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Quantum computer at U of S could be 'real game-changer' for vaccines
The University of Saskatchewan is getting a quantum computer later this year and it could help fast-track vaccine development.The U of S will be home to the first university owned-and-operated, full-stack, vendor-supported, open-architecture quantum computer in Canada, it announced on March 31.PrairiesCan provided $1.9...
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Navigating the law
PLEA launches new legal resources for Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan
The Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA) has launched a new set of plain-language legal resources aimed at helping Indigenous communities better understand and navigate the law.The project includes a new website, print materials and educational tools tailored specifically to Indigenous audiences; h...
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Trip to the moon
'Be in that moment': Astronaut Jeremy Hansen's wife prepares for his lunar mission
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historic mission
Space enthusiasts excited as Canadian set to circle the moon
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aftermath
Roof collapse leaves future of Goodsoil curling rink uncertain
Local curlers in Goodsoil will need to look elsewhere for ice. A partial roof collapse at the local curling rink has left the future of the facility uncertain, as the village waits for engineers and insurance assessments before deciding what comes next.Mayor Don Eckel said a large section of the roof has fallen onto th...
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Treaty Land Entitlement
17.1 hectares in mineral rights approved for Flying Dust First Nation
Flying Dust First Nation is set to expand its land base after the province approved a new transfer tied to longstanding Treaty commitments.The Government of Saskatchewan said Tuesday it will transfer about 17.1 hectares of Crown mineral rights to the federal government on Flying Dust's behalf under the Treaty Land Enti...
Mar 31, 2026
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2025-26 season
'A determined bunch': U18A Stampeders reach provincial final, fall just short in final minute
The Meadow Lake U18A Stampeders came within a minute of a provincial championship before a late goal ended their season in a deciding mini Game 3.After forcing the winner-take-all game with a 3-2 victory earlier Saturday at Moeller Hometown Arena, Meadow Lake held the Prairie Storm scoreless until a goal with 49 second...
Mar 30, 2026
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door of hope
From recovery to reunion: Inside a winter at Meadow Lake's Door of Hope
A man who once struggled with addiction stood in a doorway not long ago, holding up a set of keys."I have a truck. I've got a mortgage for a house, and now I can be with my grandkids."For Delton Sylvain, that moment is what this past winter was about.It is one of many outcomes he points to when reflecting on ...
Mar 28, 2026
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Meadow Lake council denies request to cap taxi licenses
Meadow Lake city council has decided not to place a limit on taxi companies after a recent request from business owners. During a meeting earlier this month, council received letters from the owners of Mr. Taxi Ltd. and Meadow Lake City Cab, requesting a moratorium on new taxi licenses in the city. They hoped to preve...
Mar 27, 2026
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RCMP REPORT
Meadow Lake crime rises in 2025, RCMP say public safety not at risk
Last year's third quarter RCMP report shows an increase in overall crime, but Staff Sgt. Carl Dinsdale said the statistics show nothing 'earth-shattering'. "Overall, I'm not seeing any specific issues in the crime stats for October to December that give me any real cause for alarm in regards to public safety for M...
Mar 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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Quantum computer at U of S could be 'real game-changer' for vaccines
The University of Saskatchewan is getting a quantum computer later this year and it could help fast-track vaccine development.The U of S will be home to the first university owned-and-operated, full-stack, vendor-supported, open-architecture quantum computer in Canada, it announced on March 31.PrairiesCan provided $1.9...
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Trip to the moon
'Be in that moment': Astronaut Jeremy Hansen's wife prepares for his lunar mission
As Jeremy Hansen prepares to begin a historic mission to the moon aboard the Artemis II, his wife says his family will be trying to take in every single moment.If everything goes as planned, Catherine Hansen will be on the roof of the launch control centre at Florida's Kennedy Space Center Wednesday evening to watch he...
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historic mission
Space enthusiasts excited as Canadian set to circle the moon
Humans will be headed back to the moon on Wednesday as part of NASA's Artemis II mission if everything goes as planned. It will include Canadian astronaut and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, who will become the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit, if the mission is successful. The 10-day lunar flyby ...
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Navigating the law
PLEA launches new legal resources for Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan
The Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA) has launched a new set of plain-language legal resources aimed at helping Indigenous communities better understand and navigate the law.The project includes a new website, print materials and educational tools tailored specifically to Indigenous audiences; h...
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summer vacay
Online campsite reservations for Sask. Parks begins April 13
Residents eager to secure a summer getaway in Saskatchewan's provincial parks can begin booking campsites starting April 13.The provincial government has released its 2026 reservation schedule, with seasonal campsites opening first, followed by nightly and specialty accommodations throughout the week."Our parks pr...
Mar 31, 2026
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Pest Control
Ottawa allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta, Saskatchewan
Ottawa is temporarily allowing the return of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan as those provinces grapple with gopher infestations.A statement from the federal ministers of health and agriculture says allowing its use will help farmers address damage caused by Richardson's ground squirrels.The fe...
Mar 31, 2026
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Local Sports
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Riders' head coach Corey Mace wins 2025 CFL Coach of the Year award
For the first time in his young coaching career, Corey Mace has been named the CFL's Coach of the Year.The announcement came at the league's Coach of the Year celebration in Edmonton on Wednesday, ahead of the CFL combine. The other nominee was Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas.Mace is the eighth Riders head coa...
Mar 26, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
Meadow Lake Stampeders rally past Martensville in OT to win North Final
The Meadow Lake U18A Stampeders kept their season alive, then kept it rolling.Trailing 4-2 entering the third period, Meadow Lake scored three times to defeat Martensville 5-4 in Game 2 on March 14, then won 1-0 in overtime after a scoreless deciding mini-game to capture the North Final and advance to the provincial ch...
Mar 25, 2026
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Senior B Provincials
Outlaws secure sixth provincial championship in 12 years
For the sixth time in the last twelve seasons, the Wilkie Outlaws senior hockey team is a provincial champion.Over the course of the weekend, the Outlaws won two straight games over the Balcarres Broncs to clinch the 2026 Provincial B title.Former ECHL defenceman Derek Keller has been the Outlaws player/coach since the...
Mar 24, 2026
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Community Growth
Junior hockey expansion probable in northwest with new Co-op Centre
Meadow Lake's new Co-op Centre recently wrapped up its first hockey season, receiving an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from athletes, coaches and fans. According to Regan Beck, Meadow Lake's Parks and Recreation Manager, the new arena was operating at 95 per cent capacity throughout the year with very little...
Mar 24, 2026
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Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
After winning the Grey Cup and having nine players named All-CFLers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award.Named in honour of the long-time CFL executive who died last September, the award recognizes a CFL club's football operations department for...
Mar 19, 2026
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Broncos face elimination in Game 5 after back-to-back losses to Pontiacs
The Meadow Lake Senior Broncos are one loss away from elimination after dropping Games 3 and 4 to the Bonnyville Sr. Pontiacs, falling behind 3-1 in their series."[We] must win tomorrow night," head coach Winston Morin said.Meadow Lake lost 5-4 in Game 3 on March 14 and 4-1 in Game 4 on March 15.Game 3 Meadow...
Mar 19, 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
Ottawa commits to spending up to $8 billion on air force base in central Labrador
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY - The federal government says it will spend a record-setting $8 billion on defence-related projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, though planning remains in the early stages. The Defence Department says the long-term investment w...
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Quick quotes: The world gets ready for NASA's Artemis II moon launch
OTTAWA - Canadians across the country and people around the world are gathering today to watch the launch of Artemis II, which is set to send humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen, 50, of London, Ont., will ser...
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Ottawa's 30-days-or-free policy for issuing passports now in place
OTTAWA - The federal government's new "30 days or free" policy for issuing passports takes effect today. If it takes more than 30 business days to process an application, applicants will get a full refund of their passport or travel document fee. The g...
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Peter Nygard files lawsuit, alleges authorities abused process with Manitoba charges
WINNIPEG - Sex offender Peter Nygard is suing the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments, Winnipeg police and others, alleging charges he faced in one case were an abuse of process. The former fashion mogul was charged in 2023 with sexually assaulting a...
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First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could 'outlast' demonstrator
OTTAWA - Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community. Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows woman suffering fr...
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Liberals eye next steps in firearm buyback as window for individual owners closes
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's firearm buyback program is entering a new phase with passage of the deadline for individual gun owners to declare interest. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said last week that owners had reported more than 5...
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World
FIFA appears to have technical difficulties with World Cup ticket sales
FIFA appeared to have technical difficulties when it resumed World Cup ticket sales Wednesday after the 48-team field was finalized. Soccer's governing body did not say which games and price categories were available. Some people who clicked on what FI...
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Clarification: Trump-Supreme Court story
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a story published March 31, 2026, The Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump went to the Supreme Court in his first term for the ceremonial swearing-in of the first justice he appointed, Neil Gorsuch. The story shoul...
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Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to reject President Donald Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by his unparalleled presence in the courtroom. Conservative a...
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Trump goes to the Supreme Court as it hears arguments over his bid to limit birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is taking up one of the term's most consequential cases, President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporaril...
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AP Exclusive: Pakistan and Afghan Taliban officials meet in China for ceasefire talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan and Afghanistan held the first round of peace talks on Wednesday, with China mediating to broker a durable ceasefire after weeks of fighting, two Pakistani officials said. But even as the talks were held, Afghan...
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Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish employees in US discrimination probe
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination but said it did not have to r...
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