

HIDDEN WITHIN THE HUMAN HUSK
Local author hopes debut book inspires self-reflection
Life's greatest struggles can reveal strengths people never knew they had. That's the message Dustin McClellan hopes readers take away from his debut book, Hidden Within the Human Husk. "I've had experiences that really changed how I look at my life. I just figured maybe I should put some of these lessons and expe...
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Shaping your community's future
Statistics Canada urges residents to complete census as local response rates lag
Statistics Canada is urging residents to complete their 2026 census questionnaires after reporting unusually low response rates in many Saskatchewan communities.Since official follow-up began on May 12, Statistics Canada employees have been contacting households by phone and email while field staff continue visiting ho...
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Back in win column
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
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Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
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globle affairs
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Saskatchewan

culture
The groom lost the ring. At this traditional Doukhobor wedding, it didn't matter
The groom had lost the ring.At most weddings, that would be a disaster. But at a hillside dugout near Blaine Lake, the ceremony carried on.There was bread and salt. Water and an old trunk. A rug passed from one generation to the next.There was no need for a ring."We never used rings," said Elder Jeanette Stri...
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Developing capabilities
'Cost of drama is too high': NATO leaders meet in Turkey for annual summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is jetting off Monday to the two-day NATO summit in Turkey's capital city Ankara, where world leaders will seek to avoid diplomatic friction with U.S. President Donald Trump.Massive hikes to military budgets are expected to feature prominently as NATO members remain under heavy U.S. ...
Jul 06, 2026
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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...
Jul 06, 2026
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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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Canada

Carney names his principal secretary and a Conservative MP to Senate
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate and says he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber. Pitfield is one of four new appointments to the Senate announced T...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 12:01 p.m. Today's World Cup action is underway in Atlanta, with defending champion Argentina facing Egypt in a round of 16 game. The winner faces Switzerland or Colombia in the ...
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NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets
ANKARA - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish manufacturer Saab on up to 10 radar jets largely built in Canada. Rutte told an audience at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, that its current fleet is to be ...
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In the news today: Carney arrives at NATO, Renata Ford dies, Raptors announcement
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney arrives in Turkey for high-level NATO talks with German, South Korean leaders Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Ankara, Turkey, where he's set to ha...
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Switzerland takes on Colombia in Vancouver's last hurrah at World Cup
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is set to host its seventh and final World Cup match today, in a final hurrah at BC Place for an event that galvanized the city's diaspora communities and drew thousands of fans from across the country and the globe. The round-of-...
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CP NewsAlert: B.C. may 'use the courts' to sue over Tumbler Ridge shooting
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has hired lawyers in both in B.C. and California to pursue legal action to hold OpenAI accountable for its part in the shooting where eight victims were killed in Tumbler Ridge. Attorney General Niki Sharma ...
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