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Meadow Lake Co-op to open new location in Buffalo Narrows
Meadow Lake Co-op will open its first branded location in Buffalo Narrows on Aug. 8, bringing new jobs and more shopping options for residents.General manager Brent Bushell said the project began afte...
Jul 31, 2025

Well release now under control at Rush Lake 2 facility
Cenovus Energy has officially confirmed that the uncontrolled well release at its Rush Lake 2 thermal facility is now under control, putting an end to the incident that began nearly three months ago. ...
Jul 31, 2025

SaskTel extends fees waiver for wildfire evacuees
SaskTel is extending its support for customers impacted by ongoing wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. These supports will now remain in place until August 15 for residents of communities that have be...
Jul 31, 2025

Hot weather forecasted over the next several days
Residents in Central and Northern Saskatchewan can expect a stretch of hot weather over the coming days. "We have an upper ridge building in Alberta, so they are kind of getting hot now," said Environ...
Jul 30, 2025

Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September.He says this move will be predicated on the Pale...
Jul 30, 2025

Canadian wrestling promoter mourns death of Hulk Hogan
The news of Hulk Hogan's passing rocked the world last week, and one of the people who was inspired most by the wrestling icon is a man well-known to fans in Saskatchewan.Canadian Wrestling's Elite's ...
Jul 30, 2025
SOAR Offers Cash and Mentorship to Indigenous Startups
A unique competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs is offering not only a cash prize, but supports that may be even more valuable.The SOAR Indigenous Entrepreneurship Competition is a program from the ...
Jul 30, 2025

UPDATED: RCMP arrest final suspect in violent assault, confinement investigation at Deschambault Lake
Update: August 9, 1:20 p.m.Deschambault Lake RCMP confirmed that Earl Ballantyne was arrested near the community during an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 8. He's scheduled to appear in Prince Alber...
Jul 30, 2025

Charitable gaming grants top $207K in Meadow Lake region; other cities to benefit
More than $2.49 million in charitable gaming grants has been distributed across Saskatchewan, including over $207,000 for groups in the Meadow Lake region and more than $269,000 for organizations in t...
Jul 30, 2025

Beauval man charged after police chase ends with spike belt in Prince Albert
A 33-year-old man from Beauval is in police custody after an incident that started with a theft in Glaslyn and ended with a spike belt in Prince Albert. The Turtleford/Glaslyn RCMP were told about a t...
Jul 30, 2025