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Doubts raised over Sainte-Marie's past roil First Nations, raise questions on harms

Indigenous people are grappling with doubts over singer Buffy Sainte-Marie's First Nations bona fides after a CBC story Friday raised questions about her Indigenous ancestry and renewed debate about w...

Oct 29, 2023

‘An exciting opportunity:’ Burris throws hat into Riders’ ring

Henry Burris is eager to hear his name chanted again in Saskatchewan, but not derisively this time.The former Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback was the subject of "Hen-reeee!" taunts whenever he re...

Oct 28, 2023

First Nations chief guilty of illegally shooting moose in game preserve

When David Sandfly, Chief of the Big Island Lake Cree Nation, shot and killed a bull moose in the Pierceland area north of Meadow Lake, he was breaking the law. Provincial Court Judge Michael Segu rul...

Oct 27, 2023

Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption

Two of Canada's Prairie premiers say Ottawa's decision to exempt the carbon tax on heating oil fails to address affordability needs in Alberta and Saskatchewan.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced ...

Oct 27, 2023

N.B. and Meadow Lake MPs hope to see amended Bill C-234 passed

North Battleford and Meadow Lake MPs hope to see the amended Bill C-234 pass that would see the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act altered. If it goes forward, this bill would expand the definition ...

Oct 26, 2023

Sask. actress relishes new project while looking back to her small-town routes

From a small-town life in Torch River to the big lights of Canadian film and TV, a Saskatchewan actress is still doing what she loves best.Shannon Jardine, who spent most of her life in Torch River an...

Oct 26, 2023

Flying Dust Councillor returning as popular character in season three of Shoresy

A councillor with the Flying Dust First Nation isn't quitting acting anytime soon.That's because Jon Mirasty is set to star in season three of Shoresy as Crave has once again renewed the hit hockey co...

Oct 25, 2023

U of S researcher visits local libraries for bat study

A University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researcher was in Meadow Lake and North Battleford yesterday to give a talk about bats in communities across the province.Lauren MacDonald, research and outreach ...

Oct 24, 2023

Meadow Lake RCMP seize drugs and sawed-off firearm during separate traffic stops

Meadow Lake RCMP made a pair of arrests during separate traffic stops last week.On Oct. 15, an officer pulled over a vehicle on 1 Avenue W. in Meadow Lake and saw unstamped tobacco inside. During a se...

Oct 23, 2023

Long-time volunteer Fehr hopes his work helps make a difference

Active volunteer Doug Fehr said it's rewarding to do something good for the community. It also makes the community a better place in which to live and that's motivation enough for him to get involved ...

Oct 23, 2023