“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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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...
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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...
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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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SMOKING AWARENESS
Saskatchewan pharmacies expand quit-smoking program
As Lung Cancer and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Awareness Month is observed, the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan is enhancing a program designed to encourage people to reduce or quit using nicotine.According to the association, the use of these products is on the rise, and the Lung Health Foundatio...
Nov 8, 2026
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CRIME WATCH
Saskatchewan RCMP Homicide Investigation Unit seeks information on wanted man charged with murder
Rose Valley RCMP received a report of an injured person at a residence on Railway Avenue North in Rose Valley on Nov. 5. Responding RCMP officers found a man dead inside the residence. Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit investigated in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. Steven Kishayinew,...
Nov 8, 2026
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Early Saturday morning
Fire claims house south of Kinistino
A home south of Kinistino was destroyed by fire Saturday morning.The Kinistino Fire Department was called to the fire at 6:45 a.m. and the house and attached garage were ablaze when they arrived.Crews were able to determine that nobody was home at the time of the fire, and firefighters worked the fire for three hours.T...
Nov 7, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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...
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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...
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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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Hunting Season
Province preaches safety as Saskatchewan hunting season ramps up
Hunting season is getting started in Saskatchewan, and the provincial government is encouraging everyone to keep safety at the forefront and ensure they're following the law.The Government of Saskatchewan reminded hunters to ensure they have the correct licences and said all hunters should familiarize themselves with p...
Nov 8, 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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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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Action Friday, Saturday
Local teams gear up for high school football semis
High school football playoff semi-finals are being held in several local communities this weekend. The undefeated Tisdale Tornadoes will welcome Melville in one of the 4A nine-a-side semis, while the Melfort Comets host Lumsden, with both those games Saturday at 1. In 2A six-a-side semis, Wynyard welcomes Clavet Friday...
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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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 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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Saskatchewan harvest 99 per cent complete, yields match 10-year average
With harvest wrapping up across Saskatchewan, the province has issued its final crop report of 2026.The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reported ...
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Canada
In the news today: B.C. storm, a solemn Remembrance Day, meet 2026's Grey Cup horse
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... B.C. deluge could bring 250 mm of rain as forecasters predict flooding, landslides A deluge hitting Vancouver Island and other parts of southwest British Columbia ...
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'Things will never be the same': Wainwright prepares for Remembrance Day after fire
EDMONTON - The Alberta town of Wainwright is gearing up for what could be the most solemn Remembrance Day in its recent history, says Mayor Bruce Pugh. A fire on Oct. 17 at the nearby Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four soldiers and injured 39....
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Dabrusin defends Canada's climate record in advance of UN climate conference
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin pointed to Canada's work on methane emissions and electrification Monday in defence of her government's climate policy before this week's annual United Nations climate conference. Dabrusin will attend the fi...
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Collaboration helps cybercrime fighters 'paint full picture,' event participants say
OTTAWA - A large video screen displays a running tally of statistics as dozens of people hunch over laptops, a freshly formed hivemind in the fight against cybercrime. Operation Maple Disruption 2.0 is underway. The event, which ran Nov. 2 to 6 in Otta...
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'I can feel their heart': Silver Cross mother offers condolences over Wainwright
OTTAWA - Virginia Hicks did not know when the Royal Canadian Legion chose her as Canada's Silver Cross mother in June that a deadly training accident would soon cast a shadow over this year's Remembrance Day ceremonies. Hicks lost one of her own daught...
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Ottawa's $6.5-billion forestry plan offers hope but no quick fix for mills
OTTAWA - Forestry industry leaders say Ottawa's historic $6.5-billion funding package will give the sector a much-needed boost but won't save struggling mills overnight. The federal government's spending plan announced last week proposes to roll out fu...
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UN body agrees to postpone review of US rights record after Trump administration snub
GENEVA (AP) - The U.N.'s top human rights body on Tuesday postponed a regular review of the U.S. human rights record until January in hopes of persuading the Trump administration to reverse its decision to become the first government to snub the proces...
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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about 'policy disagreements,' not high crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dug in for a fight Tuesday against his potential impeachment in Congress, telling reporters that a rogue lawmaker is targeting him over "policy disagreements" and not the high crimes or offenses the nati...
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At least 12 people killed and dozens hurt in crashes on a foggy Bulgarian motorway, minister says
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - Thick fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria caused two major crashes that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on Tuesday, a government minister said. Dense fog on the motorway linking the capital Sofia with...
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California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going u...
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Republican Ken Calvert wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 40th Congressional District
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Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily 'effectively over'
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