Saskatchewan

Exceeding expectations
World Cup lead organizer deems event a huge success
The 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert has come and gone, with Venezuela leaving as the new World Champions for the first time in the nation's history. The event attracted thousands of people from around the province, country and world to the Gateway to the North, with some travelling more than 16 hour...
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Waskesiu on pre-evac alert
Other than smoke, wildfire poses 'no immediate public safety risk' in P.A. National Park
Firefighting crews and equipment from both Parks Canada and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) are fighting the Buhl wildfire burning near Prince Albert National Park (PANP).The blaze, which started June 29, was being actively managed until it spread on Saturday and entered the northeast corner of PANP. It is...
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Forensic audit
Chief of James Smith Cree Nation renews call for FSIN transparency
Months after first speaking up, James Smith Cree Nation Chief Kirby Constant has once again issued a call for increased transparency in how the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) spends its money. Constant's main complaint stemmed from information that during the COVID-19 pandemic, FSIN took in $6.5 mill...
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Wildfires
Battlefords welcomes Montreal Lake Cree Nation evacuees; request donations
As wildfires and thick smoke continue to threaten communities in northern Saskatchewan, the City of North Battleford has opened its arms once again, this time to 140 evacuees from Montreal Lake Cree Nation. The evacuees arrived in the Battlefords region over the weekend, seeking safety and temporary shelter as blazes c...
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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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