French riots
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public's "anger" and "shame" over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested.Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much...
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Hudson Bay fire crews respond
No injuries after crash east of Erwood
Fire crews from Hudson Bay were called to a crash about 13 kilometres east of Erwood Saturday morning. Firefighters arrived just after 9:30 and found an SUV resting on its side in a swampy area next to the highway. The driver and passenger had safely exited the vehicle before crews arrived, and neither were injured. - ...
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Saturday fire
Sask. family grieving as four killed at Wainwright military base
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French riots
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
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Incident update
No sign of 'terrorist activity' in deadly fire at Alberta military base: Forces
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Saturday fire
Sask. family grieving as four killed at Wainwright military base
Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed four Canadian Armed Forces members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in Saturday's fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, leaving a Prince Albert mother mourning the loss of her son.Patricia Farrell announced the death of her son, Shaun Farrell, on social media and the f...
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French riots
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public's "anger" and "shame" over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested.Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much...
56m ago
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Incident update
No sign of 'terrorist activity' in deadly fire at Alberta military base: Forces
WAINWRIGHT - The Armed Forces say there's no indication a fire that erupted at an Alberta military base, resulting in deaths and injuries, was the result of terrorist activity.The fire ripped through a training area at CFB Wainwright on Saturday, spreading beyond the massive base southeast of Edmonton.The military says...
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Hudson Bay fire crews respond
No injuries after crash east of Erwood
Fire crews from Hudson Bay were called to a crash about 13 kilometres east of Erwood Saturday morning. Firefighters arrived just after 9:30 and found an SUV resting on its side in a swampy area next to the highway. The driver and passenger had safely exited the vehicle before crews arrived, and neither were injured. - ...
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Developing story
Deaths, injuries as fire hits Alberta military base: McGuinty
WAINWRIGHT - Defence Minister David McGuinty says there have been deaths and injuries after a fire broke out Saturday at a military base in Alberta.Fire crews scrambled late into the night as fierce winds whipped flames beyond CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base located 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton...
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Tables turned
Mustangs give up lead in loss to Humboldt
The Melfort Mustangs had their eyes on an excellent weekend, but the Humboldt Broncos stormed back scoring five unanswered goals on route to a 6-4 win at the Northern Lights Palace on Saturday in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) action."It was a tale of two games," Assistant Coach Clarke Huxley said o...
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Saskatchewan
Developing story
Deaths, injuries as fire hits Alberta military base: McGuinty
WAINWRIGHT - Defence Minister David McGuinty says there have been deaths and injuries after a fire broke out Saturday at a military base in Alberta.Fire crews scrambled late into the night as fierce winds whipped flames beyond CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base located 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton...
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Provincial Politics
Speaker admits 'oversight' in handling rule exemptions for Sask. Party MLA
The Sask. NDP is happy to hear the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly apologize for an oversight in procedure, but still wants the exemptions around advertising in Sask. Party MLA Kevin Weedmark's newspapers to be revoked.On Thursday, the opposition NDP received a response from Speaker Todd Goudy to a letter sent earl...
Oct 17, 2026
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Ticket Punched
Saskatchewan finds pay dirt late, clinching postseason berth with 16-12 win
The Saskatchewan Roughriders found the end zone on their final offensive drive of the game to punch their ticket to the postseason on Saturday.Saskatchewan drove 74 yards with a clutch third-down catch from KeeSean Johnson, a 22-yard rush from quarterback Trevor Harris and finally a touchdown pass between those two as ...
Oct 17, 2026
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Crime
Cut Knife RCMP searching for wanted man, woman after armed robbery
Cut Knife RCMP are asking the public for their help in locating a pair of suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery earlier this week.On Thursday at around 10 p.m., Mounties were called to Poundmaker Cree Nation for a report of a robbery. Investigation determined a man and woman threatened a victim with a firea...
Oct 17, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to end four-game losing streak in rematch against Alouettes
Time is running out for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to get things back on track.Saskatchewan is mired in a four-game slide with just two games left as they welcome the Montreal Alouettes to Mosaic Stadium today.Saskatchewan has yet to clinch a playoff spot but can do so with a win paired with a Winnipeg Blue Bombers o...
Oct 17, 2026
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A kilometre of tunnels
Exploring the tunnels beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building
Hollywood has done a lot for tunnels.They've been a way for prisoners to dig their way to freedom. Secret passages for spies. A shortcut nobody was supposed to find.Places where treasure hunters disappear into the darkness and emerge several minutes later, covered in dust, holding something they absolutely should not h...
Oct 17, 2026
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Tables turned
Mustangs give up lead in loss to Humboldt
The Melfort Mustangs had their eyes on an excellent weekend, but the Humboldt Broncos stormed back scoring five unanswered goals on route to a 6-4 win at the Northern Lights Palace on Saturday in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) action."It was a tale of two games," Assistant Coach Clarke Huxley said o...
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Ticket Punched
Saskatchewan finds pay dirt late, clinching postseason berth with 16-12 win
The Saskatchewan Roughriders found the end zone on their final offensive drive of the game to punch their ticket to the postseason on Saturday.Saskatchewan drove 74 yards with a clutch third-down catch from KeeSean Johnson, a 22-yard rush from quarterback Trevor Harris and finally a touchdown pass between those two as ...
Oct 17, 2026
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Another Stellar Road Win
Mustangs blowout Bombers, shock Flin Flon faithful
What a road performance it was for the Melfort Mustangs on Friday night, as they went into Flin Flon and blew out the defending champion Bombers.A 6-1 victory for the Mustangs (a contest that was 6-0 through two periods) saw them hand Flin Flon their first regulation, regular-season home loss in nearly two years (last ...
Oct 17, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to end four-game losing streak in rematch against Alouettes
Time is running out for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to get things back on track.Saskatchewan is mired in a four-game slide with just two games left as they welcome the Montreal Alouettes to Mosaic Stadium today.Saskatchewan has yet to clinch a playoff spot but can do so with a win paired with a Winnipeg Blue Bombers o...
Oct 17, 2026
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Up North To Flin Flon
Mustangs travel to defending champs for first time this season
The Melfort Mustangs are hitting the road up north Friday night for a clash with a division rival.Melfort will take on the Flin Flon Bombers, marking the first meeting of the season with the defending champs."When you see Flin Flon on the schedule, it can be a little bit intimidating. Obviously, the Whitney Forum ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Investigation complete
RCMP won't say if Jayden Dalke was impaired in fatal crash
We won't know from the RCMP whether Jayden Dalke was impaired when he killed a man in a collision in July. The investigation has wrapped up and confirms what was largely already known.The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued what it is calling a "final update" in relation to the collision on Highway 11, between Regin...
Oct 16, 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 4, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Mossbank farmer recognized for engaging with consumers on agriculture
Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel has spent much of her career helping people better understand modern agriculture and the role farmers play in the food system. Th...
Oct 16, 2026
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FarmCash program administration to change hands
Alberta Grains will no longer be administering the FarmCash advance payments program (APP). The Board of Directors made the decision after conducting ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Wet and damp weather holding back Saskatchewan harvest
The Saskatchewan harvest in the province is now about 93 per cent complete. There was some good weather in the early part of last week that helped pro...
Oct 15, 2026
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Canada
Alberta pro-unity rally held in wake of CFB Wainwright fire on final day before vote
EDMONTON - The leader of Alberta's flagship federalist referendum campaign is urging Albertans to keep in mind the privileges the Canadian military affords them after tragedy struck yesterday in the province. Four military members were killed and dozen...
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Here's a look at past fatalities on Canadian military bases
EDMONTON - Four military members were killed and dozens injured after a fire erupted Saturday at CFB Wainwright southeast of Edmonton. There have been several fatalities at Canadian military facilities over the years. Here's a list of some of them: Oct...
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Carney says Canada in mourning following military base deaths in Alberta
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a statement in Ottawa on Sunday about a deadly, fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. The fire on Saturday killed four service members and wounded dozens more. Here is the text of Carney's remarks...
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Eby asking Green voters to support B.C. NDP to defeat Conservatives
VICTORIA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is appealing to Green voters as the snap election slated for Oct. 24 enters its final week, but Green Party Leader Emily Lowan says he is trying to scare voters into choosing him. Eby said Green voters s...
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Retired major-general says training at CFB Wainwright 'as real as it can be'
Training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta is "as real as it can be" to prepare soldiers for combat operations, says a retired Canadian Armed Forces major-general. Four military members were killed, and dozens were injured after a fire broke out at the mass...
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Officials say catastrophic base fire was known ahead of time, allowed to burn
EDMONTON - Canada's military says a grass fire that killed four soldiers and sent scores more to hospital with bad burns was known well beforehand but not considered a threat. Maj.-Gen. Wade Rutland says the grass fire was a kilometre away and consider...
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World
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public's "anger" and "shame" over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested. ...
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Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign, a coveted boost because of Trump's popularity but one that the American had withheld for months ...
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Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast
MIAMI (AP) - Trudy strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved toward Mexico 's southwestern and west-central Pacific coast on Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. A hurricane warning was in effect from Manzanillo in ...
Oct 17, 2026
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Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are "no clinical reasons" to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month. "The Holy Father has put his...
Oct 17, 2026
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A fire guts a Bangladeshi beach resort, killing 10 people
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - A fire gutted a beach resort in southeastern Bangladesh on Saturday, killing 10 people and injuring four, an official said. The fire broke out at Tuptup Resto and Resort at Inani in Cox's Bazar district, a popular...
Oct 17, 2026
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Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Trump personally signe...
Oct 16, 2026
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