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Sask. health minister asks northern leaders to act before COVID-19 outbreaks occur
There are plenty of vaccines to go around in northern Saskatchewan, according to Health Minister Paul Merriman, and northern leaders should communicate that with their communities.Merriman told Gormle...
Jul 29, 2021

RCMP investigating possible death at Timber Bay Children's Home
The Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit - North is currently investigating circumstances surrounding a death that potentially occurred at the Timber Bay Children's Home in 1974.That's according to ...
Jul 28, 2021

Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation seeking contractors for local agriculture development
One of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council's (MLTC) member nations has recently been awarded financial assistance to help with the development of an agriculture project that would provide the community wit...
Jul 27, 2021

Vehicle stolen in Meadow Lake used in multiple crimes
Meadow Lake RCMP are advising residents in Northwest Saskatchewan to be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle used in multiple crimes.The vehicle, a silver 2005 Pontiac Pursuit, was stolen from the Mead...
Jul 26, 2021

Green and White game gives Riders’ players and fans the return of football
Thousands of loud Roughrider fans flocked into Mosaic Stadium to watch the Riders play the Riders.The score ultimately didn't matter, as the real winners of the annual Green and White game were the fa...
Jul 25, 2021

International passengers at Pearson airport may have to line up by vaccination status
TORONTO - International travellers arriving at Canada's largest airport may now be funnelled into different customs lines based on their vaccination status. Toronto's Pearson International Airport say...
Jul 24, 2021

Premiers, state leaders call for open U.S.-Canada border
REGINA - Two Canadian provincial premiers and the leaders of three U.S. states have called for the re-opening of the border between the two countries.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, his Alberta counte...
Jul 24, 2021

Meadow Lake's Drew Ackerman accepted into forestry products internship
A local man pursuing a career in the forestry products industry is set to embark on an explorative internship that will be documented throughout the process. Meadow Lake's own Drew Ackerman was recent...
Jul 23, 2021

Clearwater River Dene Nation cancer patient concerned with lack of living arrangement post-treatment
A 68-year-old cancer patient residing in Clearwater River Dene Nation is sharing his concerns about how his quality of life will be affected by his current living situation once he returns to his comm...
Jul 23, 2021

Olympic Roundup: Small, enthusiastic contingent represents Canada at opening ceremony
TOKYO - A red-clad contingent of 30 athletes represented Canada in an understated opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics. Led by flag-bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama, the small Canadian conti...
Jul 23, 2021