On Strike
WestJet strike: Flight attendants walk out after talks fail
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants are on strike, with the airline's flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract.Both CUPE, the union representing the workers, and the airline announced the move after a strike deadline passed early Sunday morning.Read more:Me...
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horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
The Prince Albert area is less than a week away from hosting a national competition that hasn't happened in ten years. Towards Lily Plain, horseback riders are getting ready to welcome riders from all over the prairies for the 2026 Canadian Endurance Championship. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Long Riders, equestrians wil...
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Significant Loss
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis dies at 65
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
On Strike
WestJet strike: Flight attendants walk out after talks fail
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horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
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Meadow Lake
Premium Competition
Havanna Demers reflects on bout with world-class boxer
Havanna Demers continued her boxing journey south of the border over the weekend, travelling to Oklahoma City for the Rival Boxing Championships. After receiving a bye to the final, Demers faced a tough opponent in Brijhana Epperson - the No. 1-ranked amateur featherweight worldwide. Although Demers dropped the contest...
Jul 30, 2026
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Fatal crash
One dead after early morning rollover near Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake RCMP are investigating a fatal rollover that claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman.Police were called to the scene shortly before 1:30 a.m. Thursday for a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 55, approximately 10 kilometres west of Meadow Lake.Officers along with fire and local EMS responded to ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Arrest incident
SIRT begins investigation into Makwa Sahgaiehcan arrest
The actions of RCMP officers involved in the arrests of two wanted men, and a woman who was in a home with them, are now under investigation by Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT said RCMP notified the agency just after 1 p.m. Monday, July 28, and the request was accepted. "While the arrest...
Jul 30, 2026
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Crime
Man arrested, investigation continues into northern weekend shooting
The RCMP are updating the public in regard to a shooting Sunday near Weyakwin.According to police, following the shooting that occurred on Highway 165 on July 26, officers from La Ronge located a grey truck that matched the suspect vehicle's description. Officers initiated a traffic stop, but the truck fled at a high r...
Jul 28, 2026
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intensive camp
Camp Molly inspires teen girls to consider career in fire service
It was a unique experience for eight girls from across Saskatchewan who participated in Camp Molly in La Ronge. Camp Molly, which was held July 23-26 and is designed for teens between 15-18 years old, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models in the industry, as well as learn a...
Jul 28, 2026
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Climbing the ladder
National Top 10 fuels bigger ambitions for Meadow Lake bull rider
Meadow Lake bull rider Hudson Cockrum has earned a place among Bull Riders Canada's top 10 this season, but the latest national standings have done little to satisfy the young man's ambitions."I'd really like to be higher," Cockrum told meadowlakeNOW."I'm always shooting for number one and wanna be there...
Jul 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Significant Loss
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis dies at 65
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis, a longtime local volunteer and respected leader in the province's agriculture sector, has died at the age of 65.Lewis was appointed to the Senate by former prime minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 7, 2025, and was serving as deputy liaison for the Canadian Senators Group.Lewis farmed near ...
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horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
The Prince Albert area is less than a week away from hosting a national competition that hasn't happened in ten years. Towards Lily Plain, horseback riders are getting ready to welcome riders from all over the prairies for the 2026 Canadian Endurance Championship. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Long Riders, equestrians wil...
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Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
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Perfect Pool Play
Semifinals ahead for undefeated Team Sask. at 19U Women's Baseball Nationals
Team Saskatchewan will play for a medal on their home diamond at the 19U Women's Baseball National Championships in Saskatoon following a dominant final game of the team's round-robin.Despite a slow start, Saskatchewan rallied to defeat Newfoundland and Labrador 11-2 at Cairns Field on Saturday afternoon to win their t...
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Hunting Season
Saskatchewan hunting, big-game draw licences now on sale
Saskatchewan's hunters are getting ready to head back into the wild.The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding hunters to prepare for the upcoming season.Read more:Late northern Saskatchewan winter contributes to 'worst season on record' for outfitterSask. game bird licence changes signal crackdown on illegal outfitti...
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Cancelled Flights
WestJet attendants strike update: What travellers need to know
Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike, with dozens of flights already cancelled.The airline scrapped 81 scheduled flights for Saturday, as a work stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants at Canada's second-largest air carrier, after their union issued a 72-h...
Aug 01, 2026
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Local Sports
Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
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Saturday Night Football
Riders, Elks lock horns in CFL rematch at Commonwealth Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to throw a counterpunch against the Edmonton Elks in the season series.Saskatchewan lost 36-34 in the first meeting between the two teams last week. Edmonton can clinch the season series with another win today."It was tough (losing that last game). The last time I remember fee...
Aug 01, 2026
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New guy in town
Derick Roberson eager to make quick impact with Riders
After a few years of calls from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Derick Roberson has finally ventured north and joined the CFL."I've been with the UFL for a couple of years, and the agent reached out to me with the opportunity to make a few bucks," the San Antonio, Texas product said after Wednesday's practice.I...
Jul 30, 2026
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Premium Competition
Havanna Demers reflects on bout with world-class boxer
Havanna Demers continued her boxing journey south of the border over the weekend, travelling to Oklahoma City for the Rival Boxing Championships. After receiving a bye to the final, Demers faced a tough opponent in Brijhana Epperson - the No. 1-ranked amateur featherweight worldwide. Although Demers dropped the contest...
Jul 30, 2026
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Climbing the ladder
National Top 10 fuels bigger ambitions for Meadow Lake bull rider
Meadow Lake bull rider Hudson Cockrum has earned a place among Bull Riders Canada's top 10 this season, but the latest national standings have done little to satisfy the young man's ambitions."I'd really like to be higher," Cockrum told meadowlakeNOW."I'm always shooting for number one and wanna be there...
Jul 27, 2026
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Riders fall at home
Edmonton beats Saskatchewan after last-second field goal
The Edmonton Elks walked it off with a 57-yard field goal to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 on Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium.After Riders kicker Alex Hale made a field goal with 1:46 remaining in the game, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo led a 52-yard drive and converted two third-down attempts to allow Edmon...
Jul 24, 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
Dozens protest Meta's plan for massive data centre in northern Alberta county
MORINVILLE - Dozens of people are protesting tech giant Meta's plan to build its first Canadian data centre in a county north of Edmonton. Ben Baril is the 20-year-old organizer of the protest in Morinville, a town in Sturgeon County, where the tech gi...
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Montreal's Jewish community on edge after blaze guts kosher restaurant
MONTREAL - Montreal police are investigating after a fire heavily damaged a kosher restaurant overnight Saturday in the city's Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough. Police said the case is being investigated as arson and that all hypotheses rem...
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Passengers looking for options as flights grounded in WestJet strike
OTTAWA - Hundreds of travellers are left looking for alternative options as 4,400 WestJet flight attendants went on strike this morning. WestJet and their roughly 4,400 flight attendants are at loggerheads with top issues at the bargaining table includ...
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What travellers should know about navigating WestJet strike disruptions
HALIFAX - Thousands of passengers are trying to navigate the cancellation process as WestJet halts hundreds of flights due to a strike by its 4,400 flight attendants. The airline operates more than 600 flights per day and says the travel of 250,000 pe...
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A quick look at recent airline labour disputes
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning, with the airline's flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract. Over the past three years, strikes by Air Canada flight...
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Saskatchewan senator, farmer Todd Lewis dies at age 65
OTTAWA - Todd Lewis, a Saskatchewan senator, farmer and agricultural sector advocate has died at the age of 65. Raymonde Gagné, the speaker of the Senate, announced Lewis's death Saturday afternoon and called him a "steadfast champion of Saskatchewan'...
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World
Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno said his former son-in-law, U.S Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should "seek professional help" as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse in a live video on X Sund...
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A suicide bomber strikes an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - A suicide bomber targeted protesters at an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 14 people, mostly civilians and police officers, and wounding more than two dozen others, officials said. ...
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2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided in midair on Sunday as they were battling a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, sending one aircraft crashing to the ground. Two crew members, a Greek and a Danish national, died in the...
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Moscow mayor calls a deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'
Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin called on Sunday a bomb attack on a restaurant in the capital the day before a "brutal terrorist act," but did not say who was responsible. The blast on Saturday evening at the Balzi Rossi, an upscale Italian ...
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Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
CAIRO (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Saturday evening social media post he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies had reached the parameters of a deal to end the five-month old war. ...
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Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflic...
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