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Sask NDP leader Carla Beck visits Meadow Lake area
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck is in the northwest region this week in an effort to connect with people across the province. Beck and Municipal Affairs Critic Erika Ritchie stopped in Meadow Lake ...
Jun 09, 2023

Erickson, Yano named champions of Lobstick tournament at Waskesiu
Championship season at a championship-calibre course opened with a bang this week at Waskesiu Golf Course with the Senior Men's Lobstick. After days of intense play and close matchups, the tournament ...
Jun 09, 2023

Happy to help Canada, but U.S. wildfire season is rapidly approaching, officials warn
WASHINGTON - The agency co-ordinating the deployment of U.S. firefighters and equipment to Canada says it is keeping a wary eye on its own looming fire season. The U.S. National Interagency Fire Cente...
Jun 09, 2023

‘I’m back playing football’: Cox Jr. grateful for a new chance in the CFL
With a new season on the horizon, second chances are being recognized by a new crop of CFLers.Every season the league presents players with a chance to continue their football careers, and this year's...
Jun 09, 2023

PAGC calls on government to improve Indigenous firefighting capacity.
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is renewing its call for the federal and provincial governments to address the escalating wildfire crisis and improve Indigenous firefighting capacity. This come...
Jun 09, 2023

How Canada's zoos protect the animals when wildfire smoke blows in
TORONTO - This week, for the first time in its history, the Toronto Zoo's animals were under serious threat from smoky skies. Most were allowed to stay outside, where they're more comfortable, said Gr...
Jun 09, 2023

Nunes, Aldana title bout a go after fighters make weight before UFC 289 in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana will face off at UFC 289 with the women's bantamweight belt on the line after both fighters made weight at the official weigh-in on Friday. Aldana (14-6-0) is...
Jun 09, 2023

RCMP looking for missing woman last seen in Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake RCMP is asking for help in finding a missing 36-year-old woman.Jennifer Sinclair was last seen in the evening of June 3rd on 9th Street West in the community.She' stands 5-foot-8, weighs 1...
Jun 09, 2023

Melfort showcasing love for the sport of curling with new mural
A new mural is on display at the Melfort Curling Club.Artist Carla Tyacke and the club teamed up to provide the community with a mural that celebrates the rich history of the sport in the northeast.Sh...
Jun 09, 2023

CF Montreal looks to take momentum into break as Minnesota visits Stade Saputo
MONTREAL - CF Montreal hopes to carry momentum into a two-week break and cap off a run of 11 games in just 36 days with a win against visiting Minnesota United on Saturday. Montreal (6-9-1) started th...
Jun 09, 2023