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Meadowlake News

WINTER DRIVING
UPDATE: Travel not recommended in Lloydminster, surrounding highways
As of 2 p.m. on April 15, the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline has removed the "travel not recommended" alert for the route between North Battleford and Lloydminster.-Travel is not recommended in parts of northwest Saskatchewan as winter driving conditions worsen across highways linking North Battleford, Lloydmin...
Apr 15, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
Meadow Lake goalie shines as La Crete captures provincial title
An unreal moment.That's how Meadow Lake's Ethan Fechter described the final seconds of the gold medal game at the Junior B Hockey Provincials in Lloydminster. It's a moment that felt even more significant considering the journey that brought him there. Near the end of November, the 20-year-old goaltender was traded to...
Apr 14, 2026
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JONAS SAMSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Meadow Lake students take on The Lorax in lively school production
A fuzzy-looking orange character will soon take center stage at Meadow Lake's Jonas Samson Middle School for a fun filled performance of The Lorax. Sara Cydejko, the play director, said this year's cast and crew is made up of nearly 80 students who range from 10 to 14 years old. "It's been amazing just seeing th...
Apr 13, 2026
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Meadow Lake steps in to issue marriage licences after longtime provider closes
Planning a wedding in Meadow Lake just got a little easier.The City of Meadow Lake is now issuing marriage licences after the closure of a longtime private provider that had handled the service locally."While marriage licences have been available in Meadow Lake for many years through private vendors, this is the f...
Apr 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Every Sunday morning and every Wednesday night, members of a religious sect in Saskatchewan meet in private homes to profess their faith in a church with no name.Those outside the religion refer to them as "Two by Twos."It doesn't have an official headquarters or church, no financial records, and any tenets m...
13h ago
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Prince Albert impacted
Another 30 layoffs bring SaskPolytechnic total to 180
Another 30 layoffs staff at Saskatchewan Polytechnic brings the number of staff to 180 that have lost employment in the last year or so. The school said the decision was made following an annual operational review that aimed to make sure that "programs align with labour market demand, operational efficiency and b...
14h ago
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economy
Indigenous business generate $2.6B in Saskatchewan despite barriers, report says
Indigenous participation in Saskatchewan's manufacturing and construction sectors is already generating billions in economic activity, but systemic barriers are limiting how much further that growth can go, a new report says.The analysis, commissioned by the Indigenous Manufacturing and Contracting Network, found Indig...
18h ago
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policing
Crime drops in first three months of 2026 in Lloydminster, RCMP report says
Crime in Lloydminster fell sharply in the first three months of 2026, driven by a steep decline in property offences and vehicle thefts, according to a new RCMP report.Total Criminal Code incidents dropped to 1,455 between January and March, down from 1,923 during the same period last year. Property crime fell to 790 f...
Apr 15, 2026
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online harm
Ottawa 'very seriously' considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to set 16 as the minimum age for access to social media accounts.Miller ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
Apr 15, 2026
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Canada

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment
TORONTO - Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing a new Canada Investment Summit that will invite investors, CEOs and business leaders to Toronto this fall. The Prime Minister's Office says the aim of the summit is to unleash $1 trillion in investmen...
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In the news today: Quebec premier meets Carney, Ontario medical residency
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet Prime Minister Carney today in Ottawa Quebec's new premier is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney this morn...
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Montreal to display collection from iconic Chinatown noodle shop
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal has acquired a collection of items from an iconic Chinatown noodle factory and shop that closed down last year. In 2022, Jean-Philippe Riopel co-founded a non-profit organization called Objets de mémoire, which dedicated...
4h ago
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New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet Prime Minister Carney today in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Quebec's new premier is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney this morning in Ottawa, less than 48 hours after she was sworn into office. Christine Fréchette's office told The Canadian Press the premier is pleased Carney agreed to meet h...
4h ago
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Canadian bishops speak out amid Trump's spat with Pope Leo XIV over Middle East
A group representing Catholic bishops across Canada is speaking out against using images of Christ for political rhetoric after U.S. President Donald Trump posted religious pictures on social media amid his spat with Pope Leo XIV. The Canadian Conferen...
13h ago
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Fewer rejected ballots in Terrebonne byelection, despite adapted ballot
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says there were fewer rejected ballots in the recent Terrebonne byelection than during the last general election, despite the use of an adapted ballot. In a social media post, Elections Canada says it has validated the results...
14h ago
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World News

About 15 Latin American deportees from the US arrive in Congo, lawyer says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Around 15 people deported from the United States landed in Congo's capital Kinshasa in the early hours of Friday, their lawyer said. It was the latest example of the Trump administration using agreements with Africa...
2h ago
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Starmer says he is 'furious' he wasn't told Mandelson failed security checks
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "absolutely furious" that he wasn't told his scandal-tainted pick for U.K. ambassador to Washington had failed security checks before being appointed. Starmer says he was kept in t...
2h ago
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Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's former President Win Myint was freed Friday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min Aung Hlaing to mark the traditional New Year, state-run media reported. The pardon order applied t...
4h ago
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House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight session after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump's push for ...
6h ago
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ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday. Homeland Secu...
11h ago
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Progressive Analilia Mejía takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win
DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) - Democrat Analilia Mejía won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump and defending progressive policies. Me...
12h ago
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