Riders atop West
Sack attack: Riders record eight sacks to beat Elks
On a game with the theme of Christmas in July, the Saskatchewan Roughriders delivered the gift of a victory to their fans at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders defeated the Edmonton Elks 21-18 in front of a crowd of 27,933 on Friday night to improve to 6-1 in the 2025 CFL season.But even with Saskatchewan leading 21-4 after thr...
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Safety first
Lifesaving Society encouraging swimmers and boaters to safety first
Despite all the public awareness of the risks associated with not wearing a life jacket while boating, the CEO of the Lifesaving Society of Saskatchewan says there is in fact too much complacency.This week has been proclaimed by the province as drowning prevention week. As per numbers provided by the coroner's service,...
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recovery
Lac La Ronge cabin owners granted extension to build back period following wildfire
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Professional Bull Riding
Jared Parsonage wins 10th Annual McDonald's Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic
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Saskatchewan
Man who was subject of emergency alert charged with attempted murder
The man who was the subject of an emergency alert on Thursday morning is facing a number of charges, including attempted murder with a firearm after an RCMP officer was injured.Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release on July 25 that 28-year-old Elijah Albert had also been charged with discharging a firearm with intent...
Jul 25, 2025
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Financial transparency
Indigenous Services Canada to conduct forensic audit of James Smith Cree Nation
Chief Kirby Constant is welcoming news of a forensic audit for James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN).Formal notice received on Friday from Indigenous Services Canada confirmed the audit will be conducted by KPMG and overseen by the Assessment and Investigation Services Branch of ISC."When I first started my campaign for ...
Jul 25, 2025
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clean water
Construction underway on water treatment plant expansion in Grandmother's Bay
When Gerald McKenzie joined Lac La Ronge Indian Band as a councilor back in 2017, the first thing he noticed was outdated infrastructure that was starting to break down. "So we gathered a project management team to come up with these projects and talk with Indigenous Affairs to get us newer infrastructure in our c...
Jul 25, 2025
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POLICING
Community tips, targeted enforcement credited for crime reduction in Lloydminster: RCMP
Lloydminster RCMP say community tips and pressure on repeat offenders are helping to tackle crime.Staff Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown, who leads the detachment's General Investigative Section (GIS) and Crime Reduction Unit, gave an update at a recent city council governance and priorities committee meeting.He said residents have...
Jul 25, 2025
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Canada
Nanaimo, B.C., councillor's motion proposes asking for closure of safe injection site
A city councillor in Nanaimo, B.C., is expected to push the city to reach out to a B.C. health authority in a bid to close the overdose prevention site next to city hall. The agenda for Monday's council meeting says Coun. Ian Thorpe will bring forward ...
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B.C.'s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's independent wood product makers say hundreds of small- and medium-sized manufacturers may be forced to shut down in light of the latest decision from the United States to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood. Th...
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City fines Montreal church for hosting MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht
MONTRÉAL - The City of Montreal has fined a local church for hosting a concert by the U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht. Feucht's controversial views and his status as a rising star in the MAGA movement have led officials to cancel his concerts...
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N.S. Black community's reunion returns with safety measures, a year after shooting
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's Black community is including safety measures at a reunion of former residents of a historic community in Halifax, one year after a shooting during the event. The Africville reunion last July was marred by shots that injured five...
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Montreal air quality among worst in the world due to wildfires in Prairies
MONTRÉAL - Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings across southern Quebec due to smoke from wildfires in the Canadian Prairies. IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, on Saturday morning ranked Montreal as the city with the worst ai...
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Auditor general to study hiring, promotion of public servants with disabilities
OTTAWA - The federal auditor general is planning to study the recruitment, retention and promotion of people with disabilities in the federal public service. Documents obtained by The Canadian Press through Access to Information indicate that the audit...
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