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Extreme heat ahead for most of Saskatchewan

Rain and wind have defined Saskatchewan's summer thus far, but residents are about to experience one of the province's warmer weeks in years.A heat warning is in effect for most of Saskatchewan, with ...

Jul 28, 2020

Wollaston Lake woman to receive prestigious award from University of Regina

A former teacher, educator director and Chief for Hatchet Lake First Nation, will receive one of the University of Regina's highest honours.Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth was named the 2020 recipient of the ...

Jul 28, 2020

Young boy drowns at Tobin Lake while swimming with family

Some sad news from Saturday, July 25 at Tobin Lake."Just an absolute tragedy," RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Rob King said. "A young boy, a six-year-old boy swimming with his family. He went missing and then...

Jul 28, 2020

A new 'no dancing' chapter for Danceland at Manitou Beach

Leave your dancing shoes at home the next time you visit Danceland at Manitou Beach.The iconic dance hall is set to reopen next month but will only be able to offer concerts while dancing is not permi...

Jul 24, 2020

Battlefords man home with family after bus rollover

Devon Ray Ernest is finally home in the Battlefords from his trip to the Columbia Icefields in Western Alberta. However, he arrived without two people who took the vacation with him.Dionne Jocelyn Dur...

Jul 22, 2020

Possible COVID-19 exposure in Cut Knife

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing an advisory after confirmation that an individual who was at a business in Cut Knife tested positive for COVID-19 during the time when they were likely inf...

Jul 20, 2020

Kâniyâsihk Cultural Camp calling on youth and knowledge keepers to assist with preserving traditional practices

The kniysihk Cultural Camps (kCC) and k-nysihk mkiwhpa Cree Academy of Excellence-Immersion School (kCAE) were created by Dr. Kevin wsakysiw Lewis as a way to preserve the Cree language and to promote...

Jul 17, 2020

‘Uncomfortable… but it absolutely needs to be talked about’: systemic racism experiences in Melfort

Following nearly two months of protests around the world sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., the discussion of systemic racism made its way to Melfort.A panel discussion and ...

Jul 17, 2020

Missing 32-year-old woman found dead at Thunderchild First Nation

A tragic outcome to a missing persons report from late last month.Turtleford RCMP have reported missing 32-year-old woman DeeDee Steele from Thunderchild First Nation has been located dead.Steele had ...

Jul 13, 2020

Battlefords resident reflects on Thailand pandemic experience

The world turned upside down in rapid succession when the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest back in March. Rob Goheen had a unique view of this historical event than the average Battlefords resident....

Jul 12, 2020