Water rescues
Fast-flowing South Sask. River prompts Saskatoon rescues, warnings
The South Saskatchewan River has once again caused problems in Saskatoon, with fire department crews involved in two water rescues and the fast-flowing river prompting another safety warning from the city on Sunday.River levels and flow rate in the South Saskatchewan increased markedly last week as the Water Security A...
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Saturday shooting
Man injured in shooting in Prince Albert
Police in Prince Albert are investigating a weekend shooting. A 30-year-old man was shot in the 1600 block of Muir Dr. just after 6:30 on Saturday morning. Officers found the man who had been shot, and he was taken to hospital by Parkland Ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revea...
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Water rescues
Fast-flowing South Sask. River prompts Saskatoon rescues, warnings
The South Saskatchewan River has once again caused problems in Saskatoon, with fire department crews involved in two water rescues and the fast-flowing river prompting another safety warning from the city on Sunday.River levels and flow rate in the South Saskatchewan increased markedly last week as the Water Security A...
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NATO summit
Carney to travel to Turkey, where NATO allies will focus on managing Trump
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for Ankara on Monday to attend the annual NATO summit - the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey since 2015.Turkey's capital will make up the first leg of Carney's week-long sojourn to the Middle East, which will conclude with a short stay in Saudi...
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Saturday shooting
Man injured in shooting in Prince Albert
Police in Prince Albert are investigating a weekend shooting. A 30-year-old man was shot in the 1600 block of Muir Dr. just after 6:30 on Saturday morning. Officers found the man who had been shot, and he was taken to hospital by Parkland Ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revea...
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Smoke inhalation
One in hospital after early morning house fire in Saskatoon
A Saskatoon homeowner is recovering in hospital from smoke inhalation after safely escaping an early morning house fire on Hazen Street in the city's North Park neighbourhood.The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to the blaze at 2:28 a.m. on July 4, after the homeowner called emergency services.When they arrive...
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Historic run over
Canada eliminated by Morocco at World Cup
HOUSTON - Canada is out of the FIFA World Cup after falling 3-0 to Morocco in the round of 16 on Saturday.Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock in the 50th minute, then added a second goal in the 82nd for a brace. Soufiane Rahimi sent a rolling shot in the eighth minute of stoppage time to seal the score.Canada controll...
Jul 04, 2026
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Tornado watch in effect
Saskatchewan could see more severe weather on Saturday
Parts of Saskatchewan could be in store for more unsettled weather on Saturday. This comes after a Friday evening that featured significant storm activity in western Saskatchewan and other areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a yellow Tornado Watch for much of western and north-central Saskatchewan. ...
Jul 04, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Weather warnings
UPDATE: Severe weather continues following critical alert for tornados
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central Saskatchewan. "Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Spiritwood, De...
Jul 04, 2026
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
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"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
Jul 03, 2026
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Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it now supports the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan after reaching an agreement with Denison Mines Corp., the company behind the development. The First Nation had filed for a judicial review of the provincial environmental assessment approval for the project,...
Jul 03, 2026
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For James Smith Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skele...
Jul 03, 2026
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Saskatchewan Country Closeup - In Conversation with Sammii
Photo Credit: DMDS/Lauren Tutty Sammii is an Indigenous artist from Beauval, Saskatchewan. With a love for country music and Americana influenc...
Jul 03, 2026
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Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touchdown, helping the Roughriders hold off the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 Friday night at TD Place Stadium.The special teams sc...
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
Jul 02, 2026
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Riderville
Riders deal with wide receiver injuries to start practice week for Ottawa Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could have an almost entirely new receiver group for Friday's showdown against the Ottawa Redblacks.When the team returned to practice on Monday after its 40-34 loss to the Toronto Argonauts, only one starting receiver from Week 1 - KeeSean Johnson - was a participant. Sam Emilus (ankle), J...
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Veteran blueliner
Mustangs' Unger commits to U of M
Another commitment for the Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs. Cole Unger has committed to the University of Manitoba Bisons for the 2026-27 campaign. The blueliner was part of the Mustangs for three seasons, including the two SJHL championship squads. In 119 regular season games, Ungar had three goals and 36 assists, with 7...
Jun 29, 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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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...
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Research for more effective control of devasting livestock disease
As cases of New World screwworm (NWS) continue to rise in the U.S., scientists are searching for ways to get control of the fly that can cause death i...
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Rain, hail and cool conditions slowing down Saskatchewan farmers
The triple threats of rain, hail and cool weather are slowing down progress for producers in Saskatchewan.According to the latest crop report from the...
Jul 03, 2026
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APAS study reveals farmers receive less of the food dollar
Farmers are receiving less of the food dollar while consumers continue to pay more at the grocery store, according to the Agricultural Producers Assoc...
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Canada
Two critical after Lachine Canal rescue as group urges prevention
MONTREAL - Two people were in critical condition after being pulled from Montreal's Lachine Canal late Saturday night in what appeared to be a rescue attempt, a scenario Quebec's water safety organization says is a recurring risk in drowning deaths. Ac...
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Inside Saskatchewan's Cigar Lake mine, a 'boutique' operation with abundant uranium
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. - Cessa Fern's day begins with being squished into a metal cage with 19 others, and dropped to a depth greater than the height of New York's Empire State Building into a dark world of rock walls, pipes and wires. It's where uranium is...
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A First Nation near Boston Bar, B.C., issues evacuation order as wildfire grows
VICTORIA - The out-of-control fire near Boston Bar, B.C., has triggered a second evacuation order. The Boothroyd Indian Band issued the order Sunday morning after the Fraser Valley Regional District had issued an evacuation order for residents living ...
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LeBlanc says Canada seeking clarity after U.S. opts for annual CUSMA review
OTTAWA - Days after the Trump administration decided to require annual reviews of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement instead of renewing it in its current form until 2042, the Canadian government says significant uncertainty remains over the nex...
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Carney to travel to Turkey, where NATO allies will focus on managing Trump
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for Ankara on Monday to attend the annual NATO summit - the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey since 2015. Turkey's capital will make up the first leg of Carney's week-long sojou...
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Wildfire evacuation order for Boston Bar, B.C., area alert also extended
An out-of-control wildfire burning near the community of Boston Bar, B.C., has triggered an evacuation order and an accompanying alert. Officials have declared a local state of emergency and say residents in North Bend, Electoral Area A, are being told...
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World
Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, transforming her party's high-stakes nomination contest just a month before the primary. McMorrow did not explain her unexpected decision in the anno...
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British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
CAIRO (AP) - A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center repor...
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Iran's top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's top officials and brothers of the country's new supreme leader emerged into public view Sunday to attend the funeral prayers for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling a new confidence in their safety as calls grew for th...
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Performer calls for Trump's death at funeral for Iran's late supreme leader
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A performer at the funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump before a crowd of hundreds of thousands of people Sunday in the capital, Tehran. Moh...
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Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
WASHINGTON (AP) - A pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump brought up his case when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, his famil...
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Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations; Trump says he will still speak in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) - Severe weather disrupted celebrations of America's 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in several East Coast cities, including Washington, where storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall. President Dona...
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