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Province confirms bear involved in McTavish Lake deaths
The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge.Following an investigation, conservation officers were able to locate and euthanize the bear suspected to be involved in...
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Emergency Response
Nipawin firefighters respond to another crash involving injuries
Nipawin Fire Department crews were called to a motor vehicle collision with injuries Thursday night on Highway 55.The call came in at 8:42 p.m. July 16, about two miles east of the Tobin Lake turnoff. It was the department's second call of the day, following a power pole fire earlier in the afternoon behind Oxford Dent...
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RCMP charge Nipawin man after girl found at residence
Ahtahkakoop RCMP have charged a Nipawin man with unlawful confinement and sexual interference. Police said the man had been communicating with a teenage girl on social media. On July 12, he met her on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and left with her in his vehicle. The incident was reported to police, who determined their loc...
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Emergency Response
Nipawin firefighters respond to another crash involving injuries
Nipawin Fire Department crews were called to a motor vehicle collision with injuries Thursday night on Highway 55.The call came in at 8:42 p.m. July 16, about two miles east of the Tobin Lake turnoff. It was the department's second call of the day, following a power pole fire earlier in the afternoon behind Oxford Dent...
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Highway 106
Nipawin RCMP investigating fatal rollover
A 25-year-old man is dead following a rollover on Highway 106 near Sealey Lake, according to Nipawin RCMP. Officers were called to the scene on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and found a single vehicle had rolled. The sole occupant, a resident of Margo, Sask., was declared deceased at the scene. His family has been notified....
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Northeast Exhibition Action
SJHL releases 2026/27 pre-season schedule
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has released its schedule for the 2026/27 preseason.Teams will play between three and six exhibition games to gear up for the regular season campaign, doing so against fellow SJHL squads, as well as MJHL and AJHL clubs.For the Melfort Mustangs in particular, they will play four pre...
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Extent of injuries unknown
Multiple people taken to hospital in Monday crash near Naicam
Melfort Mounties are investigating a crash that happened south of Naicam on Monday.According to the RCMP, Melfort officers received a report that two vehicles had collided on Highway #6 around 2 a.m. on July 13.Naicam is located 50 kilometres south of Melfort and about 175 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon."Multip...
Jul 16, 2026
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"Best Honor I've Ever Received"
Wadena principal honoured with SHSAA Merit Award
The principal at Wadena Composite School has won a prestigious provincial award. Darin Faubert was named one of two people to receive the 2026 Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) Merit Award."It was an unbelievable surprise when I first found out. The staff at our school started the nomination p...
Jul 16, 2026
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Saskatchewan
animal euthanized
Province confirms bear involved in McTavish Lake deaths
The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge.Following an investigation, conservation officers were able to locate and euthanize the bear suspected to be involved in...
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a century of service
Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years of service with community celebrations
Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.In Prince Albert, Branch No. 2 is hosted a centenary flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square outside City Hall, followed...
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In Conversation with Darryl Anderson - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/Darryl Anderson Darryl Anderson is a Mtis country singer-songwriter from Big River, Saskatchewan, now based in Saskatoon. With soul...
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Fans' Choice, Breakthrough artist of the Year
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf earns two CCMA nominations as career momentum continues to build
Prince Albert country artist Josh Stumpf is writing another chapter in his evolving Saskatchewan country music success story.Stumpf has been nominated for two Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards, including a nod in the Fans' Choice category, recognition he said came as a complete surprise when he learned t...
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Increase in maximum
Changes made to assistance to help individuals and businesses impacted by disasters in province
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) in the midst of a busy season of storms, floods and wildfires.The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding in the province and other disaste...
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Severe Weather
Wednesday storm could have produced a tornado in Northern Sask: ECCC
A significant storm in Northern Saskatchewan on Wednesday night could have spawned a tornado near Buffalo Narrows. That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), where meteorologist Brian Proctor confirmed the organization was monitoring a serious storm in the area through the night. "We had a s...
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Northeast Exhibition Action
SJHL releases 2026/27 pre-season schedule
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has released its schedule for the 2026/27 preseason.Teams will play between three and six exhibition games to gear up for the regular season campaign, doing so against fellow SJHL squads, as well as MJHL and AJHL clubs.For the Melfort Mustangs in particular, they will play four pre...
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"Best Honor I've Ever Received"
Wadena principal honoured with SHSAA Merit Award
The principal at Wadena Composite School has won a prestigious provincial award. Darin Faubert was named one of two people to receive the 2026 Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) Merit Award."It was an unbelievable surprise when I first found out. The staff at our school started the nomination p...
Jul 16, 2026
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Future Hawk
Hawks sign Alberta Forward
The Nipawin Hawks have added a player for the upcoming season. Nipawin has signed forward Gavin Wrathall.Wrathall, an 18-year-old native of Chestermere, Alta., has spent the past three seasons in the Okotoks Oilers program.Split between their U18 AAA and U17 AAA squads, the 2008-born attacker has registered 143 points ...
Jul 15, 2026
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University Commitment
Hawks' Olson joining Anderson in Augustana
There will now be two graduating Nipawin Hawks headed to Camrose, Alta., to play for the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings.Forward Brendan Olson recently announced his commitment to the Vikings, as he now joins forward Carter Anderson, who committed earlier this year."I loved my time in Nipawin. It was the c...
Jul 14, 2026
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Remaining a Mustang
Mustangs Eisner now committed to Western University
Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs defenceman Bo Eisner is now committed to Western University for the 2026/27 season.The graduating Stang was previously committed to the Carleton University Ravens, but will now remain a Mustang, this time, a Western Mustang, in London, Ont.A 21-year-old native of Swan River, Man., Eisner sp...
Jul 13, 2026
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Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 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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Beef industry encouraged by proposed regulatory changes
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Canadian Meat Council (CMC) say proposed federal regulatory amendments include long-sought updates to Canada...
Jul 14, 2026
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From floods to heat, Saskatchewan farmers navigating season of weather whiplash
For Saskatchewan farmers, this growing season has been anything but predictable.Some producers are dealing with waterlogged fields while others are wo...
Jul 14, 2026
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CGC revokes license of Saskatchewan based grain and pulse buyer
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has revoked the license of a Regina, Sask. company. Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting owes money for grain del...
Jul 13, 2026
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Canada
B.C. nurses: Mediated talks 'productive' but 'too early to know' if deal is possible
PRINCE GEORGE - The union representing 60,000 nurses in British Columbia says four days of mediated talks with the employers have been "productive" but it's "too early to know" if a deal can be reached. BC Nurses' Union president Adriane Gear says in a...
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Mistrial declared in Frank Stronach's sexual assault conviction: defence lawyer
TORONTO - A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction in a surprise ruling ahead of his scheduled September sentencing hearing. Stronach was convicted last month of two char...
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Poilievre demands more details about Gordie Howe bridge deal
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney about the deal made with the Trump administration to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Bloomberg news service reported today that t...
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Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker Juul
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Cancer Society says Canada's federal and provincial governments need to strengthen regulations of vaping products to stem more youth addiction to nicotine, as e-cigarette marketing practices are poised to be put on trial in a n...
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Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules
OTTAWA - The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing. King was charged with a number of offences for his leading role in the February 2022 demonstrati...
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Mexican foreign minister says trilateral trade talks will happen when 'appropriate'
OTTAWA - Mexico's foreign affairs minister said Friday his government will engage in trilateral talks with the U.S. and Canada on the continental trade pact when "it's appropriate." Roberto Velasco Alvarez, who was in Ottawa to meet with Foreign Affair...
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World
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate. He wrote on social media that she "has ...
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Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
NEW YORK (AP) - Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final o...
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A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
TAPACHULA, México (AP) - A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualtie...
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An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli strike on a funeral in the central Gaza Strip killed at least seven people and wounded 22, while other attacks in the embattled coastal territory left five more dead, according to local officials. ...
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Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - A Danish police officer and two other people were shot Friday, including the suspected perpetrator, authorities said. The shooting occurred in Nørresundby, in the North Jutland region in northern Denmark. The in...
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of Britain's Labour Party, will become prime minister on Monday
LONDON (AP) - Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. The center-left party announced the result of a leadership c...
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