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'Back to Saskatch': Taylor Swift fans woo pop star to come back to province
Megan Weiland has made a friendship bracelet for every Taylor Swift album.The Regina woman has also crafted one in Saskatchewan Roughriders green and white -- an homage to the mega-pop star's football...
Jul 22, 2024
Sask. farmer weathers heat wave while harvest looks promising
The hot weather is nice if you're out on the lake or tanning on the beach, but some Saskatchewan farmers are hoping to see temperatures drop by a couple degrees."If I were to ask for an ideal temperat...
Jul 22, 2024

Smoke adds to relentless heat in Sask.
Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in parts of Saskatchewan, adding another layer of alerts to the relentless hot weather blanketing the province.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said...
Jul 20, 2024

Nuclear option the right one for Saskatchewan, new SaskPower executive says
SaskPower newest executive is bullish about the prospects for nuclear power in the province."I think nuclear is one of the best options when achieving an emissions-free grid," said Leonard Clewett, wh...
Jul 20, 2024

Prince Albert family participates in research project on racialized policing
Investigating experiences of "over-protection" or "unde-protection" by police, a team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan have spent the past two days working with a family in Prince Al...
Jul 20, 2024

Back to Batoche Days returns bigger and better
Our Moment to Shine is a fitting theme for this year's Back to Batoche Days, given the hot temperatures expected all weekend.From humble beginnings, the event has noticeably grown in size, and Mtis Na...
Jul 19, 2024

'No rhyme or reason': Plough winds wreak havoc to Kimball Lake Campground
Two nights ago, "All Hell broke loose" in Kimball Lake Campground. Around 10:30, Sharon Hofer, owner of the Kimball Lake Store heard a thunderstorm with sheet lightning. She had been inside with her t...
Jul 19, 2024

PBCN celebrates Indigenous culture and wellness room at Foran Mining near Hanson Lake
It's a space Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBSN) Chief Peter Beatty describes as a sanctuary for First Nations employees and an educational resource for others. The Indigenous Culture and Wellness Roo...
Jul 19, 2024

Water danger can be a surprise even for good swimmers, says RCMP’s underwater recovery expert
From jumping into a dugout on the farm to swimming in a river when you're used to a lake, even experienced swimmers can underestimate where real trouble lurks, the Saskatchewan RCMP's underwater recov...
Jul 19, 2024

Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the worl...
Jul 19, 2024