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‘A temporary measure’: New four-way stop in downtown Meadow Lake after signal malfunction
The City of Meadow Lake has installed new four-way stop signs at the intersection of Centre Street and 2nd Avenue after the traffic lights failed."It's a temporary measure," said interim city manager ...
May 29, 2025

Canada ‘not out of the woods’ yet after court rules against some of Trump’s tariffs
While Ottawa is welcoming a U.S. federal court decision that would block President Donald Trump's fentanyl-related tariffs against Canada, experts say local businesses are "not out of the woods" yet.O...
May 29, 2025

'Very freeing': Music for Mental Health concert aims to heal community
Ben Giesbrecht didn't know teaching music would also mean facing the struggle of student suicide and mental health crises."We've had a number of issues in our community over the last while - even befo...
May 28, 2025

'Never going to happen': Ministers push back as Trump revives talk of annexing Canada
Canada's sovereignty was front and centre as federal ministers fielded questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's latest talk of annexation ahead of the first post-election question period in the H...
May 28, 2025

Throne speech 'didn't go far enough' on Treaty rights, says Onion Lake chief
Onion Lake Cree Nation Chief Henry Lewis is grateful to have witnessed King Charles III deliver Canada's Throne Speech in person - but he is disappointed the address failed to mention Treaty rights."T...
May 27, 2025

Funnel cloud alert issued for Northwest and West-Central Saskatchewan
A weather advisory has been issued by Environment Canada in effect for areas of Northwest and West-Central Saskatchewan including Prince Albert, Saskatoon, the Battlefords, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake a...
May 27, 2025
Throne speech underscores Canada’s sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe
Seated in a brand-new throne and surrounded by Canadian dignitaries, King Charles opened Parliament Tuesday with a show of royal tradition.On Tuesday morning, the King became the first reigning monarc...
May 27, 2025

Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert
When representatives of NATO nations meet in The Hague late next month, they're expected to dramatically hike the alliance's defence spending target for members - the one Canada is failing to hit alre...
May 27, 2025

Big River RCMP investigating fatal side-by-side collision
Big River RCMP are investigating a collision involving a side-by-side and a van on Highway #55 about four kilometers south of Debden.The crash happened on May 24 around 5:25 p.m.Police along with EMS ...
May 26, 2025

No reprieve yet as temperatures rise around province
This week is set to be a scorcher in the province with the current seven day forecast showing daily highs of at least 26 C, and as high as 32 C. Besides a small chance of rain on Friday in Prince Albe...
May 26, 2025