Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Sask. coroner confirms inquest for Boden Umpherville's death
A full five days have been set aside to examine the circumstances surrounding a man's altercation with Prince Albert police officers and the reasons he passed away.The Saskatchewan Coroner's Service h...
Apr 22, 2026 According to an investigation by the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team, Boden Umpherville died of a heart attack, aggravated by cocaine ingestion and positional asphysxia. (Image Credit: Facebook)
'A big summer ahead of us': Sask. Indian Relay team charges toward Calgary Stampede and Muckleshoot Gold Cup
The horses aren't racing yet.Not really.On a cold Prairie spring, they move in a steady routine instead - building strength, finding their breath again after a winter off. In the saddle, Jay Peeaychew...
Apr 22, 2026 Jay Peeaychew rides Kiton, also known as “Ice,” during a past Indian Relay race. The seven-year-old California-bred horse serves as the Black Bear Indian Relay team’s starter and is entering his second season in relay competition. (Image Credit: Black Bear Indian Relay Team)
Consumers aren’t ditching beef due to high costs, they’re just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Br...
Apr 22, 2026 Consumers are switching from premium cuts of meat to ground beef as a cost-saving measure. (Image Credit: Facebook/Northern Meats)
From lake to plate: La Ronge major centre for wild rice processing
La Ronge is an important stop in the wild rice industry in Saskatchewan as it is home to the only processing plant in the province. Wild rice fresh off the lakes arrives in La Ronge in 55-pound bags. ...
Apr 22, 2026 Wild rice is loaded on a truck in bags after processing is completed. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Moe apprehensive ahead of CUSMA conversations this year
Saskatchewan's Premier doesn't appear to have much confidence that conversations will be seamless heading into the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) this summer.Pr...
Apr 22, 2026 Premier Scott Moe speaks at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina on April 22, 2026. (Image Credit: Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Gitzel, Cameco pledge to remain Saskatchewan-based amidst global nuclear rush
Cameco and its CEO are remaining Saskatchewan-based and Saskatchewan-proud.On Monday, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel spoke at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit during a fireside chat, moderated by Sa...
Apr 22, 2026 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Cameco CEO, Tim Gitzel, speak during a fireside chat at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina on April 21, 2026. (Image Credit: Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Carney says the U.S. can't dictate the terms of trade talks ahead of CUSMA review
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the United States won't dictate the terms of negotiations on the continental trade deal, but it will take time to reach an agreement.Carney was responding to a Radio-Ca...
Apr 22, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his way to Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, April 21, 2025. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Snowy, rainy weather will continue in Saskatchewan
According to Environment Canada, one more dump of snow is on the way for Saskatchewan. The forecast across the majority of the province is showing precipitation starting sometime Wednesday and continu...
Apr 22, 2026 A pickup truck driving through a flash flood that Prince Albert saw in August of 2025. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW Staff)
Tick season is here for many parts of Saskatchewan
While the spring weather may be taking its sweet time to take hold of the province, some areas are already seeing an unwanted aspect of the warmer weather. Ticks have woken up in parts of Saskatchewan...
Apr 21, 2026 The American Dog Tick, the most common tick found in Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: ID 14341986 © Melinda Fawver | Dreamstime.com)
From lake to plate: Sask. Polytechnic bringing innovation to tired industry
A new design for a wild rice harvester could disrupt the industry in Northern Saskatchewan, which has long stalled when it comes to innovation. Traditional wild rice harvester boats are small propelle...
Apr 21, 2026 An improved wild rice airboat built by Saskatchewan Polytechnic near Beauval. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)