

Forest Renewal
Over 73K trees planted in Narrow Hills Provincial Park following wildfire
The rebuilding of some parts of Northern Saskatchewan is well underway after wildfires devastated some regions earlier this summer. One of the hardest hit parts of the province was Narrow Hills Provincial Park, roughly 70 km northeast of Candle Lake, where the massive Shoe fire torched much of the area at the beginning...
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Sask Poly layoffs
Sask. Polytech confirms layoffs as a result of lower immigration numbers
A 'significant decline' in international student registration has led to the layoff of 14 staff at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The school, which has campuses across Saskatchewan with one in Prince Albert, will also not fill eight empty positions. Put together, the reduction is about 10 per cent of the school's out-of-sco...
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WILDFIRE UPDATES
86 actives wildfires burning in northern Sask., displacing over 3,200: SPSA
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says the province is battling 86 active wildfires, with more than 3,200 people displaced from their homes and several major blazes still out of control as of Aug. 8. Fifteen fires remain uncontained and 17 are threatening property, prompting full or partial evacuations in 13...
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Widespread Wildfires
"It's unprecedented": SaskPower reflects on impact, damage caused by wildfires to date
This year's wildfire season has been a long one and is still going on in lots of northern parts of the province.The effects and issues caused by the wildfires have been immeasurable, and according to SaskPower, it's something they've never experienced."This year's wildfire season started earlier than normal, espec...
Aug 08, 2025
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NDP in Prince Albert
NDP focus on economy, northern issues as caucus meets in Prince Albert
Saskatchewan's official opposition is taking aim at the provincial economy, highlighting what its plans would be as its now much larger caucus met in Prince Albert on Thursday. Leader Carla Beck met with media near the Knotty Pine Bistro in Little Red River Park to talk about two local priorities: growing the economy a...
Aug 07, 2025
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Wildfires
Rainfall not enough for significant change to Sask. wildfires: SPSA
There are currently 87 wildfires burning in Saskatchewan, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.So far this year, the province has seen 459 wildfires, well over the five-year average of 356.Steve Roberts, the public safety agency's vice president of operations, said fire conditions have improved slightly, ...
Aug 07, 2025
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Canada

Montreal police investigate assault of Jewish father caught in part on video
MONTREAL - Montreal police are investigating after a Jewish father was attacked in the city's Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough on Friday afternoon, caught partly on video by a bystander. Police say no arrests have been made as the 32-year-o...
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Conservative calls on minister to apologize to Christian singer over cancellations
A Conservative MP is calling on Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault to apologize to U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht after the permits for recent concerts in venues overseen by Parks Canada were revoked. Marilyn Gladu, the Oppositi...
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Canada joins international partners to condemn Israel plan to take over Gaza City
OTTAWA - Canada is joining international partners panning Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City. Foreign ministers from several countries including Canada, Australia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom say they reject a decision taken by the ...
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Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers
When it comes to cinematography, a giant Pacific octopus that borrowed a camera from two divers earns a solid "10 out of 10." Underwater videographer John Roney said he and his longtime diving buddy Chris Mullen went out on Aug. 5 to Nanoose Bay on the...
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Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall
TORONTO - Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak, and while some health officials say that doesn't mean people should avoid all pistachio products, others say toss the nut. Four brands of pistachios and...
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Pay hike for military members 'long overdue,' says expert
OTTAWA - The federal government's decision to boost entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces members is being praised by expert observers as long overdue. On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will hike entry-level pay for Canadian...
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