SPSA
Saskatchewan saw 358 wildfires during 'relatively moderate' 2026 season
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the province saw a "relatively moderate" fire season in 2026.As of Monday, Saskatchewan has seen 358 wildfires this season, the agency said, which is well below last year's total of 520 and the five-year average of 539. More than 3,000 square kilometres of lan...
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Contract negotiations
Federal union announces strike votes for 120,000 federal public servants
OTTAWA - Canada's largest federal public service union says 120,000 workers will take part in nationwide strike votes starting next month after contract talks with the federal government broke down.The Public Service Alliance of Canada says voting will take place from Nov. 16 to Jan. 22.The union and Treasury Board hav...
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Saskatchewan saw 358 wildfires during 'relatively moderate' 2026 season
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Track Star
Meadow Lake's Avery Pearson races to first pro contract
For the past five years, Avery Pearson has put her shoes through thousands of kilometres on the track.Now with a professional contract in hand, the Meadow Lake, Sask. product can look back at how far she's come."I put in the honest work to get to this point," Pearson said. "I'm definitely thinking of my ...
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake backs bid to host 2028 provincial curling championships
Meadow Lake council has backed a bid to host Saskatchewan's men's and women's curling championships in 2028, which would require hockey and figure skating to move elsewhere for two weeks.Council also agreed to provide municipal facilities free of charge to the event's host. The city would cover the up-front costs."...
Oct 19, 2026
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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...
Oct 18, 2026
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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...
Oct 18, 2026
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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...
Oct 18, 2026
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Crime
UPDATE: Two more charged in Poundmaker robbery, three still wanted
UPDATE: Cut Knife RCMP have charged two more people Monday in connection with the Oct. 15 robbery on Poundmaker Cree Nation, with one arrested and the other still wanted.Lacey Checkosis, 38, of Poundmaker Cree Nation, is charged with one count of robbery with a firearm. Police say she was arrested Oct. 16 at a residenc...
Oct 17, 2026
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Saskatchewan
"It could have gotten a lot worse"
Workers' quick response helps limit damage in Borden grain dryer fire
Borden and District Fire Department's fire chief said quick action by workers helped prevent a fire at a local grain elevator from becoming much worse."The fire was more or less contained when we got there. We put out the truck and cooled things down, and that was about it," said Fire Chief Ian Wainwright.Wal...
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SPSA
Saskatchewan saw 358 wildfires during 'relatively moderate' 2026 season
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the province saw a "relatively moderate" fire season in 2026.As of Monday, Saskatchewan has seen 358 wildfires this season, the agency said, which is well below last year's total of 520 and the five-year average of 539. More than 3,000 square kilometres of lan...
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Gather and grieve
'Hurting': Vigil in Wainwright, Alta., for soldiers caught in deadly fire
WAINWRIGHT - Almost every church in Wainwright, Alta., has a parishioner who's a soldier at the nearby military base.Ryan Wood, pastor of the town's Church of the Nazarene, said it's important those in the Armed Forces know they're not alone after a fast-moving grass fire during training on Saturday killed four and inj...
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Cold Front
Enjoy the warmth while it lasts: sharp cooldown coming to central Saskatchewan
There's still time to enjoy some mild October weather before a system brings rain, gusty winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures across central Saskatchewan heading into the weekend.Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Janelle Gergely said a ridge of high pressure will help temperatures peak Wednesday an...
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Separation conversation
Alberta separation debate likely to quiet down, but won't disappear, Sask. professors say
Two university professors in Saskatchewan say the conversation around Alberta separation isn't a dead issue, but it's a conversation that will likely quiet down for a while.While the votes in Alberta's referendum were still being counted on Tuesday morning, around 75 per cent voted to have Alberta stay in Canada instea...
Oct 20, 2026
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Over $700 in fines
Driver fined after child found improperly restrained in speeding car near Prince Albert
A driver received $705 in fines after police stopped a vehicle travelling 135 kilometres per hour on Highway 3 near Prince Albert and found a child who was not properly restrained. The traffic stop happened Oct. 10 during Operation Impact, a national enforcement campaign targeting impaired and distracted driving, speed...
Oct 19, 2026
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Local Sports
Riderville
Riders QB Trevor Harris sits out practice; Jack Coan takes reps
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks play on Saturday, both sides could be resting some key starters.Riders quarterback Trevor Harris did not practice on Tuesday as the team returned to the field after its 16-12 win over the Montreal Alouettes to clinch a spot in the post-season. Quarterback Jack Coan to...
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Track Star
Meadow Lake's Avery Pearson races to first pro contract
For the past five years, Avery Pearson has put her shoes through thousands of kilometres on the track.Now with a professional contract in hand, the Meadow Lake, Sask. product can look back at how far she's come."I put in the honest work to get to this point," Pearson said. "I'm definitely thinking of my ...
Oct 19, 2026
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municipal matters
Meadow Lake backs bid to host 2028 provincial curling championships
Meadow Lake council has backed a bid to host Saskatchewan's men's and women's curling championships in 2028, which would require hockey and figure skating to move elsewhere for two weeks.Council also agreed to provide municipal facilities free of charge to the event's host. The city would cover the up-front costs."...
Oct 19, 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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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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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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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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Aviation history
Rise Air receives Canada's first ATR 72-600 aircraft
A Saskatchewan airline made Canadian aviation history this week by taking delivery of a passenger aircraft that had never before operated in the country - a move that could reshape how workers travel to and from northern job sites.Rise Air said the ATR 72-600 marked the beginning of a new generation of northern air tra...
Dec 22, 2025
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Canada
Canadian news publishers worried about Meta's new terms of service
OTTAWA - Canadian news companies say they're worried about changes to Meta's terms of service and want the company to clarify how they will be affected. Meta's changes to its terms of service, first reported by Neiman Lab, led some to suggest the terms...
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U.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference in the U.S. midterms, after the U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it claims indicate ...
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Some government websites taken down in response to security risk: AI minister
OTTAWA - Some government websites have been taken down temporarily as a precaution against a security risk, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Wednesday. In a social media post, Solomon said the websites went dark to protect government ...
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Eby says Conservatives acting like they've won B.C. election, as Doerkson fundraises
SURREY - NDP Leader David Eby says the B.C. Conservatives are "conducting themselves as if they've won" the provincial election by focusing on fundraising instead of taking questions from the media in the last days of the campaign. Final voting day is ...
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New southern resident killer whale calf spotted in waters near B.C.
FRIDAY HARBOR - The endangered southern resident killer whale population has increased by one after a calf was spotted in waters near British Columbia. The Center for Whale Research says in an email statement that the new calf was first spotted on Mond...
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Federal union announces strike votes for 120,000 federal public servants
OTTAWA - Canada's largest federal public service union says 120,000 workers will take part in nationwide strike votes starting next month after contract talks with the federal government broke down. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says voting wil...
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World
Tropical Storm Vance has formed in the Pacific Ocean
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Vance formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was at sea and posed no threat to land. Vance was located about 520 miles (835 kilometers) south of Aca...
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let it resume building a border wall project through the Big Bend region of Texas. The government filed an emergency appeal asking the justices to lift a ...
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Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV got good news from his doctors: The pontiff will need no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday. Leo, 71, ha...
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Angels fire manager Kurt Suzuki after losing 100 games in his only season
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Kurt Suzuki after he lost 100 games in his only season in charge of the long-struggling club. Baseball operations consultant John Mozeliak announced Wednesday that the Angel...
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New Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein attorney, accountant of abuse cover-up at ranch
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico's attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein's attorney and accountant, accusing them of concealing his sex trafficking operation at a sprawling Santa Fe-area ranch where the disgraced financi...
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Supreme Court rebuffs Trump administration restrictions on medical care for transgender inmates
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to immediately enforce new medical restrictions for transgender people in prison. The decision leaves in place a lower-court block on the policy. ...
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