
Lawsuit
Sask. law firm considering class action suit against province over wildfire response
There appears to be a lot of public interest in a potential class action lawsuit regarding the government's response to wildfires in Saskatchewan. Chad Eggerman, the founding partner of Procido Law which has an office in Saskatoon, said in the five days since his firm first asked for feedback on its website, the respon...
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North West College plans 'bold" new look
It's a bold new dawn for North West College. "We've had a good look at our current logo, and I think it's definitely served us well over time, but it's brought up some unintended comparisons," said President and CEO Dr. Eli Ahlquist. "I've heard everything from 'It looks like some sort of a bird or a bat...
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Offseason check-in
Raiders General Manager shares thoughts on Import Draft picks and future roster moves
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SIGA
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority selects new Board Chair
Farm in the Dell
Construction begins on new group homes in Biggar
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assistance
Air Ronge, La Ronge, LLRIB distribute $2.7 million in provincial wildfire relief payments
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Saskatchewan

Government Response
From ashes to action: NDP and SPSA address plans to rebuild fire-stricken communities
As the province deals with another uptick in wildfires, the opposition is calling on the government to adopt a coordinated plan to rebuild communities that have already been destroyed.In Prince Albert Wednesday, NDP leader Carla Beck and NDP MLA for Cumberland, Jordan McPhail, presented what they called five critical p...
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lawsuit settled
Tobacco settlement plays role in smaller Sask. government deficit
Saskatchewan's provincial government ended the 2024-25 fiscal year with a deficit nearly at what it budgeted for a year prior, but a good part of the reason it wasn't higher was a landmark tobacco settlement.The settlement with tobacco companies was signed in early March, just before the end of the fiscal year. It was ...
Jul 02, 2025
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JULY 12 - 13
Hooked for free: Anglers get a no-licence weekend on Sask. waters
Good things come to those who bait and this time, they don't even need to pay for a licence.Saskatchewan's Free Fishing Weekend is back July 12 and 13. The Ministry of Environment said in a release issued Wednesday that anyone can fish on public waters open to sportfishing during the two-day event. "Saskatchewan i...
Jul 02, 2025
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Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense
NEW YORK (AP) - Sean "Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop's most celebrated figures behind bars for life.The mixed result came on the third day of deliberations. It could still send Combs,...
Jul 02, 2025
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Offseason check-in
Raiders General Manager shares thoughts on Import Draft picks and future roster moves
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Treat yourself
Discover Prince Albert's premier salon: Glamorous Nails & Lash
Farm in the Dell
Construction begins on new group homes in Biggar
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assistance
Air Ronge, La Ronge, LLRIB distribute $2.7 million in provincial wildfire relief payments
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Family Business
Charles Repair and Service: From humble beginnings to a proud legacy of success
Next Step
Pair of North Stars commit to post-secondary hockey programs
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Fun for everyone
A look at what's happening off the field at the Men's Softball World Cup
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Canada

Wheel fell off RCMP trailer, sparking Lytton, B.C., fire that triggered evacuations
Mounties say a wildfire that has triggered evacuations near Lytton, B.C., was caused when a wheel fell off an RCMP trailer in what was a "tremendously unfortunate" incident. Staff Sgt. Kris Clark said in a statement released Thursday that the "equipmen...
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Mother who allegedly abandoned Montreal girl charged with criminal negligence
SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD - The Montreal mother who allegedly abandoned her daughter in a field in Ontario last month has been charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm. The 34-year-old woman appeared in court this morning as part of her bai...
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Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney
OTTAWA - The head of an organization representing automakers said he's "cautiously optimistic" after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to urge him to repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate. Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association CEO Brian...
4h ago
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Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns
OTTAWA - The C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa's recently announced spending plans - which include a much bigger defence budget - will drive its deficits markedly higher in the coming years. In a new analysis released Thursday, the think tank said it...
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Canada begins to diversify its trade, but U.S. tariffs still a 'heavy weight'
OTTAWA - Canada's efforts to broaden trade beyond the United States appear to be bearing fruit, but economists warn it will be a long road before Canadian exporters settle at a new status quo. Statistics Canada said Thursday that the country's merchand...
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Canadian airports returning to normal operations after early morning bomb threats
Bomb threats early Thursday resulted in temporary disruptions and control tower evacuations at some airports across Canada, officials said. Airports gradually returned to normal operations after Nav Canada, the country's air traffic control service, sa...
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