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Meadow Lake family hosts basketball tournament to honour late son, raise mental health awareness

Basketball was more than just a game to Della Duquette's son-it was his passion, and a way to stay out of trouble; something he wanted to share with others.Lyndon Durocher died in 2023 after strugglin...

Mar 19, 2025

Meadow Lake's Roddy Ross named U SPORTS 2nd Team All-Canadian

Not only was he representing the university he plays for, but Roddy Ross was also showing pride in his heritage on Wednesday. The 4th-year Huskie goaltender wore a brilliant bead, University of Saskat...

Mar 19, 2025

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 413 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 413 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The s...

Mar 18, 2025

Canine contenders look to standout at all breeds dog show in Prince Albert

Dogs of various breeds and sizes are vying for the overall 'Best in Show' top honour this weekend in Prince Albert.The local Kennel and Obedience Club is hosting its spring show at the Exhibition Cent...

Mar 15, 2025

Trump’s talk of deporting 240,000 Ukrainians could put pressure on Canada, professor says

A political expert says U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that he may deport Ukrainian refugees could be more of a political strategy than a firm plan-but the impact on Canada could be signific...

Mar 08, 2025

68-year-old Stoney Rapids man wins nearly $1.8 million on Smoke Signals progressive jackpot

For Fred Robillard, whenever he'd come into Prince Albert he knew that he would be coming to spend time at the Northern Lights Casino where you'd usually be able to find him at the blackjack table. On...

Mar 07, 2025

Federal court dismisses Waterhen Lake First Nation land, rights claim appeal

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed Waterhen Lake First Nation's bid for compensation over the loss of traditional hunting, fishing and trapping lands, ruling the claim falls outside the court's...

Mar 06, 2025

Sask. brewers tap into local support as Trump tariffs leave a bitter aftertaste

Saskatchewan brewers are raising a glass to local support - and bracing for a financial hangover - as new U.S. tariffs threaten to drive up costs for the industry.A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and ...

Mar 04, 2025

Northern Sask. mayors revive lobby group to push for provincial action

A group of northern Saskatchewan mayors is reviving a municipal lobby organization to better advocate for their communities, aiming to fill what they describe as a leadership void and years of governm...

Mar 04, 2025

2025 TeleMiracle telethon raises $5.7 million

TeleMiracle 49 has raised $5,709,306 in 2025.The 20-hour telethon - held at Saskatoon's Prairieland Park on March 1 and 2 - raises money for the Kinsmen Foundation to help people get special needs equ...

Mar 02, 2025