Dance dream
On pointe: from hoop dancing to ballet, one teen girl does it all
From her roots in a small community in Saskatchewan to living in Manitoba, one 17-year-old girl has danced her way to a peak performance in the Nutcracker in Arizona. Niyana Harris, 17, is a member of the Atahkakoop Cree Nation near Prince Albert, but grew up in Winnipeg for seven years before moving to the US. She rec...
Jun 28, 2025
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Expected in late afternoon and evening
Environment Canada issues Tornado Watch for large portion of Saskatchewan
At 10:24 Saturday morning, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for a large portion of Saskatchewan regarding weather that could cause tornadoes in the region during the afternoon and into the evening.A low pressure system moving in from the west is giving favourable conditions for the development of f...
Jun 28, 2025
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Wildfire devastation will lead to a rebirth of the boreal forest
Although the forest in many areas of Northern Saskatchewan have been devastated by wildfire, it is a natural occurrence that will lead to a more diverse ecosystem. "It does create a rebirth for the forest," said Provincial Silviculture Forester Michelle Young, who specializes in the science of managing forest...
Jun 27, 2025
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How Saskatchewan wildfires could affect future insurance policies
While the smoke has cleared in Denare Beach, life is anything but normal for resident Linda Lowe. Her family's home of 31 years was burned down by wildfire. What was supposed to be a relaxing summer holiday from her job in the school division will now be filled with the overwhelming task of navigating the insurance pro...
Jun 27, 2025
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Cadmus Delorme named University of Regina Chancellor
In a groundbreaking appointment by the University of Regina, Cadmus Delorme has become the school's first Chancellor of First Nations heritage.Delorme's historic new role with the University of Regina (U of R) was announced on June 16. For the past three years, Delorme had been the Chair of the U of R's Board of Govern...
Jun 27, 2025
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Public safety
Junior Prince Albert firefighter reflects on wildfire experience
While some of his friends were worried about their next homework assignment or how they be spending their Saturday Night, Prince Albert's Jace Dorward was up north ensuring fires did not spread to precious structures.The 16-year-old is a junior firefighter with the Buckland Volunteer Fire Department, and as part of the...
Jun 27, 2025
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Canada
Canada rescinds digital services tax to resume negotiations with U.S.
OTTAWA - Canada is rescinding its digital services tax and will resume trade negotiations with the United States, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said in a statement issued late Sunday night. The announcement came following a phone call be...
3h ago
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Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action for Quebec customers
MONTREAL - A judge has authorized a class action lawsuit over emails Tim Hortons sent out in error to participants in its popular Roll Up to Win promotion -- but only for Quebec residents. Montreal-based firm LPC Avocats claims some half-million custom...
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Rainbows deck Toronto streets for Pride parade amid fears for 2026 cash crunch
TORONTO - The clouds menacing next year's Pride celebrations in Toronto were nowhere in sight for this year's festivities on Sunday as tens of thousands of revellers filled city streets with rainbow hues and expressions of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ co...
15h ago
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Liberals taking 'fresh' look at online harms bill, justice minister says
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a "fresh" look at its online harms legislation over the summer but it's not clear yet exactly what the bill will look like when it is reintroduced. It would be the Liberals...
20h ago
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Interest in 'elbows up' merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say
When Rachael Coe decided to launch an "elbows up" merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales. By the end of the first...
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Captain Kirk would be 'appalled' at state of Earth's decline, William Shatner says
Captain James T. Kirk would be appalled at the rapid acceleration of climate change on Earth, says William Shatner, the Montreal-born actor who played the head of the USS Enterprise in the "Star Trek" franchise for decades. "I think he would probably b...
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