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Why are Canada geese walking everywhere? They just can't fly... for now
If your evening walk has recently involved weaving around Canada geese at the park or waiting for a flock to cross the path, you're not imagining things.Across the country, not just Saskatchewan, the birds seem to be spending far more time on foot than in the air.They're not forgetting how to fly. For a few weeks every...
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Tariffs
Trump imposes 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods citing discrimination
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between ...
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
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shot fired
Île-à-la-Crosse teens facing multiple firearms offenses
Three teenagers have been charged after a gun was fired in Île-à-la-Crosse. On July 16 at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers received a report of a firearm discharge in a treed area near Amisk Crescent. It was reported to police that three teenage boys were seen exiting the area shortly after the incident....
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ATV safety
Paramedic making a difference through helmet donations
A safety initiative launched by a northern paramedic is putting ATV helmets in the hands of youth who use the motorized off-highway vehicles as their primary mode of transportation. Cameron Harrison reached out to multiple businesses in Prince Albert and Saskatoon in 2025 requesting donations of helmets to be given awa...
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popular fundraiser
Thousands expected to attend La Ronge Elk's Fair
Up to 15,000 people are expected to attend the La Ronge Elk's Fair over the next three days. The annual midway by Canucks Amusement began noon on Friday and will continue until about 8 p.m. on Sunday. There are 22 rides in total, as well as many games of chance, beer gardens organized by the La Ronge Ice Wolves, a bing...
Jul 17, 2026
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accommodations
Work begins on new hotel in La Loche
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday in La Loche for a new 59-room hotel. The project, which is being done in partnership with NexGen Energy, Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) and Métis Local 39, will deliver a much-needed piece of infrastructure in the northern community. It will mark the first hotel ...
Jul 17, 2026
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SJHL
Ice Wolves start pre-season against Bombers
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has released its schedule for the 2026/27 preseason. Teams will play between three and six exhibition games to gear up for the regular season campaign, doing so against fellow SJHL squads, as well as MJHL and AJHL clubs. The Ice Wolves will start their pre-season at home with a gam...
Jul 16, 2026
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uranium industry
NDP calls for construction of road connecting northern mine sites
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the federal government to support the construction of a new road in the North to connect the Cigar Lake and McArthur River uranium mines. A letter sent to Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson from three NDP MLAs, including Cumberland MLA Jordan McPhail, states that c...
Jul 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan

moulting season
Why are Canada geese walking everywhere? They just can't fly... for now
If your evening walk has recently involved weaving around Canada geese at the park or waiting for a flock to cross the path, you're not imagining things.Across the country, not just Saskatchewan, the birds seem to be spending far more time on foot than in the air.They're not forgetting how to fly. For a few weeks every...
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Order up!
Indigenous cuisine a hot seller at Back to Batoche
Thousands of festivalgoers came and went through the gates in Batoche this weekend in celebration of Métis culture in Saskatchewan. Attendees watched live entertainment and had many different vendors to shop from, all with some sort of ties to Indigenous identity. People also had an array of food options from po...
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RCMP release more details
'They're all going through it together': Sask. Roughriders GM speaks on Jayden Dalke death
Jeremy O'Day was solemn on Monday morning as he spoke to media about the late Jayden Dalke, two days after his fatal car crash.The Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager said he was a loved teammate - not only by the other Roughriders, but by former teammates as well."If...
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Tourism destination
WATCH: Honeywood Heritage Nursery returning to former glory
Janie Denton dreams of a field filled with lilies.The manager at Honeywood Heritage Nursery west of Prince Albert is in the process of restoring the work Dr. A.J. (Bert) Porter started in the 1930s. Over the last two years, Janie Denton has planted more than 1,000 feet of lilies as part of the effort to bring back the ...
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Federal provincial territorial ag ministers meet
Ag ministers promise changes to AgriStability
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made several commitments during their annual conference in Halifax. In a statement released at the end of the meetings the ministers said there were several priorities for Canada's agriculture and agri‑food sector, including reviewing progress under the Sustai...
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Doggie DNA
PooPrints can identify whose dog is leaving that uncollected waste
A business that's growing in popularity in Canada is hoping to keep dog owners a little more accountable.An American company called PooPrints is using a registry of canine DNA samples to find out which owners aren't cleaning up after their pets.Formed in 2008 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the service was introduced into Can...
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
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Trump imposes 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods citing discrimination
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Île-à-la-Crosse teens facing multiple firearms offenses
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
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Paramedic making a difference through helmet donations
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RCMP release more details
'They're all going through it together': Sask. Roughriders GM speaks on Jayden Dalke death
Jeremy O'Day was solemn on Monday morning as he spoke to media about the late Jayden Dalke, two days after his fatal car crash.The Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager said he was a loved teammate - not only by the other Roughriders, but by former teammates as well."If...
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SJHL
Ice Wolves start pre-season against Bombers
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has released its schedule for the 2026/27 preseason. Teams will play between three and six exhibition games to gear up for the regular season campaign, doing so against fellow SJHL squads, as well as MJHL and AJHL clubs. The Ice Wolves will start their pre-season at home with a gam...
Jul 16, 2026
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Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 2026
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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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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

How Vancouver policed the World Cup, by the numbers
VANCOUVER - Here's a look at the policing of the World Cup in Vancouver from June 11 to July 13, according to numbers provided by the Vancouver Police Department on Monday. Arrest numbers cover the FIFA Fan Fest in East Vancouver, BC Place and the Gra...
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U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States' northern neighbour. "President Trump took decisive action to hold Canada accountabl...
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Fact File: Trump blames Canada, but experts say countries tackle wildfires similarly
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump accused Canada on Friday of not properly maintaining its forests, leading to heavy smoke from wildfires hovering over American cities. Experts who study wildfires say Canada's approach to forest management is simila...
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Blueberry First Nations says native plant orchard to help restore B.C. industry sites
FORT ST. JOHN - A First Nation in British Columbia says a new native plant orchard established in its territory could help reclaim and restore thousands of industrial sites around northeastern B.C. The Blueberry First Nations near Fort St. John unveil...
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Conservatives consider using Parliament to unveil details of U.S. border bridge deal
OTTAWA - The Conservatives are looking at using parliamentary tools to coax the Carney government to release the deal it made to convince the Trump administration to open up the Gordie Howe International Bridge. "There is no transparency," Conservative...
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Court orders Alberta prison to take steps to protect inmates from extreme heat
OTTAWA - As the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal prepares to hear a separate case about extreme heat in prisons, the Federal Court has directed an Alberta prison to take steps to install air conditioning to protect inmates. The court said Correctional Se...
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World

Flash floods kill at least 20 in Afghanistan and leave more than 100 missing
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Flash floods in eastern Afghanistan have killed 20 people, injured about 80 more and left more than 100 missing, Afghan authorities said Monday. The floods struck the eastern province of Nuristan, said Yousaf Ham...
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Ex-soldier started a fire and fired a pellet gun outside a New York federal building, FBI says
NEW YORK (AP) - A former U.S. Army soldier toting an anti-ICE sign set off fireworks, lit a fire and shot a pellet gun Monday morning outside a Manhattan federal office building, injuring three people before security officers subdued him, authorities s...
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Attempt to save a struggling swimmer leaves 5 dead in an Ohio river
POWELL, Ohio (AP) - Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday. A motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child who...
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British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
LONDON (AP) - British prosecutors charged a 28-year-old man with murder Monday in the death of former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry was charged after more than a week in custody on suspicion of murder a...
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Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d'Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died. He was 75. His death was announced Monday by former club Newcastle, where he had been both a p...
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Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway
CAIRO (AP) - Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport, threatening another vital waterwa...
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