'Strengthening our approach'
Saskatchewan launches innovation challenge in effort to protect waters from invasive species
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a search for innovative, technology-based solutions to issues with invasive aquatic species in the province's waters.The innovation challenge is similar to a previous program the government ran in 2022, but this time features more funding and support designed to reduce barrie...
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Supplements
Canada approves generic version of Wegovy for weight loss
OTTAWA - Health Canada has approved a generic version of Wegovy, a semaglutide drug that's prescribed to help people lose weight.The weekly injection is known as Svemia from the Canadian company Apotex and is pharmaceutically equivalent to weight-loss medication Wegovy from Denmark's Novo Nordisk.Health Canada says Sve...
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'Strengthening our approach'
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crime
Man shot after stopping to help truck near Cando, RCMP say
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national holiday
Canada Day events in La Ronge, Stanley Mission
Canada Day is quickly approaching and there will be celebrations held in both La Ronge and Stanley Mission. In La Ronge, Wednesday, July 1, will begin with a free pancake breakfast at the Kikinahk Friendship Centre from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. That will be followed by the annual parade. Participants with floats are asked to...
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change of plans
Michif language conference cancelled as 250-year Île-à-la-Crosse celebration approaches
The Village of Île-à-la-Crosse and the 250 Celebration Committee have released a statement expressing their regret about the postponement of the Michif Language Banquet and Conference scheduled for next week. The letter explains the village and the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL) ...
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red, white and local
What's happening for Canada Day in your communities
From sunrise pancake breakfasts to fireworks after dark, communities across Saskatchewan are preparing to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, with a full day of family activities, live entertainment and local traditions.In North Battleford, festivities will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the InnovationPlex, where...
Jun 28, 2026
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senior supports
Doctor impressed by progress on La Ronge long-term care home
A donor and former doctor from La Ronge is pleased with the work being done on the new long-term care facility currently under construction. Dr. James Irvine and his wife Trudy Connor, who donated $300,000 to purchase dialysis equipment, toured the building earlier this week with fundraising coordinator Jacob Page and...
Jun 26, 2026
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health care
RUH brings emergency response training to Stony Rapids
A team of trauma specialists from Royal University Hospital (RUH) were in Stony Rapids earlier this week to bring hands-on emergency response training. The 11-member team were in the community from June 22-24 working with health care and emergency response personnel to teach them to assess and stabilize patients and pr...
Jun 26, 2026
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entertainment
Napatāk Ramble organizers ready for upcoming music festival
Organizers of the Napatāk Ramble are excited to host the annual musical festival once again after cancelling last year because of wildfires. "Last year was disappointing for everyone, but canceling was the right decision given what our community was going through," explained chairperson Jim Burr. "This...
Jun 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan
'Strengthening our approach'
Saskatchewan launches innovation challenge in effort to protect waters from invasive species
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a search for innovative, technology-based solutions to issues with invasive aquatic species in the province's waters.The innovation challenge is similar to a previous program the government ran in 2022, but this time features more funding and support designed to reduce barrie...
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crime
Man shot after stopping to help truck near Cando, RCMP say
A man who stopped to help what appeared to be a stranded vehicle near Cando ended up in hospital after he was shot by the truck's driver.RCMP said the incident happened around 3:45 a.m. on June 27, when the man noticed a truck stopped on the side of a road near Cando and approached to see whether its occupants needed a...
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Saskatchewan Country Closeup - In Conversation With Matt Johner
Photo Credit: DMDS/Chris Henderson Matt Johner's latest single, "Hello from Hell" is a fun, feel-good summer tune packed with island vibes, cat...
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Service transition ahead
PA-based bus company dropping passenger service to Saskatoon, shifting to private charters only
The company that has provided scheduled bus service between Prince Albert and Saskatoon for the past seven years is stepping away from passenger transportation, but the route itself will continue under new ownership.Aurora Charter Services announced last week its final scheduled passenger trip will be Aug. 31 as it shi...
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Builder and philanthropist
John Remai leaves lasting legacy after life of building
Another of the Remai brothers, who grew up on a family farm near Carrot River before becoming successful builders and philanthropists, has died. The death of John Victor Remai was noted by the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation last week. The foundation pointed to a $1 million donation made in 2009 and Remai's...
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More consequences, more immediate
Sask. shifting gears on impaired driving enforcement with proposal of quicker penalties
The Government of Saskatchewan is beginning to implement administrative penalties in an effort to curb impaired driving.Potential changes to The Traffic Safety Act are being considered, and the province said the updates would result in stronger and more immediate repercussions after failed roadside breath tests in an e...
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Local Sports
Riderville
Riders deal with wide receiver injuries to start practice week for Ottawa Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could have an almost entirely new receiver group for Friday's showdown against the Ottawa Redblacks.When the team returned to practice on Monday after its 40-34 loss to the Toronto Argonauts, only one starting receiver from Week 1 - KeeSean Johnson - was a participant. Sam Emilus (ankle), J...
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Are you ready for some football?
Riders, Argos set to clash in early season CFL showdown at Mosaic Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to continue their hot start during the Prairie Blizzard game.Saskatchewan is 2-0, and will take on the 1-1 Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. The Riders will be in their white Prairie Blizzard jerseys, as they are technically the away team in the game. This will count ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Riders Vs. Argos
'Lot of respect for those guys': Riders' defence looking forward to Argos challenge
Defensive coordinator Josh Bell will take on some familiar faces as his Saskatchewan Roughriders meet the Toronto Argonauts on Friday.Bell was on the Corey Mace defensive staff in Toronto from 2022-23. Those teams featured current starting quarterback Chad Kelly and current head coach Mike Miller, who was the quarterba...
Jun 25, 2026
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Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
It was another thriller in the 2026 CFL season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders left Calgary with a 40-37 win over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.The Riders led 23-7 at one point but with only 34 seconds left in the game, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown to...
Jun 21, 2026
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Riderville
Rider Foundation shares stories behind impact on Saskatchewan youth
A family sharing the loss of their son, a principal describing the excitement of a Rider player walking into a classroom, and a teenage football player explaining how he stayed in the game.Those were some of the stories at the centre of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation's annual impact report Thursday, which moved...
Jun 20, 2026
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On the Cusp
Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver
Canada's resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn't just put the team in the driver's seat to advance in the tournament for the first time - it raises the prospect of even more Team Canada action in Vancouver.If Canada wins or draws against Switzerland at BC Place next Wednesday, it means the stadium will also host a ...
Jun 20, 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...
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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
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll be in Alberta for Canada Day
KUUJJUAQ - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will be in Alberta on Canada Day in the evening, just a day ahead of an expected announcement by the province related to its push for a new pipeline. Speaking with reporters in Kuujjuaq, Que., today, Carney...
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Self-isolation ends for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says the self-isolation period is over for people who were exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship in April. The federal agency also said in a social media post Thursday that a Ca...
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Danger tree installation in France marks 'futility of loss' for Newfoundland Regiment
ST. JOHN'S - A monument honouring a dark day in Newfoundland and Labrador history will be installed today at the site of a devastating First World War battle in northern France. On July 1, 1916, hundreds of soldiers with the Newfoundland Regiment were ...
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Toronto-based armoured vehicle maker INKAS expands production
TORONTO - A Canadian maker of armoured vehicles says it is about to double its production footprint in North America as it expands work at locations in Canada and the U.S. INKAS says it is investing tens of millions of dollars in three large production...
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Immigration department blames 'unclear' guidance for citizenship document recalls
OTTAWA - The immigration department says unclear department guidance on how to apply for citizenship-by-descent may have led to people being issued proofs of citizenship without sufficient evidence. The department now says 100 people were told to surre...
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Canada announces $688M contract for RADARSAT replenishment satellite
MONTREAL - The federal government has announced a $688-million contract for a new replenishment satellite to support the country's constellation of Earth-observing satellites. Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said today that Toronto-based MDA S...
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World
Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) - A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday killed at least 14 schoolchildren, police and rescue officials said. Eight other children were also injured an...
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Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after four-month absence from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed Tuesday that he was being treated for depression during his unexplained four-month absence from the House, suggesting in a brief floor speech that he remained silent about his conditio...
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily ar...
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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court's six-justice conservative majority, which ha...
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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court's conservative majority, which has repeatedly...
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Explosion in Monaco reportedly wounds Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia
MONACO (AP) - An explosion at an apartment building entrance in Monaco reportedly wounded a Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia and two other people, the chief prosecutor in the exclusive Mediterranean country said Tuesday. A search was ...
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