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Dog agility trial showcases teamwork between handlers and their canine companions
Bandit may still be learning the ropes, but the young pit bull mix was eager to hit the course this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds.The nearly two-year-old dog and his owner, Saskatoon's Jerry Boese, were among competitors taking part in the Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club's (PAKOC) annual Agili...
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Crystal Curiosity
Crystal show brings collectors, curious visitors to Prince Albert
From crystal enthusiasts seeking positive energy to fossil hunters and first-time visitors, a wide range of people are expected to browse the Stone Haven Crystal Healing and Mineral Show this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.The two-day event features vendors from across Western Canada offering crystals, ...
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Lights out
UPDATED: Power outage hits north central Sask. following major storm
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
Good boy
Dog agility trial showcases teamwork between handlers and their canine companions
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buyer demand and tight supply
Prince Albert home benchmark price rises 2.6 per cent
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enhanced communities
First Nation receive federal funds for active transportation projects
The federal government is investing more than $19.5 million through the Active Transportation Fund to support nine active transportation projects across Saskatchewan. Sturgeon Lake First Nation will be getting the largest allotment of just over $6 million, followed by Ochapowace Nation with $5 million, George Gordon Fi...
Jul 10, 2026
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wildfire update
Fire season conditions better than 2025, but challenges remain: SPSA
Although there are 72 active fires burning in Saskatchewan as of July 9, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reports conditions are better than they were in 2025. "We are not experiencing as many fires as last year or even the size, but essentially when these fires do get up and go, we are experiencing th...
Jul 09, 2026
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funding boost
New federal dollars for Sask. search and rescue association
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Belanger announced in La Loche on Thursday $1.15 million in funding for two projects led by the Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV). According to a media release issued after the announcement, Canada's vast and challenging landscapes, i...
Jul 09, 2026
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COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERTS
Sask Parks Week encourages visitors to explore provincial parks
Saskatchewan residents and visitors are being encouraged to explore the province's parks during Sask Parks Week, running July 12 to 18.The week-long celebration culminates with Canada's Parks Day on July 18, a national initiative led by the Canadian Parks Council that promotes nature through educational, hands-on and f...
Jul 09, 2026
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Multiples house fires in last six months
Five families left homeless after sixplex burns in Deschambault Lake
Already facing a housing shortage, the community of Deschambault Lake is at even more of a loss after a six-plex was destroyed in an early morning fire Wednesday.Councillor Justin Beatty said all of the families living in the building got out unharmed, but the band is now wondering where they will live. "That's fi...
Jul 08, 2026
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homecoming
La Ronge residents impressed with Île-à-la-Crosse 250 celebration
Residents of La Ronge who travelled to Île-à-la-Crosse for its 250th anniversary celebration had nothing but good things to say about the historic six-day event. "250 years as a community is a tremendous feat," said Jim Brady Métis Local 19 President Brett Angus. "There aren't a lot ...
Jul 08, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Battlefords RCMP investigate fatal Highway 40 motorcycle crash
A 62-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 40 near Battleford Saturday night.Battlefords RCMP received a report of the crash around 5:15 p.m.Investigation determined two motorcycles collided. EMS and local fire attended the scene. One rider was declared deceased en route to hospital. He has...
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Lights out
UPDATED: Power outage hits north central Sask. following major storm
UPDATE: Around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, SaskPower said power had been restored to a majority of customers in Central North part of the province. The following areas that have been restored include: Prince Albert City, Shellbrook, Spiritwood, Candle Lake, Christopher Lake, La Ronge, and all surrounding rural areas. For the rem...
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Good boy
Dog agility trial showcases teamwork between handlers and their canine companions
Bandit may still be learning the ropes, but the young pit bull mix was eager to hit the course this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds.The nearly two-year-old dog and his owner, Saskatoon's Jerry Boese, were among competitors taking part in the Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club's (PAKOC) annual Agili...
18h ago
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buyer demand and tight supply
Prince Albert home benchmark price rises 2.6 per cent
Strong buyer demand and tight supply pushed Saskatchewan home prices to another record in June, according to the Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association. The association reported 1,849 residential sales in June, up five per cent from a year earlier and more than 18 per cent above the 10-year average. New listings rose s...
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Crystal Curiosity
Crystal show brings collectors, curious visitors to Prince Albert
From crystal enthusiasts seeking positive energy to fossil hunters and first-time visitors, a wide range of people are expected to browse the Stone Haven Crystal Healing and Mineral Show this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.The two-day event features vendors from across Western Canada offering crystals, ...
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2026 summer
'We just have to be thankful we're still here': Village of Speers deals with tornado aftermath
Residents of Speers spent Saturday clearing fallen trees, mangled buildings and scattered debris after an unconfirmed tornado tore through the small village Friday evening, leaving widespread damage but no reported injuries.The village, located about 50 kilometres southeast of North Battleford along Highway 40, was lef...
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Local Sports
Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
Jul 09, 2026
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Surfing celebration
Former Roughrider Charleston Hughes to be inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes, a former star for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall.Hughes, a six-time CFL all-star, led the league in sacks over five seasons - two with the Riders - and won Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and 2014."Let's go!" Hu...
Jul 08, 2026
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Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touchdown, helping the Roughriders hold off the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 Friday night at TD Place Stadium.The special teams sc...
Jul 04, 2026
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
Jul 03, 2026
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
Jul 02, 2026
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La Ronge 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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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Canada
Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival cancelled as police investigate deadly shooting
TORONTO - The remainder of Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival was cancelled as police investigated a shooting that left two people dead and others injured at the event on Saturday night. In an Instagram post Sunday, organizers said the street festiv...
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'Social phenomenon': Fashion saddles up to politics at the Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede is more than a rodeo. It's a runway for western fashion that politicians strut down each year. Politicians of all stripes attend the annual exhibition and rodeo, considered a celebration of everything western. The cowboy ...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney set to attend last day of Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to attend the last day of this year's Calgary Stampede. Carney attended the annual rodeo and exhibition Saturday night, munching on mini doughnuts and taking in some chuckwagon races. He also talked pip...
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'Power hungry': Nuclear renaissance a boon for Canada's mining and reactor sectors
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. - Taryn Roske lost her job twice when the nuclear industry had ground to a halt. The Cameco employee and hundreds of others were laid off from the company's Rabbit Lake mine in northern Saskatchewan after it shut down in 2016. "I had ...
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A look at Canada's uranium mining industry and its plan for nuclear plants
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. - After about a decade of stagnation, the nuclear industry is now seeing what some are calling a renaissance. Here's a look at the sector in Canada and its future plans. Canada is the world's second-largest uranium producer In 2024, ...
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Canada's Senate: A glimpse at the operations of the upper chamber
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first appointments to the Senate on Tuesday, naming four new senators to the upper chamber. They include Carney's principal secretary Tom Pitfield and Conservative MP Richard Martel, who will both fill seats...
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World
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dies after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said. He was 71. ...
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Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power...
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Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only serv...
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Iran reports new attacks on military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States attacked Iran on Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing. Iran responded with attacks on countries including Bahrai...
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United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United Arab Emirates warned the public Sunday of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar. It wasn't immediately clear where was under attack in the UAE, whic...
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Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles' "Hey Jude." Bellingham certainly earned the serenade. He scored twice on Saturday - an equalizer in the ...
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