mutual benefits
BNDN signs agreement for uranium project to proceed
Paladin Canada Inc. and the Birch Narrows Dene Nation (BNDN) have signed a Mutual Benefits Agreement (MBA) in respect to the Patterson Lake South Project. A media release issued by the company on Monday states the MBA will cover the lifespan of the project, which lies within BNDN traditional territory in the southwest...
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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...
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GAMING EXPANSION
Gaming centre pilot project announced for Flying Dust First Nation
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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 ...
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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...
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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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retrial
Acquittals overturned, new trial ordered in 155-kilogram drug seizure near Maidstone
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for two men acquitted after police found 155 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine in a vehicle near Maidstone, ruling the RCMP had lawful grounds to arrest them.Police found packages containing 90 kilograms of methamphetamine and 65 kilograms of cocaine in th...
Aug 28, 2026
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mental health and addictions
'A vital part of recovery': Saskatchewan funds 20 sober-living spaces in Lloydminster
Finishing addictions treatment can leave a practical question unanswered: where can someone live while continuing to recover?Twenty new second-stage sober-living spaces spread across four Lloydminster homes are intended to provide that stability. The Saskatchewan government announced Aug. 27 it is providing Oxford Hous...
Aug 27, 2026
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'kinship'
'A little bit of Batoche here': New Ma Faamii centre brings Métis culture and support to North Battleford
Allysa Woodrow grew up in North Battleford with a Métis identity her family had learned to keep quiet.Her grandmother had been told, "We're not Métis. We can't talk about it," Woodrow said. That message was passed to her mother and then to her."As I grew older, I started embracing it. I sta...
Aug 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan
mutual benefits
BNDN signs agreement for uranium project to proceed
Paladin Canada Inc. and the Birch Narrows Dene Nation (BNDN) have signed a Mutual Benefits Agreement (MBA) in respect to the Patterson Lake South Project. A media release issued by the company on Monday states the MBA will cover the lifespan of the project, which lies within BNDN traditional territory in the southwest...
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Wet weather
Wind, rainfall warnings continue after stormy weekend in Saskatchewan
Wind and rainfall warnings from Environment Canada remained in effect across large areas of Saskatchewan on Monday morning after a very stormy weekend.The rainfall warning covered Saskatoon and parts of central Saskatchewan, including Prince Albert, Nipawin, Melfort and Tisdale. The weather service said as much as 50-6...
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Saskatchewan prosecutors seek forfeiture of truck belonging to Mountie killer
A man in prison for killing two Saskatchewan Mounties 20 years ago is set to have a court hearing today over the fate of his pickup truck.Prosecutors have filed an application to have the blue 1986 GMC 1500 belonging to 61-year-old Curtis Dagenais forfeited to the Crown.In 2009, a jury convicted Dagenais of first-degre...
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Yellow warning
Heavy rainfall warning in effect for North Central Sask.
An area that includes Prince Albert, Battlefords, Melfort, Saskatoon and south down to Yorkton is under a heavy rainfall warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada said a low pressure system is expected to begin in southern Saskatchewan this afternoon. Rain will continue through to Monday evening. Rainfall totals a...
Aug 30, 2026
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bringing technology where its needed
$5.4 million federal investment to advance healthcare, accessibility in northern Sask
The federal government has committed another $5.4 million to a state-of-the-art virtual health centre that is aiming to transform healthcare for those in rural and remote areas.The Virtual Health Hub (VHH), currently being constructed on Whitecap Dakota First Nation, is an Indigenous-led healthcare organization to deli...
Aug 30, 2026
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Crime watch
Escaped prisoner turns himself in to Biggar RCMP
A man being sought by RCMP in Biggar after he escaped while being transferred to a police vehicle on Aug. 20 has turned himself in.Josh Meszaros, 34, turned himself in to North Battleford RCMP on Aug. 24 where he was handed multiple charges.According to police, 34-year-old Joshua Meszaros was arrested on Aug. 20 on cha...
Aug 30, 2026
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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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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
Aug 16, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence presents a test for Sask. Roughriders
While the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence is going through some growing pains, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know the opposing defence will be up to the task.Hamilton's defence is only surrendering 26.2 points per game to opposing offences this season, which is the third fewest in the league."They are coached well. Gu...
Aug 15, 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
Ottawa sends officials to Nepal as search for missing Canadians continues: Anand
OTTAWA - The federal government has 10 officials on the ground in Nepal to support Canadians affected by flooding, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Monday. In a statement posted on social media, Anand said the officials, which include a membe...
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Carney meets business leaders to discuss U.S. trade, says PM's office
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with a number of business leaders across different sectors to discuss Canada's trade relationship with the U.S. A statement from the Prime Minister's Office says the meeting covered recent developments on...
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Meta's new rules for kids should extend to Canada, B.C. attorney general says
VICTORIA - British Columbia's attorney general is calling on social media giant Meta to implement the same protections for Canadian children who use its platforms that American children will receive. The company that operates Facebook and Instagram is ...
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Steven Guilbeault formally resigns his seat in Laurier-Sainte-Marie
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to schedule another six byelections for the coming months. Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault officially resigned his Montreal seat on Friday, according to the House of Commons website. The MP for Laurier-Sainte-Mar...
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Fact File: Canada is not blocking ships that refuse to honour Lake Ontario name
Online posts claiming Canada blocked vessels from entering Lake Ontario through a canal on the St. Lawrence Seaway appeared online this week. The posts claimed a Fox News report said Canada would allow the vessels to pass through if they agreed to refe...
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Coalition Avenir Québec's health care reversal criticized by rivals on campaign Day 5
MONTREAL - The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec faced accusations of inconsistency on Monday after announcing her party would make it easier for doctors to work in both the public and private sectors if it forms a new government after the Oct. 5 p...
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World
Woman randomly stabs 2 people in New York City's Times Square, killing 1, then is killed by police
A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York City's Times Square on Monday, killing one woman, and then was fatally shot by police, according to officials. The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. next to a New York Police Departmen...
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration. No reason was given for the departur...
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Some 80 people rescued from Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 still missing, officials say
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) - The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person have been found after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, and officials said Monday that one person remains unaccounted for after ...
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Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump's $400 million ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for President Donald Trump as he flexes unprecedented executive power and remakes the ca...
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DA says a teen who recorded San Diego mosque shooting livestream has been charged with murder
A 17-year-old North Carolina girl who recorded a livestream of a shooting that killed three people at a San Diego mosque and disseminated the attackers' white-supremacist writings has been charged with murder by aiding and abetting, a district attorney...
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Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Congo's authorities said Monday that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths. More than 1,360 people have recovered from the virus, in what authorities said was an "encou...
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