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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) says it will now resume its wildlife services after a temporary three week pause this summer.Previously, the college announced the temporary closure of the WCVM's zoo, exotics and wildlife services from July 22 to Aug 17."During this time, the hospital will not be ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Ferran Torres' first goal of this year's World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world.Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spa...

Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke died in a vehicle crash on Saturday night.The team confirmed his death on Sunday. No further details were available at the time of publication.It is with profound sadness that the Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of linebacker and team captain Jayden Dalke, who pa...

Taco Bell in Canada says the lettuce that has caused an outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora in the United States has not been served at its locations.The company made the announcement in a social media post after Taylor Farms lettuce served at five Taco Bell restaurants in American states - Indiana, Ke...

Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine's shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems.Moscow has in recent weeks stepped up its use of ballistic missiles a...

Duane Ward, a two-time World Series champion and one of the most accomplished relievers in Toronto Blue Jays history, has died at 62.The Blue Jays said Sunday that Ward died of natural causes in Toronto. He had arrived in the city Friday ahead of the team's ceremony honouring its 1992 and 1993 championship teams but wa...

A Saskatchewan motorcycle instructor is preparing to push his mind and body to the absolute limit this summer, embarking on a gruelling 6,000-kilometre cross-country trek to battle the rising crisis of men's suicide.In late August, Regina's Terry Alberts will kick off "The Long Haul for Mental Health," an ult...

In the days leading up to All-Star Weekend for the Western Canadian Baseball League, Saskatoon Berries infielder Gael Salinas didn't do much in the way of bunting.Despite limited practice down the line, Salinas was among those crowned champions on a sweltering Saturday afternoon at Cairns Field for All-Star skills even...

The annual Back to Batoche festival is celebrating its 56th year as thousands from far and wide gather at the Batoche National Historic Site to celebrate Métis culture and traditions. Nearly 40,000 people gathering in one area can make widespread communication difficult, but Batoche Resistance Radio is set up to...

The warm weather months can be fleeting in Saskatchewan, but for people in and visiting the province, there are some new ways to enjoy the summer weather.Saskatchewan Parks has partnered with several outfits to promote new ways for visitors to the province's many parks this summer."Spending time in nature is an ex...

The federal government says it has delivered the toughest changes to Canada's bail and sentencing laws in a generation. Conservatives say the job is only half done.Conservative Members of Parliament gathered outside the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Regina on Wednesday to criticize Bill C-14, the federal Bail and...

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have stepped in to protect the immediate future of two historic provincial research hubs.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) alongside the Government of Saskatchewan announced a new joint initiative this week to explore options that will support ongoing agricultural activi...

For a few days this week, Saskatoon Berries pitcher Dallen Rude was told to stay patient and to not make any immediate plans over the Western Canadian Baseball League's All-Star break.That waiting game has paid off, as the Berries reliever will be introduced to raucous applause at Cairns Field as part of the East Divis...

Despite two fatal bear-related incidents in northern Saskatchewan in the past two months, officials say reported bear interactions in Prince Albert National Park and the La Ronge area are down compared with last year.Tom Perry, acting resource conservation manager for Prince Albert National Park, said the park had resp...

Just over three years after his brother's passing, Chase Sinclair confirms feelings of nervousness about a coroner's inquest that he hopes results in real changes. Boden Umpherville's inquest begins Monday at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert and a total of five days have been set aside to review the circumstances...

The beloved festival celebrating Métis and Indigenous culture returns for its 56th installment this weekend. Back to Batoche will become one of the largest communities in the province from July 16-19 as roughly 40,000 people flock to the National Historic Site from across Saskatchewan, Canada, and even the world...

Residents in Saskatchewan are favourable towards the new Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) changes announced on Thursday.The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding in the province and other disasters.As of July 10, the Saskatchewan ...

A Kinistino farm equipment business is back open after powerful weekend winds pushed in doors, tore tin from the roof and damaged a training room.Ag World Equipment co-owner Jeffrey Freedman said he woke up Sunday morning to a flood of messages after the storm rolled through overnight."My phones were going crazy w...

The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge.Following an investigation, conservation officers were able to locate and euthanize the bear suspected to be involved in...

Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.In Prince Albert, Branch No. 2 is hosted a centenary flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square outside City Hall, followed...

Ahtahkakoop RCMP have charged a Nipawin man with unlawful confinement and sexual interference. Police said the man had been communicating with a teenage girl on social media. On July 12, he met her on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and left with her in his vehicle. The incident was reported to police, who determined their loc...

Photo Credit: DMDS/Darryl Anderson Darryl Anderson is a Mtis country singer-songwriter from Big River, Saskatchewan, now based in Saskatoon. With soul...