DILUENT RECOVERY AND INJECTION FACILITY
Cenovus Energy outlines proposed DilSAP expansion at Spruce Lake
Community members in the Spruce Lake area gathered Thursday for a Cenovus Energy open house to learn more about the company's proposed diluent solvent-aided process (DilSAP) project.The DilSAP project is an expansion of Cenovus Energy's existing Spruce Lake facilities. It would use a liquid called diluent, along with s...
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That's not a fish
VIDEO: 'What even is that?' bullsnake filmed swimming on Lake Diefenbaker
Boats. Birds. Swimmers. These are the things you expect to see when you're out on the lake.A giant snake skimming along the surface is not typically part of the experience. But that's exactly what Brad Magnan and his friends saw - and captured on camera - while fishing at Lake Diefenbaker, south of Saskatoon, on Sunday...
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Long process
Melfort landfill decommissioning nearing completion
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
DILUENT RECOVERY AND INJECTION FACILITY
Cenovus Energy outlines proposed DilSAP expansion at Spruce Lake
2h ago
That's not a fish
VIDEO: 'What even is that?' bullsnake filmed swimming on Lake Diefenbaker
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Long process
Melfort landfill decommissioning nearing completion
A long project for the City of Melfort is nearing the finish line. The city's landfill decommissioning is close to completion. "The old landfill cell is in the final stages of decommissioning, with the contractor putting down the final layer of cover material over the exposed waste, in preparation for topsoil and ...
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Crime
No reasonable doubt as Tisdale human traffickers convicted: judge
Two men who were recently found guilty of human trafficking by a provincial court judge in a Saskatchewan-wide case that included the Little Town Restaurant in Tisdale, will be sentenced this fall. The restaurant owner, Mohammed Masum, was also found guilty of sexually assaulting the Bangladeshi victim on multiple occ...
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Charity Golf Tournament
Melfort RCMP golf tournament adds funds towards Dale Frier Memorial Rink
The Melfort RCMP held their annual charity golf tournament this past weekend to raise funds for a community project.In total, the tournament raised $5k for the Dale Frier Memorial Rink upgrades, being done by the Melfort Kinsmen."We just enjoy giving back to the community, and we try to pick something that we work...
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High 20s
Cool start to August gives way to some warmth this weekend
While the summer may be starting to wind down, the weather looks promising to enjoy a weekend outdoors. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Kyle Ziolkowski confirmed the rest of the week will be mild after a cool start to August. "Going into the weekend, we're looking at a more stable pattern setti...
Aug 20, 2026
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Quickly approaching
New GM, President leading MMHA into hockey season
Melfort Minor Hockey (MMHA) has some new faces in leadership positions as the hockey season approaches. Janine Keller is the new General Manager, replacing long-time GM Donna Dressler, who announced her resignation this spring after a three-decade run in the position. The new president in 2026-27 is Jeff Keller, who su...
Aug 20, 2026
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Crime Watch
Saskatchewan RCMP seek public help locating woman wanted in Sandy Bay homicide
Saskatchewan RCMP are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of a 23-year-old woman wanted in connection with the homicide of a 19-year-old Sandy Bay man.Chasity Charolette Rose Clarke is wanted on a warrant for one count of manslaughter. The charge was laid Aug. 19 following the death of 19-year-old Silv...
Aug 20, 2026
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Saskatchewan
DILUENT RECOVERY AND INJECTION FACILITY
Cenovus Energy outlines proposed DilSAP expansion at Spruce Lake
Community members in the Spruce Lake area gathered Thursday for a Cenovus Energy open house to learn more about the company's proposed diluent solvent-aided process (DilSAP) project.The DilSAP project is an expansion of Cenovus Energy's existing Spruce Lake facilities. It would use a liquid called diluent, along with s...
2h ago
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That's not a fish
VIDEO: 'What even is that?' bullsnake filmed swimming on Lake Diefenbaker
Boats. Birds. Swimmers. These are the things you expect to see when you're out on the lake.A giant snake skimming along the surface is not typically part of the experience. But that's exactly what Brad Magnan and his friends saw - and captured on camera - while fishing at Lake Diefenbaker, south of Saskatoon, on Sunday...
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Ready to Move
Ready to Move homes helping Saskatchewan housing market
According to data shared by the Saskatchewan Government, 2026 is on pace to be the busiest year ever when it comes to houses being built. A large portion of that trend is coming from the Ready to Move (RTM) housing market. Curtis Lemeiux is one of the co-owners of Econo Lumber in Prince Albert, which started its own Re...
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White fish and cisco
Fish kill likely caused by heat wave
A number of dead fish found in the water and along the shores of multiple lakes and rivers in Saskatchewan are likely the result of high temperatures lowering oxygen levels in the water, according to a provincial fisheries ecologist.Hayden Yip, a senior fisheries ecologist with the Ministry of Environment, said the pro...
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accountability
Saskatchewan Marshals say no tactical purchases committed as new unit faces scrutiny
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service says it has not committed to buying tactical equipment for a proposed specialized response unit, even as questions remain over what that unit would do - while its first Battlefords report shows the service is already focused on tracking down wanted offenders.The clarification follows c...
Aug 20, 2026
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High 20s
Cool start to August gives way to some warmth this weekend
While the summer may be starting to wind down, the weather looks promising to enjoy a weekend outdoors. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Kyle Ziolkowski confirmed the rest of the week will be mild after a cool start to August. "Going into the weekend, we're looking at a more stable pattern setti...
Aug 20, 2026
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Local Sports
Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
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Charity Golf Tournament
Melfort RCMP golf tournament adds funds towards Dale Frier Memorial Rink
The Melfort RCMP held their annual charity golf tournament this past weekend to raise funds for a community project.In total, the tournament raised $5k for the Dale Frier Memorial Rink upgrades, being done by the Melfort Kinsmen."We just enjoy giving back to the community, and we try to pick something that we work...
16h ago
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Quickly approaching
New GM, President leading MMHA into hockey season
Melfort Minor Hockey (MMHA) has some new faces in leadership positions as the hockey season approaches. Janine Keller is the new General Manager, replacing long-time GM Donna Dressler, who announced her resignation this spring after a three-decade run in the position. The new president in 2026-27 is Jeff Keller, who su...
Aug 20, 2026
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Two 20-year-olds
Broncos make pair of trades with Devon Xtreme
The Humboldt Broncos have made a pair of trades with the Devon Xtreme of the AJHL (Alberta Junior Hockey League).First, the Broncos acquired 2006-born defenceman Ryan Richardson in exchange for the rights to Jack Birch and a player development fee.Richardson has spent the past two seasons in Devon, where he produced tw...
Aug 20, 2026
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Annual General Meeting
Revenue and Expenses down for Mustangs in 2025/26
The Melfort Mustangs held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday night, as the club's financials for the past year were reviewed.Overall, the organization remained in the black during the 2025/26 campaign, despite the shorter playoff run."Pretty happy with the way we turned out financially over the past year. ...
Aug 19, 2026
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Lasting legacy
Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer passes away
A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...
Aug 18, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Monster trucks are set to return to Prince Albert for the first time in more than 30 years this summer.Lake Country Co-op presents Ram Monsters and Mayhem, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds, marking a rare stop for the high-octane motorsports show in northern Saskatchewan. Promoter Ro...
May 04, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
USask Professor presented with national award
A nationally and internationally recognized leader in beef cattle management and forage production has been recognized with one of the Canadian beef i...
22h ago
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Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
Harvest is moving slowly on farms across Saskatchewan, as producers hope for warm weather to help bring their crops to maturity.According to the lates...
Aug 20, 2026
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Rain delays harvest in Manitoba
Rain fell across most of Manitoba over the past week, and that slowed harvest progress. According to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture ...
Aug 20, 2026
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Canada
Jivani's U.S. connections continue to create 'clap back' for Poilievre: strategist
OTTAWA - Some Conservative strategists said there is little to take away from U.S. Vice President JD Vance's apparent mockery of Leader Pierre Poilievre in a fundraising speech this week. In audio from a fundraiser in Southampton, N.Y., which was provi...
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Voters have until Tuesday to apply for a special ballot for federal byelections
OTTAWA - Canadians planning to vote in upcoming federal byelections have until Tuesday to apply for a special ballot. Three byelections are set for Aug. 31 in the ridings of North Vancouver-Capilano, Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec and Beaches-East York...
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Yukon First Nations firefighters say they haven't been called to help in B.C.
Fire crews with Yukon First Nations Wildfire say they are ready, willing and able to help with out-of-control fires burning in B.C. and are wondering why they haven't received the call. Statements from the organization posted online say its crews are t...
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Charred road to recovery for residents, businesses in B.C.'s south Okanagan
While the immediate threat of wildfire has subsided for Summerland, B.C., a provincial wildfire official said there was much work ahead on the road to recovery as fire crews relocated their command post out of the community. Stefan Hood, incoming incid...
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Driver 'shouldn't be here' after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
Jaime Pawliuk said he didn't hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV on busy Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, B.C. Then there was "a whistling sound and metal twisting and glass shattering." Pawliuk said he was lucky to be alive after th...
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'Shameful': Canada, U.K., Australia rebuke Israel for decision on aid workers' deaths
OTTAWA - Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom denounced on Friday Israel's decision not to pursue criminal charges over a military strike that killed a convoy of humanitarian aid workers in 2024. The strike killed seven aid workers, including three...
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World
Tropical Storm Moke forms on track to bring heavy rain and winds to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) - Tropical Storm Moke formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said, on track to bring another round of heavy rain and wind to Hawaii as residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Moke was l...
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Plane crashed on second attempt to land in heavy fog in Alaska, killing all 8 aboard, officials say
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A plane that crashed at a remote military site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, was making its second runway approach in heavy fog when it lost contact, authorities said Friday. The Cessna's two ...
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Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday allowed the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project for now, as the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration's emergency request to in...
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Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project for now. Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday allowing work t...
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Russian drones kill 15 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian drones struck a shopping center in the city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 15 people and wounding scores more, authorities said. The shopping mall strikes, plus two other separate...
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Lindsay Clancy's defense rests at trial over whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her kids
BOSTON (AP) - The defense rested its case Friday in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after eliciting several days of testimony about her mental state before and after she strangled her three young children. Prosecutors then began calling r...
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