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Roughriders lean on depth as injuries mount ahead of matchup with Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders relied on their depth to earn their latest win and may need more players to step up over the next stretch.Saskatchewan ruled out wide receiver Sam Emilus (foot) just befor...
5h ago Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (#26) was not a participant at practice to begin the week. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)

'It's not just a piece of engineering': Documentary highlights Saskatchewan bowstring bridges
What began as an appreciation for a distinctive piece of Saskatchewan engineering has become a race to preserve a disappearing part of the province's history.Scott Woroniuk, a filmmaker with Crosscut ...
6h ago A bowstring bridge located near Mervin, Sask. (Image Credit: Crosscut Films/Facebook)

Battlefords initiative celebrates kindness through community nominations
A new initiative is giving Battlefords residents the chance to brighten someone's day by recognizing neighbours who make a difference or need a helping hand.Jacqueline Reynolds has launched Blessings ...
11h ago Jacqueline Reynolds, owner of Blessings in the Battlefords. (Image Credit: Jacqueline Reynolds/submitted)

Some WestJet flights still being cancelled Tuesday as airline ramps up after strike
Flight disruptions continue at WestJet as the airline ramps up following a brief work stoppage over the long weekend.Data from aviation analytics company Cirium shows more than 300 WestJet flights wer...
12h ago Travellers wait at the check-in for cancelled WestJet flights at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Sunday, August 2, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)

Canadian astronaut prepares for International Space Station mission
Growing up on a cattle farm in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of going to space though he never thought it would happen.But a few months after Artemis II's lunar flyby, the 44-...
13h ago Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is shown at the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida on Monday March 30, 2026. Kutryk says Canada's space industry is playing a key role in the upcoming Artemis II mission, which is sending humans near the moon for the first time since 1972. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Malone)

Saskatchewan autism advocate urges stronger safeguards after death of Calgary boy
The death of an 11-year-old autistic boy in Calgary has prompted renewed discussion in Saskatchewan about how to better protect vulnerable children.On July 16, an 11-year-old non-verbal boy with autis...
Aug 03, 2026 Parker, an 11-year-old non-verbal boy with autism, shown in this undated handout photo, was found dead on July 28, after he went missing from a day home in Calgary on July 16. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Calgary Police Service)

New Saskatchewan Day song honours musician’s Prairie roots
Some places leave a mark on you long after you've moved away.For Dr. Bruce Lee Thiessen, Saskatchewan isn't just where he grew up - it's a collection of memories, landscapes, and stories that continue...
Aug 03, 2026 Dr. Bruce Lee Thiessen, who was raised in the province, said his song “Saskatchewan” is about recognizing the beauty of the province and communities that aren’t well known. (Image Credit: Dr. Bruce Lee Thiessen/Submitted)

WestJet, CUPE reach tentative deal as passengers scramble amid flight disruptions
WestJet and the union representing some 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative deal Monday to resume work after a brief work stoppage, but neither side is sharing specifics yet.The airline had sa...
Aug 03, 2026 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press/ Christopher Katsarov)

WestJet strike: Saskatoon workers picket, passengers deal with flight cancellations in Regina
Travellers are starting to feel the effects after WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning.The airline halted all flights on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier...
Aug 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Members of CUPE Local 8125 on the picket line at Saskatoon International Airport on Aug. 2, 2026. While the airport is not a base location for WestJet, the CUPE statement said a number of flight attendants live in and around the city prompting the local t)

WestJet strike: Flight attendants walk out after talks fail
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants are on strike, with the airline's flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract.Both CUPE, the union repre...
Aug 02, 2026 (Image Credit: A WestJet Boeing 737 Max aircraft takes off from Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 31, 2026. WestJet flight attendants are on strike. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck))