Wildfire response
Sask. Government commits $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by wildfires
The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by this year's devastating wildfires. Through the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), a dedicated Recovery Task Team (RTT) has been established to lead the province's wildfire recovery efforts."We know th...
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Don't Swim
E.Coli detected at Emma Lake's Sunnyside Beach
Environmental Public Health is advising the public not to swim in certain parts of Emma Lake, north of Prince Albert, after high levels of a harmful bacteria were found. E.coli (Escherichia coli) is an intestinal bacterium found in humans and other mammals. It was detected at Sunnyside Beach. The presence of it in wate...
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Upcoming shows
Summer exhibit at Mann Art Gallery explores Sask. identity
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Sports on Central
Transforming downtown into a sports paradise for local youth
Off-Season Preview
'Our goal is to make the playoffs': AAA Stars headed in right direction ahead of 2025-26 season
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POLICING
Search underway for suspects after armed robbery and stabbing on Red Pheasant
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Saskatchewan
CLUB RESILIENCE
'We still have a lot of determination': St. Cyr Trails Club keeps Sask. Winter Games goal after chalet fire
After a fire destroyed its chalet, administrators at a ski club near Meadow Lake say they won't give up on hosting cross-country and Para Nordic events for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games."It has been really challenging. It's been really disappointing for all of us who have worked so hard to get to this point, ...
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Opening remarks
Canada looking to recapture gold at 18th Men's Softball World Cup
The wait is over and the world has arrived in Prince Albert as the first pitch of the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup is set to be thrown in less than 24 hours. Local dignitaries and the coaches from the eight competing countries along with their team captains gathered in the lobby of the Art Hauser Centre on Monday...
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Up and down weather
Hot temperatures to be followed by rain this week
More up and down temperatures are expected to continue this week across the province.While the next couple of days will be hot, with temperatures rising to the low 30s, they will quickly drop to the low 20s by the end of the work week, with expected rainfall and possible thunderstorms."Just some warm air mass righ...
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An Amazing Race
When two Rebeccas become one, it's an Amazing Race
Are there two Rebeccas or have they become one? When it comes to their advantage in competing in The Amazing Race, Rebecca Merasty and Rebecca Watt say they are almost one person. Merasty, who is from Flying Dust First Nation near Meadow Lake and her long-time best friend, Rebecca Watt (from Wrigley, NWT and High Level...
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Canada
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family
IQALUIT - The premier of Nunavut has announced he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall. P.J. Akeeagok says he's leaving politics to spend more time with his family and not for another politic...
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Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll
WASHINGTON - As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019. While this year's survey by the Pew Rese...
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Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests most Canadians are unfamiliar with nine possible NDP leadership contenders. A majority of respondents to the Research Co. poll said they "don't know who the person is" when asked about possible candidates like current NDP M...
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Four charged in alleged plot to take over land in Quebec City region: RCMP
The RCMP says four people, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to "forcibly take possession" of land in the Quebec City area. Mounties allege three male suspects were planning to create an ...
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In the news today: Is Canada ready for 'new reality' of flash floods?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Is Canada ready for 'new reality' of flash floods? Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flo...
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Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms
VANCOUVER - Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But he's also worried Canada isn't doing enough to prevent such d...
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