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‘Worst one yet’: Meteorologist says another severe storm could hit southeast Sask. on Tuesday
As southeast Saskatchewan continues to clean up after a major storm on Sunday, another one could be on the way.Environment Canada meteorologist Keane Kokolsky said southeastern Saskatchewan is at an e...
Jun 09, 2026 Environment Canada meteorologist Keane Kokolsky says the southeastern corner of the province could see strong tornadoes, torrential rain, wind gusts as high as 130 km/h and large hail on Tuesday. (Image Credit: Ivan_Andreevich/Depositphotos.com)
Hometown crowd cheers on bronc rider at Meadow Lake Stampede
The chute gate swung open, and Quinn Tallmadge was off, carrying the hopes of a hometown crowd at the Meadow Lake Stampede on Friday night.For the local bronc rider, the weekend came with one clear go...
Jun 08, 2026 Meadow Lake's Quinn Tallmadge scores a 73 and 76 on his rides on Friday night. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ meadowlakeNOW)
Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour says learning from differences key to strong society
OTTAWA - Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better Canada can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday, in her first ...
Jun 08, 2026 Governor General Louise Arbour takes the chair as Canada's 31st Governor General in Ottawa on Monday, June 8, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data
OTTAWA - There was one word on the lips of many Canadians economists, politicians and journalists this past week: recession.Recent economic data has painted a mixed picture of Canada's economy, and so...
Jun 07, 2026 Workers assemble temporary seating high in the air for the FIFA World Cup at BMO field in Toronto on Thursday March 12, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)
Conservation officers investigate willful damage near Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake conservation officers are looking to identify those responsible for damaging the Eagles Lake Forestry Closure. On May 16, officers received information regarding multiple individuals using...
Jun 06, 2026 An image of the suspect vehicle involved in a willful damage incident. (Image Credit: Sask TIPP/Facebook)
Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite’s car
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million to the parents of two young brothers killed in a hit-and-run collision when a California socialite's car struck them in a crosswalk nearl...
Jun 06, 2026 FILE - Nancy Iskander, left, holding the hand of her husband, Karim, leaves Van Nuys Courthouse June 10, 2024, in Van Nuys, Calif., after attending the sentencing hearing in the murder trial of Rebecca Grossman, who is charged in the deaths of their two sons, Mark, 11, and Jacob, 8. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Martensville vet’s viral warning about dog ticks
A Martensville veterinary clinic is talking ticks and tick safety after posting a picture showing dozens of ticks that had been removed from a small dog earlier this week.Kate Dean, a veterinary techn...
Jun 06, 2026 A photo of a partial tray at the Martensville Veterinary Hospital shows the huge number of ticks removed from a small dog earlier this week. (Image Credit: Martensville Veterinary Hospital/Facebook)
North must work together on safety after Pelican Narrows deaths: Belanger
Member of Parliament and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger said Northern leaders need to build a long-term community safety plan for Pelican Narrows and across northern communi...
Jun 05, 2026 Buckley Belanger talks with people in northern Saskatchewan in 2025. (Image Credit: Facebook/Buckley Belanger)
Second-stage housing opens in Meadow Lake for women and children fleeing violence
Women and children fleeing interpersonal violence in Meadow Lake have greater access to safe, affordable housing with the opening of labada bek, a second-stage project designed to help residents rebui...
Jun 05, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/meadowlakeNOW)
At 87, he's still leading the Stampede parade – and keeping Meadow Lake's rodeo history alive
The children always make their way to the horse.As Gordon Alger sits in the saddle at the front of the Meadow Lake Stampede parade, youngsters gather around the animal, reaching out to stroke its nose...
Jun 04, 2026 Gordon Alger rides his horse Willow at the front of the 2026 Meadow Lake Stampede parade. The 87-year-old has led the parade consistently since 1980 and was recognized with this year’s Best Horse award. (Image Credit: Mauri Young/Facebook)