Grass fire
Visitor buildings burn in grass fire that swept Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village near Edmonton
Firefighters who battled a wind-fanned grass fire that spread to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village east of Edmonton managed to save the historic structures at the open-air museum, but provincial officials say the visitor centre buildings were lost.Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women Minister Tanya Fir, as w...
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Trade War
Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?
An ongoing trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's hunger for critical minerals have brought Canada's rich mineral deposits into the spotlight, with federal and provincial politicians promising to accelerate natural resource projects.Interest in the country's critical minerals surged after Trump started musing abou...
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WILDLIFE
Return of bald eagles to Saskatchewan signals healthy ecosystem
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Local Métis-owned financial institution offers financial support to Métis entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan.
2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
Advance voting opens this Easter weekend; Elections Canada reminds voters to check their cards
Apr 17, 2025
2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
Candidates clash on carbon tax, trade and tariffs at Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake forum
Apr 17, 2025
Meadow Lake
North West College
North West College encouraging federal leaders to 'uphold rights of refugees and migrants'
North West College has added its voice to an open letter to the federal politicians vying to be the next leader of Canada. It calls on them to commit to messaging and platform policies that honour refugees and newcomers."It's certainly an important piece I think given the current environment and all the things hap...
Apr 17, 2025
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2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
Advance voting opens this Easter weekend; Elections Canada reminds voters to check their cards
Voters in the federal riding of Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake can soon cast their ballots, with advance voting set to run throughout the Easter long weekend.Advance polling stations will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 18, 19, 20 and 21. To find their assigned polling station, electors should consult thei...
Apr 17, 2025
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2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
Candidates clash on carbon tax, trade and tariffs at Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake forum
With less than two weeks to go before the 2025 federal election, voters in the Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding got a closer look at their choices during a candidates' forum hosted by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce Wednesday night.It took place at the Lloydminster Exhibition Centre and featured Darrell...
Apr 17, 2025
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MISSING
UPDATED: Missing 18-year-old woman found deceased
Update: April 16, 4:28 p.m.Meadow Lake RCMP said that missing 18-year-old Adyson King was located deceased. RCMP, along with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, continue to investigate. No further information was provided.--Mounties are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 18-year-old woman last seen early...
Apr 16, 2025
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2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
'Common man' Darrell Patan running in Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake for Canadian Future Party
Darrell Patan says he's not a career politician, but rather a "common man" stepping up for the people of the Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding as the newly named Canadian Future Party (CFP) member of Parliament candidate in the 2025 federal election.The CFP is a newly formed federal political party,...
Apr 15, 2025
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Chartrand on the stand
MMF president first witness in Métis harvesting rights trial
David Chartrand had been speaking for an hour and a half when Crown Prosecutor James Fyfe lodged an objection. The President of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) had come to Meadow Lake Provincial Court from Winnipeg to testify in support of Oliver Poitras, one of three Métis men who were charged with u...
Apr 15, 2025
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Saskatchewan
WILDLIFE
Return of bald eagles to Saskatchewan signals healthy ecosystem
The skies over Saskatchewan are once again dotted with the sweeping silhouettes of bald eagles, as spring and summer draw the birds back to the province from America - an encouraging sign that local ecosystems are thriving."What drives a lot of birds to migrate back in the summer is that food is really, really ple...
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Crime
Two arrested after trying to shoot police during traffic stop
A man and a woman are in police custody after one of them tried to shoot an officer during a traffic stop. It happened on Tuesday morning when Battlefords RCMP first received a report of a man with a firearm on Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation. Investigation found that the man had damaged an SUV par...
Apr 17, 2025
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Long weekend outlook
Cool start to Easter weekend, but warmer weather is on the way
The long weekend is entering on a chilly note. Temperatures over the next couple of days will remain below normal, and we could continue to see some light snow or rain with it. Stephen Berg of Environment and Climate Change Canada said the North Battleford, Prince Albert, and northeast areas should all be in the low-to...
Apr 17, 2025
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Canada Votes 2025
Tariffs on the campaign trail
Tariffs have been top of mind for people across the country for months now, so it only makes sense that it would be a top issue as people head to the federal election polls.In Saskatchewan, tariffs are already having an effect.The tariff on Canadian steel going into the U.S. has raised concerns for steel workers in Reg...
Apr 17, 2025
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WILD MUSHROOMS
'Know the dangerous ones': Sask. mushroom picker shares safety tips ahead of foraging season
As the forests and meadows of Saskatchewan come back to life each spring/summer season, they bring with them a lively bounty - wild mushrooms.But as interest in foraging grows, Donovan Thiessen has one message for beginners: learn the dangerous species first or don't pick at all."There are potentially dozens of sp...
Apr 16, 2025
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Jana Search
UPDATE: Missing woman on Red Pheasant Cree Nation found deceased
Update: April 17, 8:43 a.m.Battlefords RCMP confirmed that missing 33-year-old Jana Laliberte was located deceased. Following a preliminary investigation, Laliberte's death is not believed to be suspicious in nature. No further information was released.--Emotions are raw as a search is underway on Red Pheasant Cree Nat...
Apr 16, 2025
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Local Sports
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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Melfort connection
Ferland says his 'ultimate goal' is leading the Riders to the Grey Cup
The deal with the University of Saskatchewan wasn't the only one the Saskatchewan Roughriders sealed this week - offensive lineman Logan Ferland was extended for the next two seasons.Ferland met with the media in Saskatoon on Tuesday and was grateful for the opportunity to sign the extension."When I initially sign...
Apr 02, 2025
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CFL
Rider training camp returns to Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon next month
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' training camp is set to return to Griffiths Stadium in May, and there are no changes on the horizon after the CFL club and University of Saskatchewan inked a three-year deal to keep the camp in Saskatoon.The new agreement means the Green and White will be holding its training camps in Sask...
Apr 01, 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
Connor, Scheifele use their smarts to make Jets soar
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele go together like laces and hockey skates. The Jets' top-line duo each had a goal and two assists to boost Winnipeg to a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Saturday's Game 1 opening-round playoff match. Scheifele threaded a pass to set up Connor's one-timer with 1:36 remain...
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Frozen pastries recalled in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and N.S.: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers across multiple provinces that two brands of frozen pastries have been recalled due to salmonella concerns. The federal authority says Sweet Cream brand and D. Effe T. brand frozen pastries in the apollini mignon, mini lobster tail, Apollo K2, big lobstertail, sf...
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Grass fire
Visitor buildings burn in grass fire that swept Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village near Edmonton
Firefighters who battled a wind-fanned grass fire that spread to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village east of Edmonton managed to save the historic structures at the open-air museum, but provincial officials say the visitor centre buildings were lost.Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women Minister Tanya Fir, as w...
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Advanced voting
New record set as 2 million vote on first day of advance polls: Elections Canada
The federal Liberals and NDP both released their costed campaign platforms Saturday as Elections Canada reported record turnout in the first day of advanced polls.Nearly two million people showed up to cast a ballot on Friday, the first of four days for advanced voting in the federal election.Elections Canada said in a...
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First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary
WEST VANCOUVER - Deaths from toxic drugs may have dipped, but now is not the time to pull back on life-saving measures, especially given "misinformation" in the public discourse, the top doctor at British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority said Monday. Dr. Nel Wieman said First Nations continue to be d...
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Trade War
Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?
An ongoing trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's hunger for critical minerals have brought Canada's rich mineral deposits into the spotlight, with federal and provincial politicians promising to accelerate natural resource projects.Interest in the country's critical minerals surged after Trump started musing abou...
11h ago
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World
Russia-Ukraine War
Putin announces an Easter ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire w...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared an Easter ceasefire in the 3-year-old conflict in Ukraine. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below. KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia has pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in Russia's Kursk region, off...
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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in the last 48 hours, Palestinians say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - More than 90 people have been killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes in the last 48 hours, Gaza's Health Ministry said Saturday. The ministry does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. The dead include at least 15 people killed overnight, among them women and children, some of ...
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Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law
The Supreme Court on Saturday blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law. In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order of this court." Jus...
Apr 19, 2025
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Arizona governor vetoes bill requiring local officials to help with federal immigration efforts
PHOENIX (AP) - Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday vetoed a Republican-backed bill intended to support the Trump administration's immigration crackdown by requiring local and state officials in Arizona to cooperate with federal enforcement efforts. Under the proposal, local and state officials couldn't prohibit or re...
Apr 19, 2025
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Judge blocks Trump administration's from passport changes affecting transgender Americans
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from enacting a policy that bans the use of "X" marker used by many nonbinary people on passports as well as the changing of gender markers. In an executive order signed in January, the president used a narrow definition of the sexes ins...
Apr 18, 2025
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