Tag Archives: Events

Most wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan don't wear masks. Here's why.
As Saskatchewan experiences one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, smoke continues to prompt air quality alerts for the public. There is no doubt firefighters who spend weeks on the front lines ...
Aug 19, 2025

'War... what is it good for?': Doukhobor stories share peace through tourism
At a hillside dugout near Blaine Lake, peace is more than an idea; it's lived, sung and remembered.The Doukhobor Dugout House hosted a 'Peace and Tourism' event on Aug. 16, bringing visitors into the ...
Aug 18, 2025

North Battleford's 'Jeep' George honoured as scouting legacy
It was the nickname that came first.During the Second World War, Albert George could often be found behind the wheel of a battered military Jeep, hauling aircraft parts across town to keep planes in t...
Aug 16, 2025
From Contestant to Judge: Rebecca Strong Uplifts Youth
A year after winning the grand prize on Canada's Got Talent, Rebecca Strong has returned to singing competitions. But this time, Strong was on the other side of the judges' table.Strong, a Prince Albe...
Aug 14, 2025
Time for Saskatchewan to get spotlight, says pop star Chappell Roan
Saskatchewan fans of American pop star Chappell Roan are hoping she'll make good on her promise to visit the province.In Roan's new song about post-breakup heartache, called "The Subway," the singer-s...
Aug 14, 2025

Cool Treats, Warm Hearts: Miracle Treat Day returns Aug. 14 to support children in hospital
There's a good reason to indulge in a sweet treat later this week. Dairy Queen's 23rd annual Miracle Treat Day takes place on Thursday, Aug. 14. During Miracle Treat Day, net proceeds made from Blizza...
Aug 12, 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

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
NDP criticizes Sask. Party for wildfire response delay as 2,800 remain evacuated
More than 2,800 people remain out of their homes in northern Saskatchewan, and the NDP is blaming the provincial government for taking too long to call for federal help.At a press conference earlier t...
Jul 25, 2025

Sask. vendors consider legal action after losing over $50K at cancelled comic convention
Acknowledging a feeling of being disrespected, Alyssa Noella Nagy said she has many questions, not the least of which being where the money she paid to reserve a booth at Sask. Expo Regina has gone.Th...
Jul 24, 2025