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snowmobiling
Catching up: Meadow Lake Northern Lights Snowmobile Association
"If we get the snow, riders can look forward to beautifully groomed trails," said Kelly Schmidt, president of the Northern Lights Snowmobile Association in Meadow Lake. The association's trail team has been busy over the past few weeks getting everything ready for this season, now the wait for snow is on. Sch...
Dec 02, 2025
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Festival of Trees raises over $100K as Meadow Lake rallies behind local hospital
The Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation's biggest night of the year has once again delivered a major shot of support for local health care, with the Festival of Trees raising $112,600 for new medical equipment.The total continues a long-standing tradition of six-figure community generosity at the annual gala. More than 200...
Dec 02, 2025
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POLICING
Death of woman in Meadow Lake now deemed non-suspicious: RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP say a woman found dead in a Meadow Lake parking lot last week did not die under suspicious circumstances.In an update issued Tuesday, RCMP Major Crimes said investigators, working with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, have determined the death of the 29-year-old woman from Waterhen Lake First Nation...
Dec 02, 2025
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MISSING YOUTH
Search underway for two missing 15-year-olds last seen in Green Lake: RCMP
RCMP in Meadow Lake are asking for the public's help to find two 15-year-olds reported missing from the community of Green Lake.Mounties say Brooklyn Yahyahkeekoot and Skyler Roy were last seen together on the afternoon of Nov. 27. Police say the pair have had some contact with family since then, but remain missing.Yah...
Dec 01, 2025
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Saskatchewan

IMMIGRATION
Work-permit delays threaten to shut down Lloydminster restaurant, owner says
A Lloydminster restaurant owner said her business may have to close within weeks because immigration paperwork delays have left her two chefs unable to renew their work permits."Without them, I am nothing," said Ravinder Kaur, owner of Indian Kitchen. "If I am not able to find any chef, I have no other o...
5h ago
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The Response to Illicit Drugs Act
Sask. govt introduces new law act to respond to illicit drug trafficking
The province introduced a new act to strengthen accountability for drug traffickers and to enhance community safety.The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Response to Illicit Drugs Act, a new Act that "provides government and individuals with tools to recover costs associated with the harms caused by il...
12h ago
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The McKay Tree Farm near the Battlefords
Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time
When Geordie McKay was a boy, Christmas looked different depending on which door he walked through.At home, the season unfolded around a tidy, practical artificial tree. Green plastic needles, perfectly symmetrical and smelling faintly of cardboard after eleven months tucked away in a box.It was Christmas, yes... but n...
12h ago
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cost-of-living crisis
Sask. NDP demands answers as province approves additional $1 billion in spending
The Saskatchewan NDP is looking for answers about a billion-dollar increase in expenses for taxpayers.On Wednesday, the provincial government voted to provide an additional $813 million to SaskPower to improve its transmission system, as well as a further $194 million, which Crown Investments Minister Jeremy Harrison s...
13h ago
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Finances
Saskatchewan's government earmarking additional $1 billion in spending
Saskatchewan's government is poised to spend an extra $1 billion this year, a move that would sink the province's finances deeper into the red.A committee meeting Tuesday night heard an additional expense of $813 million is required for SaskPower, the province's electrical utility.It also heard an extra $194 million is...
Dec 03, 2025
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Court proceedings
Armed robbery on Highway 55 results in sentences of 3 years and 18 months
A mother and son on the highway for a driving lesson were threatened with a gun and forced to abandon their vehicle.Those brazen details were read in a Prince Albert courtroom Wednesday morning.Angus Heathen who accepted responsibility for assault with a weapon, received a three-year sentence. Melissa McCallum who was ...
Dec 03, 2025
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Canada

April federal leaders' debates had 'shortcomings,' organizer admits
OTTAWA - The head of the federal Leaders' Debates Commission says the body should no longer be responsible for organizing post-debate press conferences and the rules for participating in the debates should be reviewed. The commission came under fire ov...
6h ago
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B.C. judge finds murderer in contempt over 'inmate code' refusal to answer questions
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia judge says a man convicted in the notorious Surrey Six murder case is guilty of contempt of court for refusing to answer questions out of fear of violating the "inmate code" against co-operating with law enforcement. Cod...
6h ago
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Joly says Stellantis getting a notice of default following production shift to U.S.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada is serving Stellantis a notice of default after the automaker shifted some of its production to the United States. "We will stand firm for the sake of our workers, our industries and our nation because defendi...
6h ago
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Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader
Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election. "'I've made a huge change and difference in terms of po...
6h ago
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Secretary of State for CRA pushes back against auditor general's findings on accuracy
OTTAWA - The secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency is pushing back against some of the auditor general report's recent findings and argues that Canadians get timely, accurate info from the agency. After placing 167 calls to the CRA's contac...
7h ago
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ICE says armoured vehicles ordered from Canadian firm produced in U.S.
OTTAWA - The armoured vehicles U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing from Canadian defence firm Roshel fall under Buy American provisions, the law enforcement agency said Thursday. The department's media relations team said in an email...
7h ago
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World News

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, a...
5h ago
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next year's elections to be held under the state's congressional redistricting plan favorable to the GOP and pushed by President Dona...
5h ago
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US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 Wo...
9h ago
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White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is expected to submit plans for its new ballroom to a planning commission this month, the presidentially appointed head of the panel said Thursday. "Once plans are submitted, that's really ...
10h ago
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Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Navy admiral told lawmakers Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but grave questions and concerns remain as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of a...
10h ago
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Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man was arrested Thursday in the FBI's nearly 5-year-old investigation into pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, ri...
15h ago
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