PUBLIC SAFETY
RCMP report shows violent crime spike in Sask.; premier vows action on drugs, bail reform
Premier Scott Moe says his government is doubling down on policing, bail reform and addictions recovery as violent crime continues to rise in Saskatchewan."We've been very clear about our approach when it comes to keeping our community safe," Moe said during a media conference Wednesday."Working with Pri...
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Tragic events
Missing Stanley Mission teen found deceased
Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed Wednesday that Dylan Ballantyne has been found deceased.The 15-year-old was last seen on July 18 at a home in Stanley Mission. The cause of death remains under investigation, and there was no information provided about where he was found.Saskatchewan RCMP and the Saskatchewan Coroners Servic...
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POLICING
Search underway after reported assault, vehicle with stolen plates flees North Battleford mall
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Sports on Central
Transforming downtown into a sports paradise for local youth
Women for Wishes Campaign
Cando's Hirschfeld family raising money in honour of deceased Steven
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Whiterock Basketball Academy
Local basketball players take talent to the big stage at NABI tournament in Arizona
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Saskatchewan
Trade focus
Moe praises work on breaking down trade barriers at premiers' meeting
As it has been for more than seven months, trade was top of mind for many of the premiers as they met in Ontario this week for the Council of the Federation summer meeting.The prime minister spoke with the premiers Tuesday to update them about the trade negotiations with the U.S., and Premier Scott Moe had been signing...
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18 months probation
Former Macklin firefighter sentenced to probation, community service for arson
A former Macklin firefighter was given 18 months of probation and 200 hours of community service for lighting a number of hay bales on fire near Macklin and Evesham last July.Logan Sieben received his sentence on Monday in Unity, after pleading guilty to a single charge of arson causing property damage in January.Mackl...
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is calling for volunteers to help raise and foster the next generation of guide dogs for those who are blind or partially sighted. "...
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'TOGETHER FOR A THRIVING SASKATCHEWAN'
Conexus name, CEO to lead 2026 merger of three Sask. credit unions
Three Saskatchewan credit unions are joining forces under a single name and leader, forming the province's largest financial cooperative.Conexus, Synergy and Cornerstone credit unions announced Wednesday they will merge as of Jan. 1, 2026, under the Conexus Credit Union banner. Celina Philpot, who currently serves as C...
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Canada
The latest on the expected ruling in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players
LONDON - Here is the latest as an Ontario judge is expected to deliver her ruling in the sexual assault trial for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team: 7 a.m. Reporters and observers began lining up outside the London, Ont., courth...
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In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial An Ontario judge is set to deliver her ruling today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada...
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Rescue efforts underway at B.C. mine where three workers are trapped underground
DEASE LAKE - Rescue efforts are continuing at a northern B.C. mine where three workers are trapped underground. Operator Newmont Corp. has said it was working to assemble specialist teams from nearby mine sites to respond to the situation at the Red Ch...
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Carney to talk major projects with Inuit leaders in Inuvik
INUVIK - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Inuit leaders today to discuss his government's controversial major projects legislation. The meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee will be co-hosted by Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiri...
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Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules
OTTAWA - Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government's plans to cut its procurement costs could compromise the public's access to parliamentary, Supreme Court and other official proceedings in both official languages. Jeremy Link,...
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'Fragile': An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire
JASPER, ALTA. - Kimberley Stark has a scavenger hunt planned for her three kids on the plot of land in Jasper, Alta., where they used to crawl, play and sleep. They'll be searching for pieces of Jasper's nature, like mushrooms, purple asters, daisies a...
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