exploration and investment
Sask. unveils first-in-the-world tech for analyzing minerals
New automated technology in Saskatoon is breaking new ground that is expected to contribute to mineral exploration in Saskatchewan and beyond.The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has unveiled a new circuit of services in Saskatoon that will improve and speed up the process of identifying possible mineral deposits ba...
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
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The Holly Berry Christmas Craft Show
Meadow Lake's largest Christmas market returns with over 100 vendors and an extra day
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
exploration and investment
Sask. unveils first-in-the-world tech for analyzing minerals
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
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Meadow Lake
The Holly Berry Christmas Craft Show
Meadow Lake's largest Christmas market returns with over 100 vendors and an extra day
Lauren Stremick remembers more than 100 people waiting outside before the doors opened at Meadow Lake's largest Christmas market last year. The Holly Berry Christmas Craft Show was returning after five years away. Stremick estimates around 2,000 shoppers attended.This year, she is expanding the show to two days after h...
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake lagoon dredging complete, but south-side odour lingers
Dredging and excavation at Meadow Lake's sewage lagoon are complete, but the city says a remaining pile of grit is contributing to odours on the south side.The lagoon is now open and accepting septic loads from vacuum trucks, the City of Meadow Lake said in a Nov. 3 notice.The amount of grit and other debris in cells A...
Nov 3, 2026
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Safer communities
Sask. dog rescue group says communities, not RCMP, responsible for stray dogs
A northwest Saskatchewan dog rescue founder is calling on communities to establish and enforce dog control policies following an attack that critically injured a young woman in Pelican Narrows.Amanda Harder, with Northern Transitional Dog Rescue, said communities need plans for managing stray and aggressive dogs.Her co...
Nov 3, 2026
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development
Flying Dust First Nation gains control of its water supply with new treatment plant
Flying Dust First Nation has opened its own water treatment plant, fulfilling a decades-long goal of controlling its water supply, Chief Tyson Bear said.The First Nation previously relied on the City of Meadow Lake and the regional SaskWater treatment system for its community water supply. The new facility uses reverse...
Nov 3, 2026
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake proposes raising littering fine from $100 to $500
Littering in Meadow Lake could carry a $500 fine, up from $100, under a bylaw amendment city council has given first reading.The proposed changes to the city's 2013 litter control bylaw still require second and third readings before taking effect."Increasing the fine from $100.00 to $500.00 is intended to deter pe...
Nov 2, 2026
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trick-or-treat
SHA provides tips for a safe Halloween
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to have a safe Halloween. "In our communities, it gets dark early and the weather can be an issue, so a little planning helps keep the night fun, healthy and safe for everyone," a public release by Dr. Angela Silveira states. There are a number of tips ...
Oct 29, 2026
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Saskatchewan
exploration and investment
Sask. unveils first-in-the-world tech for analyzing minerals
New automated technology in Saskatoon is breaking new ground that is expected to contribute to mineral exploration in Saskatchewan and beyond.The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has unveiled a new circuit of services in Saskatoon that will improve and speed up the process of identifying possible mineral deposits ba...
8h ago
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
10h ago
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Commercial agreements
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for Chinese steel and aluminum.In March, after Prime Minister Mark Carney's January visit to Beijing, China dropped tariffs on Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster and crab.Can...
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Fallen Soldier
'There was no breaking him': Prince Albert remembers Pte. Shaun Farrell
With a Canadian flag draped over his casket and his green beret resting gently on a black pillow, Pte. Shaun Farrell was remembered Wednesday as a determined soldier, a loyal friend and a young man who pursued his dream of serving his country.Hundreds of people filled the Prince Albert Armoury for the funeral of Farrel...
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Pelican Narrows family shares story as children's hospital radiothon gets underway
When Patricia Merasty finally brought her son Pryce home to Pelican Narrows, he was nearly a year old.Born at just 23 weeks and three days, weighing one pound, six ounces, Pryce spent his first 11 and a half months in hospital.His family's experience is among the stories being shared during the Jim Pattison Children's ...
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Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
10h ago
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Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
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Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
It's the day no player wants to have come early - locker clean-out day.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday to pack up their things as the quest for a repeat came to an end at B.C. Place on Saturday with a 33-26 loss to the B.C. Lions.The #Riders cleared out their lockers after their #CFL West ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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local talent
'I freaking did it': Meadow Lake's Senger claims first PBR Canada Cup Series win with 90.8-point ride
Marshall Senger's first PBR Canada Cup Series victory brought his father to tears."Honestly, seeing that was probably one of the best moments of my life," he said."My family's put so much time and money into me. So when I'm given the opportunities to make them proud, it means a lot when I can get it done...
Oct 26, 2026
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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
Talk to teen patients about dating violence, Canadian Paediatric Society says
TORONTO - The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging doctors to talk to teen patients about healthy relationships and dating violence. In new guidance issued Thursday, the society said one-third of teens in Canada experience physical, psychological, se...
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Ex-NASA chief economist tapped as president of Canadian Space Agency
OTTAWA - NASA's first chief economist has been named president of the Canadian Space Agency. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly on Wednesday announced that Alexander MacDonald had been appointed to the role. A government news release says MacDonald helped ...
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Accessibility gaps remain 40 years after historic tour, says Rick Hansen
OTTAWA - In 1985, Canadian athlete and activist Rick Hansen embarked on a historic world tour, wheeling more than 40,000 kilometres across 34 countries to promote inclusion and tackle barriers for people with disabilities. More than 40 years later, Ha...
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Court hears of 'despondency' among students after claims against Steven Galloway
VANCOUVER - A University of British Columbia professor has testified she wanted to publicly support students who complained about author Steven Galloway, even after a retired judge found sexual assault allegations against him to be unsubstantiated. An...
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Two more soldiers injured in Alberta military base fire out of hospital
EDMONTON - Two more soldiers injured in a deadly fire at an Alberta military base have been discharged from hospital. The Department of National Defence also says four of the 25 soldiers who remain hospitalized have been relocated to centres in British...
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MPs voice support for recognizing Afghanistan, Gulf veterans for wartime service
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament say they have all-party support to speed through a bill to grant wartime service recognition to veterans of modern conflicts like Afghanistan. The Canadian government has not formally designated anything as wartime servic...
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World
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison
HONG KONG (AP) - Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in prison Thursday under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movem...
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Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson wins election to U.S. House in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District
Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican David Flippo. The victory comes in a conservative stronghold that was represented by Rep...
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Democrat Marni von Wilpert wins election to U.S. House in California's 48th Congressional District
Democrat Marni von Wilpert won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing California's 48th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jim Desmond. Von Wilpert is a member of the San Diego City Council and a former prosecuto...
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1 deputy dies and another not expected to survive after firefight with suspect at Washington home
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - One of two sheriff's deputies wounded in a firefight with a suspect in Washington state has died, and the other is not expected to survive, authorities said Wednesday. Deputies responded to a home in Spangle, a small...
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El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected 'hateful, spiteful campaign' after months of Republican attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Michigan voters had rejected "a hateful, spiteful campaign" after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity in one of the nation's most closely watched Se...
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Democrat William Lawrence wins election to U.S. House in Michigan's 7th Congressional District
Democrat William Lawrence won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Michigan's 7th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Tom Barrett. Lawrence, who previously described himself as a democratic socialist, ...
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