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Local pharmacist believes strep throat and ear infection pilot program working
A pharmacist in Melfort believes the pilot program allowing them to test for strep throat and assess for ear infections is working. Eric Pederson is the owner of Pederson Pharmacy in Melfort. He told ...
Jul 29, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith, minister call for separation referendum question be approved
Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on Alberta's electoral officer to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation, saying it shouldn't be held b...
Jul 29, 2025
Gunman who killed 4 at NYC building was targeting NFL offices but took wrong elevator, mayor says
A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building before killing himself claimed in a note to have a brain disease linked to contact sports and was trying to target the National Football ...
Jul 29, 2025

Sask. Cornhole Association eyes expansion to more communities
A competitive game, that involves tossing a beanbag into a small hole, is gaining popularity in Saskatchewan.The fourth annual provincial cornhole championships were held this past weekend in Regina a...
Jul 28, 2025
RCMP: Demand for emergency services on the rise, 366,737 calls answered in 2024
Every day, hundreds of people in Saskatchewan call the RCMP, whether it's for a fender bender or a life-threatening emergency.For employees on the other side of the phone, it's a very serious and dema...
Jul 28, 2025
Remai Modern Showcases Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch
An acclaimed artist, touring her major career retrospective, has made Saskatoon the final stop on her extensive tour.Shelley Niro is a multi-disciplinary artist born in Niagara Falls, New York, who cu...
Jul 28, 2025

A look into the impacts of small town summer festivals in Saskatchewan
Back to Batoche, Ness Creek Music Festival in Big River, Bow Valley Jamboree in Oxbow, the Gateway Festival in Bengough, the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival, the Napatak Ramble in La Ronge, Macklin W...
Jul 27, 2025

Government of Saskatchewan investing in Regional Parks
Regional Parks across the province can now access funding to create new seasonal campsites, courtesy of the Government of Saskatchewan.The provincial government was at McNab Regional Park in Watson, F...
Jul 27, 2025
Sack attack: Riders record eight sacks to beat Elks
On a game with the theme of Christmas in July, the Saskatchewan Roughriders delivered the gift of a victory to their fans at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders defeated the Edmonton Elks 21-18 in front of a cr...
Jul 26, 2025

Lifesaving Society encouraging swimmers and boaters to safety first
Despite all the public awareness of the risks associated with not wearing a life jacket while boating, the CEO of the Lifesaving Society of Saskatchewan says there is in fact too much complacency.This...
Jul 26, 2025