PROTECTING VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Saskatchewan autism advocate urges stronger safeguards after death of Calgary boy
The death of an 11-year-old autistic boy in Calgary has prompted renewed discussion in Saskatchewan about how to better protect vulnerable children.On July 16, an 11-year-old non-verbal boy with autism wandered away from his day home and disappeared. After a massive search spanning several days, he was found dead July ...
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RESUME WORK
WestJet, CUPE reach tentative deal as passengers scramble amid flight disruptions
WestJet and the union representing some 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative deal Monday to resume work after a brief work stoppage, but neither side is sharing specifics yet.The airline had said Sunday it had proposed a 13 per cent pay increase starting in October, and then a 2.5 per cent increase in each of th...
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PROTECTING VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Saskatchewan autism advocate urges stronger safeguards after death of Calgary boy
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
CONNECTION TO THE PROVINCE
New Saskatchewan Day song honours musician's Prairie roots
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RESUME WORK
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Northeast News
By-election
Three candidates running for mayor in Denare Beach
Months after the passing of Carl Lentowicz, Denare Beach will choose is first new mayor in three decades. Lentowicz filled the role from 1997 until he passed away this past February. The three people who have opted to run include Dale Holmgren, Jennifer Hysert and Karen Thompson. The by-election date is set for Septem...
Jul 31, 2026
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Crash
Rollover near Struthers Lake sends two to hospital
The Kinistino Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover early Thursday afternoon. The crash happened southeast of Struthers Lake. The occupants of the vehicle had already gotten out of the vehicle by the time fire crews arrived. EMS took treated two people, and took them to hospital with non-life-threateni...
Jul 31, 2026
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Safety funding
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grants given to local communities
Several local communities have received Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grants through the Government of Saskatchewan and SGI. The Town of Carrot River received $42,603 for accessible sidewalk crossings for vulnerable users. At Cumberland House Cree Nation, $16,393 was dedicated to the Nations' Way traffic safety initia...
Jul 30, 2026
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RMs of Arborfield, Connaught
Local rural municipalities receive PDAP approval
Two local rural municipalities have successfully applied to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). Both the RMs of Connaught and Arborfield have been approved for the program following the wind storm event that took place July 11. Anyone with damage in those RMs can visit their websites or visit their offic...
Jul 29, 2026
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Advisory
Arborfield residents asked to conserve water
Residents of Arborfield are being asked to conserve their water. "The Town of Arborfield is experiencing higher than normal usage and are asking ratepayers to conserve water over the next few days," the Town of Arborfield said. "To help conserve water during this period, residents are encouraged to restr...
Jul 29, 2026
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Historical moments
Muskoday celebrates re-naming of bridge
A nearly 60-year-old bridge that is used by thousands of people everyday and lies on Muskoday First Nation has been re-named in honour of a man who laid the foundation for the community. A ceremony was held on Tuesday to officially recognize the Chief John Smith bridge - the community's hereditary chief. "I always...
Jul 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan
PROTECTING VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Saskatchewan autism advocate urges stronger safeguards after death of Calgary boy
The death of an 11-year-old autistic boy in Calgary has prompted renewed discussion in Saskatchewan about how to better protect vulnerable children.On July 16, an 11-year-old non-verbal boy with autism wandered away from his day home and disappeared. After a massive search spanning several days, he was found dead July ...
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CONNECTION TO THE PROVINCE
New Saskatchewan Day song honours musician's Prairie roots
Some places leave a mark on you long after you've moved away.For Dr. Bruce Lee Thiessen, Saskatchewan isn't just where he grew up - it's a collection of memories, landscapes, and stories that continue to inspire his music today.Known to his fans as Doctor BLT, Thiessen has turned his childhood experiences, the Prairie ...
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RESUME WORK
WestJet, CUPE reach tentative deal as passengers scramble amid flight disruptions
WestJet and the union representing some 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative deal Monday to resume work after a brief work stoppage, but neither side is sharing specifics yet.The airline had said Sunday it had proposed a 13 per cent pay increase starting in October, and then a 2.5 per cent increase in each of th...
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Saskatchewan Effects
WestJet strike: Saskatoon workers picket, passengers deal with flight cancellations in Regina
Travellers are starting to feel the effects after WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning.The airline halted all flights on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract.Both CUPE, the union representing the workers, and the airline announced the m...
Aug 02, 2026
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Significant Loss
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis dies at 65
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis, a longtime local volunteer and respected leader in the province's agriculture sector, has died at the age of 65.Lewis was appointed to the Senate by former prime minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 7, 2025, and was serving as deputy liaison for the Canadian Senators Group.Lewis farmed near ...
Aug 02, 2026
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horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
The Prince Albert area is less than a week away from hosting a national competition that hasn't happened in ten years. Towards Lily Plain, horseback riders are getting ready to welcome riders from all over the prairies for the 2026 Canadian Endurance Championship. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Long Riders, equestrians wil...
Aug 02, 2026
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Local Sports
Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
Aug 02, 2026
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Saturday Night Football
Riders, Elks lock horns in CFL rematch at Commonwealth Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to throw a counterpunch against the Edmonton Elks in the season series.Saskatchewan lost 36-34 in the first meeting between the two teams last week. Edmonton can clinch the season series with another win today."It was tough (losing that last game). The last time I remember fee...
Aug 01, 2026
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New guy in town
Derick Roberson eager to make quick impact with Riders
After a few years of calls from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Derick Roberson has finally ventured north and joined the CFL."I've been with the UFL for a couple of years, and the agent reached out to me with the opportunity to make a few bucks," the San Antonio, Texas product said after Wednesday's practice.I...
Jul 30, 2026
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Graduating player
Something I've been working towards: Mustangs Unger talks college commitment
Another graduating member of the Melfort Mustangs will soon be competing at the USports level as a part of a Canada West organization.Defenceman Cole Unger will begin his journey with the University of Manitoba Bisons this fall, as he continues his hockey career post SJHL."I've been working towards playing with a ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Team Canada
Nipawin girl wins bronze at Dance World Cup
A high school girl from Nipawin has just returned from the opportunity of a lifetime.Klia Young flew home from Dublin, Ireland, where she competed as a member of Team Canada in the Dance World Cup, winning a bronze medal in the process."I don't think it's actually sunk in yet; it was an unbelievable surprise when ...
Jul 27, 2026
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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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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
Intruder turns off ventilation fans killing 10,000 chickens at Nova Scotia farm: RCMP
LUNENBURG - The recent deaths of 10,000 chickens at a Nova Scotia farm were the result of a deliberate bid to harm the birds, police say.RCMP Cpl. Man...
Jul 31, 2026
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Saskatchewan canola farmers competing in Battle of the Bushels
While farmers are always trying to grow the best possible crop they can, 14 farmers around Saskatchewan, and one from Alberta, are taking it to a comp...
Jul 28, 2026
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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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Canada
Seven more belugas on the move from Marineland to U.S. aquarium
NIAGARA FALLS - Seven more whales are on the move from Marineland, headed to a new home at an aquarium in the United States. Marineland says in a statement that it has begun the second phase of its whale relocation plan, just weeks after successfully t...
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5 things to know about the Canadian astronaut joining NASA's Crew 13
A few months after Artemis II's lunar flyby, another Canadian astronaut is preparing for a mission in space. The Canadian Space Agency's Joshua Kutryk is one of four members assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission. The crew will spend six months at...
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Canadian astronaut prepares for NASA mission to International Space Station
Growing up on a cattle farm in eastern Alberta, Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of going to space though he never thought it would happen. But a few months after Artemis II's lunar flyby, the 44-year-old is preparing for a mission to the International Sp...
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'The fire was just raging' evacuee describes fleeing Okanagan wildfires
VERNON - Atlyn Becker remembers the hills glowing orange around her on Saturday as her truck edged north to safety from fires burning around British Columbia's Okanagan Lake. She and her family were among thousands who fled their homes over the weekend...
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Duelling symbols: Alberta and Canada flags creating division ahead of referendum
EDMONTON - Sarah Batchelor says it started a few weeks ago when a large blue flag bearing Alberta's shield of arms appeared on her neighbour's window in Airdrie, a city north of Calgary. The 49-year-old music teacher, who has lived in the province fo...
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WestJet, CUPE reach tentative deal as passengers scramble amid flight disruptions
CALGARY - WestJet and the union representing some 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative deal Monday to resume work after a brief work stoppage, but neither side is sharing specifics yet. The airline had said Sunday it had proposed a 13 per cent p...
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World
New talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has played this hand before during the 5-month-old Iran war - but this time, he insists it's different. The president on Monday said that new talks between Washington and Tehran are the "last chanc...
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Europe's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A record-breaking hot and dry summer tightened its grip on Europe Monday, as water-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire in Greece, firefighters in France sought to stabilize a blaze in Provence, and much of the U.K. recor...
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Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has rare meeting with International Red Cross
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross' representative in the capital on Monday, the military-backed government said, a rare moment of contact with the outside world for th...
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GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation to lead the Justice Department said Monday that they will support his nomination, ending an impasse over plans to create a fund to com...
Aug 03, 2026
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Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Sunday, crediting an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots that diverted him away. ...
Aug 02, 2026
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Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno said his former son-in-law, U.S Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should "seek professional help" as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse in a live video on X Sund...
Aug 02, 2026
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