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Local pooch Luna named 'top dog' in second annual Dog Tag Auction

"Sassy, silly and fun-loving," there's a new top dog in Meadow Lake, and her name is Luna Pie Ophelia Huber.An 11-year-old pooch adopted in 2014, Luna has been recognized as the recipient of Meadow La...

Jan 04, 2023

Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries

MONTREAL - Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is being remembered in Canada for his intellect and theological influence on the Catholic Church he led for nearly nine years. Cardinal Thomas Collins praised the...

Dec 31, 2022

Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at age 95

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job...

Dec 31, 2022

Lloydminster woman builds Christmas spirit through festive hobby

While Randa Hayward describes her Christmas village as her own little secret, the immaculate display that takes up half a room in her basement is truly anything but.A project that started in 2004 with...

Dec 29, 2022

Extreme cold warning continues in Battlefords-Meadow Lake area

People will want to put on their woolies if they need to go outside in the Battlefords-Meadow Lake area. Environment and Climate Change Canada reports an extreme cold warning has been issued for the a...

Dec 23, 2022

How to increase chances of getting on a flight as cancelations continue to pop up

Are you concerned your flight for the holidays is going to be canceled?Cancelations have been popping up left and right over the past couple of days, mostly in Vancouver and Toronto due to poor weathe...

Dec 22, 2022

SARM president says new provincial tax change will hurt rural municipalities

Rural municipalities in Saskatchewan previously had the ability to tax commercial property at nines times the rate that they've been allowed to tax agricultural property.That ratio has now been lowere...

Dec 22, 2022

First ever Sask. Music Award for northern artist Nige B

Nigel Bell, known professionally as Nige B, has received his first ever Saskatchewan Music Award. The Lac La Ronge Indian Band member was announced as Instrumental Artist of the Year at the Saskatchew...

Dec 12, 2022

Turtleford area annual Christmas Bird Count coming up

The Turtleford area group of birding enthusiasts is getting geared up to take part in their annual Christmas Bird Count event again this year.Coordinator Brent Keen hopes to see a good turnout for the...

Dec 11, 2022

Young woman from Ile-a-la-Crosse makes strides as officer with Canadian Forces

A young woman from Ile-a-la-Crosse is continuing a successful career with the Canadian Forces after starting in an Indigenous youth program several years ago. Lt. Leah Ahenakew, 25, who is now based i...

Dec 08, 2022