Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two Canadians surveyed said they think the Liberals will win the election, a new poll suggests.The survey, conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press, reports that 44 per cent of decided voters surveyed would...
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Tariffs
Sask. is keeping 54 U.S.A. alcohol brands made in Canada
The province said due to concerns they heard about their announcement on Friday banning certain alcohol products, they've decided on a new approach - focusing on removing U.S.-produced alcohol.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) released a list of more than 50 American alcohol brands it won't be purchas...
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Meadow Lake
FIGURE SKATING
WATCH: Meadow Lake skaters dazzle at "A Sea Fair" carnival
After a year of training, competition, and non-stop practice, over 60 skaters from the Meadow Lake Skating Club took to the ice Sunday afternoon, showcasing their hard work at the club's annual carnival in Pineridge Ford Arena."I just love the sport and having fun with friends and all that," said Kinley Gilro...
Mar 24, 2025
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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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Saskatchewan
Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two Canadians surveyed said they think the Liberals will win the election, a new poll suggests.The survey, conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press, reports that 44 per cent of decided voters surveyed would...
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College funding
NWC receives $11M in funding from province
With economic uncertainty hanging over Saskatchewan and the rest of Canada, North West College is taking the temperature and planning for its future. "Colleges in this type of environment play a very pivotal role if there is a very significant impact on the economy," said Dr. Eli Ahlquist, president and CEO. ...
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Tariffs
Sask. is keeping 54 U.S.A. alcohol brands made in Canada
The province said due to concerns they heard about their announcement on Friday banning certain alcohol products, they've decided on a new approach - focusing on removing U.S.-produced alcohol.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) released a list of more than 50 American alcohol brands it won't be purchas...
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Legal precedence
Judge gives Thunderchild First Nation deadline for financial disclosure
Thunderchild First Nation has been given a shorter timeline than they wanted to prepare and release missing financial records from the last decade. The Federal Court of Canada's Madame Justice Blackhawk ruled last week that band leadership must prepare and publish multiple years of financial records. The band had asked...
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Election boundary changes
Local constituencies changing shape in 2025
The federal election is upon us, and there are some changes of note for residents in local communities. A new election map has led to electoral ridings being altered, meaning many will be voting in a different constituency in 2025 than they did in the last vote in 2021. Here are the new constituencies in the 2025 Feder...
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Stars radio
Radiothon to 'keep STARS in the sky' takes off April 1
For the fifth year, an integral part of emergency services in Saskatchewan is in need of community support. The STARS Critical Care on the Air radiothon, presented by BPH will take place April 1 and 2. "We are raising funds for the operating costs that it takes to keep STARS in the sky above Saskatchewan," sa...
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Local Sports
FIGURE SKATING
WATCH: Meadow Lake skaters dazzle at "A Sea Fair" carnival
After a year of training, competition, and non-stop practice, over 60 skaters from the Meadow Lake Skating Club took to the ice Sunday afternoon, showcasing their hard work at the club's annual carnival in Pineridge Ford Arena."I just love the sport and having fun with friends and all that," said Kinley Gilro...
Mar 24, 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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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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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
Science in steel boxes: how research teams hitched a ride with navy to Antarctica
HALIFAX - Scientists who went aboard a Royal Canadian Navy mission to Antarctica say the trip demonstrated how portable labs and gear can effectively probe the ocean depths. Marine scientists have traditionally relied on specialized vessels, but there's been a scarcity of such research ships in Canada, particularly sin...
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Border officials offer rare look inside Canada's largest immigration holding centre
TORONTO - When Osama Al-Hadad arrived from Yemen and applied for asylum at Toronto's Pearson airport, he was taken into custody because he lacked documentation to prove his identity. He spent over a month in Canada Border Services Agency's immigration holding centre near the airport and was released on Feb. 19 after hi...
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In the news today: Poll suggests Liberal lead over Conservatives is growing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll A new poll suggests that the federal Liberals are widening their lead over the Conservatives. The poll, conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press, suggests that 44 per ce...
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Quebec budget expected to include record deficit, measures to address tariff threats
QUÉBEC - Quebec's finance minister is set to table a budget today with a focus on shoring up businesses and workers as U.S. tariff threats continue to sow economic turmoil. Eric Girard has confirmed the budget for the coming fiscal year will include a projected deficit of more than $11 billion, surpassing the re...
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Internal report finds major flaws in program to recruit foreign nurses to Quebec
MONTREAL - Foreign nurses recruited to Quebec through a provincial government program faced "major obstacles" upon their arrival, including a lack of housing, child care and transportation, according to an internal report. A rigorous training schedule, culture shock and fear of failure caused severe stress am...
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Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two Canadians surveyed said they think the Liberals will win the election, a new poll suggests. The survey, conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press, reports that 44 per cent of decided voters surveyed woul...
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World
US says it brokered safe shipping in the Black Sea in talks with Ukraine and Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - The United States said an agreement has been reached to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea as it wrapped up three days of talks Tuesday with Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia on prospective steps toward peace. U.S. experts met separately with Ukrainian and Russian representativ...
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Sudan aid groups say 54 killed in an airstrike blamed on the miliary in Darfur
CAIRO (AP) - An airstrike blamed on the Sudanese military hit a local market in Sudan's western region, igniting a huge fire and killing at least 54 people, aid groups said Tuesday. The military denied targeting civilians. The strike took place Monday in the village of Tora, north of el-Fasher, the capital city of Nort...
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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA
MUTTENZ, Switzerland (AP) - Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini won again in court Tuesday and now lead 2-0 in trial verdicts against Swiss federal prosecutors. The former FIFA president and former UEFA president were acquitted for a second time on charges of fraud, forgery, mismanagement and misappropriation of more than ...
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A Japanese court orders the dissolution of the Unification Church, report says
TOKYO (AP) - A Japanese court on Tuesday issued an order to dissolve the Unification Church, upholding the government request for a revocation, NHK television said. Tokyo District Court's revocation of the church's legal status means it will lose its tax-exempt privilege and must liquidate its assets. The church can st...
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position
The head of the beleaguered U.S. Postal Service, Louis DeJoy, resigned Monday after nearly five years in the position and following protests last weekend by postal workers concerned about the direction of the agency. DeJoy had said last month he planned to step down but hadn't set a date. Deputy Postmaster General Doug...
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Venezuela-hired lawyers file petition in El Salvador in effort to free Venezuelans deported by US
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) - Lawyers hired by the Venezuelan government filed legal action Monday in El Salvador aimed at freeing the 238 Venezuelans deported by the United States who are being held in a Salvadoran maximum-security prison. Jaime Ortega, who says he represents 30 of the imprisoned Venezuelans, said ...
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