The chants echoed through downtown North Battleford as the crowd passed the RCMP detachment."Bring Ash home."Eight years after Ashley Morin disappeared from the city, her family returned to the streets Friday carrying the same hope they have held onto every July since 2018 - that someone who knows what happen...

Onion Lake Cree Nation has issued a public health advisory and Saskatchewan's Health Ministry has issued an overdose alert after a sharp increase in suspected drug overdoses over 24 hours. The ministry said the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Onion Lake Emergency Medical Services reported "multiple overdoses and...

Onion Lake RCMP are asking the public to watch for a 46-year-old man wanted on a warrant in connection with a sexual assault investigation.Christopher Cook is wanted in relation to an investigation dating back to June 2026. His current whereabouts are unknown, but he is known to travel to Onion Lake Cree Nation and Llo...

For many people in Meadow Lake working 12-hour shifts, getting to a scheduled fitness class can be difficult.A local gym is betting that a bigger, around-the-clock model can help fill that gap.Up North CrossFit is transforming a 10,000-square-foot building into a fitness and wellness hub, an expansion that owner Dayna ...

Although there are 72 active fires burning in Saskatchewan as of July 9, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reports conditions are better than they were in 2025. "We are not experiencing as many fires as last year or even the size, but essentially when these fires do get up and go, we are experiencing th...

Saskatchewan residents and visitors are being encouraged to explore the province's parks during Sask Parks Week, running July 12 to 18.The week-long celebration culminates with Canada's Parks Day on July 18, a national initiative led by the Canadian Parks Council that promotes nature through educational, hands-on and f...

After the second day of the Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships, the contenders for the title are shaping up as athletes from around the province play their final round at The Legends Golf Course in Warman.North Battleford's Shae Maunula is tied for third overall heading into the final day, sitting at 2-under, five ...

Work is now underway on Meadow Lake's sewage lagoon, with residents warned the first stage of the long-planned maintenance project could temporarily make the smell worse.SaskWater was attempting to run the lagoon's aeration system Wednesday to clear built-up sludge and debris before the equipment is removed.The City's ...

Vince Natomagan believes the Cree language has not kept pace with modern life. "It is stuck in the '70s and '80s and in the meantime, English is evolving at lightning speed," said the Thunderchild First Nation radio personality. "Today, a lot of the English words are slang; they're abstract. But in order...

A 22-year-old man is facing charges after a break-in and suspicious fire at a high school on Onion Lake Cree Nation.Onion Lake RCMP said officers responded to a report of a break and enter at the school at about 5:45 a.m. on June 27, along with Onion Lake Cree Nation Peacekeepers. While searching the building, officers...

Residents and drivers east of Meadow Lake may see a 40-foot flame near the pulp mill as SaskEnergy carries out planned maintenance on its natural gas system.The controlled flaring is scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at a block valve site in the RM of Meadow Lake, about nine kilometres eas...

A man assaulted in Île-à-la-Crosse on Saturday, was taken to hospital by EMS with injuries described as serious in nature.Those details were released by RCMP on Tuesday, while also confirming the incident remains under investigation, and as of Tuesday, there have been no arrests.The investigation determine...

Life's greatest struggles can reveal strengths people never knew they had. That's the message Dustin McClellan hopes readers take away from his debut book, Hidden Within the Human Husk. "I've had experiences that really changed how I look at my life. I just figured maybe I should put some of these lessons and expe...

As a result of continued investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit, and in consultation with Crown prosecutors, Darian Montgrand's manslaughter charge has been upgraded to one count of second-degree murder.Montgrand, 25, is charged in relation to the death of 21-year-old Shalayah Montgrand on May...

CIGAR LAKE, SASK. - Cessa Fern's day begins with being squished into a metal cage with 19 others, and dropped to a depth greater than the height of New York's Empire State Building into a dark world of rock walls, pipes and wires.It's where uranium is mined and fears are faced.The radiation student technician had reser...

The South Saskatchewan River has once again caused problems in Saskatoon, with fire department crews involved in two water rescues and the fast-flowing river prompting another safety warning from the city on Sunday.River levels and flow rate in the South Saskatchewan increased markedly last week as the Water Security A...

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for Ankara on Monday to attend the annual NATO summit - the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey since 2015.Turkey's capital will make up the first leg of Carney's week-long sojourn to the Middle East, which will conclude with a short stay in Saudi...

A Saskatoon homeowner is recovering in hospital from smoke inhalation after safely escaping an early morning house fire on Hazen Street in the city's North Park neighbourhood.The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to the blaze at 2:28 a.m. on July 4, after the homeowner called emergency services.When they arrive...

HOUSTON - Canada is out of the FIFA World Cup after falling 3-0 to Morocco in the round of 16 on Saturday.Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock in the 50th minute, then added a second goal in the 82nd for a brace. Soufiane Rahimi sent a rolling shot in the eighth minute of stoppage time to seal the score.Canada controll...

Parts of Saskatchewan could be in store for more unsettled weather on Saturday. This comes after a Friday evening that featured significant storm activity in western Saskatchewan and other areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a yellow Tornado Watch for much of western and north-central Saskatchewan. ...

Localized flooding prompted the City of Meadow Lake to barricade some streets Friday evening and warn residents to stay off flooded roads.In an alert issued at 6:43 p.m., the City said flooding had occurred throughout Meadow Lake and the surrounding area, with some streets closed for safety.Residents were urged to avoi...

UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central Saskatchewan. "Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Spiritwood, De...

A 40-year-old Lloydminster man has died following a single-vehicle rollover near Frenchman Butte.Onion Lake RCMP said officers responded to a report of the crash on Highway 797 at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday.The driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was taken to hospital by EMS but was declared deceased upon ...

A stretch of Highway 797 near Frenchman Butte closed Thursday afternoon after a serious collision, causing detours and traffic delays in the area.Onion Lake RCMP said officers were called to the scene and the investigation remains in its early stages. Police had not released information about the number of vehicles inv...

UPDATE: The RM of Meadow Lake said that there is no new flooding emergency despite being included in the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's latest provincial flooding update.Administrator and CAO Tracy Smith-Mysko told meadowlakeNOW that the municipality has been renewing its existing local state of emergency each wee...

For the first time, young cattle enthusiasts from across the Meadow Lake, Sask. 4-H district came together earlier this month for a Youth Beef Expo. The event gave 4-H members aged six to 21 the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the show ring, connect with fellow exhibitors and learn from one another in a supp...

A Meadow Lake man has been sentenced to 1,233 days in jail for child exploitation-related offences.On Nov. 19, the Saskatchewan Internet Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Meadow Lake. Investigators examined electronic devices at the scene and seized them as part of the investigation.Following the...

Phone lines at the Meadow Lake RCMP detachment are currently out of service.The City of Meadow Lake issued a Voyent Alert at 11:24 a.m. Tuesday notifying residents of the outage. Crews are working to restore service.Anyone with an emergency should call 911. For non-emergency inquiries, the detachment is open from 8 a.m...