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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-...
Aug 04, 2026 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))
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
The Prince Albert area is less than a week away from hosting a national competition that hasn't happened in ten years. Towards Lily Plain, horseback riders are getting ready to welcome riders from all...
Aug 02, 2026 Four members of the Saskatchewan Long Riders during a ride at Blue Sky Ranch earlier this year. (Image Credit: Facebook/Sask Long Riders, Rachel Brimacombe)
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big pl...
Aug 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders' Quali Conley (24) is tackled by Edmonton Eskimos' Dariel Djabome (45), Joel Dublanko (50) and Chelen Garnes (25) during first half CFL football action in Edmonton on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan))
Semifinals ahead for undefeated Team Sask. at 19U Women’s Baseball Nationals
Team Saskatchewan will play for a medal on their home diamond at the 19U Women's Baseball National Championships in Saskatoon following a dominant final game of the team's round-robin.Despite a slow s...
Aug 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Team Saskatchewan has advanced to the semi-finals at 19U Women's Baseball National Championships in Saskatoon following an 11-2 win in their final round-robin game against Newfoundland and Labrador. (Scott Roblin/650 CKOM))
Saskatchewan hunting, big-game draw licences now on sale
Saskatchewan's hunters are getting ready to head back into the wild.The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding hunters to prepare for the upcoming season.Read more:Late northern Saskatchewan winter c...
Aug 01, 2026 (Image Credit: A pronghorn antelope in a field. Pronghorn antelope hunting in Saskatchewan requires entry into a restricted provincial big-game draw. (LM Otero/Associated Press))