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Saskatchewan welcomes Ottawa's $1.2B lumber aid as industry braces for tariffs

Forestry leaders in Saskatchewan and across the country say new federal support for the softwood lumber sector is a welcomed relief, but uncertainty around U.S. tariffs continues to cast a long shadow...

Aug 06, 2025

Rainy conditions expected for North Central Sask.

Much needed precipitation is headed for North-Central Saskatchewan into the weekend. "We are starting to see a little bit more of an unsettled pattern in a couple of systems moving through," said Envi...

Aug 06, 2025

Carney to meet with cabinet, premiers to discuss latest U.S. tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with his cabinet and the premiers today, less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump hit Canada with a baseline 35 per cent tariff.This latest trade war escalat...

Aug 06, 2025

80 active wildfires burning in northern Sask. as province expands firefighter cancer coverage

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says 80 wildfires are currently burning in the province, with seven considered wildfires of note and remaining out of control as of Monday, Aug. 5.The larg...

Aug 05, 2025

North Stars continue to stack lineup: Sign Baden Pazdzierski

The Battlefords North Stars have yet again made another big addition to their forward group for this upcoming season, announcing the signing of 2006-born Burnaby, B.C. product Baden Pazdzierski. Pazdz...

Aug 05, 2025

Carney says he'll talk to Trump 'when it makes sense' after 35 per cent tariff lands

Days after the United States hit Canada with higher tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he will speak with U.S. President Donald Trump "when it makes sense.""I haven't spoken to the ...

Aug 05, 2025

Time travel, sort of: Medieval Faire to take over North Battleford for first time

North Battleford is going back in time - way back.Knights in armour, wandering Vikings and costumed villagers will take over the Battlefords Agricultural Society's Grounds from Aug. 8 to 10, as the ci...

Aug 05, 2025

Prime Minister Carney announces new support measures for softwood lumber industry

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is preparing financial supports for the forestry sector as the U.S. ratchets up duties on Canadian softwood lumber.Carney is promising an aid package for the in...

Aug 05, 2025

Teen charged with murder in Grandmother's Bay

A teen from Grandmother's Bay has been charged with second degree murder. A media release states on Aug. 2 at approximately 7:15 a.m., Stanley Mission RCMP received a report of a seriously injured man...

Aug 05, 2025

Loaded guns, illegal drugs seized in RCMP drug bust in Martensville, North Battleford

Two men are facing dozens of charges following Saskatchewan RCMP investigations into drug trafficking in Martensville and North Battleford that led to the seizure of firearms, drugs, and cash. On July...

Aug 05, 2025