Historical anniversary
T. rex Discovery Centre celebrates anniversary of finding Scotty
It has been almost 35 years since a Saskatchewan high school principal made an accidental discovery in southwestern Saskatchewan that would help reshape the province's understanding of its prehistoric past.On Aug. 16, 1991, Robert Gebhardt joined Royal Saskatchewan Museum paleontologists John Storer and Tim Tokaryk on ...
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Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
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Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
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Canada Summer Games
P.A.'s Svenson wins gold in bocce at Special Olympics
Tanner Svenson says winning gold in bocce at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games has capped off a life-changing week in southern Alberta.He was down zero to five before mounting a comeback to win 12-5 over Trevor Campese of British Columbia. He advanced to the gold medal after going undefeated in the round robin a...
Aug 15, 2026
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Melfort's Historical Buildings: Court of King's Bench
northeastNOW continues its look at historic buildings in the city of Melfort.The latest focus highlights another iconic building along Main St. The Court of King's Bench building was constructed in 1928, and according to the Melfort Museum was constructed of Estevan brick and tile. "It makes it one of the oldest p...
Aug 14, 2026
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Continuing hockey career
Mustangs' Binner commits to Augustana College
Another Melfort Mustang has chosen the college route for the next step in his hockey career. Two-time SJHL champion Kaleb Binner has committed to the Augustana Vikings of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC). "Kaleb has been a big part of our group for the past three seasons in Melfort," said Musta...
Aug 14, 2026
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Saturday morning
Temporary disruption of emergency health services in Wakaw
A word of caution for people in the Wakaw area this weekend. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said emergency services will be temporarily disabled at the Wakaw Primary Health Care Centre and Collaborative Emergency Centre. The disruption is expected to take place between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Aug. 15. You can s...
Aug 14, 2026
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Crime Watch
Humboldt RCMP looking for stolen camper trailer
Humboldt RCMP are investigating a case of theft. The camper trailer was stolen sometime between Aug. 7 and 9 from the RM of Prairie Rose. The white Dutchmen trailer has a slanted back bumper and hail damage on the left side. Anyone with information, or dash cam or surveillance footage regarding this theft can contact 3...
Aug 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Best in the West
Champions crowned as Western's comes to a close in P.A.
The final pitch of the 2026 AA Western Canadian Baseball Championships has been thrown, signaling the end of the tournament in Prince Albert.Over the course of the weekend, the Prince Albert Royals welcomed 12 of the best youth baseball teams from across Western Canada spread across the 13U, 15U, and 18U age groups.Eac...
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Historical anniversary
T. rex Discovery Centre celebrates anniversary of finding Scotty
It has been almost 35 years since a Saskatchewan high school principal made an accidental discovery in southwestern Saskatchewan that would help reshape the province's understanding of its prehistoric past.On Aug. 16, 1991, Robert Gebhardt joined Royal Saskatchewan Museum paleontologists John Storer and Tim Tokaryk on ...
12h ago
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Crime
RCMP searching for vehicle of interest following homicide in Sandy Bay
Saskatchewan Bay RCMP are actively searching for a vehicle wanted in connection to an early morning homicide in Sandy Bay.Police were called to a home in the community just after 4:30 a.m. this morning for a report of an injured man. He was declared dead at the scene by "medical professionals".His death is co...
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Uncertain Future
Fate of Snowbirds' Tutor jets still up in the air
The Snowbirds' CT-114 Tutor fleet retires in less than two months, but where the historic jets will go remains undecided.According to the Department of National Defence, a plan for the "responsible development" of the aircraft is in the works."The eventual retirement plan will respect the significant pla...
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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
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Crash
Ontario man killed in fatal rollover near La Loche
One person is dead and four more are recovering from injuries following a single vehicle rollover roughly 30 km south of La Loche.La Loche RCMP were called to the scene at around 2:20 a.m. this morning for a report of rollover on Highway #155.Local fire and EMS also responded, where the driver of the vehicle was pronou...
Aug 15, 2026
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ETCHED IN HISTORY
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
13h ago
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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
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Riders Gameday
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence presents a test for Sask. Roughriders
While the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence is going through some growing pains, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know the opposing defence will be up to the task.Hamilton's defence is only surrendering 26.2 points per game to opposing offences this season, which is the third fewest in the league."They are coached well. Gu...
Aug 15, 2026
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Continuing hockey career
Mustangs' Binner commits to Augustana College
Another Melfort Mustang has chosen the college route for the next step in his hockey career. Two-time SJHL champion Kaleb Binner has committed to the Augustana Vikings of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC). "Kaleb has been a big part of our group for the past three seasons in Melfort," said Musta...
Aug 14, 2026
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North Wrestle
Decorated Sask wrestler launching platform to inspire wrestling's next generation
Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...
Aug 14, 2026
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Shayden Magnus
Former Tisdale Tornado wins Senior Women's Football National Championships
A former Tisdale Tornado recently won her first championship, doing so as a member of Team Saskatchewan at the Senior Women's National Football Championships.Shayden Magnus competed at the event which took place for the first time following a 10-year hiatus. Team Saskatchewan defeated Team Quebec 24-3 in the final in S...
Aug 14, 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...
May 04, 2026
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Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Heavy rain in southeast Saskatchewan isn't a large concern for farmers approaching harvest.Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area of...
Aug 15, 2026
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Strengthening agricultural risk management programs
Gaps in education and communication around business risk management (BRM) programs have hampered Canadian farmers' ability to use them, according to a...
Aug 14, 2026
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Fall rye an alternative for unseeded acres
Many producers struggled with wet conditions this year, which resulted in either unseeded acres or flooded-out land. FP Genetics was at Ag in Motion n...
Aug 14, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: LeBlanc meets U.S. envoy, gas price relief, Hayden Panettiere dead
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... LeBlanc meets with U.S. trade representative as tariff deadline looms Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc spent the weekend in Washington to work with Donal...
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Carney to make announcement in St. John's with Quebec, N.L. premiers
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement about energy security after reports that Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have reached a deal regarding Churchill Falls. Carney's public itinerary says he will be joined by Newfound...
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Statistics Canada to report how rebounding gas prices affected inflation in July
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to report fresh inflation figures for July this morning. A poll of economists expects the annual rate of inflation ticked up to 2.9 per cent last month after cooling sharply to 2.8 per cent in June, according to LSEG D...
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Inside the Montreal lab working to prepare Canada against future pandemics
MONTREAL - In a biomedicine laboratory at Polytechnique Montréal, animal protein grows in a bubbling orange solution as researchers in white lab coats take samples with large syringes. Neatly-labelled glass bottles filled with clear liquid line the she...
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Conservatives call for extension of temporary gas price relief until next summer
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government should give Canadians at least another 10 months of relief at the pumps. The Liberals suspended the federal fuel excise tax in April in response to global price shocks sparked b...
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Ontario, Canada governments announce $1 billion for infrastructure to support housing
OTTAWA - Ontario and Ottawa are announcing up to $1 billion to help municipalities in the province build infrastructure for more homes. The money will go to municipalities that do not collect development charges for things like roads, bridges and water...
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World
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after the Republican president said it declined to help denuclearize Iran. Trump said in a social medi...
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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83. He died at...
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Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia on Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war. Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drone...
Aug 16, 2026
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Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war. Russia's Ministry of Defense said that it had destroyed 822 drones overnight, with 600 headed toward...
Aug 16, 2026
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A bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people, injures at least 10 others
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - A passenger bus traveling on a highway in Hungary early Sunday went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing 12 and injuring others, police said. The bus, which was carrying a group of Polish tou...
Aug 16, 2026
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Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state
Indiana authorities said at least five people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding across the state this week, as first responders used boats to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Ind...
Aug 15, 2026
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