Low chlorine levels
Watson residents under precautionary drinking water advisory
The Town of Watson is under a precautionary drinking water advisory. The Water Security Agency issued the advisory due to the chlorine levels dropping below standards. Residents are advised to bring the water to a rolling boil for at least a minute before consumption or use for brushing teeth, soaking dentures, and was...
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Post-strike
Some WestJet flights still being cancelled Tuesday as airline ramps up after strike
Flight disruptions continue at WestJet as the airline ramps up following a brief work stoppage over the long weekend.Data from aviation analytics company Cirium shows more than 300 WestJet flights were cancelled Monday, or around 62 per cent of those scheduled, despite the carrier reaching a tentative deal early that m...
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Promoting music and culture
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Dog rescued by Nipawin firefighters
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Some WestJet flights still being cancelled Tuesday as airline ramps up after strike
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Low chlorine levels
Watson residents under precautionary drinking water advisory
The Town of Watson is under a precautionary drinking water advisory. The Water Security Agency issued the advisory due to the chlorine levels dropping below standards. Residents are advised to bring the water to a rolling boil for at least a minute before consumption or use for brushing teeth, soaking dentures, and was...
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Ruff day
Dog rescued by Nipawin firefighters
The Nipawin Fire Department had to rescue a dog over the long weekend. The department was called out to the RM of Torch River Monday morning, when a dog fell over a cliff. The animal was found on a ledge, about 30 feet from the top and 60 to 70 feet from the riverbank. Firefighters sent rope rescue members over the edg...
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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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Saskatchewan
Agriculture
Saskatchewan senator, farmer Todd Lewis dies at age 65
Todd Lewis, a Saskatchewan senator, farmer and agricultural sector advocate has died at the age of 65.Raymonde Gagné, the speaker of the Senate, announced Lewis's death Saturday afternoon and called him a "steadfast champion of Saskatchewan's agricultural sector.""Throughout his more than four-dec...
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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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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
Behind the Bench
P.A.'s Taylor excited for new role in Nipawin
The Nipawin Hawks have announced Van Taylor will take on the role of assistant coach on a full time basis after injuries forced the then 19-year-old to hang up his skates.After suffering an injury just six games into the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season last year, the Prince Albert native was unable to p...
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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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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
Alberta RCMP charge teen with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling case
Mounties say a man has been charged in an investigation into the theft and fraudulent sale of cattle in southern Alberta.RCMP say officers received a ...
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Saskatchewan senator, farmer Todd Lewis dies at age 65
Todd Lewis, a Saskatchewan senator, farmer and agricultural sector advocate has died at the age of 65.Raymonde Gagn, the speaker of the Senate, announ...
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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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Canada
U.S. antisemitism envoy calls on Canada to restrict visas, expand terrorism listings
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy for fighting antisemitism is urging Canada to revoke visas and expand terrorism listings to curb the rise of anti-Jewish hatred. Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, who spent seven years of his childhood in Ottawa, was ap...
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Health Canada authorizes Moderna clinical trial for new Ebola vaccine candidate
TORONTO - Health Canada has authorized Moderna to conduct a clinical trial on a new mRNA vaccine that targets the form of Ebola blamed for the largest outbreak ever reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There is no vaccine or treatment for the ...
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Non-profit calls on feds to launch commission on legacy of slavery, racism in Canada
OTTAWA - A non-profit organization is calling on the federal government to launch a national commission to study the legacy of slavery and anti-Black racism in Canada. The Black Class Action Secretariat says the commission could probe the enduring impa...
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Town in Quebec's Laurentians declares state of emergency after heavy rainfall
MONTREAL - A municipality in Quebec's Laurentians region has declared a local state of emergency after heavy rainfall left some roads impassable. The town of L'Ascension says on social media that over a dozen roads are damaged or destroyed. Residents o...
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Canada-U.S. trade minister back in D.C. for talks this week
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington again this week. LeBlanc and Janice Charette, Canada's chief trade negotiator, are in D.C. "for a series of trade-related engagements," a government spokesperson said Tuesday. Both Le...
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Some WestJet flights still being cancelled Tuesday as airline ramps up after strike
Flight disruptions continue at WestJet as the airline ramps up following a brief work stoppage over the long weekend. Data from aviation analytics company Cirium showed 16 WestJet flights scheduled for Tuesday had been cancelled, as of around 11 a.m. E...
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World
Netanyahu says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza City (AP) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed and pushed back on a recent deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. ...
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Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said the Trump administration improperly terminated billions of dollars in funds to boost clean energy projects, handing a win to a coalition of nonprofits picked to run the Biden-era effort....
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Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials...
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Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
WASHINGTON (AP) - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote. The Senat...
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Arson suspect arrested as Spokane battles devastating wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of the three devastating wildfires that are burning through the region. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office said Aaron F. Farinacci, 37...
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Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane's devastating wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of the devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures in and around the state's second-largest city. ...
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