Saskatchewan

Homicide
Death of woman in Beaver River was a homicide
RCMP have confirmed that the death of a 25-year-old woman from Big Island Lake Cree Nation several days ago was a homicide. Juanita Wahpistikwan's body was discovered when firefighters responded to a structure fire at a rural property in the R.M. of Beaver River on July 11 at 1:30 pm. They found Wahpistikwan's remains,...
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Basketball and Beyond
Honouring Michael Linklater: Indigenous basketball icon and youth advocate
A standing ovation echoed through the SaskTel Centre on July 5 as the Province of Saskatchewan made a historic announcement, recognizing the day officially as Michael Linklater Day. The honour celebrates the extraordinary impact that Michael Linklater, a basketball legend, community leader, and proud member of Thunderc...
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Little evidence to suggest a U.S. trade deal can be reached without tariffs: Carney
A trade deal with the United States will likely include some tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated on Tuesday ahead of a meeting with his cabinet.Carney told reporters he expects the trade talks with the U.S. to "intensify" ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline to secure a new agreement, but then in French he ...
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Fatal crash in Humboldt
Crash in Humboldt kills one, injures another
An investigation is underway into a fatal crash in Humboldt. RCMP were called about a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Main Street Friday morning at 11. Investigators determined a car and SUV collided, and both drivers were taken to hospital by EMS. The driver of the car, a 35-year-old man f...
Jul 15, 2025
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Saskatchewan Broadcasters unite for province-wide radiothon supporting wildfire
As wildfires continue to displace families and threaten communities across Saskatchewan, broadcasters from across the province are coming together for a united day of action — a province-wide Radiothon in support of the Canadian Red Cross and wildfire evacuees, happening Thursday, June 12.   Saskatchewan Day Of Caring For Wildfire Evacuees is a collaborative effort that will see radio stations across Saskatchewan dedicating airtime throughout the day to raise funds and awareness for those impacted by the 2025 Saskatchewan wildfires.   Funds raised during the Radiothon will go directly to the Canadian Red Cross Saskatchewan 2025 Wildfires Appeal.   Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used to assist those impacted by the wildfires in Saskatchewan with immediate and ongoing relief, including financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Saskatchewan.  Every radio station and media outlet across the province, from Kindersley to Yorkton, Shaunavon to La Ronge, Saskatoon to Regina will be giving the people of Saskatchewan the opportunity to show their care and concern for our province.   How to Get Involved:   • Donate to the Red Cross here: https://www.redcross.ca/SKDAYOFCARING   • Or Text RADIO to 45678 to donate $10   • Share via social media using #SKDayOfCaring
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Air-traffic conversation suggests suspected B.C. hijacking was 'some type of protest'
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Carney confirms possibility of lumber quotas in trade deal with the United States
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First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction
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B.C. First Nation says plan to move Tex the grizzly was underway before it was killed
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Vandalized Pablo Picasso painting back on display at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
MONTREAL - The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts says a Pablo Picasso painting that was vandalized last month by climate activists is back on display. An environmental activist with Last Generation Canada smeared washable paint on the 1901 painting The Heta...
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Smog episodes accumulate and have long-term health effects: Quebec doctors group
MONTREAL - A group of Quebec doctors is warning that poor air quality can cause long-term adverse health effects. The Quebec chapter of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment also believes decision makers are underestimating the im...
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