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‘No man’s land’: Descendants of Sask.’s first Black community proud of history

The one-room Shiloh Baptist Church, constructed from hand-hewn poplar logs nestled in a small grove near a cemetery with 37 white crosses, is a poignant reminder of Saskatchewan's first Black settleme...

Feb 17, 2025

'No man's land': Descendants of Saskatchewan's first Black community proud of history

The one-room Shiloh Baptist Church, constructed from hand-hewn poplar logs nestled in a small grove near a cemetery with 37 white crosses, is a poignant reminder of Saskatchewan's first Black settleme...

Feb 15, 2025

Stay skeptical to avoid evolving online scams like fake Peavey Mart website

As online scams become more sophisticated, and in some cases more localized, a cybersecurity expert warns Canadians to stay vigilant against fraudulent websites, fake social media ads, and phishing sc...

Feb 13, 2025

Prairie singles turning to professional matchmakers

It appears people on the Prairies are getting tired of aimlessly swiping on dating apps.As Valentine's Day looms, one professional matchmaker says 2024 was the busiest year in the company's 30-year hi...

Feb 12, 2025

'Historical moment': 11 Yellowstone bison transferred to Sask First Nations

A family of 11 Yellowstone bison from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana have been reintroduced to their ancestral land of Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nat...

Feb 07, 2025

AI in higher education: Sask. universities grapple with the future of learning

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into student learning, universities in Saskatchewan have begun implementing guidelines to help students use AI tools ethically while ens...

Feb 03, 2025

'Our goal is to empower': Onion Lake podcast bridges community through conversations

With a microphone and openmindedness, an Onion Lake Cree Nation-based podcast aims to "close the gap" and foster a sense of community involvement amongst Saskatchewan's First Nations and beyond."The o...

Jan 28, 2025

'This is just unacceptable': Beauval health centre 17-day closure sparks rural healthcare concerns

The rural northern community of Beauval, about three hours northwest of Prince Albert, is calling on the provincial government after its health care centre was forced to close its doors for 17 consecu...

Jan 23, 2025

Bell nominated for three Sask. Music Awards

La Ronge's Nigel Bell, who performs under the name Nige B, is up for three Saskatchewan Music Awards. Nominees for the event, which will take place at the Regina Performing Arts Centre in Regina on Ma...

Jan 21, 2025

Why school buses don't run in extreme cold

An extreme cold warning from Environment Canada prompted school bus cancellations across Saskatchewan Monday morning including Prince Albert and the Battlefords, Saskatoon and Regina. While it's a bit...

Jan 20, 2025