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Tariff worries pile on wildfire woes for Sask. forestry industry
New tariffs on softwood lumber imports implemented by the U.S. this week are adding another concern for the industry in Saskatchewan, which was already concerned about its future after this year's mas...
Oct 16, 2025
13-year-old had been drinking when he shot his friend, court heard
A youth who shot and killed his friend was drinking daily and using Xanax when a .22 rifle he was holding discharged, hitting his friend in the head and later killing him. The youth (dubbed M.S. in co...
Oct 16, 2025
Feds announce $69.5 million for Sask. infrastructure projects
Federal and provincial leaders were in Air Ronge on Thursday to announce an investment of $69.5 million through the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF). Those present for the announcement included M...
Oct 16, 2025
Long-time Rotarian honoured in naming of new N. Battleford splash park
North Battleford city council has approved the Rotary Club of the Battlefords' request to name the city's new splash park after longtime community volunteer Vic Pearsall.The decision follows a formal ...
Oct 16, 2025
Fall Immunization Clinics Now Open
Saskatchewan residents aged six months and older can now receive this year's free Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations at public health clinics. Participating pharmacies and select physician or nurse p...
Oct 16, 2025
Carney says government will introduce tougher bail, sentencing rules next week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will introduce tougher bail and sentencing standards for violent crime in a bill that will be introduced next week.Carney says the legislation w...
Oct 16, 2025
Carney talked trade with Gulf countries at Egypt peace summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney used a hastily convened meeting with world leaders at U.S. President Donald Trump's peace summit in Egypt on Monday to push for deeper trade ties with several countries in t...
Oct 15, 2025
Get to know the Kirwans, the Battlefords North Stars’ twin brothers
It's rare to see a pair of siblings playing a sport at a high level in the same league, never mind playing on the same team. However, that is the reality for Battlefords North Stars rookies and twin b...
Oct 15, 2025
'This breach of trust is shocking': former Lloyd hockey exec gets 2 years for stealing over $273K
A former executive of the Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) was sentenced Wednesday to two years in a federal penitentiary for defrauding the non-profit of more than $273,000 over five year...
Oct 15, 2025
While some starters will rest, the standard remains the same for Riders
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders are expected to rest a number of starters this week, defensive backs coach Josh Bell believes there's no quit in the team."We want to play football. The guys out her...
Oct 15, 2025