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Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots
Advance polls in a historic federal byelection for Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot open today.For the first time ever, Elections Canada says voters must fill out a blank ballot.The agency lists a reco...
Aug 08, 2025

Israel losing Canadian hearts and minds as poll shows growing outrage over Gaza
A new poll suggests Israel is losing the battle for hearts and minds in Canada, with more Canadians now reporting their sympathies lie with Palestinians due to moral outrage over the war in Gaza.Anoth...
Aug 07, 2025

Rainfall not enough for significant change to Sask. wildfires: SPSA
There are currently 87 wildfires burning in Saskatchewan, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.So far this year, the province has seen 459 wildfires, well over the five-year average of 3...
Aug 07, 2025

Meadow Lake's Reid Beck winds up for the next big inning in the U.S.
With the love of the game, a 17-year-old pitcher from Meadow Lake is showing Americans what the Prairies can bring to the diamond.Reid Beck has dreamed of playing baseball in the U.S. for years. Now, ...
Aug 07, 2025

Choiceland teen who killed mother to be released into custody of father
CONTENT WARNING: The following story contains disturbing descriptions of violence.A 13-year-old who killed his pregnant mother in Choiceland in 2021 will soon be a member of society again.A decision w...
Aug 07, 2025
Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court
A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is scheduled to get underway today in Edmonton.Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred the proposed ...
Aug 07, 2025

Rainfall limiting intensity and growth of northern wildfires
Recent rainfall on the Buhl fire has helped to keep its intensity low and growth minimal. That's according to provincial wildfire update released on Aug. 6, which stated as of Tuesday evening the pre-...
Aug 06, 2025

Northern half of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are under air quality warnings
The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is contributing to the region's very poor air quality and could cause redu...
Aug 06, 2025

Rainy conditions expected for North Central Sask.
Much needed precipitation is headed for North-Central Saskatchewan into the weekend. "We are starting to see a little bit more of an unsettled pattern in a couple of systems moving through," said Envi...
Aug 06, 2025

80 active wildfires burning in northern Sask. as province expands firefighter cancer coverage
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says 80 wildfires are currently burning in the province, with seven considered wildfires of note and remaining out of control as of Monday, Aug. 5.The larg...
Aug 05, 2025