The annual Back to Batoche festival is celebrating its 56th year as thousands from far and wide gather at the Batoche National Historic Site to celebrate Métis culture and traditions. Nearly 40,000 people gathering in one area can make widespread communication difficult, but Batoche Resistance Radio is set up to...

The warm weather months can be fleeting in Saskatchewan, but for people in and visiting the province, there are some new ways to enjoy the summer weather.Saskatchewan Parks has partnered with several outfits to promote new ways for visitors to the province's many parks this summer."Spending time in nature is an ex...

For a few days this week, Saskatoon Berries pitcher Dallen Rude was told to stay patient and to not make any immediate plans over the Western Canadian Baseball League's All-Star break.That waiting game has paid off, as the Berries reliever will be introduced to raucous applause at Cairns Field as part of the East Divis...

The federal government says it has delivered the toughest changes to Canada's bail and sentencing laws in a generation. Conservatives say the job is only half done.Conservative Members of Parliament gathered outside the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Regina on Wednesday to criticize Bill C-14, the federal Bail and...

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have stepped in to protect the immediate future of two historic provincial research hubs.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) alongside the Government of Saskatchewan announced a new joint initiative this week to explore options that will support ongoing agricultural activi...

Despite two fatal bear-related incidents in northern Saskatchewan in the past two months, officials say reported bear interactions in Prince Albert National Park and the La Ronge area are down compared with last year.Tom Perry, acting resource conservation manager for Prince Albert National Park, said the park had resp...

Just over three years after his brother's passing, Chase Sinclair confirms feelings of nervousness about a coroner's inquest that he hopes results in real changes. Boden Umpherville's inquest begins Monday at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert and a total of five days have been set aside to review the circumstances...

The beloved festival celebrating Métis and Indigenous culture returns for its 56th installment this weekend. Back to Batoche will become one of the largest communities in the province from July 16-19 as roughly 40,000 people flock to the National Historic Site from across Saskatchewan, Canada, and even the world...

Residents in Saskatchewan are favourable towards the new Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) changes announced on Thursday.The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding in the province and other disasters.As of July 10, the Saskatchewan ...

The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge.Following an investigation, conservation officers were able to locate and euthanize the bear suspected to be involved in...

Photo Credit: DMDS/Darryl Anderson Darryl Anderson is a Mtis country singer-songwriter from Big River, Saskatchewan, now based in Saskatoon. With soul...

Prince Albert country artist Josh Stumpf is writing another chapter in his evolving Saskatchewan country music success story.Stumpf has been nominated for two Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards, including a nod in the Fans' Choice category, recognition he said came as a complete surprise when he learned t...

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) in the midst of a busy season of storms, floods and wildfires.The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding in the province and other disaste...

A significant storm in Northern Saskatchewan on Wednesday night could have spawned a tornado near Buffalo Narrows. That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), where meteorologist Brian Proctor confirmed the organization was monitoring a serious storm in the area through the night. "We had a s...

Two people have died in what officials are calling a suspected wildlife-related incident near McTavish Lake, located about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge. La Ronge RCMP received a call on July 15 about a suspected wildlife incident in the area. During the investigation, two individuals were found deceased.The Conserva...

The Saskatchewan government said it is committed to supporting the 117 workers affected by Carrier Forest Products' decision to indefinitely curtail operations at its Big River sawmill starting this October.Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry said the province has deployed the Canada-Saskatchewan Rapid Response...

Thousands of tree seedlings have been planted in Narrow Hills Provincial Park as recovery efforts continue following the devastating wildfires that forced the park's closure last year.According to the Saskatchewan government, crews planted more than 81,180 tree seedlings in June and completed a large transplant project...

Carrier Forest Products Ltd. has announced it will indefinitely curtail production at its Big River sawmill beginning Oct. 16, 2026, a decision expected to impact approximately 117 employees.In a news release, company management said the decision was difficult but necessary given a combination of ongoing challenges fac...

In the midst of a costly year for storm damage to Saskatchewan communities, the Government of Saskatchewan is announcing changes to its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) on Thursday.A formal announcement of the policies, according to the province, will be held in Alvena at 1 p.m.The program is meant to prov...

Thousands of music lovers are expected to head deep into the boreal forest in northern Saskatchewan this week as the Ness Creek Music Festival returns for another year of live performances, cultural programming and community gatherings.The long-running festival, located about 20 kilometres northeast of Big River near t...

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reported 46 active wildfires across the province as of 11 a.m. Wednesday, with firefighting crews continuing suppression and containment efforts on several significant fires.According to the SPSA, four fires are currently classified as contained, eight are not contained, 26 ...

Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) announced Wednesday that the Hudson Bay Railway will move grain from The Pas to the Port of Churchill for the first time in six years. AGG said that the return of grain shipping, scheduled to happen on Friday, is a sign of what's to come. "It's a strong signal of the progress made to r...

Production has resumed at Cameco's Cigar Lake uranium mine after a two-week shutdown linked to processing issues at the McClean Lake mill.Cameco first announced the temporary suspension on July 1, saying operations were paused because of problems at the McClean Lake uranium processing facility.The facility, operated by...

For as long as Jamie Laboucane can remember, the sound of chuckwagons racing around the track has represented more than just competition - it has represented a dream.As a young boy, Laboucane would picture the day he would pull into the Calgary Stampede and leave with the one prize every driver hopes to claim: a Rangel...

What happens to foster children in Saskatchewan when foster parents decide to separate?Al Killoh never thought he'd be asking that question when he and his soon-to-be ex-wife started fostering children almost two decades ago. In that time, Killoh and his former partner opened their home to more than 17 children.Now, he...

Some rural Saskatchewan schools are rethinking what a typical school week looks like.School divisions, including Chinook and Sun West, are exploring or adopting a four-day school week. Shawn Davidson, president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, said the model isn't about reducing classroom learning, but ra...

A descendant of one of White Fox's original settlers is hoping local families can help bring an important piece of community history back into public view. Thomas Long, whose great-grandfather Oscar Westman was among the original 16 farmers connected to the early settlement of White Fox, said work began last year to wr...

The stormy Saskatchewan weather has caused issues beyond broken trees and damaged homes, and several communities are still feeling the effects days after the storms hit. Brice Drinkwater, who lives just west of Codette, has been without power since Saturday night. "It's sort of like camping in your own home, bei...