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Voter turnout
A look at voter turnout across north central Saskatchewan
Elections Canada has released preliminary voter turnout numbers for Monday's election, although they do not include electors who registered on election day. The Constitution of Canada requires a review of electoral districts after each 10-year census to reflect changes and movements in Canada's population. The number o...
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Election reaction
Saskatchewan Tories cement their ridings at home, but face a changed House in Ottawa
Despite easily winning their seats, Saskatchewan's Conservative incumbents will return to a reshaped Ottawa following a national shift towards the Liberals. Daniel Westlake, a political science professor at the University of Saskatchewan, said while a win was attainable for the Tories, the lead they held in polling thr...
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Smile Cookie
A cookie's worth of smiles: Annual campaign kicks off in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake
23h ago
Princecraft Boats
Brand Spotlight: Princecraft Boats
Festival Attack
Ages of 11 victims at Vancouver festival range from 5 to 65: Police
Apr 27, 2025
Pope Funeral
Hundreds of thousands say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral
Apr 26, 2025
Meadow Lake
Smile Cookie
A cookie's worth of smiles: Annual campaign kicks off in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake
A cookie with a big blue and pink happy face is bringing smiles to the students at Living Sky School Division. "We are really excited to be teaming up with local Tim Hortons here in the Battlefords and in Meadow Lake," said Tonya Lehman, deputy director, adding that 100 per cent of proceeds will be going to L...
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Change in polls
Change in polling stations for three communities
Election Day is officially underway but for those in certain northern communities: head's up - some voting locations have changed, and three communities have been affected. According to Elections Canada, those where were scheduled to vote in Witchekan Lake Prevention Building - Poll 074-0 with the postal codes SJ0 2M0,...
Apr 28, 2025
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Day to vote
It's election day: have you cast your vote?
Today's the day to make your voice heard. Canada's 45th general election runs today and on Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake, all eyes will be on candidates, Rose Marie Falk for the Conservatives, Larry Ingram for the Liberals, Darrell Patan for the Candian Future Party and William Petryk for the NDP. Incumbent Cons...
Apr 28, 2025
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Adyson Funeral
Funeral for Adyson King to be held Saturday
An 18-year-old described as a "talented young hockey player" and someone "excited about life" will instead be coming home to Flying Dust First Nation for her funeral on Saturday. Adyson King was reported missing April 15 after last being seen in the early morning hours that day on River Road. Her bo...
Apr 25, 2025
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SASK. REPRESENTATION
Meadow Lake volunteer recognized nationally for decades of community work
A Meadow Lake woman is being recognized as one of Ducks Unlimited Canada's (DUC) top volunteers in the country for 2025.With National Volunteer Week approaching from April 27 to May 3, DUC is recognizing Dawn Alger, who has led the organization's Ladies Committee in Meadow Lake for more than two decades. Alger is among...
Apr 25, 2025
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Makwa Money
Makwa Sahgaiehcan working with ISC following financial audit
A summary of a forensic audit conducted after Indigenous Services Canada received dozens of complaints regarding financial mismanagement by Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has been released. Their finding? There was a lack of or insufficient documentation for roughly $520,000 for expenses that might not be eligible unde...
Apr 24, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Voter turnout
A look at voter turnout across north central Saskatchewan
Elections Canada has released preliminary voter turnout numbers for Monday's election, although they do not include electors who registered on election day. The Constitution of Canada requires a review of electoral districts after each 10-year census to reflect changes and movements in Canada's population. The number o...
17m ago
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Liberals projected to finish just shy of majority in razor-close race
The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority Liberal government.Elections Canada has nearly wrapped up counting all the ballots in what turned out to be a razor-close race that will leave the Liberals three seats short of winning a majority.Recounts in some ridings are ...
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Election reaction
Saskatchewan Tories cement their ridings at home, but face a changed House in Ottawa
Despite easily winning their seats, Saskatchewan's Conservative incumbents will return to a reshaped Ottawa following a national shift towards the Liberals. Daniel Westlake, a political science professor at the University of Saskatchewan, said while a win was attainable for the Tories, the lead they held in polling thr...
2h ago
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New Director of Ed
Jennifer Williamson named director of education for NWSD
The Northwest School Division No. 203 is heading in a new direction this September. Jennifer Williamson will effectively take over from Duane Hauk on Aug., 1 and the transition has begun. Williamson, freshly sworn in last week, said her first order of business is to connect with all the communities within the division ...
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Indigenous rights
FSIN Chief happy with election results
The Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is pleased with Monday's election results.During the five week campaign, Bobby Cameron publicly encouraged Indigenous people to get out and vote, and according to actual voter turnout numbers his message was received loud and clear."You know we're ...
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Hunting
Big Game Draw opens May 1
Starting Thursday, Saskatchewan residents can apply for the 2025 Big Game Draw for limited opportunities to hunt mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the province."The Big Game Draw is your opportunity to experience Saskatchewan's world-class hunting firsthand," Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. ...
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Local Sports
Another championship
Mustangs win back-to-back SJHL Titles
A dynasty is in the making as the Melfort Mustangs are back-to-back Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Champions. Melfort defeated the Weyburn Red Wings in five games to claim the Canterra Seeds Cup, culminating with a 3-0 win Sunday night at the Northern Lights Palace. "It's not easy to win back-to-back, and I don...
Apr 28, 2025
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Riders
Running back Ryquell Armstead one of two Rider releases
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided to move on from running back Ryquell Armstead.The CFL club announced the 28-year-old rusher was released on Friday. The Riders also announced defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd would no longer be with the team.Armstead joined the Riders on Sept. 16 after he was released from th...
Apr 25, 2025
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Catching Attention
Locals among prospects in final NHL Central Scouting ranking ahead of Draft
Two local hockey players are among the hundreds of prospects in the NHL Central Scouting's final rankings ahead of the upcoming draft. Meadow Lake product and former Battlefords Stars forward Dawson Gerwing ranks 99th among North American skaters, while Prince Albert native and former Mintos netminder Jayden Kraus sits...
Apr 16, 2025
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Jim Neilson Invitational Tournament
'Almost forgotten and has now been reclaimed': Tournament honouring Jim Neilson gets underway this weekend
One of the biggest Indigenous hockey tournaments in Western Canada is back in North Battleford this weekend, the Jim Neilson Invitational (JNI) Tournament gets underway tonight at the Access Communications Centre and will see 14 teams from across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta faceoff and compete against each other...
Apr 11, 2025
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undefeated season
Debden Roadrunners claim fourth straight National Broomball Championship
In 2022, the Debden Roadrunners showed up to the National Broomball Championships as 'just another team from Saskatchewan'. In 2023, even as defending champions, the Roadrunners still weren't getting the respect they thought they deserved. When they won for a third straight year in 2024, teams were starting to pay atte...
Apr 10, 2025
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Rural Camp Series
Saskatchewan Selects shine spotlight on smaller communities
When it comes to football in Saskatchewan, there is no question that the love for it is strong, and the talent is available. From the huge support of the Saskatchewan Roughriders to the success of Saskatoon Hilltops, the passion for football runs deep across the province and is constantly growing.However, in smaller co...
Apr 03, 2025
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Meadow Lake Profiles
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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Hoopla
Saskatchewan High School Basketball 'Hoopla' Championships 2023
The North Central District Athletic Association (NCDAA) is proud to welcome the best high school basketball teams in the province to Prince Albert on March 23-25. We respectfully acknowledge that this event will take place on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional homeland of the Metis and all Indigenous Peoples of Saskat...
Feb 06, 2023
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Jobber of the Year: The Unified Parts Group 'One big family'
This article originally appeared on AutoServiceWord.com on Dec. 8, 2021.Mark Krasicki has surrounded himself with the people he trusts most. People he trusts to offer customers the best experience they can find. People who strengthen relationships with customers and suppliers. People who have helped deliver 28 straight...
Dec 20, 2021
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Canada
Democrat lawmakers celebrate Carney's Liberal win, most Republicans remain silent
WASHINGTON - Democrat lawmakers in the United States applauded the Liberals' election win under Mark Carney on Tuesday - while most Republican lawmakers stayed silent about an election campaign that turned into a rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's taunts and tariffs. "I congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney...
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CP NewsAlert: Liberals projected to finish just shy of majority in razor-close race
OTTAWA - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority Liberal government. Elections Canada has nearly wrapped up counting all the ballots in what turned out to be a razor-close race that will leave the Liberals three seats short of winning a majority. Recounts in some r...
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Notable Canadian cases where an accused was found not criminally responsible
A judge has ruled that Pierre Ny St-Amand, 53, was not criminally responsible for the 2023 bus attack on a Laval, Que., daycare that killed two small children and injured six others. Superior Court Justice Éric Downs concluded Ny St-Amand was experiencing psychosis and could not discern right from wrong. He has ...
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CP NewsAlert: Family of three from Colombia died in B.C. festival attack, says son
VANCOUVER - Three members of a family of Colombian immigrants have been identified among the 11 people killed in Saturday's vehicle attack in Vancouver. Vancouver resident Alejandro Samper says he lost his mother Glitza Maria Caicedo, father Daniel Samper and sister Glitza Daniela Samper in the attack on the Lapu Lapu ...
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Ontario, Prairies blocked Liberals from an election-night majority blowout
OTTAWA - The Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney but the party's failure to sweep many of its targeted ridings last night denied it a resounding majority mandate. A big part of that failure happened in Ontario, where the party lost many incumbents - even as Carney called for a strong mandate t...
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Ottawa police say officer-involved shooting near downtown mall
OTTAWA - Police presence is heavy around a downtown Ottawa mall as police report an officer-involved shooting in the area. Ottawa Police said on social media the doors to the Rideau Centre were locked, but they have since re-opened. The shooting took place near the northeast corner of that mall, which is located a shor...
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World
Trump administration tells Congress it plans to label Haitian gangs as foreign terror organizations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has told Congress that it intends to designate Haitian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, according to people familiar with the notification. The State Department had similarly labeled eight Latin American crime organizations as it ratcheted up pressure on cartels opera...
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Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has dismissed many of former President Joe Biden's nominees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris. Emhoff, who is Jewish and who led the Biden administration's efforts to combat antisemitism, cr...
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Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. No word was given on the cause of the fire, which broke out shortly after noon, but images from the scene showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the two- or...
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Authorities believe crash through Illinois after-school building that killed 4 wasn't targeted
CHATHAM, Ill. (AP) - Authorities said Tuesday they believe a crash through an Illinois after-school building that killed three kids and one teenager wasn't targeted. The car smashed through a building Monday afternoon, injuring several others in the small city outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers res...
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Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican's "trial of the century" announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope for "the good of the church." Cardinal Angelo Becciu's status has dominated discussions in the days after...
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Spain's power supply is almost fully restored after one of Europe's most severe blackouts
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Power had almost fully returned to Spain early Tuesday morning as many questions remained about what caused one of Europe's most severe blackouts across Spain and Portugal. By 6:30 a.m., more than 99% of energy demand had been restored, Spanish electricity operator Red Eléctrica said. THI...
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