
Saskatchewan

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Saskatchewan grain terminals seeing increase in canola sales
It's been three weeks now since Prime Minister Mark Carney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe returned from China with a drastic reduction on Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola seed. Since then, grain elevators around the country have started to see more movement of the product, including here in Saskatchewan. Pat Brow...
Feb 05, 2026
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Food warning
Pillsbury Pizza Pops recalled due to E. coli; six people sick in Sask.
Better think twice about that after school snack. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is linking an outbreak of E. coli infections to Pillsbury-branded Pizza Pops.There are 29 laboratory-confirmed cases of illnesses linked to the outbreak across the country; six of which are in Saskatchewan.Of the total cases reported,...
Jan 27, 2026
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Tariff threats again
Sask. farmer warns Trump tariffs threat just fuelling more uncertainty
A Saskatchewan farmer is calling the fresh trade threat from U.S. President Donald Trump another layer of uncertainty added to an already fragile agricultural economy, as producers try to navigate volatile markets, tight margins, and rising costs.Unity-area farmer Darin Johnson said Trump's warning of a potential 100-p...
Jan 25, 2026
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Trade deal
Trump's latest 100% tariffs threat 'degradation of the free and fair trade system,' Moe says
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if the trade deal with China goes ahead.Trump said in a social media post that if Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "thinks he is going to make Canada a "Drop Off Port" for China to send goods an...
Jan 25, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Local Reaction
Humboldt father says Netflix hockey series 'turns my stomach'
A newly announced hockey drama from Netflix is drawing strong reaction in Saskatchewan, as families connected to the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash say the series cuts painfully close to a tragedy that continues to shape their lives."My heart sank," Scott Thomas said. "My initial reaction was like I was...
Jan 24, 2026
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Facing justice
FBI director confirms arrest of Canadian ex-Olympian and fugitive Ryan Wedding
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of running an international drug ring, has been arrested in Mexico, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed Friday.FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post that Wedding was taken into custody Thursday night and is being transported from Mex...
Jan 23, 2026
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Safety Enhancements
Sask. government aims to improve safety at hospitals through independent review
The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a third-party review of safety and security at hospitals around the province. The provincial government said the independent review is being launched at the request of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, adding that the Ministry of Health will select "a qualified expert c...
Jan 22, 2026
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Animal welfare
Frontline worker gives thumbs up to animal protection service change
A frontline worker with years of experience rescuing animals says she is excited to see someone else in charge of the province's animal welfare services.Wendy Fyrk, who lives in the Prince Albert area, is reacting to news that effective April 1, the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency (SAEA) will become the new enfo...
Jan 22, 2026
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Fire dangers in cold weather
Stay warm but stay safe: space heaters, poorly vented furnaces can be dangerous
The frigid weather is upon us, and many will do what they can to be warm. The Melfort Fire Department is cautioning residents to make sure that staying warm is also staying safe. Fire Chief Leonard Whitney said that means ensuring all furnace vents are clear of snow and ice. He said high-efficiency furnace venting is u...
Jan 22, 2026
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Increased police presence
UPDATED: Increased police presence in Cumberland House after morning shooting
UPDATE: Late Thursday afternoon Saskatchewan RCMP reported that the person of interest had been located and arrested. Police said further details on the investigation will be provided as they are able. Police have also since corrected that the suspect is a male youth, not an adult.--RCMP are investigating a shooting th...
Jan 22, 2026
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Focus on mental health and wellness
'Together we are strong': La Loche community marks 10 year anniversary of deadly school shootings
January 22, 2016. It's a sombre anniversary that has quietly passed in the community of La Loche until today. Northern Lights School Division (NLSD), students and the community are gathering at Dene High School for a day of remembrance and to reflect on how far the Northern Village has come since the tragic school shoo...
Jan 22, 2026
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Weather warnings
'Stay inside': Long stretch of extreme cold expected as Arctic air moves into Sask.
It's a great day to stay inside in Saskatchewan.Cold warnings from Environment Canada blanketed almost the entire province on Thursday morning as Arctic air moves in from the north. The weather service said wind chills as low as -45 C are expected to last for several days. The only part of the province that wasn't cove...
Jan 22, 2026
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Leadership event
Broncos crash survivor talks about leadership at student event in Prince Albert
A semi-annual workshop on student leadership hosted by multiple post-secondary institutions in Prince Albert focused on getting younger speakers in order to connect to their audience. That included Tyler Smith, one of the survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018, who spoke about leaders in his life who helpe...
Jan 22, 2026
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Extreme Weather
Orange level cold warning in place for much of province
Warnings are now in place for most of Saskatchewan as temperatures are set to take an extreme dip. Orange level warnings have been issued by Environment Canada for all parts of the province, except for the southeastern corner. Orange level warnings are put in place when severe weather is likely to cause significant dam...
Jan 21, 2026
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World Economic Forum
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to 'framework' of future Arctic deal
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was canceling his planned tariff on U.S. allies in Europe over US control of Greenland after he and the leader of NATO agreed to a 'framework of a future deal' on Arctic security.The abrupt about-face emerged hours after Trump had insisted tha...
Jan 21, 2026
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Opposition from the province
No 'seizure agents' appointed yet to collect guns in Sask. for buyback program
The federal gun buyback program has officially begun across the country, but it hasn't received a stamp of approval in Saskatchewan.The program, which launched on Monday, aims to provide compensation to the owners of some 2,500 types of guns that have been banned in Canada since May 2020, in exchange for the owners tur...
Jan 21, 2026
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Reality TV Fame
Yeah buddy: P.A.'s Swystun excited for premiere of Canada's 'Jersey Shore' spinoff
Editor's note: This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers.When Canadian reality-TV fans tune in to the country's first-ever spin on MTV's iconic Shore franchise this Thursday, they'll be introduced to Bauer Swystun - a 22-year-old Prince Albert athlete who wastes no time owning his on-screen p...
Jan 21, 2026
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World tensions
Trump says Carney is not 'grateful' in Davos speech
U.S. President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Mark Carney is not "grateful" during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.Trump said he heard Carney's Tuesday speech at the forum, which drew praise from around the world. The president said "Canada gets a lot of freebie...
Jan 21, 2026
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corrections adjustments
Improved addictions treatment and training needed at Pine Grove: Inquest's findings
After two days of testimony, and almost four hours after receiving their final instructions, the jury assigned to a coroner's inquest in Prince Albert made eight recommendations they believe will improve inmate safety at Pine Grove Correctional Centre and prevent future deaths from occurring..All but one are directed t...
Jan 21, 2026
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Court proceedings
Two arrested after non-fatal shooting at Little Red reserve
A man and a woman from Little Red River Reserve are facing a number of serious charges after a shooting that occurred in the small community Sunday morning.Jared Naytowhow and Jackie Morin appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Tuesday.The police investigation determined the events began around 9 a.m. when a mal...
Jan 20, 2026
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trade negotiations
Scott Moe and Saskatchewan agriculture groups celebrate tariff deal with China
Saskatchewan's premier was joined by representatives from a number of agriculture groups at the University of Saskatchewan on Tuesday as he celebrated the tariff deal struck between Canada and China.The agreement, which was announced on Friday during a trip to China that included both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Moe...
Jan 20, 2026
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POLICING
Crime drops sharply in Lloydminster, RCMP report shows
Crime in Lloydminster fell sharply during the final three months of 2025, according to a new RCMP quarterly report that also shows increases in court-order breaches and drug charges.The local RCMP responded to 4,285 calls for service between October and December - 715 fewer than the previous quarter - as total Criminal...
Jan 20, 2026
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Carney calls on middle powers to band together in World Economic Forum speech
Speaking before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland today, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the world has entered a risky new age of great power rivalries.As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to call this week for the annexation of Greenland, Carney is warning the assembled leaders against the hope that c...
Jan 20, 2026
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buyback program
Sask. justice minister calls Ottawa's buyback program a 'flawed gun grab'
Saskatchewan's justice minister isn't holding back his criticisms of the federal government's gun buyback program.The program, which launched on Monday, aims to provide compensation to the owners of some 2,500 types of guns that have been banned in Canada since May 2020, in exchange for the owners turning in or deactiv...
Jan 20, 2026
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A shift in the world
Trump shares AI photo of Canada and Greenland under American flag
U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to talk about taking over Greenland as he prepares to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday.When asked directly about Canadian troops joining Danish sovereignty military exercises in Greenland, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday in ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Jansen update
BHP issues update on Jansen project; Stage 1 now 75% complete
BHP has issued an update on the Jansen potash project in their operational review for the half-year ended Dec. 31. The company issued the update late Monday afternoon. "The Jansen potash project in Canada is on track to begin production in mid-2027," the statement read. "Jansen will be a long life, low c...
Jan 20, 2026
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Defence and security
Security experts sound alarm for Canada as Trump threatens to take Greenland
Experts on global security and defence are warning that Canada may be forced to start "thinking about the unthinkable," as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his campaign to wrest control of Greenland away from Denmark.The warnings come as some Canadian media report Canada is mulling whether or not to send ...
Jan 19, 2026
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hockey tournament
La Ronge 89ers, Team Woodland victorious at Battle of the Nations
The La Ronge 89ers and Team Woodland showed they were the teams to beat at the Battle of the Nations Recreation Hockey Championship during the weekend in Prince Albert. The Prince Albert Grand Council tournament featured 30 teams competing across men's recreational and women's divisions, with matches taking place at ar...
Jan 19, 2026
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