Cultures Collide
Tibetan monks visit Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
The Cree Nation and Tibetan Buddhism. Two cultures very far apart from one another geographically, but two that share a lot of similar beliefs and practices. That's why Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation invited a group of 10 monks from the Chinese province of Tibet to come here to Saskatchewan for a series of shared prayers to h...
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In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
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MGBHLM First Nation launches $150K animal wellness initiative to tackle roaming dog issues
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Cultures Collide
Tibetan monks visit Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
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Pair of NBCHS Vikings reflect on claiming silver at Canada Cup
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MGBHLM First Nation launches $150K animal wellness initiative to tackle roaming dog issues
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation is replacing an enforcement-based approach to roaming dogs with a new animal wellness initiative centred on education, veterinary care and Indigenous teachings, backed by a $150,000 investment from council.The long-term initiative is designed to reduce roaming dog issu...
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NATIONAL STAGE
Pair of NBCHS Vikings reflect on claiming silver at Canada Cup
The U18 Football Canada Cup was held July 11-20 in Winnipeg, with some of the best football players from across the country gathering for the annual tournament. In the end, Team Saskatchewan took home the silver medal after falling 23-20 to Quebec in a championship game that came down to the wire. As in previous tourna...
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GOING FOR FOUR
North Battleford Beavers aiming for their fourth straight title against Unity
The North Sask River Baseball League finals have been set, and it will be a rematch of last year's championship series between the No. 1 seed Unity Cardinals and the No. 2 North Battleford Beavers. "I think it's going to be a battle," said Beavers manager and player Kyle Gregoire. "Last year, we went 3 e...
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quality care
Battlefords Treatment Centre earns top international accreditation
Battlefords Treatment Centre has earned the highest level of international accreditation for addiction treatment following its first on-site review."We are the first addiction treatment in Saskatchewan that is CARF accredited. So, we are setting a gold standard for everybody else in the province," said Carla ...
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dormant eggs
This summer's mosquito boom could be traced back several years, expert says
For many Saskatchewan residents swatting away clouds of mosquitoes this summer, the insects may seem like a sudden nuisance.An entomologist said the surge has actually been years in the making.Mosquito eggs can survive for up to seven years without water before hatching when conditions become favourable, meaning this s...
Jul 23, 2026
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HEADING EAST FOR NATIONALS
Pair of North Battleford players gearing up for Basketball Women's National Championships
The Canada Basketball U15 and U17 women's national championships are coming up in Sherbrooke, Que., from Aug. 3 to 8 and Team Saskatchewan will have one player from North Battleford on each roster.Callie Oborowsky is on the U15 team, while Camryn Hummeny plays for the U17 team. Both players will also represent North Ba...
Jul 23, 2026
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Cultures Collide
Tibetan monks visit Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
The Cree Nation and Tibetan Buddhism. Two cultures very far apart from one another geographically, but two that share a lot of similar beliefs and practices. That's why Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation invited a group of 10 monks from the Chinese province of Tibet to come here to Saskatchewan for a series of shared prayers to h...
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False employment claims
Shellbrook, North Battleford tied to Saskatchewan immigration fraud case
False employment claims tied to Shellbrook and North Battleford are at the centre of a Saskatchewan immigration fraud case that ended with a Saskatoon man receiving a community-based sentence last week.Court records describe applications connected to Vault's Kitchen in Shellbrook and GNG Construction in North Battlefor...
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Seeking answers
Conducted energy weapon expert testifies at coroner's inquest
A Saskatoon police officer and one of Saskatchewan's foremost experts on conducted energy weapons (CEW) told a coroner's inquest Thursday that without knowing where a man was struck or the distance between deployed probes, it is difficult to determine why 11 CEW deployments were ineffective.Const. Michael Kot testified...
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CUSMA
Carney, premiers to meet amid new U.S. tariff threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada's premiers in Prince Edward Island today amid new tariff threats from the United States.The First Ministers Meeting comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to increase tariffs by 50 per cent on a variety of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey stic...
Jul 23, 2026
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 2026
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policing
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...
Jul 22, 2026
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Local Sports
Riders fall at home
Edmonton beats Saskatchewan after last-second field goal
The Edmonton Elks walked it off with a 57-yard field goal to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 on Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium.After Riders kicker Alex Hale made a field goal with 1:46 remaining in the game, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo led a 52-yard drive and converted two third-down attempts to allow Edmon...
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NATIONAL STAGE
Pair of NBCHS Vikings reflect on claiming silver at Canada Cup
The U18 Football Canada Cup was held July 11-20 in Winnipeg, with some of the best football players from across the country gathering for the annual tournament. In the end, Team Saskatchewan took home the silver medal after falling 23-20 to Quebec in a championship game that came down to the wire. As in previous tourna...
4h ago
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In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
4h ago
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GOING FOR FOUR
North Battleford Beavers aiming for their fourth straight title against Unity
The North Sask River Baseball League finals have been set, and it will be a rematch of last year's championship series between the No. 1 seed Unity Cardinals and the No. 2 North Battleford Beavers. "I think it's going to be a battle," said Beavers manager and player Kyle Gregoire. "Last year, we went 3 e...
21h ago
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HEADING EAST FOR NATIONALS
Pair of North Battleford players gearing up for Basketball Women's National Championships
The Canada Basketball U15 and U17 women's national championships are coming up in Sherbrooke, Que., from Aug. 3 to 8 and Team Saskatchewan will have one player from North Battleford on each roster.Callie Oborowsky is on the U15 team, while Camryn Hummeny plays for the U17 team. Both players will also represent North Ba...
Jul 23, 2026
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 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
Canada, UAE conclude negotiations on a free-trade agreement
OTTAWA - The governments of Canada and the United Arab Emirates say they have concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement. International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told a press conference in Toronto on Friday that the next steps include legal r...
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Alberta wants provinces to address retail alcohol trade after direct-to-consumer deal
EDMONTON - Fresh off multiple Canadian provinces agreeing this week to make it easier to get out-of-province alcohol shipped right to people's doorsteps, Alberta says it's now time to do the same for commercial retailers. Service Alberta Minister Dale ...
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Ottawa acknowledges "lasting impact" of forced adoptions but offers no apology
TORONTO - The federal government acknowledged this week that forced adoptions had a lasting impact on people and families in Canada after the Second World War but stopped short of offering the public apology sought by advocates, including some affected...
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First Nation evacuees fleeing wildfire face safety risks in Toronto, leaders say
TORONTO - First Nation chiefs and community members are highlighting the dangers that follow evacuees after they have fled northern Ontario wildfires, as they say those sheltering in Toronto hotels are facing elevated safety risks linked to drugs, alco...
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Deadline for public servants to apply for early retirement arrives
OTTAWA - Public servants have just hours left to apply for the federal government's early retirement program. The deadline lands at 2:59 a.m. ET and the Treasury Board website says more than 9,100 applications had been received as of Tuesday, though fi...
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Elmer MacKay, longtime Progressive Conservative MP for Nova Scotia, dead at 89
OTTAWA - Elmer MacKay, a Nova Scotia politician who spent more than two decades representing the Central Nova district in the federal government, has died at age 89. Peter MacKay, one of his five children and a former MP who also represented the Centra...
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World
CBS NFL analyst and former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI
MILWAUKEE (AP) - CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's arrest report, Romo performed poorly ...
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ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomats tell AP
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Member state representatives of the International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal's chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, two diplomats told ...
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Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
WASHINGTON (AP) - South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping Iowa off the top of the calendar and e...
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11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
Eleven people were charged Friday with causing the deaths of seven migrants by trapping them inside a train container in sweltering Texas heat after they were smuggled into the United States. Among the six people found dead inside the shi...
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Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia's Apalachee High School
WINDER, Ga. (AP) - A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts, including murder, in a shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed two students and two teachers. Colt Gray, 16, entered the plea Friday ...
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Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at a London nightclub
LONDON (AP) - Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty Friday to brawling at a London nightclub in 2023 when he hit a music producer on the head with a bottle. Brown, 37, previously had denied more serious charges over what prosec...
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