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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...
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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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northeastNOW series
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

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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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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Health
Saskatchewan's first Pediatric IBD Day brings families together
Dallas was only two years old when he was diagnosed with a disease he will carry for the rest of his life.For his mother, Crystal Diederichs, the diagnosis - Inflammatory bowel disease, commonly called IBD - was frightening, but receiving answers early also gave her hope."He will have it his whole life, and it's s...
Aug 15, 2026
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Local Sports

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...
4h 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...
10h ago
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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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Canada

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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LeBlanc meets with U.S. trade representative as tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met on Sunday, days ahead of the latest tariff threat from the American president. LeBlanc and Canada's chief trade negotiator, Janice Charette, spent the ...
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N.L., Quebec to make 'energy security' announcement Monday, amid reports of a deal
ST. JOHN'S - The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will make an announcement with his Quebec counterpart Monday amid reports the two provinces have struck a critical energy deal. The Newfoundland and Labrador government says Tony Wakeham will welcom...
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Pork and politics: Canadians bring trade pitch to Iowa state fair
DES MOINES - Pork is a popular topic at the Iowa State Fair as hungry patrons mow down on barbecue and curious children gaze with wide eyes at the state's biggest pig. But the 11-day fair in Des Moines has also proven an important opportunity for Cana...
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Anti-terrorism measures hindering Muslim charities' humanitarian efforts: study
OTTAWA - Strict measures to prevent terrorism financing are prompting Muslim charities in Canada to withdraw humanitarian assistance from countries in need, such as Syria and Yemen, because they fear losing access to banking services if they operate th...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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