Sleeves Up
Summer vacations leading to drop in blood donations, Canadian Blood Services warns
Canadian Blood Services is urging Saskatchewan residents to keep their blood donation appointments this summer as vacations and long weekends contribute to a seasonal drop in donations.Aaron Barlow, Saskatchewan community development manager for Canadian Blood Services, said missed appointments are the biggest challeng...
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Weather warnings
UPDATE: Severe weather continues following critical alert for tornados
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central Saskatchewan. "Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Spiritwood, De...
Jul 03, 2026
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Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Jul 04, 2026
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Jun 30, 2026
globle affairs
U.S. strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship
Jun 27, 2026
Saskatchewan
Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
Jul 03, 2026
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Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it now supports the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan after reaching an agreement with Denison Mines Corp., the company behind the development. The First Nation had filed for a judicial review of the provincial environmental assessment approval for the project,...
Jul 03, 2026
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For James Smith Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skele...
Jul 03, 2026
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Canada
Canada Soccer CEO Blue says World Cup enthusiasm must translate into lasting support
Watching Canada embrace the FIFA World Cup has been a "breathtaking" experience for Kevin Blue. The co-host nation rallied not only behind the tournament, but truly celebrated the country's team, said Canada Soccer's CEO. "There was one instance where...
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B.C.'s chief coroner envisions course to prepare people beyond TV 'preconceptions'
BURNABY - British Columbia's chief coroner says the work of the coroners service is not like the portrayal in crime scene television shows, and those who take on the job might find it's not for them. Dr. Jatinder Baidwan says there are "preconceptions...
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Republican to introduce bill prompting trade investigation into Canadian booze bans
WASHINGTON - A Republican congresswoman for New York said she is introducing legislation to compel the United States Trade Representative to conduct an investigation into Canadian provinces that are not purchasing American alcohol. "Canadian provinces ...
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Mourners gather at B.C. dock to mourn six lost at sea in fishing charter sinking
RICHMOND - About 100 mourners gathered at a public dock in Richmond, B.C., to commemorate six victims missing and feared drowned after a charter boat sinking in the Strait of Georgia a week earlier. Dozens of bouquets of white flowers, a symbol of mou...
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Federal union adding millions to strike fund ahead of 'challenging' contract talks
OTTAWA - A federal union says it will add millions of dollars to its strike fund ahead of what it expects to be "challenging" contract talks this fall. The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada is set to negotiate new contracts for cl...
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Astronaut Jeremy Hansen leaving Canadian Space Agency
OTTAWA - Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who made a historic trip around the moon aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission in April, is leaving the Canadian Space Agency. A statement released by the agency said Hansen will pursue "new professional opportunities" as of...
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