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‘A proud moment’: Family from Big River First Nation to appear on Family Feud Canada
From the shores of their community in northern Saskatchewan to the bright lights in Toronto, one Indigenous family had an experience to remember.The Morin family from Big River First Nation took part ...
Oct 23, 2022

‘Saviour for the world:’ Saskatchewan fills resource gaps caused by war in Ukraine
SASKATOON - Cameco Corp. is in a position to grow, the president of the Saskatoon-based Uranium giant recently told investors, because a "geopolitical crisis has hit our market" with Russia's war on U...
Oct 23, 2022

OPP officer says Emergencies Act wasn't needed to end Ottawa 'Freedom Convoy' protest
A former senior officer for the Ontario Provincial Police says the "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa could have been ended without the federal Emergencies Act.Former Chief Supt. Carson Pardy told th...
Oct 22, 2022

Melfort runner now halfway to completing world's major marathons
A Melfort woman is one step closer to finishing all the Abbott World Marathon Majors.Robyn Luthi competed in last month's Berlin Marathon after qualifying through a lottery.She finished the race at 3:...
Oct 22, 2022

Meadow Lake Humane Society temporarily suspends dog intake
The Meadow Lake and District Humane Society (MLDHS) has temporarily suspended taking dogs at their shelter because they have run out of room. They still have a few spots for cats.MLDS President Jeff M...
Oct 22, 2022

Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries celebrates 30 years
Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries is celebrating 30 years of serving the community of Meadow Lake. On October 21, 1992, the ministry opened their door for the first time. Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries...
Oct 21, 2022

Harvest finished for season in North West region
Producers in the North West region, including the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area, have wrapped up their harvest for this fall.Linda Bomok, who farms with her sons in the Richard, Saskatchewan, area,...
Oct 20, 2022

Saskatchewan launches biosimilars initiative to bring down drug costs
A new initiative from the Saskatchewan government will replace biologic drugs used by approximately 24,000 people in the province with lower-cost versions of the same medication.On Thursday, the Gover...
Oct 20, 2022

SGI makes changes to help Ukrainian newcomers
Ukrainians continue to flee the war in their home country and land in Saskatchewan - more than 1,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the province at last count and hundreds more are expected to arrive on a...
Oct 19, 2022

R.M. of Meadow Lake issues a fire ban
Effective Oct. 17, the R.M. of Meadow Lake has put a fire ban in place for the entire R.M. Any burn permits issued by the R.M. can't be used while the fire ban is in place. The ban also includes backy...
Oct 18, 2022