"I have been curling for as long as I can remember," said Joshua Kirilenko, a curler from Meadow Lake who will represent Team Saskatchewan at the Canadian Under-20 Curling Championship in Ontario. Kirilenko recalled his love for the sport beginning at a young age while watching a curling game on TV at his bab...

Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating the killing of a woman on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation on Sunday and are asking for the public to share any information they might have. The Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) was called to take charge of the investigation of the death of Tanya Roberts, age 31 by officers from the M...

The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged a Meadow Lake man with child exploitation related offences. On Nov. 19, the Sask. ICE Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Meadow Lake. Electronic devices were examined on the scene and seized by investigators. As a result of the investigation, 34-ye...

Two individuals have been charged after Meadow Lake RCMP seized cocaine and crack from a residence. In late December, RCMP seized methamphetamine, cocaine and weapons at a residence in Meadow Lake. Two people were arrested, including a man who had previously been released on conditions. He allowed officers to search h...

For Betty Anne Shankar, director of prevention for Thunderchild First Nation, bringing awareness to gang prevention is crucial. "We are seeing recruitment happening at younger ages. Gangs target the vulnerable youth, and we've seen that in our area, but it's happening everywhere. Prevention means stepping in earl...

As the final cheers echoed through the arena and the ceremonial flame was extinguished Saturday, Meadow Lake gold medalists Grant Fillion and Denzara Crawford stood among hundreds of competitors reflecting on a week that felt both overwhelming and unforgettable.Competing on home soil for Team Rivers West, the two teena...

Kinsmen Telemiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary and leading up to the big show that runs February 28 to March 1, this week has been proclaimed Telemiracle Week."Year after year, Saskatchewan people show their generosity through TeleMiracle," Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission E...

Onion Lake Cree Nation is breathing new life into Kitaskinaw Radio 102.5 FM with a renewed focus on preserving Cree language, training young broadcasters, and strengthening the community's voice from within.The station, which has existed for roughly 30 years, is now operating under a public relations department created...

Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfest. During the tournament, 16 hockey teams, 20 volleyball teams, and 20 basketball teams from First Nations in western Ca...

Blizzard conditions on Tuesday night have resulted in a shortened race for Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race competitors. Because of reduced visibility crossing Montreal Lake resulting in sled teams going off course, the decision was made to shorten the premiere, 10-dog race by 80 kilometers or a quarter of its origina...

Green is the colour, football is the game. That's what fans sang as they stood in line; smiles drawn across their faces as they awaited a photo with the Grey Cup and Saskatchewan's own, Logan Ferland. North Battleford was the eighth stop on the Grey Cup Community Tour, where fans filled the Don Ross Center. Among the...

Travel plans for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games have been delayed as heavy snowfall and poor road conditions affect parts of the province.In a travel update issued Wednesday morning, the Saskatchewan Games Council said it is closely monitoring significant snowfall in Meadow Lake and snowfall warnings across several...

Drivers across northwest Saskatchewan are being urged to use caution or avoid travel altogether as a winter storm continues to impact highway conditions throughout the region.As of Tuesday afternoon, Highway Hotline reported that multiple communities are experiencing poor visibility, snow-packed roads and drifting snow...

Sport and culture are coming together in Saskatchewan as the 2026 Winter Games showcase not only athletic excellence, but the traditions of their host communities. Throughout the week, cultural events are taking place in Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation. Some include dog sledding, storytelling from Elders, but...

Havanna Demers has done it again.The 16-year-old Rapid View boxer, already the owner of four provincial titles and two national medals, added another major victory to her growing résumé over the weekend, capturing a Western Canadian Championships title and defeating an undefeated opponent in the process.H...

Under the bright lights of the opening ceremony, Rivers West athlete Tristan Maatman stepped onto the floor carrying more than just his team colours - he carried the pride of home."I feel amazing coming back to the games. It feels like a home that I kind of went away with, but now I went back here now," the 1...

Sending her athletes off to Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games brings back fond memories for figure skating coach Cindy Tymoruski. "It's pretty special because I've been teaching them since they were in helmets and now they're at this level. So, it's special for me to s...

For two northwest Saskatchewan men, life-changing news arrived in the most ordinary of moments - one while scanning a stack of tickets at a store counter, the other while watching a movie at home.Russell Kendel of Lloydminster and Ed Toner of Rapid View are celebrating separate $100,000 lottery wins through the EXTRA d...

RCMP say two people were taken to hospital after a double stabbing on Monday at a business in Canwood.One victim's injuries were described as serious in nature, and the other person's injuries were non-life-threatening.Roger Herman, 33, from La Loche has been charged with aggravated assault, and assault causing bodily ...

Meadow Lake's Northern Lights Snowmobile Association has been forced to cancel this year's rally due to unfavorable conditions. Kelly Schmidt, president of the club, said the event was cancelled three weeks early due to concerns of safety. "We want this to be a family event and with the icy conditions, and the low...

Meadow Lake is moving ahead with rehabilitation work along a section of Highway 55 after city council approved entering into an agreement with Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways.The project falls under the Urban Highway Connector Program and focuses on repairs to the concrete pad area along Highway 55 within city limi...

Tens of thousands of pounds of rescued potatoes are expected to be distributed to residents in Meadow Lake and surrounding communities through a partnership between the city and Métis Nation-Saskatchewan.Meadow Lake city council approved a request Feb. 9 to waive facility fees and support a free potato giveaway ...

Air Canada says it is suspending service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island. The airline says it took the decision after the Cuban government announced aviation fuel would not be available at Cuban airports as of Tuesday.Cuba has been facing a worsening energy crisis amid a U.S. blockade of oi...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Defense won this championship.Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass to...

MILAN - Canada's mixed doubles curling team suffered a fourth straight loss and needs a victory later today to stay alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2.Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., were defeated 7-6 by Sweden, dropping them to 3-4.The Canadians s...

RCMP in Loon Lake are asking the public for help locating three men wanted on separate warrants tied to ongoing investigations.31-year-old Trevor Cantre is wanted on charges including assault and failing to comply with a release order. The charges stem from an investigation that began July 13, 2025.Trevor Cantre is des...

High above the bustle of Highway 16 in Lloydminster, two volunteers are spending nearly a week living on a platform in the winter cold - all to help Saskatchewan residents they may never meet.The stunt fundraiser, called Geeks on the Peak Revival, is entering its final days, with participants Louis Stang and Ean Bull s...

A sexual assault trial involving two men from Edmonton, and allegations that stem from Meadow Lake, will not be proceeding in April as planned.The charges against Gagandeep Gill and Balraj Sidhu, have been stayed by the Crown.The exact reason is not known, but according to a statement provided by the Ministry of Justic...