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Saskatoon philanthropist and real estate developer Joseph A. Remai dead at 89

A well-known Saskatoon philanthropist and real estate developer, who donated tens of millions of dollars to a variety of causes and projects, has died at the age of 89.Joseph A. Remai, who is original...

Jun 19, 2025

NDP questions grounded bomber in La Ronge; wildfire damage assessments continue

More good news on the wildfire front in Saskatchewan thanks to rain, precipitation and cooler weather.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said it will be rescinding the fire ban for the remai...

Jun 16, 2025

Buzzing with wisdom: Five life lessons from a Sask. beekeeper dad

SHELLBROOK, SASK. - In the early light of a Saskatchewan morning, the hum of bees fills the air.A boy shadows his father, wide-eyed, trailing through the wildflowers and canola blossoms that dance in ...

Jun 15, 2025

Classic car to sell in Saskatoon auction with proceeds to STARS

In September of last year, Ed Haraldson from Outlook was able to find his dream car, a red and silver 1969 Dodge Dart, so he purchased it from Rod's Hot Rods in Saskatoon.Unfortunately, in January of ...

Jun 15, 2025

'Disheartened and disappointed': Tisdale RCMP investigating after swastika painted over Pride Month crosswalk

A disturbing, hateful case of vandalism in Tisdale. Last night, someone painted a black swastika across the Pride crosswalk in the community. This comes after several vehicles did 'burnouts' on the sa...

Jun 12, 2025

‘I want to be able to contribute back’: Cree language keeper honoured with Sask. Order of Merit

Senapan Thunder didn't set out to win awards - she set out to honour those who came before her and to ensure that nhiyawwin, the Cree language, remains alive for future generations.Now, the longtime e...

Jun 07, 2025

Mirasty to receive honourary degree from the U of R

Lac La Ronge Indian Band member and former Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirasty has been selected to receive an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Regina. "It was totally unexpect...

May 31, 2025

Bernatchez resigns as LLRIB councillor

Devin Bernatchez as announced his intention to resign as the Lac La Ronge Indian Band councillor for Sucker River, effectively immediately. His decision to do so was made public on Friday through a le...

May 30, 2025

‘It doesn’t feel real’: Wildfire leaves East Trout Lake residents devastated

As wildfires continue to tear through the province, cabins once filled with memories are now turned into ash.East Trout Lake, a community 133 km northwest of Candle Lake, was evacuated due to the Shoe...

May 29, 2025

Pride, Philippine flags to be raised in La Ronge in June

Flags representing Pride Month and the Philippines will be raised in La Ronge next month. Permission to do so was granted by town council at a regular meeting on Monday. The Pride flag will be flown f...

May 28, 2025