Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
For Anthony Dreaver Johnston, some of the most meaningful lessons from his grandfather didn't come from stories of war. They came over a meal, when the late Chief Joseph Dreaver sat him down to talk about how to treat people.A veteran of both World Wars and longtime leader of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Dreaver left a ...
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Second-degree murder charge
Suspect in Rose Valley homicide arrested in Regina
The suspect in a homicide in Rose Valley has been apprehended. Steven Kishayinew of Prince Albert was arrested by police in Regina on Monday. The 58-year-old is charged with one count of second-degree murder in relation to the death of 66-year-old Willard Buckle last week. Kishayinew's court date is yet to be determine...
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Lest we forget
Taking time to remember: Remembrance Day service Wednesday at MUCC in Melfort
It's an opportunity to remember those who fought for your freedom and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Remembrance Day services will be held across the region on Wednesday. Melfort's service will begin at 10:30 a.m. sharp at Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC), and spectators are asked to be seated w...
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Second-degree murder charge
Suspect in Rose Valley homicide arrested in Regina
The suspect in a homicide in Rose Valley has been apprehended. Steven Kishayinew of Prince Albert was arrested by police in Regina on Monday. The 58-year-old is charged with one count of second-degree murder in relation to the death of 66-year-old Willard Buckle last week. Kishayinew's court date is yet to be determine...
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SJHL POTW
Hawks' Evans takes Forward of the Week honours
A Nipawin Hawk has made it onto this week's SJHL Players of the Week list. Brock Evans is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week, after a pair of three-point games. The Warman product had two goals and four assists, and has 29 points in 16 games to share the league lead. Nipawin will host Weyburn on Wednesday.
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Remembering and Honouring
PAGC honours Indigenous Veterans Day with ceremony
Hundreds of people packed into the gymnasium at the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Urban Service building in downtown on Monday to honour Indigenous Veterans Day. The crowd included countless veterans from the community who've served, as well as local dignitaries, leaders, and residents wanting to pay their respe...
Nov 9, 2026
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Local hockey roundup
Tough weekend for Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack
The Tisdale Trojans narrowly lost a pair of games in Swift Current on the weekend. They fell 4-3 in a shootout Friday night, with Nash Bullman, Logan Edwards, and Oliver Homstaol scoring for Tisdale. Karter Hilbig made 28 saves. Tisdale lost 4-3 in regulation to the Legionnaires the next day. Camryn Aebig scored twice,...
Nov 9, 2026
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High school playoffs
Tisdale, Melfort, Carrot River football seasons over
The season is over for a pair of teams in 4A nine-a-side high school football. The Tisdale Tornadoes dropped a 42-14 decision to Melville at home over the weekend. The loss ended Tisdale's undefeated season. The Melfort Comets also lost at home, 50-0 against Lumsden. Watrous will play for a provincial championship in 2...
Nov 9, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
For Anthony Dreaver Johnston, some of the most meaningful lessons from his grandfather didn't come from stories of war. They came over a meal, when the late Chief Joseph Dreaver sat him down to talk about how to treat people.A veteran of both World Wars and longtime leader of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Dreaver left a ...
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Public Holiday?
Truth and Reconciliation Day bill won't be supported by Sask. government
This year was the fifth year Truth and Reconciliation Day was officially recognized in Canada at the federal level. But the date wasn't a public holiday in Saskatchewan, and won't be in the near future.On Monday, NDP MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced a bill which would make the day a public holiday in the province."I...
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“It was their priority to go to war."
'Miracle of Debden': Sask. village retells Remembrance Day story
A small Saskatchewan community is sharing a story of thanks this Remembrance Day.Local historian Cecile Demers said the people of Debden will spend the day recounting the "miracle" that protected 46 local men from harm as they served in Canada's armed forces during the Second World War."It was their prio...
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Remembrance Day
Prince Albert Legion no longer has Second World War veterans among its members
Rick Hodgson remembers when the Prince Albert Legion was full of older veterans, talking and laughing."Now, it's pretty quiet," he said.As the branch prepares for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Hodgson, president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 2, said none of its current members served in the Second World...
Nov 10, 2026
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incomparable to 2020
Warm, dry weather here to stay for remainder of the week
The unseasonably warm weather will be here for a while. Temperatures will remain well above what we normally see for the month of November. Environment and Climate Change Meteorologist Brian Proctor said the warm, sunny conditions should be a fixture for the rest of the week. "This really warm air is flooding in f...
Nov 9, 2026
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'Something has changed...'
Sask. wolf attack 'rare,' animal incidents rising: Outdoorsman
A Canadian backpacker said there have been a lot of "disturbing" incidents reported involving wildlife in North America this year, citing a noticeable increase in "abnormal animal incidents.""Something has changed this year in some way with animals. There's no question about it," Stuart Ho...
Nov 9, 2026
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SJHL POTW
Hawks' Evans takes Forward of the Week honours
A Nipawin Hawk has made it onto this week's SJHL Players of the Week list. Brock Evans is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week, after a pair of three-point games. The Warman product had two goals and four assists, and has 29 points in 16 games to share the league lead. Nipawin will host Weyburn on Wednesday.
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High school playoffs
Tisdale, Melfort, Carrot River football seasons over
The season is over for a pair of teams in 4A nine-a-side high school football. The Tisdale Tornadoes dropped a 42-14 decision to Melville at home over the weekend. The loss ended Tisdale's undefeated season. The Melfort Comets also lost at home, 50-0 against Lumsden. Watrous will play for a provincial championship in 2...
Nov 9, 2026
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Patented Move
Rogers does it again as Mustangs take shootout win over Terriers
Melfort Mustangs forward Lincoln Rogers scored the shootout winner as the Melfort Mustangs took a 3-2 decision over the visiting Yorkton Terriers on Saturday.Rogers performed his patented move as the fifth Melfort shooter, as they won the skills competition by a 2-1 margin."I don't even know how he does it; I've t...
Nov 8, 2026
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Yorkton in Town
Mustangs set for first meeting of the season against Terriers
For the final time of the 2026/27 SJHL regular season, the Melfort Mustangs will have their first meeting of the season against a specific opponent.Tonight, they welcome the Yorkton Terriers to town for the two clubs' lone contest of the week.Both teams have yet to suit up this month, as Melfort hasn't played since las...
Nov 7, 2026
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Honour and Remember
Trojans to play Mark Cross memorial game in Strasbourg
The Tisdale Trojans are set to play a memorial game next week, as they honour and remember one of their own.Tisdale will host the Regina Pat Canadians on Friday, Nov. 13; however, the game will be played in Strasbourg, the home of Mark Cross."Mark's always been an upstanding person, a great human being in whatever...
Nov 6, 2026
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Local hockey
Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack in action this weekend
The Tisdale Trojans are in Swift Current twice this weekend in AAA action. The two teams will tangle Friday night at 7:45 and Saturday at 12:45 p.m. In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outback Thunder will host the Saskatoon Westleys Saturday at 7:30, and Regina Sunday afternoon at 4. The North East AA Wolfpack welcomes the ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
Oct 21, 2026
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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Federal budget proposes historic tax reform to preserve family farms
A year-long advocacy campaign to protect Canadian family farms achieved a breakthrough in this year's federal budget. Farmstrong Financial has been pr...
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Farm group applauds tax changes in recent budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) said many components of the federal budget will benefit farmers and the agri-food sector. Among the measu...
Nov 9, 2026
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Quebec confirms infected cow as outbreak of raccoon rabies continues
Quebec has confirmed its first case of raccoon rabies in a cow as the disease continues to spread in an ongoing outbreak.The Quebec ministry of agricu...
Nov 9, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Remembrance Day, Carney goes to Europe, B.C. rainstorm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country Canadians across the country are gathering today to reflect on the legacy of war and remember th...
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Rain hammering B.C. south coast may taper, but more on the way: meteorologist
VANCOUVER - Drenching rain that has been soaking southern British Columbia for days could ease today - but the reprieve might be short-lived, with yet another storm system on the way. Environment Canada meteorologist Michael Gismondi says there will be...
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Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country
OTTAWA - Canadians across the country are gathering today to reflect on the legacy of war and remember the men and women who served and died defending this country. Canadians will mark 25 years since the start of the Afghanistan war, a conflict in whic...
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Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Ireland, Philippines, Cambodia and China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Asia and Ireland where he'll look to advance trade and security ties. His travels will take him to four countries and put him on the ground as high-stakes diplomacy takes place betw...
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Budget 2026 shifts Liberal government's language on home construction targets
OTTAWA - The federal housing minister's office is reasserting Ottawa's goal of doubling the pace of home construction - even though references to the Liberals' hallmark affordability pledge were missing from Budget 2026. The budget, which was tabled la...
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Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour CFB Wainwright fire victims
WAINWRIGHT - Four soldiers killed in a fire during a training exercise are among those being honoured today at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Wainwright, Alta. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to attend along with other dignitaries, m...
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World
Russia and Ukraine agree to a large prisoner exchange as talks conclude with no major breakthrough
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Russia and Ukraine agreed a large exchange of prisoners of war, envoys said Wednesday as two days of U.S. mediated talks concluded, but they announced no major breakthrough on ending the conflict that began after ...
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Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease. According...
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Democrat Doris Matsui wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Doris Matsui won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing California's 7th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Mai Vang. Matsui was born in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. She has represented Sa...
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Republican Maria Elvira Salazar wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 27th Congressional District
Republican Maria Elvira Salazar won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 27th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Eliott Rodriguez. Salazar, a former journalist, secured a fourth term after distancing hers...
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Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans reelected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as leader of the GOP conference after a tense day of discussions about steep losses in the midterm elections that cost them their majority. Thune was always expec...
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US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase
NEW YORK (AP) - Three men, including one already jailed in the United States, were accused by U.S. authorities Tuesday of being Iran-supported operatives who plotted nearly 20 attacks on Jewish communities in Europe and the U.S. as well as a planned as...
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