Increased crushing capacity
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
A new pea production plant and an expanded canola processing at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) are bringing dozens of new jobs to Yorkton.According to a release from the province, the changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing capacity.The new jobs will bring the company's workforce...
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PARKS CANADA
Charges laid against hikers with off-leash dog after grizzly encounter in Banff
Parks Canada says charges have been laid against two hikers who, along with their off-leash dog, encountered a grizzly bear in Banff National Park.Video of the encounter on Taylor Lake trail was posted to Instagram, and Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the people involved.The regulatory charges under the Cana...
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Northeast News
Tony Cote Summer Games
Sacred lance arrives in Battlefords after 600-km journey
For generations, the sacred lance run has marked the passing of responsibility from one host community to the next for the Tony Cote Summer Games. This year, after 10 days on the road, the tradition arrived in the Battlefords on the shoulders of young runners with tired legs, full hearts and hundreds of kilometres behi...
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Police Update
Melfort collision not as serious as originally thought
A car crash in Melfort is "not nearly as serious as first reported," according to local RCMP.A collision involving a white truck happened around 11 a.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 41.It appeared as though the truck was turning left towards Tisdale.Melfort RCMP have not released a...
Jul 24, 2026
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Public Assistance
Melfort RCMP searching for missing man
Melfort RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to help find a 38-year-old missing man.Kalvin Roy was reported missing to police just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. He was last in contact with family a day earlier and its believed he may be injured or in need of medical attention.Roy is described as roughly 5'9&...
Jul 24, 2026
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Lake conditions
RM of Hoodoo issues update after reported algae bloom, dead fish in Wakaw Lake
The RM of Hoodoo has responded to reports of potential blue-green algae bloom and dead fish in Wakaw Lake. In a release issued Wednesday, the Rural Municipality said members from the Saskatchewan Public Health Association (SPHA) arrived on Tuesday, July 21, when they performed tests at three separate locations around t...
Jul 23, 2026
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Communities in Bloom
National Communities in Bloom judges set to evaluate Melfort next week
A pair of national judges from Communities in Bloom (CiB) will soon be arriving in Melfort.Next Thursday (July 30), the city will be evaluated as part of the national Communities in Bloom program, with results to be announced at the national awards in Montreal in October.This marks the third year Melfort has competed a...
Jul 23, 2026
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Juice Pigs
Humboldt Slo Pitch team ready for third straight Nationals
The Humboldt Juice Pigs are headed back to a familiar stage.The adult slo-pitch team will make its third consecutive appearance at the national championships this fall after a dominant run at the provincial tournament in Martensville.The Juice Pigs went undefeated through the playoffs, mercying every opponent on their ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Increased crushing capacity
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
A new pea production plant and an expanded canola processing at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) are bringing dozens of new jobs to Yorkton.According to a release from the province, the changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing capacity.The new jobs will bring the company's workforce...
49m ago
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PARKS CANADA
Charges laid against hikers with off-leash dog after grizzly encounter in Banff
Parks Canada says charges have been laid against two hikers who, along with their off-leash dog, encountered a grizzly bear in Banff National Park.Video of the encounter on Taylor Lake trail was posted to Instagram, and Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the people involved.The regulatory charges under the Cana...
1h ago
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Beat the heat
Southern Sask. heat wave expected to last all week as air quality drops
Yellow heat and air quality warnings were issued by Environment Canada for many parts of western and southern Saskatchewan on Saturday, and that heat could last all week.The warnings affect the cities of Lloydmister, Moose Jaw, Regina, Estevan and Weyburn as well as a number of RMs.Shannon Moodie, meteorologist with En...
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Contract negotiation
Sask. health care workers to hold strike vote in September
A union representing Saskatchewan health care workers will be holding a strike vote this fall, after years of trying to negotiate a contract.CUPE 5430 said the 7,000 members it represents will cast their ballots Sept. 8-14.Workers have been without a contract since March 2023, and negotiations with the provincial gover...
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New phase of modernization
'Bright' future: RCAF chief says spike in defence spending is boosting flight times
One year into her new job as commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet said she could see an immediate effect of the federal government's defence spending boost: RCAF pilots are spending more time in the air.In a recent interview with The Canadian Press, Speiser-Blanchet also acknowledg...
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local talent
Macklin's Cole Reschny named to World Junior Summer Showcase roster for Team Canada
Saskatchewan's Cole Reschny has moved one step closer towards making his return to Team Canada at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.On Friday, Reschny was named to Hockey Canada's World Junior Summer Showcase roster. He'll head to Windsor, Ont. next week to skate with other Team Canada hopefuls.The Macklin, Sask....
Jul 25, 2026
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Local Sports
Riders fall at home
Edmonton beats Saskatchewan after last-second field goal
The Edmonton Elks walked it off with a 57-yard field goal to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 on Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium.After Riders kicker Alex Hale made a field goal with 1:46 remaining in the game, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo led a 52-yard drive and converted two third-down attempts to allow Edmon...
Jul 24, 2026
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In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
Jul 24, 2026
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 2026
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Kings Legend
Former Mustang leaves behind historic legacy at Red Deer Polytechnic
A former Melfort Mustang has wrapped up his collegiate career, leaving behind an everlasting legacy.Twenty-five-year-old Nolan Doell played four seasons with the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings, leading the team to three straight ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) titles and one league final runner-up finish.His ca...
Jul 22, 2026
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Juice Pigs
Humboldt Slo Pitch team ready for third straight Nationals
The Humboldt Juice Pigs are headed back to a familiar stage.The adult slo-pitch team will make its third consecutive appearance at the national championships this fall after a dominant run at the provincial tournament in Martensville.The Juice Pigs went undefeated through the playoffs, mercying every opponent on their ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Preparing for showdown with Elks
'You have to keep going': Riders learn from the past as they grieve
It's been a feeling a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to deal with before.Members of the CFL club are dealing with the death of linebacker Jayden Dalke, who was killed when RCMP said his vehicle travelled the wrong way down Highway 11, hitting and killing 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was driv...
Jul 22, 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
Sask. beekeepers warn 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could shut down key export market
For Saskatchewan beekeepers, the hum of the hive is only one part of the season's work.Behind every jar of honey is a global market that determines wh...
Jul 22, 2026
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New collaboration for lentil and faba bean breeding
A new pulse-breeding model is intended to attract investment and breeders to develop pulse varieties for Saskatchewan producers.Saskatchewan Pulse Gro...
Jul 22, 2026
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Ag innovation companies receive awards at farm show
New technology and ideas were celebrated Monday night at the Ag in Motion Innovation in Agriculture Reception in Saskatoon, Sask.Four companies receiv...
Jul 21, 2026
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Canada
Wildfires merge, cross Highway 97 north of Clinton, B.C.
Two wildfires threatening the village of Clinton, B.C., and the surrounding area merged late Saturday, a day after the Pear Lake blaze destroyed structures, including homes, on the outskirts of the community. An update from BC Wildfire Service said the...
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Young Quebec sailor, 17, aims to challenge gender stereotypes in sailing
MONTREAL - At 17, Jasmine Pernot is set to become the youngest skipper and one of only three women leading crews in Quebec's new offshore sailing race, hoping to show other young women they belong at the helm. Jasmine Pernot will lead a crew of seven i...
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Carney calls August byelections for three seats in Ontario, Quebec and B.C.
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing byelections will be held in August for three electoral districts in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. Constituents in Beaches-East York, Chicoutimi-Le Fjord and North Vancouver-Capilano will head to the polls on...
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How a Vancouver ATM user with 66 cards set off years-long probe of online drug sales
VANCOUVER - It was more than three years ago when Vancouver police arrested a man after he was seen using multiple bank cards to make withdrawals at an ATM. A search revealed he was carrying 66 bank cards and $39,200 in cash. The strange discovery in M...
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'Bright' future: RCAF chief says spike in defence spending is boosting flight times
OTTAWA - One year into her new job as commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lt.-Gen. Jamie Speiser-Blanchet said she could see an immediate effect of the federal government's defence spending boost: RCAF pilots are spending more time in the air. I...
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Israel pitches Canada high-tech trade and safer AI as diplomatic tensions persist
OTTAWA - Israel is pitching itself to Canada as a technology partner that can offer tangible solutions and safer artificial intelligence, despite the heavy strains on the bilateral relationship over wars in the Middle East. "Canada and Israel are both ...
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World
Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title
PARIS (AP) - Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all hel...
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A US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after an 8-month stint on the ISS
MOSCOW (AP) - A U.S.-Russian space crew landed safely in the steppes of Kazakhstan on Sunday after an eight-month stint on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian crewmates Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Serge...
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The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police
BERLIN (AP) - The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen...
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Authorities in Germany issue a wanted notice for suspect in the Berlin Pride van ramming
BERLIN (AP) - German authorities on Sunday issued a wanted notice for a fugitive suspect in the van ramming near Berlin's Pride festival that left one person dead and injured at least 16 others. Police and prosecutors asked for help in fi...
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Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico. It is forecast to pick up even more steam and become a major hurricane in the coming days but stay well out to sea on a course roughly par...
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Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China, with over 700,000 evacuated and flights canceled
HONG KONG (AP) - Typhoon Noul made landfall early Sunday bringing winds and heavy rain to southern China, including Hong Kong, over the weekend. It prompted the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in Guangdong province with the...
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