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Bunnock helps autistic teen thrive through confidence and connection in Meadow Lake

When Ben Stang winds up to throw on the bunnock court, it's more than just a game - it's where he feels most like himself.The 18-year-old, based in Meadow Lake, has been playing the traditional backya...

Jun 03, 2025

‘It doesn’t feel real’: Wildfire leaves East Trout Lake residents devastated

As wildfires continue to tear through the province, cabins once filled with memories are now turned into ash.East Trout Lake, a community 133 km northwest of Candle Lake, was evacuated due to the Shoe...

May 29, 2025

Throne speech 'didn't go far enough' on Treaty rights, says Onion Lake chief

Onion Lake Cree Nation Chief Henry Lewis is grateful to have witnessed King Charles III deliver Canada's Throne Speech in person - but he is disappointed the address failed to mention Treaty rights."T...

May 27, 2025

Melfort native takes fourth at Bench Press World Championships

Weightlifter Jalen Nelson, a native of Melfort, had another successful showing at the International Powerlifting Federation World Championships this past week.Nelson grabbed fourth place in Drammen, N...

May 27, 2025

'We lose as often as we win': SPSA resources stretched thin, firefighters forced to evacuate as Camp and Shoe fires merge

Steve Roberts has been running wildfire operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) for 21 years and during that time he's never seen a more busy or aggressive spring wildfire season."...

May 27, 2025

Residents hoping to save cabins fighting wildfires themselves; Candle Lake asks for SPSA support to build fire buffer

The Camp and Shoe fires burning in northern Saskatchewan around Candle Lake and Lower Fishing Lake in Narrow Hills Provincial Park have merged. They have now charred an area about four times the size ...

May 27, 2025

'It is a good step': $194M to vet school welcomed, but Sask. vets say staffing crisis persists

A renewed investment in veterinary education is being welcomed in Saskatchewan, where clinics are grappling with staff shortages, growing caseloads and long wait times - and where people in the indust...

May 23, 2025

MSN candidates for president share their thoughts

As part of EFN Media's (Eagle Feather News) coverage of the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) 2025 general election, we spoke with the candidates for president to learn more about their background, moti...

May 23, 2025

'We’ve always had a little bit of cowboy blood in us': Meadow Lake Stampede rides into 102nd year

As a child in the 1980s, Kurt Hadland remembers the excitement of fair rides, the clatter of hooves and family gatherings that made the Meadow Lake Stampede the highlight of every summer."In the '80s,...

May 22, 2025

Tom Harrison looks forward to work after byelection win

A familiar face is returning to Meadow Lake city council following a recent byelection.Tom Harrison, who previously served two terms on council, has reclaimed a seat at the table and says he's eager t...

May 20, 2025