School transparency
NDP challenges province over redacted school condition records
The Saskatchewan NDP is accusing the provincial government of withholding information about the condition of the province's schools after receiving a heavily redacted response to a freedom of information request.The Opposition said it requested information gathered by the province on the condition of Saskatchewan schoo...
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Harley Knife and Môhkomân Creative
Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
A man originally from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has launched what he says is the first Indigenous-owned animation studio in B.C.Harley Knife has worked as an animator for the past 12 years on shows including Max and Ruby on Treehouse, Pete the Cat on Amazon Prime and Everybody Still Hates Chris on Comedy Central.This wee...
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Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
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Harley Knife and Môhkomân Creative
Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
A man originally from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has launched what he says is the first Indigenous-owned animation studio in B.C.Harley Knife has worked as an animator for the past 12 years on shows including Max and Ruby on Treehouse, Pete the Cat on Amazon Prime and Everybody Still Hates Chris on Comedy Central.This wee...
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'give them a chance, regardless of their situation'
A trip to Meadow Lake becomes a ride home for blind rescue dog Tobias
"I think I'm gonna end up trying to keep you."The thought came to Cody Lambert during a drive to Meadow Lake when a blind dog he had met only minutes earlier climbed from the back seat into his lap and stayed there.Lambert had offered him a ride. Before the drive was over, he had offered him a home."I ac...
Sep 02, 2026
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giving back
Meadow Lake girl swims 2.5 kilometres to raise money for shelter animals
Eleven-year-old Sloane Reid swam across Greig Lake, raised $300 for shelter animals and then delivered a matter-of-fact assessment of the feat."I didn't really find it hard, but it was tiring," she said.Her father, Layne Reid, estimated the crossing at just under 2.5 kilometres. Sloane has been part of Meadow...
Sep 01, 2026
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GAMING EXPANSION
Gaming centre pilot project announced for Flying Dust First Nation
Flying Dust First Nation will soon be home to a gaming centre pilot project with up to 49 slot machines.The Government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) have amended their Gaming Framework Agreement (GFA), extending the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (SIGA) online gaming ...
Aug 31, 2026
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high school Football
'Iron sharpens iron': Spartans find progress despite 71-0 loss to start season
A 71-0 loss was not the home opener the Carpenter High School Spartans wanted, but head coach Coleton Ethier says the result came with signs that his young football program is moving forward.The Spartans fell to the Bonnyville Voyageurs on Saturday, a team that finished as Alberta's provincial runner-up last season.&qu...
Aug 31, 2026
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crime
Masked suspects fire at occupied home, flee on ATV: Police
RCMP in La Loche are searching for two masked suspects who allegedly discharged a firearm at a residence on Clearwater River Dene Nation before fleeing on an ATV.Police received a report of the shooting on Circle Drive at about 5:50 a.m. on Aug. 22.Police said two suspects went to the property and discharged a firearm ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan
School transparency
NDP challenges province over redacted school condition records
The Saskatchewan NDP is accusing the provincial government of withholding information about the condition of the province's schools after receiving a heavily redacted response to a freedom of information request.The Opposition said it requested information gathered by the province on the condition of Saskatchewan schoo...
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public safety
Lloydminster removes 21 downtown benches in bid to curb social disruption
Lloydminster city council approved the temporary removal of 21 city-owned downtown benches in an effort to disrupt recurring gathering spots after businesses raised concerns about safety and social disruption in the core.The measure changes a public space used by residents and visitors, but city officials acknowledge i...
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Arson
Wildfire arsonist sentencing postponed again
For the fourth time since a guilty plea was entered last April, the sentencing hearing for the man responsible for sparking a massive wildfire in Northern Saskatchewan has been postponed.Jason Halkett, 29, of La Ronge, appeared Thursday morning at the Montreal Lake Cree Nation circuit court. The reasons cited for the p...
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Broader discussions
Saskatchewan votes in support of social media limits for youth
The Government of Saskatchewan is sharing the results of its province-wide survey on whether residents wanted to see social media limits imposed on youth.According to the province, more than 86 per cent of people who responded to the survey were in support of social media limits for children under the age of 16.Less th...
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Hockey streaming options
WHL moves games to YouTube amid uncertainty over Victory+
The way the Western Hockey League and its teams, including the Prince Albert Raiders, will broadcast games in the future is changing due to "uncertainty regarding the future of Victory+, the WHL's exclusive livestreaming partner since March 2025," the league said in a statement.The WHL will broadcast games on...
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New guidelines
Data centres not yet on tap in northern Sask
Editors note: This story has been update to include comments from Ray Orb, reeve of the RM of Sherwood--New provincial guidelines for data centre developments were recently released by the Saskatchewan government in an effort to address public concerns about water and electricity use. While municipalities in and around...
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Big Weekend
Riders looking to hit their stride as Labour Day Classic approaches
The Saskatchewan Roughriders always look to improve throughout the season.But once Labour Day hits, head coach Corey Mace feels like this is the time of year when you really need to start seeing the team trend upward."The season standings usually start to get tighter and tighter around this time. You want to be hi...
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Roughriders
Riders' Burgess Jr.'s patience pays off with first interception in first CFL start
James Burgess Jr. was told one thing when he was cut by the Saskatchewan Roughriders following training camp - stay ready."I knew what I did in camp so I just stayed prepared and ready for any call from anyone. I got a call early and I was ready," the 24-year-old defensive back said.He had even gotten a job a...
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Rider News
Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was announced that the former C...
Aug 27, 2026
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Riders now 6-and-4
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...
Aug 24, 2026
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
Aug 21, 2026
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ETCHED IN HISTORY
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
Aug 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
Vancouver police officer charged with fraud, theft and breach of trust
VANCOUVER - A veteran Vancouver police officer has been charged with breach of trust, fraud and theft for alleged offences dating back to 2017. Online court records say Kalwinder Dosanjh faces a total of nine charges including fraud over $5,000, theft...
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Court says hundreds of Walbran Valley trees 'spiked' as blockade injunction extended
Hundreds of trees have been found embedded with metal spikes in Vancouver Island's upper Walbran Valley, according to a court ruling that extends an injunction against a logging blockade there until early 2028. The B.C. Supreme Court court ruling says...
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Carney chooses senior bureaucrat Scott Jones to head cyberspy agency
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has named senior bureaucrat Scott Jones as the next head of the Communications Security Establishment, Canada's cyberspy agency. Jones, most recently the president of Shared Services Canada, is set to replace the ret...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to visit Canada soon: source
OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning to visit Canada as soon as next week. A non-government source says the exact timing of the visit is being adjusted, possibly due to the funeral of Norway's King Harald, scheduled for Sept. 9 ...
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Eby blames OpenAI for new Tumbler Ridge lawsuits, says it walked away from mediation
PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia Premier David Eby says new lawsuits against OpenAI from witnesses to the deadly Tumbler Ridge mass shooting are a result of the tech firm walking away from a mediation process, calling it inexcusable and disgraceful. Eb...
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Internal data reveals 726 Quebecers waiting in hospital for long-term care beds
MONTRÉAL - Hundreds of Quebecers are occupying hospital beds while waiting for a spot in a long-term care facility, and the number is on the rise, reveals data released by Santé Québec through an access to information request. It's a situation that rai...
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World
2 trapped workers rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal, officials say
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Rescuers in Nepal pulled a second worker alive from a tunnel Friday, Nepal lawmaker Shri Ram Neupane said. He posted the rescue on his Facebook shortly after army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Raja Ram Basnet confirmed t...
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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Telle is currently the ass...
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Maryland's top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot
Maryland voters will get to decide in November on a congressional redistricting amendment being pushed by Democrats as part of nationwide battle for control of the U.S. House in future elections. The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Thursday...
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Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map....
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Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming
BOSTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject an order by a federal judge that halts it from implementing a new rule regulating mail ballots, hours after being unable to tell that judge whether the computer system...
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Man who carried out deadly Minneapolis apartment shooting was investigated for handgun in June
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The man who carried out a deadly shooting in a Minneapolis apartment building had been investigated in June after displaying a handgun, but wasn't charged, the county prosecutor said Thursday. Carlton Johnson was killed...
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