final roster decisions looming, all he could do was wait ...
May 30, 2026
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Celebrating inclusion and ability through sport
I Can Games highlight Special Olympics Saskatchewan opportunities in Turtleford
Approximately 200 students from Turtleford and surrounding schools will take part in the 2026 I Can Games in Turtleford, according to a Special Olympics Saskatchewan press release.The event is scheduled for June 3 at the Turtleford Community Centre and is supported by Special Olympics Saskatchewan. Organizers said the ...
May 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
Why defensive end Desmond Evans finally signed
It wasn't a quick decision by Desmond Evans to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The defensive end said he received about 20 calls from the CFL club over a nine-month span before he eventually gave them the answer they were looking for."I got cut from the Tennessee Titans and then went back home for three months,&...
May 27, 2026
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GROWING female hockey
Northwest committee aims to expand girls' hockey opportunities across region
As girls' hockey continues to surge in popularity across Saskatchewan, a new regional committee hopes to make the sport more accessible for families in smaller Northwest communities by creating more local teams and reducing travel demands.The Northwest Female Hockey Committee has been formed to create more opportunitie...
May 26, 2026
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Riderville
Riders roster decisions loom as training camp returns to Mosaic Stadium
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders return to Regina for the last week of training camp, a few players are looking to make things difficult when it comes to who the coaches end up sending home.The Riders are coming off a 31-27 pre-season win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saskatoon on Saturday. In that contest, a number...
May 25, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Canada
Quebec politicians denounce white supremacist gathering in Shawinigan
MONTREAL - Quebec political leaders are denouncing a white supremacist rally held Saturday in Shawinigan, in Quebec's Mauricie region. Masked individuals displayed a banner reading "I remember a white Quebec'' near the city's cenotaph. Quebec Premier C...
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Poilievre accuses Carney of ducking questions about Canada's sluggish economy
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday of avoiding accountability after recent data showed the Canadian economy contracted again. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product decline...
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Government poll finds nearly half of Canadians think 'too many immigrants' are coming
OTTAWA - A survey commissioned by the federal government late last year suggests nearly half of Canadians believe the country is admitting too many immigrants. The survey found 47 per cent of respondents believe "too many" immigrants are coming to Cana...
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Congolese Montrealers have plans upended by Canada's Ebola travel restrictions
MONTREAL - An international student from the Democratic Republic of Congo says she was blocked from returning to Montreal due to Ebola-related travel restrictions. Merdie Sanga says she had believed the measure wouldn't apply to her since she hadn't be...
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Quebec opens investigation into police response after officer shot and killed teen
MONTREAL - Quebec's domestic security minister has opened an investigation linked to the police shooting of a 15-year-old boy in September on Montreal's South Shore. Ian Lafrenière says the administrative investigation will examine the actions of Longu...
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Algoma Steel would supply material for land vehicles: Hanwha
OTTAWA - South Korean defence firm Hanwha says it has reached a deal with Algoma Steel to supply military-grade steel for the possible manufacturing of land defence vehicles in Canada. Hanwha said in April it had reached a separate agreement with Canad...
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World
Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence
DENVER (AP) - Tina Peters, the former clerk convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories promulgated by President Donald Trump, was released from prison Monday after the president successfully pressured Colorado's Democr...
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A new trove of Mandelson files brings more bad news for Keir Starmer
LONDON (AP) - Peter Mandelson assured the British government it would "never regret" appointing him as ambassador to the United States, according to documents released on Monday, a pledge that was dramatically proven wrong within months. ...
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Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) - Bombastic pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia's race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite for heavy-handed crackdowns ...
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Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) - Bombastic pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia's race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite for heavy-handed crackdowns ...
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Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can't wait for Pope Leo's visit
Until three years ago, Sara Cabral's faith experience was on trend with other Southern European youth - a "Catholic but never practicing" upbringing with little relevance to her life on Spain's Canary Islands. Then she listened to a song...
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US bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend, the American military said Monday. Iran acknowledged launching a retaliatory ...
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