

Stars radio
Radiothon to 'keep STARS in the sky' takes off
For the fifth year, an integral part of emergency services in Saskatchewan is in need of community support. The STARS Critical Care on the Air radiothon, presented by BPH will take place today."We are raising funds for the operating costs that it takes to keep STARS in the sky above Saskatchewan," said Nic Fr...
Mar 24, 2025
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Food Security
Rising grocery costs and tariff concerns drive surge in home gardening interest
Managing a budget can be overwhelming enough without factoring in international trade policy, but with the threat of tariffs it appears more people are looking for ways to manage their grocery bills and where their food comes from. Angie Bragg is the owner of Wrights Greenhouse near Melfort. She first noticed an increa...
17h ago
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PAL courses
Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
17h ago

Local Métis-owned financial institution offers financial support to Métis entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan.
2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
Falk focuses on affordability, trade in Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake race
23h ago
OLCN 7TH GENERATION PODCAST
Onion Lake podcast aims to keep Cree language alive
Mar 31, 2025

Meadow Lake

2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
Falk focuses on affordability, trade in Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake race
As the 2025 federal election campaign begins to heat up, incumbent Member of Parliament Rosemarie Falk of the Conservative Party is vying for a third term.In an interview with battlefordsNOW, Falk highlighted her top priorities for the newly expanded Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding.The riding, which now ext...
23h ago
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OLCN 7TH GENERATION PODCAST
Onion Lake podcast aims to keep Cree language alive
Growing up, Fraser Heathen remembers hearing Cree spoken fluently by his parents and grandparents."Like the evolution of it since I was a young boy with my parents and my grandparents, I think it was more abundant and more like you heard it from home, in the community," he said.But over time, he saw the langu...
Mar 31, 2025
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Summer fun
Provincial park bookings start next week, sites added
This year's camping season is getting started with the addition of new seasonal sites and Candle Lake and Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The province announced new sites have been added to Buffalo Pound Crooked Lake, Great Blue Heron and Makwa camprounds as well. All told, 63 new seasonal sites were added along with two ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Investigation
Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP seek wanted man
RCMP in Île-à-la-Crosse are asking the public to remain vigilant and to report any sightings of a wanted man from the community. Abraham McCallum, 42, is wanted on a warrant by police for intimidation of a justice system participant in relation to an investigation in February. He is described as 5'10"...
Mar 29, 2025
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DRUG BUST
RCMP seize drugs, weapons in Turtleford bust
Three people are facing charges after the Saskatchewan RCMP seized cocaine, a sawed-off shotgun and cash during a bust on Wednesday.Police searched a home in Turtleford, arresting five people-one who tried to flee and was caught with 10.8 grams of cocaine. A vehicle search turned up $2,690, the shotgun and ammunition.A...
Mar 28, 2025
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GANGS
Mountie talks about gang issues in Saskatchewan
Gangs in Saskatchewan are moving beyond major cities and into smaller communities, using social media and music to recruit young people. Women in gangs are also playing increasingly violent roles, Cpl. Tyler Zrymiak says. At the first annual Gang Prevention Symposium in North Battleford Thursday, Zrymiak of the Saskatc...
Mar 27, 2025
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Saskatchewan

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON - As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted.In early March, Trump imposed - and then partially paused - 25 per c...
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ground school
Nine northerners one step closer to becoming pilots
A group of nine northern residents are one step closer to obtaining their commercial pilots license and gaining employment with Rise Air. A ceremony was held Friday in Saskatoon to celebrate their completion of ground school, a key milestone for the students in the Dziret'ái Pilot Training Program launched in Se...
16h ago
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Trump tariffs
Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada as Trump calls for Republican support
WASHINGTON - Democrats in the U.S. Senate are moving forward on a resolution to block sweeping tariffs targeting Canada as President Donald Trump presses Republican lawmakers to continue backing his trade agenda.Sen. Tim Kaine plans to force a vote on Trump's use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, also...
17h ago
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Food Security
Rising grocery costs and tariff concerns drive surge in home gardening interest
Managing a budget can be overwhelming enough without factoring in international trade policy, but with the threat of tariffs it appears more people are looking for ways to manage their grocery bills and where their food comes from. Angie Bragg is the owner of Wrights Greenhouse near Melfort. She first noticed an increa...
17h ago
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PAL courses
Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
It started when Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister and started to grow as more global events unfolded. Tim Thiessen, the president and owner of Saskatchewan Firearm Safety Training said the reaction was immediate."We instantly filled two classes," he said, noting his business noticed a 241 per cent inc...
17h ago
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Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war
TORONTO - Canada's literary institutions are banding together on the eve of an expected announcement about counter-tariffs on U.S. imports that could include books.Booksellers big and small, libraries and publishers are advocating for books to be left off the list of American-made items subject to tariffs from the Cana...
20h ago
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What's Trending
PAL courses
Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
17h ago

Local Métis-owned financial institution offers financial support to Métis entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan.
2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
Falk focuses on affordability, trade in Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake race
23h ago
OLCN 7TH GENERATION PODCAST
Onion Lake podcast aims to keep Cree language alive
Mar 31, 2025

Princecraft Boats
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Wait times
To get timely blood work patients are travelling, paying for private appointments
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DRUG BUST
RCMP seize drugs, weapons in Turtleford bust
Mar 28, 2025

Local Sports
CFL
Rider training camp returns to Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon next month
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' training camp is set to return to Griffiths Stadium in May, and there are no changes on the horizon after the CFL club and University of Saskatchewan inked a three-year deal to keep the camp in Saskatoon.The new agreement means the Green and White will be holding its training camps in Sask...
16h ago
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Ferland signs extension
Melfort's Logan Ferland signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The CFL's West Division Most Outstanding Lineman and Melfort native Logan Ferland will be with the Green and White through 2027. The former Melfort Comet and Regina Thunder offensive lineman inked a two-year contract extension, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced in a news release on Monday. Ferland was the glue tha...
Mar 31, 2025
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League Fine
Roughriders fined for going over 2024 CFL salary cap by $40k
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were one of four CFL clubs to receive fines for exceeding the league's salary cap.The CFL said the Riders, B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks all exceeded the league's salary cap of $5.525 million in 2024. Saskatchewan was over the cap by $40,121, and will face a fine as a r...
Mar 28, 2025
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Leader in growing the sport
Meadow Lake wrestling coach named Rivers West Coach of the Year
The community around the sport of wrestling in Saskatchewan is a small but committed one, and a large reason for that community's growth is because of Meadow Lake wrestling coach Chris Brownrigg. This year, Brownrigg is the Rivers West Coach of the Year for his efforts to help grow the sport through coaching both the C...
Mar 25, 2025
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'It's not a fun day': Watford, Butler among Roughrider cuts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed their final cuts heading into the 2019 CFL regular season, with quarterback David Watford and defensive back Crezdon Butler among them.Teams across the league had until 8 p.m. Saturday to finalize their rosters."It's not a fun day when you have to do it," general manager ...
Mar 25, 2025
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FIGURE SKATING
WATCH: Meadow Lake skaters dazzle at "A Sea Fair" carnival
After a year of training, competition, and non-stop practice, over 60 skaters from the Meadow Lake Skating Club took to the ice Sunday afternoon, showcasing their hard work at the club's annual carnival in Pineridge Ford Arena."I just love the sport and having fun with friends and all that," said Kinley Gilro...
Mar 24, 2025
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Meadow Lake Profiles
Support and empathy
Honouring Grief and Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Families with Compassion
In an industry centred on helping families through the most difficult moments, Doreen Day-Wapass from the Thunderchild First Nation has found a sincere way to demonstrate her company's support and empathy."Family being a big part of the business is really important to me," said Day-Wapass, co-owner of Marshal...
Jan 03, 2025
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Hoopla
Saskatchewan High School Basketball 'Hoopla' Championships 2023
The North Central District Athletic Association (NCDAA) is proud to welcome the best high school basketball teams in the province to Prince Albert on March 23-25. We respectfully acknowledge that this event will take place on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional homeland of the Metis and all Indigenous Peoples of Saskat...
Feb 06, 2023
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Jobber of the Year: The Unified Parts Group 'One big family'
This article originally appeared on AutoServiceWord.com on Dec. 8, 2021.Mark Krasicki has surrounded himself with the people he trusts most. People he trusts to offer customers the best experience they can find. People who strengthen relationships with customers and suppliers. People who have helped deliver 28 straight...
Dec 20, 2021
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Canada

Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge
TORONTO - The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the federal government to remove all drug-related products from its list of potential retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The association says there are currently eight pharmaceutical tariff codes on the list, but it's not clear which specific medications or dru...
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Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible
A massive spring storm has descended on Ontario with damaging conditions in store for parts of the province still without power from the last bout of freezing rain. Weather warnings issued by Environment Canada cover most of Ontario, ranging from snowfall in the north to rainfall and freezing rain across the south and ...
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In the news today: Trump's global tariff action expected today, Carney back in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Confusion lingers over Trump's fentanyl tariffs As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause...
7h ago
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'Can't imagine Alaska without Canada': Resolution would affirm Canadian sovereignty
America's 49th state is showing support for the country that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make its 51st. Republican Rep. Chuck Kopp of Alaska, which shares a border with the Yukon and is separated from the contiguous U.S. by Canada, says the state doesn't support the president's trade war and annexation bid aga...
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All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign
OTTAWA - All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with "reciprocal" tariffs. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in Ottawa ahead of the expected tariffs. On top of the expected "reciprocal" tariffs, it's not clear wh...
7h ago
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State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON - As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted. In early March, Trump imposed - then partially paused - 25 per cent...
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World

Myanmar's government declares ceasefire to facilitate quake relief efforts
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war until April 22 to facilitate earthquake relief efforts and show compassion to the people affected, state TV said Wednesday. The announcement, made in a statement from the military's high command, follows unilateral te...
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Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The judge, though, denied prosecutors the ab...
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Israel's military operation in Gaza Strip expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize "large areas" of the Gaza Strip, the defense minister said Wednesday. Israel's offensive in the Palestinian territory was "expanding to crush and clean the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure and capture larg...
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US judge orders Trump administration to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge in California on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to tens of thousands of migrant children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian. The Republican administration on March 21 terminated a contract with the Acacia Center for J...
10h ago
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Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, touting her victory as a win against "the richest man in the world" and cementing a liberal majority for at least three more years. Su...
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Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, cementing a liberal majority for at least three more years. Susan Crawford, a Dane County judge who led legal fights to protect union power and ...
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