Second-Degree Murder
Charges upgraded in Turnor Lake murder investigation
As a result of continued investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit, and in consultation with Crown prosecutors, Darian Montgrand's manslaughter charge has been upgraded to one count of second-degree murder.Montgrand, 25, is charged in relation to the death of 21-year-old Shalayah Montgrand on May...
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Summer vacations leading to drop in blood donations, Canadian Blood Services warns
Canadian Blood Services is urging Saskatchewan residents to keep their blood donation appointments this summer as vacations and long weekends contribute to a seasonal drop in donations.Aaron Barlow, Saskatchewan community development manager for Canadian Blood Services, said missed appointments are the biggest challeng...
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Second-Degree Murder
Charges upgraded in Turnor Lake murder investigation
As a result of continued investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit, and in consultation with Crown prosecutors, Darian Montgrand's manslaughter charge has been upgraded to one count of second-degree murder.Montgrand, 25, is charged in relation to the death of 21-year-old Shalayah Montgrand on May...
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World's richest lode
Inside Saskatchewan's Cigar Lake mine, a 'boutique' operation with abundant uranium
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. - Cessa Fern's day begins with being squished into a metal cage with 19 others, and dropped to a depth greater than the height of New York's Empire State Building into a dark world of rock walls, pipes and wires.It's where uranium is mined and fears are faced.The radiation student technician had reser...
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Water rescues
Fast-flowing South Sask. River prompts Saskatoon rescues, warnings
The South Saskatchewan River has once again caused problems in Saskatoon, with fire department crews involved in two water rescues and the fast-flowing river prompting another safety warning from the city on Sunday.River levels and flow rate in the South Saskatchewan increased markedly last week as the Water Security A...
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NATO summit
Carney to travel to Turkey, where NATO allies will focus on managing Trump
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for Ankara on Monday to attend the annual NATO summit - the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey since 2015.Turkey's capital will make up the first leg of Carney's week-long sojourn to the Middle East, which will conclude with a short stay in Saudi...
Jul 05, 2026
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Saturday shooting
Man injured in shooting in Prince Albert
Police in Prince Albert are investigating a weekend shooting. A 30-year-old man was shot in the 1600 block of Muir Dr. just after 6:30 on Saturday morning. Officers found the man who had been shot, and he was taken to hospital by Parkland Ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revea...
Jul 05, 2026
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Smoke inhalation
One in hospital after early morning house fire in Saskatoon
A Saskatoon homeowner is recovering in hospital from smoke inhalation after safely escaping an early morning house fire on Hazen Street in the city's North Park neighbourhood.The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to the blaze at 2:28 a.m. on July 4, after the homeowner called emergency services.When they arrive...
Jul 05, 2026
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'Cost of drama is too high': NATO leaders meet in Turkey for annual summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is jetting off Monday to the two-day NATO summit in Turkey's capital city Ankara, where world leaders will seek to avoid diplomatic friction with U.S. President Donald Trump.Massive hikes to military budgets are expected to feature prominently as NATO members remain under heavy U.S. ...
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Summer vacations leading to drop in blood donations, Canadian Blood Services warns
Canadian Blood Services is urging Saskatchewan residents to keep their blood donation appointments this summer as vacations and long weekends contribute to a seasonal drop in donations.Aaron Barlow, Saskatchewan community development manager for Canadian Blood Services, said missed appointments are the biggest challeng...
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Weather warnings
UPDATE: Severe weather continues following critical alert for tornados
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central Saskatchewan. "Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Spiritwood, De...
Jul 03, 2026
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ONGOING INVESTIGATION
RCMP investigate fatal rollover near Frenchman Butte
A 40-year-old Lloydminster man has died following a single-vehicle rollover near Frenchman Butte.Onion Lake RCMP said officers responded to a report of the crash on Highway 797 at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday.The driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was taken to hospital by EMS but was declared deceased upon ...
Jul 03, 2026
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
Jul 03, 2026
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Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touchdown, helping the Roughriders hold off the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 Friday night at TD Place Stadium.The special teams sc...
Jul 04, 2026
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REGULAR SEASON CONCLUDING
North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team gearing up for NSRBL playoffs
The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) regular season is winding down, and the North Battleford Beavers are getting ready for the playoffs to roll around. The Beavers finished off their dominant regular season with a 12-2 record and will finish either first or second in the NSRBL, depending on the Unity C...
Jul 03, 2026
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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HEADING ACROSS THE BORDER
Former North Star Konowalchuk signs with Colorado NAHL team
Adam Konowalchuk is continuing his hockey career across the border. The former Battleford North Stars forward announced he has signed with the Grand Junction River Hawks of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the 2026-27 campaign, his final year of junior hockey. Last year, Konowalchuk had 31 points (13 goals, ...
Jul 03, 2026
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Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
Jul 03, 2026
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TURTLE RIVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Battlefords U18 Beavers preparing for Turtle River League finals against Unity
As the baseball season approaches its final weeks, one of the U18 Battlefords Beavers baseball teams will be competing for the Turtle River League championship when they face the Unity Cardinals in a best-of-three series. After finishing the regular season with a 9-5 record and placing third in the league, the Beavers ...
Jul 02, 2026
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Canada
Transportation Safety Board investigating after CN Rail train derailed near Montreal
MONTREAL - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has deployed a team northeast of Montreal to investigate after 45 railcars with a CN train derailed in a residential area on Sunday. Police in Repentigny, Que., say no injuries were reported ...
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Five things you should know about Canada's new fleet of submarines
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government is set to name Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the preferred bidder to build the navy's next fleet of submarines, according to multiple media reports. That means Canada will now enter i...
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Carney names Alan Diner as new Federal Court chief justice
OTTAWA - Justice Alan Diner is the new Federal Court chief justice, replacing Paul Crampton who retired at the end of October. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Diner's appointment in a news release issued this morning. The new chief justice takes...
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Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have unveiled a route for a proposed west-east oil pipeline. The two premiers say it would stretch 3,300 kilometres from Hardisty, Alta., to refineries in Sarnia, Ont., without cros...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 12:15 p.m. Canada's World Cup run ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco in Saturday's round-of-16 match in Houston, but there's still one more tournament game to be played on Canadian...
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Feds say they'll simplify procurement to get more contracts to small businesses
TORONTO - Ottawa is promising to simplify procurement processes to make it easier for small- and medium-sized businesses to land federal contracts. Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound is in Toronto today to announce plans to fix the clunky mechanisms ...
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World
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) - An island-wide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble. The blackout was reported by Cuba's Electric Union, which said on X that the cause was under investigation...
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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that the allies put forward "clear, concrete and credible plans" to reach the organization's spending targets at its annual summit in Ankara. Rutte made the remark...
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Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead and over 100 injured
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka's capital, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100, officials and a TV station reported Monday. Police said the unrest at the prison ...
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China test-launches a ballistic missile in a South Pacific nuclear-free zone
BANGKOK (AP) - China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific in a rare move that drew protest and concerns from countries in the region. The missile wa...
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Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran began a procession Monday through its capital, Tehran, for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei's flag-draped coffin, and those of his family killed Feb. 28 in an airstrike at t...
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Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine early Monday, killing at least 22 people in attacks that exposed widening gaps in the country's air defenses more than four years into Moscow's full-scale invasion, authoriti...
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