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Canadian troops heading to United Kingdom to train Ukrainian forces to fight Russia
Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Canada is sending military trainers to the United Kingdom to help teach Ukrainians how to fight invading Russian forces.She said up to 225 members of the Canadia...
Aug 04, 2022

Drivers cash in on gas price showdown in Blaine Lake
It's been a painful summer at the gas pumps, but a few drivers in the province were lucky enough to find themselves caught in the middle of a gas war.The price showdown between the Gas Plus and Esso s...
Aug 03, 2022

CPC candidate Pierre Poilievre visits the Battlefords
Candidate for the Federal Conservative Party leadership race, Pierre Poilievre, visited the Battlefords Tuesday as part of his cross-country meet and greet. He stopped in at the Lions Club where party...
Aug 02, 2022

Rainfall warnings issued for parts of northern Saskatchewan
Environment Canada issued rainfall warnings Tuesday morning, covering several northern Saskatchewan communities.The warnings were put into effect for the areas around La Ronge, Prince Albert National ...
Aug 02, 2022
'Very profound': Hundreds of residential school photos found in Rome archives
WINNIPEG - Raymond Frogner says when he found images of residential school students in the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate archives in Rome, he knew he was looking at something important."It did...
Aug 01, 2022

Saskatchewan’s chief firearms officer opposed to handgun freeze included in C-21
Bill C-21 is coming under criticism from across the country, including from Saskatchewan's chief firearms officer.The aim of the C-21 is to reduce gun violence on Canadian streets, and the federal bil...
Jul 31, 2022

UPDATED: Missing five-year-old boy found deceased
UPDATE: On Saturday afternoon, five-year-old Dawson Romeo was found dead in the same area where he was last seen on July 29. Hudson Bay RCMP said that the boy's death is not suspicious and that the fa...
Jul 30, 2022

'Why did it take so long?' Residential School survivor hears first-hand from Pope Francis
Thousands of residential school survivors have heard firsthand, the messages and apologies delivered by Pope Francis during his visit to Canada.Some of those who listened were from the Lac La Ronge In...
Jul 29, 2022

Northern Sask. MLA reflects on trip to see Pope
An MLA from northern Saskatchewan is describing his experience seeing the Pope this week as highly emotional.Jim Lemaigre, MLA for Athabasca, and a few dozen residents from his constituency were among...
Jul 29, 2022

City asks for more details on Stampede Grounds request
The City of Meadow Lake responded to funding requests from the local Stampede Association (MLSA) this week, regarding new Stampede Grounds.Administration was directed by city council to send a letter ...
Jul 29, 2022