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Longest U.S. government shutdown in history could hit Canadians' travel plans: expert
As the impasse between Republicans and Democrats pushed into its 36th day on Wednesday, one expert warned that the U.S. government shutdown - now the longest in the nation's history - could upset some...
Nov 05, 2025
Lloydminster man charged after targeted shooting, loaded shotgun seized
A 30-year-old Lloydminster man is facing several firearm-related charges after RCMP responded to an early-morning shooting complaint yesterday. Police say they were called to a firearms incident aroun...
Nov 05, 2025
What Sask.'s $250M post-secondary funding deal means for North West College
Saskatchewan's new four-year post-secondary funding agreement will boost operating budgets and cap tuition increases at three per cent a year - a move North West College (NWC) says will help keep educ...
Nov 05, 2025
RCMP in Melfort looking for suspects behind theft near Crystal Springs
Melfort RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter at a rural property near Crystal Springs. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Oct. 6. Two male suspects driving a dark coloured four-do...
Nov 05, 2025
Getting to know Battlefords North Stars assistant captain Gavin Granger
When you think of the Battlefords North Stars this season, it's tough not to think of defenceman Gavin Granger. The North Stars blueliner recently won the SJHL defenceman of the month but as a team pl...
Nov 05, 2025
Prince Albert to receive first real blast of snow, tire shops ready
Old man winter is knocking at the door.Environment Canada's latest forecast for the Prince Albert area indicates snow will begin late Wednesday and continue throughout the day on Thursday. The total a...
Nov 05, 2025
Teen charged in fatal La Loche collision
A teen boy is facing charges of failing to remain at the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of a 58-year-old man in La Loche on October 31. Officers from the La Loche RCMP detachment were...
Nov 05, 2025
City of Melfort hopes streamlining policies and other tools helps to spur residential development
Melfort City Council has approved changes to an incentive policy and lot pricing. Director of Community Services Rob Lok sent the report to Council outlining a review done by City Administration. They...
Nov 05, 2025
Some northern hunters must have animals tested for chronic wasting disease
Hunters across north central Saskatchewan are being required to submit the heads of all cervids to test for Chronic Wasting Disease. The affected zones include Nipawin to Melfort (WMZ 43), Turtleford ...
Nov 05, 2025
Hawks win wild one in the Battlefords
The Hawks snapped their four game road losing Tuesday with a wild 7-6 overtime win in the Battlefords over the North Stars. Facing each other for the first time this Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League ...
Nov 05, 2025