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'A wealth of knowledge': New Métis exhibit at Biggar museum brings overlooked history into focus
The wooden wheels don't turn anymore, but they still carry a story.At the Biggar Museum and Gallery, a new Mtis exhibit is reshaping how local history is told, bringing long-overlooked contributions i...
Apr 27, 2026 Members of the community gather in front of a full-sized Red River cart installed at the Gateway to Biggar during the grand opening of a new Métis exhibit over the weekend. (Image Credit: Lauri-Ann Falcon Larochelle/Facebook)
Child advocates call for online harms bill covering AI chatbots, gaming
Ottawa can't afford to wait any longer to introduce new online harms legislation that covers AI chatbots and video games, children's advocates and about a dozen kids told a press conference on Parliam...
Apr 27, 2026 Founder and CEO of Children First Canada Sara Austin speaks during a ‘Time Is Up: Children and Families Take Over Parliament Hill to Demand Online Safety’ rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby)
LLRIB weighing legal options after Ottawa rejects annuity increase
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is prepared to pursue legal action after the federal government rejected its claim to increase the $5 annual Treaty annuity paid to its members. larongeNOW reporte...
Apr 27, 2026 The LLRIB is disappointed in the federal government decision as it is inconsistent with Canada’s approach to similar claims. (Image Credit: FIle photo/larongeNOW Staff)
Melfort housing inventory remains at historic lows
The housing market in Melfort is now ridiculously tight. There are now a fewer than a dozen houses on the market in Melfort and that is a major issue for anyone looking to move into the community. Rob...
Apr 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Photo 210419 © Gjs | Dreamstime.com)
Man arrested by Sask. Marshals charged with breaching conditions while awaiting trial
A 29-year-old man who is scheduled next month to be tried on charges of aggravated assault and firing a gun with intent to endanger life was arrested by the Saskatchewan Marshals on the Thunderchild F...
Apr 27, 2026 Police tape following the incident at Woodsmere apartments. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW Staff)
Government Invests $17.2 Million in Justice Programs to Support and Protect Saskatchewan Communities
The Government of Saskatchewan is demonstrating its commitment to building and protecting safe, strong communities by investing in alternative measures and extrajudicial sanctions programs across the ...
Apr 27, 2026 Government Invests $17.2 Million in Justice Programs to Support and Protect Saskatchewan Communities (Image Credit: Government of Saskatchewan)
Adieu, Adieu Ajou Ajou
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.The Riders released Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou fol...
Apr 27, 2026 Riderville (Image Credit: Greg Urbanoski)
Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
Seeding season is underway across parts of Saskatchewan, but for farmers in the drought-stricken southwest, optimism in short supply.After a winter that brought little moisture and a spring that has s...
Apr 27, 2026 “We’re going to need some good summer moisture for this to be a successful year,” said Quinton Jacksteit, the reeve of the RM of Big Stick. (Image Credit: (Vadyuhin/Depositphotos.com))
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada's 1st sovereign wealth fund
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country's first national sovereign wealth fund on Monday, pitching the new agency as a way for Canadians to invest in nation-building projects.Carney said the ...
Apr 27, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to a question during an event in Ottawa on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Teen storm chaser brings mobile tornado siren to Cut Knife area
Aaron Rutley's fascination with storms started at a young age, and now the 18-year-old storm chaser is putting that interest into action. On April 27, he'll be testing his mobile tornado siren in the ...
Apr 26, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 176621400 © John Sirlin | Dreamstime.com)