Middle east conflict
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel has struck the largest hospital in the territory's south
Israel's military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, killing one person, wounding others and causing a large fire, the territory's Health Ministry said.The strike hit the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis, the ministry said, days after the facility was overwhelme...
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Tariffs
Federal AgriStability cap to double to help with Chinese canola tariffs impact
The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million for the 202...
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Meadow Lake
PROVINCIAL BUDGET
Jeremy Harrison talks new budget impacts on Meadow Lake
More money, more services and more savings-that's what Meadow Lake and northwest Saskatchewan can expect from the provincial budget says Jeremy Harrison, Meadow Lake MLA and Minister of Crown Investments Corporation.The budget includes tax cuts, increasing the child, spousal and basic personal exemptions by $500 annual...
Mar 21, 2025
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Local budget reaction
'Optimistic': Battlefords leaders react to budget
There's excitement in the Battlefords the day after the provincial budget was released. "I'm definitely excited that a, this is a balanced budget," said Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie. He also said it was good to see a surplus. He explained that some people may have looked at it from a different perspective or ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Carpenter High School Basketball
Meadow Lake girls head to HOOPLA with chance at back-to-back
It's been a great season so far for the Carpenter High School Spartans girl's basketball team and after coming off a 4A provincial championship last season, they've continued their success, winning four tournaments throughout their 2024/25 campaign. Now, after beating Melfort in regionals, the Spartans are heading to H...
Mar 20, 2025
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Market gardens
A tale of two gardens: planting seeds for stronger communities
As the snow begins to recede, and the sun gets stronger, gardeners around Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake are preparing for another season of toiling in the soil. "There's so much more to being a community garden right, we're trying to grow a healthier lifestyle with the organic fresh fruit," said Pa...
Mar 20, 2025
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ALL FOR DUROCHER
Meadow Lake family hosts basketball tournament to honour late son, raise mental health awareness
Basketball was more than just a game to Della Duquette's son-it was his passion, and a way to stay out of trouble; something he wanted to share with others.Lyndon Durocher died in 2023 after struggling with depression. Two years later, his family in Meadow Lake is keeping his memory alive through an annual tournament c...
Mar 19, 2025
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MISSING BOY
Search underway for missing 13-year-old boy: RCMP
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 13-year-old boy from Big Island Lake Cree Nation.Pierceland RCMP say Dwight Sandfly was last seen on March 13 in the community and was reported missing three days later.Officers have been following up on tips and checking places he is known to frequent but h...
Mar 17, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Federal Election 2025
'There's only one poll that really counts': Hoback not fazed by changing dynamics of federal politics
A political science professor at the University of Saskatchewan is analyzing shifts in the impending election as the country navigates through the twists and turns of the trade conflict with the United States.Daniel Westlake said when the election was about the cost of living and healthcare, the Liberals were in real t...
Mar 22, 2025
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Education
$2M to improve literacy for K-3 students set aside in Sask. budget
Following through on a promise in the Speech from the Throne, the Government of Saskatchewan set aside $2 million in its spring budget to improve literacy levels for students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 across the province.Education Minister Everett Hindley said improving reading levels is something everyone agrees...
Mar 22, 2025
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Elm pruning ban
Elm pruning ban starts April 1
The annual provincial elm tree pruning ban is around the corner. The ban runs from Apr. 1 to Aug. 31 each year to help stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), a fatal tree disease caused by a fungus that is spread by elm bark beetles. The beetles are more active as the weather warms up, and they are attracted to fr...
Mar 22, 2025
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Ban on Booze
More than 50 U.S. alcohol brands will soon vanish from Sask. shelves
Familiar American alcohol brands like Bud Light, White Claw, and Twisted Tea won't be on Saskatchewan liquor store shelves for much longer.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has released a list of more than 50 American alcohol brands it won't be purchasing in retaliation against the threat of tariffs f...
Mar 21, 2025
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Sunset Gin
'Give it a chance': Tariffs offer opportunity for local flavours to shine
With event goers sipping on their Tom Collins drinks and chatting among themselves, Sagar Chhabra said it's an exciting time to be in the beverage world. "This will keep an eye open to the market to support local," said the Stumbletown Distillery bartender. "Obviously Saskatchewan is the community here, ...
Mar 21, 2025
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Tariffs
Moe to press on canola in call with new Prime Minister Carney
Canola will be paramount for Premier Scott Moe on Friday when he gets on a call with the other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney.The premiers are expected to get on their first call with the new prime minister Friday afternoon."The very first thing I will bring is 'What's the plan Prime Minister when it come...
Mar 21, 2025
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Local Sports
Carpenter High School Basketball
Meadow Lake girls head to HOOPLA with chance at back-to-back
It's been a great season so far for the Carpenter High School Spartans girl's basketball team and after coming off a 4A provincial championship last season, they've continued their success, winning four tournaments throughout their 2024/25 campaign. Now, after beating Melfort in regionals, the Spartans are heading to H...
Mar 20, 2025
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ALL FOR DUROCHER
Meadow Lake family hosts basketball tournament to honour late son, raise mental health awareness
Basketball was more than just a game to Della Duquette's son-it was his passion, and a way to stay out of trouble; something he wanted to share with others.Lyndon Durocher died in 2023 after struggling with depression. Two years later, his family in Meadow Lake is keeping his memory alive through an annual tournament c...
Mar 19, 2025
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Proud of his roots
Meadow Lake's Roddy Ross named U SPORTS 2nd Team All-Canadian
Not only was he representing the university he plays for, but Roddy Ross was also showing pride in his heritage on Wednesday. The 4th-year Huskie goaltender wore a brilliant bead, University of Saskatchewan Huskie, medallion to Wednesday's U SPORTS men's hockey championship awards in Ottawa. Roddy's cousin, Brianna Ros...
Mar 19, 2025
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Is it Necessary?
Scary WHL fight raises concerns about fighting in hockey
A Western Hockey League (WHL) game between the Tri-City Americans and Seattle Thunderbirds came to an abrupt end earlier this week following a fight between Thunderbirds defenceman Ashton Cumby and Americans blueliner, and former Prince Albert Raider, Terrell Goldsmith, which sent Goldsmith to the hospital with serious...
Mar 13, 2025
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From Player to Coach
Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity
In his final year on the team and with a championship under his belt, Battlefords North Stars captain, Jackson Allan, now has the opportunity to use his knowledge and skills to assist the North Stars in a different way to end the season. After battling a serious injury over the past few months, the team has officially ...
Mar 12, 2025
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McLurg wins 4th straight 3a women's title
Wrestling provincials recap
After regional competitions the week before determined the top four wrestlers in each weight class in Carrot River, those wrestlers traveled to Regina over the weekend to compete in provincials to compete against the top four wrestlers from Regina and the top four from Saskatoon to crown provincial champions. Covered i...
Mar 11, 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
In the news today: Federal leaders enter first full campaign day
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five-week election Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. Carney'...
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Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five-week election
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. The town in northeastern Newfoundland famously fed and housed thousands of passengers - most of them Americans - when flights were grounded after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror...
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Federal government commit $56M to new Yukon convention centre
WHITEHORSE - The federal government says it has committed more than $56 million toward the construction of a new convention centre in the Yukon capital of Whitehorse. The announcement secures the funding needed for the Yukon Gathering Place project, estimated to cost about $75 million in total. Yukon's government will ...
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Tariffs
Federal AgriStability cap to double to help with Chinese canola tariffs impact
The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million for the 202...
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Federal election begins, Canadians to go to polls on April 28
OTTAWA - Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. Liberal Leader Mark Carney triggered the campaign midday by visiting Gov. Gen. Mary S...
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Federal Politics
Snap election called, Canadians set to hit the polls on April 28
Prime Minister Mark Carney called Canada's 45th federal election on Sunday and Canadians will be headed to the polls on April 28.It's been just two weeks since Carney won the Liberal Leadership vote and he was sworn in as Prime Minister on March 14.As voting will take place earlier than scheduled it can be termed a sna...
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World
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel has struck the largest hospital in the territory's south
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel's military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, killing two people, wounding others and causing a large fire, the territory's Health Ministry said. The strike hit the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis, the ministry said, days...
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South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister Han, reinstating him as acting president
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's Constitutional Court overturned parliament's impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president. Han, South Korea's No. 2 official, had become acting leader after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the opposition-controlled National Assembly ove...
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Middle east conflict
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel has struck the largest hospital in the territory's south
Israel's military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, killing one person, wounding others and causing a large fire, the territory's Health Ministry said.The strike hit the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis, the ministry said, days after the facility was overwhelme...
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Pope appears on hospital balcony to bless crowd in 1st public appearance in battle with pneumonia
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis has appeared on a hospital balcony to bless the crowd in his first public outing in five weeks and ahead of his release after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope gave a thumbs up and acknowledged the crowd after he was wheeled out onto the balcony overlooking th...
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Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial on corruption charges
ISTANBUL (AP) - A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan early on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid to his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of...
Mar 23, 2025
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Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians in Gaza, including senior Hamas political leader, officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader, officials said. Iran-backed rebels in Yemen who are allied with Hamas meanwhile launched another missile at Israel, setting off air raid siren...
Mar 23, 2025
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