Saskatchewan

Severe storms
'Calls haven't stopped': Restoration crew swamped as flooding hits southeast Sask.
As residents across southeast Saskatchewan begin the long process of cleaning up after recent storms, a disaster restoration company say they're struggling to keep pace with the overwhelming demand for help.Mike Payne, sales and marketing manager for Restorex Disaster Restoration, said phones have been ringing off the...
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Young energy
Northern Lights festival marks 20 years with bluegrass, dancing and a prairie-grown tradition
In the boreal forest northeast of Big River, banjos, fiddles and dancing shoes are set to take centre stage as the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Camp and Festival celebrates its 20th year this August. What began as a worry that acoustic traditions were fading in Saskatchewan has grown into a homegrown fe...
Jun 09, 2026
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Officer staffing
Debate grows over Saskatchewan Marshals as government touts policing investments
The Saskatchewan government said it is expanding policing capacity and recruitment efforts as it responds to criticism from the Opposition NDP about how new officers are being added through the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS).In a statement issued on behalf of Community Safety Minister Michael Weger, the province e...
Jun 09, 2026
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Extreme risk
'Worst one yet': Meteorologist says another severe storm could hit southeast Sask. on Tuesday
As southeast Saskatchewan continues to clean up after a major storm on Sunday, another one could be on the way.Environment Canada meteorologist Keane Kokolsky said southeastern Saskatchewan is at an extreme risk for severe weather on Tuesday, with tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain possible."Pret...
Jun 09, 2026
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Canada

Ontario murder suspect believed to be in rural B.C.: police
PERTH, ONT. - A suspect wanted for second-degree murder in the death of a man in southern Ontario may be camping somewhere in rural British Columbia. Ontario Provincial Police say 34-year-old Christo Richards of Ottawa died in hospital after being fou...
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B.C. woman pleads guilty to attempting to euthanize cat with fentanyl: SPCA
KELOWNA - British Columbia's animal welfare society says a woman has been banned from owning or living with pets for five years and given 12 months' probation after pleading guilty to attempting to euthanize a cat with fentanyl. A statement from the B....
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QuickQuotes: How advocates, lawyers and others feel about Canada's online harms bill
OTTAWA - The Liberal government tabled new online safety legislation Wednesday that would force social media platforms to block access for kids under 16 - unless those platforms put in place sufficient safeguards - and bar children from accessing adult...
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Fact File: Revisiting Trump's false claims about the Gordie Howe bridge
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan is set to open, months after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to block it. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have suggested that Friday's scheduled bridge open...
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Hotel bookings during World Cup down from last year, but B.C. minister sees positives
VICTORIA - British Columbia's jobs minister isn't disputing hotel data that suggests Vancouver hotel vacancies on World Cup game days are down sharply compared to the same dates last year. But Ravi Kahlon took a positive view of analytics provided by U...
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Border-straddling library inaugurates new Canadian entrance
MONTREAL - Canadians can visit the Haskell Free Library and Opera House without crossing through a U.S. border checkpoint, thanks to a new entrance on the Canadian side. A ceremony held on Wednesday officially inaugurated the new door at the historic l...
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