SUMObots
Kinistino, La Ronge students go for 'Gears and Glory' at annual Sask Polytech robot rumble
There were 69 teams, 138 students from 29 high schools and it all came down to the last robot standing.The high school students from across Saskatchewan showcased their technical expertise and problem-solving abilities at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Robot Rumble. The event saw students working in pairs to build, program...
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Health
Canadian researchers reach 'major milestone' in search for ALS treatment
Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne Zinman excitedly points to the brain scan on his phone.There's a white spot on the image, right where Bill Traynor's motor cortex is. The 70-year-old patient is lying on the MRI bed with his head inside a dome that sends focused ultrasound wa...
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Wildfire update
Wildfires keep crews busy in Northeast, some highways closed as local fire bans continue to grow
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SUMObots
Kinistino, La Ronge students go for 'Gears and Glory' at annual Sask Polytech robot rumble
There were 69 teams, 138 students from 29 high schools and it all came down to the last robot standing.The high school students from across Saskatchewan showcased their technical expertise and problem-solving abilities at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Robot Rumble. The event saw students working in pairs to build, program...
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Paintball gun crime
Nipawin man arrested after using paintball gun in break and enter, flight from police
A 31-year-old Nipawin man was arrested Thursday evening after a series of incidents in the community that started just before 7 pm. RCMP officers were called to a break and enter at a home and learned that an unknown man, armed with what was described a gun, entered the home and was confronted by a woman inside. After ...
May 10, 2025
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Wildfire season 2025
Wildfires near Onion, Lower Fishing Lakes of concern for SPSA
What started out as slightly slower than previous wildfire seasons has quickly changed thanks to hot, dry weather and human activity. In the first online media update of the season, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said while wildfires often change rapidly, several blazes across the north central belt of Sa...
May 09, 2025
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Air quality statement
Update: special air quality statement lifted
UPDATE: The special air quality statement issued by Environment Canada has been lifted. Original story below:-Much of northeast and east-central Saskatchewan could see some smoke over the next day or so. Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for areas including Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, Hudson ...
May 09, 2025
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Wildfires near Wadena, Fishing Lake, Alvena
Crews respond to wildfires near Wadena, Fishing Lake, Alvena; more fire bans
An incredibly busy fire season continues across the province. The Wadena Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) responded to a pair of calls on Thursday. A fire just after 10:30 Thursday night at Fishing Lake First Nation was described as large and fast-moving. (Wadena Volunteer Fire Department)The Wadena Fire Department sai...
May 09, 2025
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Wildfire update
Wildfires keep crews busy in Northeast, some highways closed as local fire bans continue to grow
Two more local fires kept crews in Melfort and Kinistino busy on Thursday. The Melfort Fire Department responded to a bush fire north of the city just after 10 p.m. Thursday. The crew had just returned home from their weekly training when the call came in. A large pile of burning brush was found when they arrived, and ...
May 09, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Riders Camp
Riders bring back plenty of offensive veterans for CFL training camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a lot of consistency on offence ahead of the 2025 season.A number of veterans are returning, but a few big free agent signings will look to shore up the offensive line and provide some depth at other positions.The Riders came within a game of reaching their first Grey Cup since 2013 bu...
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Riders Camp
New Riders coaches Josh Donnelly and Andrew Harris embrace rookie camp
It wasn't only rookie camp for players this week in Saskatoon, but some new Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches were also put through their paces.One of those new faces in the Riders' locker room this season is 24-year-old offensive assistant Josh Donnelly.Donnelly's rise through the coaching ranks has been fast.He spent ...
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OLD-FASHIONED FUN
Horse bones and hometown pride: Bunnock brings generations together in Meadow Lake
Horse ankle bones, lawn chairs, and laughter might sound like an odd mix - but in Meadow Lake, they're part of a growing tradition that's bringing generations together through an old-fashioned sport called bunnock."We always forget how absurd it is. When you're explaining it to a newcomer, some of the reactions yo...
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Watch for symptoms
Measles exposure risk in Regina and Lumsden
For the fourth day in a row, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about measles exposure risks due to confirmed measles cases. This time, locations in Regina and Lumsden were identified. ReginaEllis Pools and Construction (1135 Pettigrew Avenue): Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00...
May 09, 2025
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Saskatchewan Marshals
Sask Marshals Sworn In Amid Rising Crime-and Rising Questions
The first class of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) were sworn in at the end of April.The new, provincial law enforcement agency has jurisdiction throughout Saskatchewan, including First Nations, and will reportedly support RCMP, First Nations, and municipal police services.At an annual cost of $20 million to ta...
May 09, 2025
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SIRT investigation
SIRT: Man found in medical distress 5.5 hours after being lodged in cell by Melfort RCMP
More details have been released regarding an in-custody death at the Melfort RCMP detachment. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was notified about the death on Tuesday, May 6. Shortly before 10 a.m. that morning, members of the Melfort RCMP responded to a disturbance at a residence in Melfort where...
May 09, 2025
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Local Sports
Riders Camp
Riders bring back plenty of offensive veterans for CFL training camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a lot of consistency on offence ahead of the 2025 season.A number of veterans are returning, but a few big free agent signings will look to shore up the offensive line and provide some depth at other positions.The Riders came within a game of reaching their first Grey Cup since 2013 bu...
10h ago
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Riders Camp
New Riders coaches Josh Donnelly and Andrew Harris embrace rookie camp
It wasn't only rookie camp for players this week in Saskatoon, but some new Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches were also put through their paces.One of those new faces in the Riders' locker room this season is 24-year-old offensive assistant Josh Donnelly.Donnelly's rise through the coaching ranks has been fast.He spent ...
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Getting back to how we play
Mustangs look to respond against Edmundston after loss to Calgary
The Melfort Mustangs are back in action today for their second of four round-robin games at this year's Centennial Cup.Melfort dropped their opening game against the host Calgary Canucks on Thursday by a score of 3-1.Now, they'll face the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) champion Edmundston Blizzard, with puck drop ...
16h ago
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Back where it all began
Centennial Cup a homecoming for some Mustangs players
The 2025 Centennial Cup is being hosted in a pretty ideal spot for a handful of Mustangs players; for some, Calgary is closer to home, while for others Calgary is home.For Kaleb Binner and Kristian Coombs in particular, Calgary is their home town which means they're playing a national championship right where their lov...
May 10, 2025
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Rookie Camp
From Haiti to Saskatchewan: How Kendy Charles is turning opportunity into his dream
Kendy Charles' road to becoming a professional football player has been anything but normal.The six-foot-tall 287-pound defensive lineman was born in Haiti and grew up in the country until he turned nine. His family immigrated to the United States after the earthquake in 2010 that killed over 100,000 people."My ti...
May 09, 2025
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WHL draft
Several local products taken in day 2 of WHL Prospect Draft
Three more local players were selected in the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Prospect Draft. Kohen Ruedig of the U15 AA Humboldt Broncos was chosen in the fourth round, 81st overall, by the Portland Winterhawks. The defenseman had 19 goals and 21 assists in 29 games last season. The Moose Jaw Warriors picked defenseman ...
May 09, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
Propane For Pets - May 15th
Making a Difference for the NESPCA One Propane Fill at a Time
At Prairie North Co-op, we love when our team members come up with great ideas, especially when those ideas are about raising funds for local charities! Keith Mamer, our gas bar division manager, had seen a similar fundraising event in Alberta and took the initiative up with Federated Co-op Limited (FCL) to make things...
May 08, 2025
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Every Business Needs a Rudy
Living the Corporate Brand
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives, the theme for the year is 'Co-operatives Build a Better World'. If that seems a little too 'rose coloured glasses' on a global scale, one has to only take a look at how one local co-operative operates to understand how the co-operative model ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Fill Your Tanks
Farming Waits for No One: be ready when the ground is with Co-op® Premium Diesel
Diesel technology is constantly evolving, and to ensure our members and customers continue experiencing industry leading performance, protection, and power, we closely monitor our Co-op® Premium Diesel formulation and adjust when necessary. Due to a powerful package of additives that was added in 2021, Co-op® P...
Mar 14, 2025
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farmnewsNOW
Improving living and working conditions for Ontario's seasonal and temporary farm workers
As spring arrives, Ontario's fruit and vegetable farms are once again welcoming seasonal and temporary farm workers from other countries. After the ch...
May 09, 2025
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Listen: Choosing the right inputs for your farm
Seeding is underway across Saskatchewan. Riley Rude, Crop Extension Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture, says whether you're already putting i...
May 09, 2025
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Alberta join group that monitors apiaries near crop fields
A non-profit company that promotes communication and stewardship among crop producers, beekeepers and pesticide applicators has welcomed Alberta as th...
May 09, 2025
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Canada
B.C., federal government support dredging Vancouver's Burrard Inlet, others opposed
British Columbia's energy minister is backing plans to dredge and deepen Vancouver's Burrard Inlet to accommodate fully loaded oil tankers, despite concerns from environmentalists, experts and First Nations. The plan, floated recently by Prime Minister Mark Carney, could result in fewer tankers carrying more oil from t...
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Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote
MONTREAL - An official with Elections Canada says the seat for a Quebec riding has flipped from the Bloc Québécois to the Liberals by a single vote after a judicial recount was completed. Elections Canada says the seat for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne has now gone to Tatiana Auguste, bringing th...
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Health
Canadian researchers reach 'major milestone' in search for ALS treatment
Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne Zinman excitedly points to the brain scan on his phone.There's a white spot on the image, right where Bill Traynor's motor cortex is. The 70-year-old patient is lying on the MRI bed with his head inside a dome that sends focused ultrasound wa...
9h ago
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Travel
U.S. Congress proposes 'Canadian Snowbird Act'
Canadian snowbirds could stay longer in the United States without a visa if a bill recently proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives becomes law.The bipartisan bill put forward by Reps. Elise Stefanik of New York, Laurel Lee of Florida and Greg Stanton of Arizona proposes to extend the time Canadian citizens can r...
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Quebec Superior Court authorizes class-action over traffic stops without reason
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action suit brought on behalf of racialized people who were stopped while behind the wheel by police without reason to suspect an offence. Justice Catherine Piché authorized the lawsuit in a ruling rendered last month, which targets police in eight ...
12h ago
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National
Indigenous groups keen to see Pope Leo continue reconciliation work
Indigenous groups in Canada say they want to see Pope Leo XIV continue the reconciliation work started by his predecessor, the late Pope Francis.Francis was recognized as an ally of Canada's Indigenous Peoples and was known for advancing reconciliation efforts and apologizing - both in the Vatican and in Canada - for t...
14h ago
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World
Ukrainian president welcomes Russian overtures, but says ceasefire must come before peace talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pleased to see that Russia is finally engaging with finding an end to the war, but there must be a ceasefire before peace talks can start. Calling it a "positive sign," he said on X Sunday that "the entire world has been waiting for ...
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Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 21 people and injuring at least 14 others
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A passenger bus skidded off a cliff in Sri Lanka's tea-growing hill country on Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring at least 14 others, an official said. The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday near the town of Kotmale, about 140 kilometers (86 miles) east of Colombo, the capital,...
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Albanian election sees old rivals, new parties and an ambitious promise of European Union membership
TIRANA, Albania (AP) - Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a fourth term as Albania's prime minister in a general election on Sunday, after taking on his political nemesis in a boisterous campaign dominated by the country's uphill effort to join the European Union. Rama's Socialist Party says it can deliver EU membershi...
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Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, 'without preconditions'
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, "without preconditions," an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Putin referenced the unsuccessful 2022 peace talks that took pla...
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Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit Saturday to a sanctuary south of Rome that is dedicated to the Madonna. Italy's TV2000 showed images of residents in the town of Genazzano gathered outside the church housing the Madre del Buon Consiglio sanctuary, where the pope arrived to pray some 20 minutes ear...
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An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude was reported Saturday morning in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, Georgia, and western North Carolina, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and local news reports. The website for USGS said the earthquake originated shortly after 9 a.m. EDT about 12 miles (...
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