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Joint Alberta-Saskatchewan crime crackdown leads to 52 arrest warrants
A four-day, multi-agency crime reduction operation in Lloydminster resulted in the execution of 52 outstanding arrest warrants and dozens of additional enforcement actions.The operation, conducted between July 14 and July 17, brought together 10 policing units from Alberta and Saskatchewan in a coordinated effort targe...
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More concerns
Premier Scott Moe 'not confident' in CUSMA renewal after latest tariff announcement
Over the past year and a half, Canada has had to deal with round after round of tariffs - and threats - from U.S. President Donald Trump.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joined The Evan Bray Show on Wednesday morning to discuss the 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods announced by the president on Monday...
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Surpassed last year's numbers
RCMP flag 77 per cent increase in fatal collisions this June, July
Since the beginning of June, 23 collisions have killed 27 people in Saskatchewan, representing a 77 per cent increase in fatal crashes compared to June and July last year."Since July 10 alone, 16 people have lost their lives," said the Saskatchewan RCMP's Lee Knelsen, an inspector and traffic services operati...
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Crime severity
Northern Saskatchewan communities among Canada's highest for crime severity
Several northern Saskatchewan communities continue to record crime severity levels far above both the provincial and national averages, according to newly released 2025 data from Statistics Canada.The Crime Severity Index (CSI), which measures both the volume and seriousness of police-reported crime, was 75.01 national...
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Preparing for showdown with Elks
'You have to keep going': Riders learn from the past as they grieve
It's been a feeling a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to deal with before.Members of the CFL club are dealing with the death of linebacker Jayden Dalke, who was killed when RCMP said his vehicle travelled the wrong way down Highway 11, hitting and killing 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was driv...
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Challenging times
Sask. premier pushes for renewed trade agreement in wake of Trump tariff threats
Saskatchewan is still trying to figure out how the 50 per cent tariff threatened by the U.S. President on Monday will affect the province and its industries.Speaking from P.E.I. ahead of meetings with his fellow premiers on Tuesday, Scott Moe said this is a pattern from the U.S. in the last year, and the province has g...
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Strength through Recovery
One wall at a time: Volunteers help Denare Beach families rebuild after devastating wildfire
The sound of hammers is replacing the silence left behind by last year's devastating wildfire in Denare Beach.More than a year after the Wolf Fire destroyed hundreds of homes in the northern Saskatchewan community, some families are beginning to rebuild with the help of volunteers with the Mennonite Disaster Service.Fo...
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lightning strikes same place 119,000 times
More lightning but less wildfires so far in 2026
If you feel like you're seeing more lightning in the sky this year, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. According to data provided by Environment Canada meteorologist Janelle Gergely, the amount of lightning in Saskatchewan has gone up from 62,000 flashes in June of 2025 to over 77,000 in June of this year. "T...
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Emergency response
Coroner's inquest hears from first police officer on the scene of Umpherville's arrest
According to Kelsey Bighetty, Boden Umpherville made it very clear to officers he did not want to be arrested. The former member of the Prince Albert Police Service testified Tuesday afternoon at the week-long coroner's inquest at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. On the morning of April 1, 2023, Bighetty was th...
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Investigation underway
Rare but serious: Sask.'s bear attacks remain a mystery
Last week, a couple was found dead in Northern Saskatchewan, victims of an apparent bear attack near McTavish Lake. They've been identified as Jay and Deb MacDonald from Regina.And just in May, a 27-year-old man was killed at a remote work site northeast of Points North Land.Before this year, the province had recorded ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Highway 11 crash
Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of teammate Jayden Dalke
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Nick Wiebe was one of the last people to talk to Jayden Dalke before the crash that took his life on Saturday."I spoke with JD when he was on his way home here. Was supposed to play a round of golf today, actually," Wiebe said after Monday's practice."He was so excited...
Jul 21, 2026
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moulting season
Why are Canada geese walking everywhere? They just can't fly... for now
If your evening walk has recently involved weaving around Canada geese at the park or waiting for a flock to cross the path, you're not imagining things.Across the country, not just Saskatchewan, the birds seem to be spending far more time on foot than in the air.They're not forgetting how to fly. For a few weeks every...
Jul 20, 2026
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Order up!
Indigenous cuisine a hot seller at Back to Batoche
Thousands of festivalgoers came and went through the gates in Batoche this weekend in celebration of Métis culture in Saskatchewan. Attendees watched live entertainment and had many different vendors to shop from, all with some sort of ties to Indigenous identity. People also had an array of food options from po...
Jul 20, 2026
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RCMP release more details
'They're all going through it together': Sask. Roughriders GM speaks on Jayden Dalke death
Jeremy O'Day was solemn on Monday morning as he spoke to media about the late Jayden Dalke, two days after his fatal car crash.The Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager said he was a loved teammate - not only by the other Roughriders, but by former teammates as well."If...
Jul 20, 2026
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Tourism destination
WATCH: Honeywood Heritage Nursery returning to former glory
Janie Denton dreams of a field filled with lilies.The manager at Honeywood Heritage Nursery west of Prince Albert is in the process of restoring the work Dr. A.J. (Bert) Porter started in the 1930s. Over the last two years, Janie Denton has planted more than 1,000 feet of lilies as part of the effort to bring back the ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Federal provincial territorial ag ministers meet
Ag ministers promise changes to AgriStability
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made several commitments during their annual conference in Halifax. In a statement released at the end of the meetings the ministers said there were several priorities for Canada's agriculture and agri‑food sector, including reviewing progress under the Sustai...
Jul 20, 2026
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Doggie DNA
PooPrints can identify whose dog is leaving that uncollected waste
A business that's growing in popularity in Canada is hoping to keep dog owners a little more accountable.An American company called PooPrints is using a registry of canine DNA samples to find out which owners aren't cleaning up after their pets.Formed in 2008 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the service was introduced into Can...
Jul 20, 2026
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BACK TO NORMAL
Western College of Veterinary Medicine to resume wildlife services
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) says it will now resume its wildlife services after a temporary three week pause this summer.Previously, the college announced the temporary closure of the WCVM's zoo, exotics and wildlife services from July 22 to Aug 17."During this time, the hospital will not be ...
Jul 19, 2026
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ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Ferran Torres' first goal of this year's World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world.Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spa...
Jul 19, 2026
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THE FOOTBALL WORLD MOURNS
Saskatchewan Roughrider linebacker Jayden Dalke dead after car crash
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke died in a vehicle crash on Saturday night.The team confirmed his death on Sunday. No further details were available at the time of publication.It is with profound sadness that the Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of linebacker and team captain Jayden Dalke, who pa...
Jul 19, 2026
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RUSSIA/UKRAINE WAR
Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine exposing gaps in air defences
Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine's shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems.Moscow has in recent weeks stepped up its use of ballistic missiles a...
Jul 19, 2026
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CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK
Taco Bell in Canada says its lettuce is safe to eat
Taco Bell in Canada says the lettuce that has caused an outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora in the United States has not been served at its locations.The company made the announcement in a social media post after Taylor Farms lettuce served at five Taco Bell restaurants in American states - Indiana, Ke...
Jul 19, 2026
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BLUE JAYS LEGEND
Duane Ward, former Blue Jays pitcher, World Series champion, dies at 62
Duane Ward, a two-time World Series champion and one of the most accomplished relievers in Toronto Blue Jays history, has died at 62.The Blue Jays said Sunday that Ward died of natural causes in Toronto. He had arrived in the city Friday ahead of the team's ceremony honouring its 1992 and 1993 championship teams but wa...
Jul 19, 2026
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RIDE FOR A CAUSE
Saskatchewan motorcyclist tackling 75-hour ride across Canada for men's mental health
A Saskatchewan motorcycle instructor is preparing to push his mind and body to the absolute limit this summer, embarking on a gruelling 6,000-kilometre cross-country trek to battle the rising crisis of men's suicide.In late August, Regina's Terry Alberts will kick off "The Long Haul for Mental Health," an ult...
Jul 19, 2026
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WCBL SKILLS COMPETITION
WCBL stars deliver ballpark bombs, bunts to kick off All-Star Weekend in Saskatoon
In the days leading up to All-Star Weekend for the Western Canadian Baseball League, Saskatoon Berries infielder Gael Salinas didn't do much in the way of bunting.Despite limited practice down the line, Salinas was among those crowned champions on a sweltering Saturday afternoon at Cairns Field for All-Star skills even...
Jul 19, 2026
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On the airwaves
Batoche Resistance Radio brings more eyes to Back to Batoche
The annual Back to Batoche festival is celebrating its 56th year as thousands from far and wide gather at the Batoche National Historic Site to celebrate Métis culture and traditions. Nearly 40,000 people gathering in one area can make widespread communication difficult, but Batoche Resistance Radio is set up to...
Jul 18, 2026
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SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER
Province touts new ways to get active for parks visitors
The warm weather months can be fleeting in Saskatchewan, but for people in and visiting the province, there are some new ways to enjoy the summer weather.Saskatchewan Parks has partnered with several outfits to promote new ways for visitors to the province's many parks this summer."Spending time in nature is an ex...
Jul 18, 2026
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BAIL POLICIES
Saskatchewan Conservatives say Ottawa's bail reforms don't go far enough
The federal government says it has delivered the toughest changes to Canada's bail and sentencing laws in a generation. Conservatives say the job is only half done.Conservative Members of Parliament gathered outside the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Regina on Wednesday to criticize Bill C-14, the federal Bail and...
Jul 18, 2026
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