
tracking migration patterns
Research from USask looking at impact of wildfire smoke on songbirds
For one researcher in Saskatoon, caring for the birds she studies is a top priority.She cares so much, she doesn't just call them "birds," but rather her friends.Dr. Catie Ivy is an assistant professor of biology at the USask College of Arts and Science.She is leading the research project, which examines the ...
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wildfires
'They saved our community': Beauval mayor thanks firefighters
Beauval mayor Rick Laliberte couldn't be more grateful for the nearly 200 firefighters who were helping protect his community over the last number of days.The village, located 310 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert, was left scrambling last Thursday as a fast-moving fire reached doorsteps within hours, prompting an ...
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SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits for the gaming operator in 2024-25.
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Saskatchewan
The PAGC aims to create positive changes at the 24-hour homeless shelter
The 24-hour homeless shelter in Prince Albert has a new operator - the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Urban Services has taken over from the YWCA Prince Albert.PAGC signed an agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan to assume operations of the Stepping Stones emergency shelter, located on the Exhibition Ground...
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English River First Nation Uncovers 60 More Sites of Concern at Former Residential School
Trigger Warning: Residential SchoolsEnglish River First Nation is on a long journey to uncover the truth, despite how troubling it may be.The Returning Home Society (RHS), a special project from English River First Nation (ERFN) conducting research and investigating the former Beauval Residential School, situated on ER...
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Prince Albert National Park under wildfire emergency alert
Just after 6 p.m. on Sunday, Parks Canada issued a Wildfire Emergency Advisory Alert for Prince Albert National Park.According to the alert, the Buhl Wildfire is currently 40 km from the townsite of Waskesiu."The Buhl Wildfire has potential to cause emergency situations for the public, including deteriorating air ...
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Wildfire update
Montreal Lake Cree Nation evacuates priority residents due to wildfire smoke
While there is no immediate danger to the community, leadership at Montreal Lake Cree Nation have issued an evacuation order due to smoke from the fire burning just to the north. "The smoke is fast-moving, and individuals who are listed on the Priority 1 and Priority 2 list must start evacuation immediately due to...
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Federal Court says Canada acted 'unreasonably' in denying request to repair home
OTTAWA - The Federal Court says Indigenous Services Canada acted unreasonably to deny funding for mould removal in a house for two First Nations children with asthma under its Jordan's Principle program. The principle stipulates that when a First Natio...
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Drug use sees parole revoked for Kerry Sim, who killed B.C. teen Reena Virk in 1997
VANCOUVER - Day parole has been revoked for the woman who drowned Victoria teenager Reena Virk 28 years ago. A Parole Board of Canada decision says Kerry Sim, known as Kelly Ellard when she was convicted, breached her conditions to abstain from drugs....
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Poilievre wants Carney to cash out blind trust, says ethics screens insufficient
OTTAWA - The Conservatives want Prime Minister Mark Carney to sell all the assets in his blind trust to avoid any possible conflicts of interest. Carney set up the blind trust after he was sworn in as prime minister in March and the details of how it w...
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Federal Court of Appeal to hear arguments in B.C. ostrich farm avian flu case
OTTAWA - The B.C. ostrich farmers who lost dozens of birds in an outbreak of avian flu last winter will be heading to the Federal Court of Appeal on Tuesday as they try to stop the remainder of their herd from being culled. Universal Ostrich Farm near...
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Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the letters he sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and other leaders about new tariff rates are "the deals", as Carney prepares to meet with his cabinet on tariffs and the trade negotiations. Trump appeare...
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Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March
EDMONTON - Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend. The province reported Monday that it has seen 1,314 cases since the beginning of March. The U.S. Centers for Disease Cont...
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