45th annual event
P.A. woman and Melfort man win Frank Dunn Triathlon
A Prince Albert woman was victorious in the 45th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon held Sunday in Waskesiu. Anne Marie Charles of Prince Albert won the women's event with a time of 3:07:20. On the men's side, Melfort competitor Curtis Glanville took home the trophy with a time of 2:45:47. Organizers said 42 teams and 125 in...
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human history
Archaeological society concludes tour of Northern Sask.
Two summer students with the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society have been educating northerners in recent weeks about human history in the province. Emerson Dube and India Buckert were at La Ronge's Alex Robertson Public Library on Tuesday, having already visited communities such as Buffalo Narrows, Beauval, Dillon, ...
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human history
Archaeological society concludes tour of Northern Sask.
Two summer students with the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society have been educating northerners in recent weeks about human history in the province. Emerson Dube and India Buckert were at La Ronge's Alex Robertson Public Library on Tuesday, having already visited communities such as Buffalo Narrows, Beauval, Dillon, ...
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Nipawin Fishing
Regina brothers win Premier's Walleye Cup for second year in a row
The 38th annual Saskatchewan Premier's Walleye Cup is successfully in the books, as nearly 80 teams descended on Nipawin for the two-day fishing event this past weekend.Once again, though, it was the pairing of the Stockdale brothers, Will and Winston, who came out on top, doing so for the second straight year."It...
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Safety concerns
Melfort council approves policy to restrict access to city-owned facilities and land
Melfort's city council has approved the draft of a new Banning of Persons from City Facilities or Lands Policy. The policy was constructed following several incidents in city-owned areas. One such incident at the Northern Lights Palace featured vandalism and youths attempting to sell drugs. "The City of Melfort is...
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Nominations open for councillor position in Hudson Bay
The Town of Hudson Bay is looking for residents interested in civic politics. Nominations are now open for a councillor position left vacant following the resignation of Meagan Dickson.Anyone looking to run can pick up and return the package in person at the town office during regular business hours until 4 p.m. Aug. 2...
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Senior Men's Baseball Provincials
Twelve-run, two-out rally leads Cabri over Saskatoon in Melfort
The Cabri River Rats won the tier-three senior men's provincial baseball championships on Sunday, defeating the Saskatoon Thunder 16-8 in Melfort.In a wild final, Cabri erased a 7-1 deficit entering the fifth inning, which included a 12-run, two-out rally in the bottom of the sixth."We were down in the dumps there...
Aug 11, 2026
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Monday Meeting
Melfort council to vote on policy restricting access to city-owned property
Melfort's City Council will discuss a policy regarding people causing issues at City-owned facilities. Monday night's meeting will bring forward a draft policy that was prepared by administration for council to consider. The policy would establish "a consistent process for restricting access to City-owned faciliti...
Aug 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan
45th annual event
P.A. woman and Melfort man win Frank Dunn Triathlon
A Prince Albert woman was victorious in the 45th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon held Sunday in Waskesiu. Anne Marie Charles of Prince Albert won the women's event with a time of 3:07:20. On the men's side, Melfort competitor Curtis Glanville took home the trophy with a time of 2:45:47. Organizers said 42 teams and 125 in...
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Food, transportation up
Saskatchewan economy shows strength as inflation pressures hit local food bank
Saskatchewan's economy showed signs of strength in the latest provincial figures, with gains in manufacturing sales and exports, even as inflation and a softer labour market continued to put pressure on households. The Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics' August 2026 Monthly Statistical Review reported manufacturing sale...
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historic event
Original Treaty 6 parchment to be showcased at 150th signing commemoration
The original Treaty 6 parchment will be present at the 150th commemoration event later this month honouring the signing of the historical document. Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation (BOCN) near Duck Lake will be hosting the four-day gathering starting Aug. 20 and Chief Edwin Ananas was the one responsible for securin...
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Wildfire season
Sask. sending fire hose to B.C., warning about human-caused fires at home
As B.C. declares a state of emergency and tries to deal with massive wildfires, Saskatchewan's government is sending some help.According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), it's responded to a request made through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre and sent 2,000 lengths of 1.5 inch fire hose to B...
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Traditional food source
Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Every fall, thousands of migratory birds fill Saskatchewan's skies.Water fowl hunting is a long-standing tradition, one that attracts people from around the world to experience the province's incredible wildlife. They come prepared for the hunt.But when the day is over and the birds have been harvested, a question aris...
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“To be honest, right now our business is secondary."
Saskatchewan-born winery owner describes frantic evacuation from B.C. wildfire
The smoke appeared first - a dark plume rising against the Okanagan sky.For Saskatchewan-born Tyler Harlton, the wildfire threatening Summerland, B.C. began with something familiar: smoke on the horizon.Harlton, co-owner of ONES non-alcoholic winery, said that within hours the flames had reached the edge of Summerland,...
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45th annual event
P.A. woman and Melfort man win Frank Dunn Triathlon
A Prince Albert woman was victorious in the 45th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon held Sunday in Waskesiu. Anne Marie Charles of Prince Albert won the women's event with a time of 3:07:20. On the men's side, Melfort competitor Curtis Glanville took home the trophy with a time of 2:45:47. Organizers said 42 teams and 125 in...
10h ago
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Nipawin Fishing
Regina brothers win Premier's Walleye Cup for second year in a row
The 38th annual Saskatchewan Premier's Walleye Cup is successfully in the books, as nearly 80 teams descended on Nipawin for the two-day fishing event this past weekend.Once again, though, it was the pairing of the Stockdale brothers, Will and Winston, who came out on top, doing so for the second straight year."It...
11h ago
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Senior Men's Baseball Provincials
Twelve-run, two-out rally leads Cabri over Saskatoon in Melfort
The Cabri River Rats won the tier-three senior men's provincial baseball championships on Sunday, defeating the Saskatoon Thunder 16-8 in Melfort.In a wild final, Cabri erased a 7-1 deficit entering the fifth inning, which included a 12-run, two-out rally in the bottom of the sixth."We were down in the dumps there...
Aug 11, 2026
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Win Column
Riders handle business at Mosaic Stadium, beat Redblacks
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence proved to be a non-issue as the CFL club cruised to a 42-20 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night.Saskatchewan was without Sam Emilus (foot), Kian Schaffer-Baker (knee), running back A.J. Ouellette (knee), offensive guard Zack Fry (knee), fullback Morgen Runge (pec),...
Aug 10, 2026
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Homefield Advantage
Melfort hosting Provincial Senior Baseball Championships
The NorthEast RedSox are the hosts of this year's Senior Men's Baseball Provincial Championships in Melfort.The three-day event, which began Friday, sees tier-three teams from across the province descend on Melfort in hopes of raising the Saskatchewan title."We're happy to bring the province to Melfort and show of...
Aug 09, 2026
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Riders Gameday
'This is pro football': Riders taking nothing for granted against 0-7 Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't have to look too far back in their history to know you can't take any team lightly in the CFL.In 2024, the 5-2 Riders locked horns with the 0-7 Edmonton Elks at Mosaic Stadium. Edmonton won that showdown 42-31.On Friday, the 5-2 Riders will take on the 0-7 Ottawa Redblacks. Kickoff is...
Aug 07, 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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Field Day showcases applied agricultural research near Yorkton
Producers, industry representatives and community members gathered July 28 for the 2026 East Central Research Foundation (ECRF)/Suncrest College Field...
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Expansion project will increase availability of cottage cheese for Canadian consumers
Gay Lea Foods is expanding a facility in Ontario to increase production of high-protein dairy products. The cottage cheese market in Canada is experie...
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Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
With Australian beef cheaper for shoppers to add to their grocery carts than beef produced inside Canada's borders, a Saskatchewan beef expert is weig...
Aug 10, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Smoke aids B.C. fires, CUSMA talks, Meteor shower, Partial eclipse
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping the fire fight Many of the blazes burning across British Columbia have been smoked out for a number of ...
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Why Canada's deeper linkage of foreign aid with trade outcomes is raising concerns
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Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping fire fight
PENTICTON - Many of the blazes burning across the province have been smoked out for a number of days and have resulted in poor air quality, but have helped in the fire fight. The remarks by Cliff Chapman with the B-C Wildfire Service come as a thick la...
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Canadian Armed Forces holds major drone testing event with manufacturers
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What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.'s wildfire emergency
Here are key facts about the Bald Range wildfire that exploded within hours of its detection in British Columbia's south Okanagan region on Aug. 7. B.C. officials declared a provincewide state of emergency the next day, with Premier David Eby saying i...
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From goats to porcupines, these animal evacuees escaped B.C. wildfire
When a wildfire roared toward Summerland, B.C., staff from the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society had to evacuate about 30 animals from the facility in an hour. Eva Hartmann, founder of the sanctuary, said the centre was destroyed - but the anim...
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World
David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Moderate Democrat David Crowley won the Wisconsin primary for governor, defeating a democratic socialist who fell short of trying to deliver another win for progressives in a battleground state. Crowley, who is vying ...
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Indonesian rescuers evacuate dozens from a ferry fire that left at least 1 dead near Bali
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Crews rescued 172 people and recovered the body of a passenger from a ferry that caught fire in rough seas Wednesday near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, authorities said. The fire started about 4:15 a.m. ...
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Progressive Democrats get another win in Minnesota US Senate primary
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday in the latest victory for an insurgent progressive over the party's establishment. Flanagan defeated centrist U.S. Rep. Angie Craig with a ...
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Former Mayor Luke Bronin wins Democratic primary in Connecticut, ousting U.S. Rep. John Larson
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Trump says Secret Service and the military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat
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Luxon survives another leadership vote months before New Zealand's election
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