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Former pro players Auclair, O'Connor named to Canadian men's flag football team
OTTAWA - Former professional players Antony Auclair and Michael O'Connor have earned roster spots on Canada's national men's flag football team. The two were among 12 players named to the squad follow...
May 28, 2025

Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.Kinew says he has spoken to Pr...
May 28, 2025

CP NewsAlert: U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl tariffs
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs or his fentanyl-related duties...
May 28, 2025

Province issues warning after RCMP seize fentanyl-laced meth in Meadow Lake
Saskatchewan RCMP say a quantity of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl was seized during a traffic stop in Meadow Lake earlier this week, prompting a provincial drug alert from the Saskatchewan Minis...
May 28, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, "including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or study...
May 28, 2025
Riders hopefuls look to earn jobs in second preseason game
The second preseason game will be one last chance for players to show they should make the Saskatchewan Roughriders' 2025 roster - no matter what their resume is."It's very important. Jobs are on the ...
May 28, 2025

Five things from the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney faced questions and criticisms from opposition parties during the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament. Here's a quick look at how the first day went. ...
May 28, 2025

Some SaskTel services impacted by wildfires in the north
Several communities including Brabant Lake, Sucker Lake, Southend, Key Lake, Cigar Lake, Collins Bay, Wollaston Lake, Black Lake, Stony Rapids, and Fond du Lac may be experiencing lower than usual dat...
May 28, 2025

Evacuation notice in Creighton
STORY UPDATE: The Town of Creighton has issued an evacuation notice as a significant wildfire threatens the area.The Town said Highway 106 is open to leave. Take the La Ronge cut across to Highway 2, ...
May 28, 2025

Town of Nipawin issues fire ban; air quality concerns expand across Sask.
The Town of Nipawin is now under a fire ban. All open-air fires are prohibited. That includes fire pits, chimneys, and solid fuel appliances, while fireworks are also banned. (Town of Nipawin)The hot,...
May 28, 2025