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‘A bottle here and there’: Sask. distiller happy to see interprovincial deal on alcohol sales
A local Saskatchewan distiller says it's great to see trade barriers being removed between the provinces when it comes to alcohol sales, but the new deal announced this week won't necessarily be trans...
Jul 25, 2026 Meredith Schmidt, one of the founders of Last Mountain Distillery, said most of their sales are to retailers, rather than directly to customers, but said the company may see a modest financial boost due to the changes. (Image Credit: (Last Mountain Distillery/Facebook))
Forced labour or leverage: What Trump’s new tariffs are really about
The Trump administration says it's hitting Canada and dozens of other countries with double-digit tariffs because they're not doing enough to fight forced labour - but not everyone is convinced.United...
Jul 25, 2026 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Concerns over major irrigation project prompt advocates to hold water assembly
Two water advocates from Cumberland House are voicing major concerns about the Saskatchewan River Delta and the province's freshwater management. "Water is life, and if our rivers and lakes are going ...
Jul 25, 2026 Low water levels in 2025 at Big Stone River, off of Cumberland Lake. Big Stone River is the intake river for the local drinking water reservoir. (Image Credit: ISWEWAK)
Crown prosecutor turned powerlifter takes bronze at provincials
Ruth Fafard is showing she has what it takes to succeed in the world of powerlifting. The regional Crown prosecutor from La Ronge took on the sport about two years ago and most recently earned a third...
Jul 25, 2026 Ruth Fafard, right, is relatively new to the sport of powerlifting. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Ruth Fafard)
North Battleford bull rider targets climb in national standings after hometown PBR Classic
The hometown victory Wyatt Fennig has spent years chasing will have to wait, but the North Battleford bull rider left Thursday night's McDonald's Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic believing he is better...
Jul 24, 2026 Bull rider Wyatt Fennig rides Strapper during the championship round of the McDonald’s Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic in North Battleford on Thursday, July 23, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sandy Bay residents clean up after sudden storm damages homes, knocks out power
Residents of Sandy Bay were cleaning up Friday after a sudden and violent storm tore through the northern community, damaging roofs, fences and power lines while leaving crews scrambling to meet immed...
Jul 24, 2026 A SaskPower electrician removes a trampoline from a power line in Sandy Bay on July 24 after a sudden storm ripped through the community Thursday evening. (Image Credit: Claudia Bear/submitted)
Canada-only event held to mark Gordie Howe bridge opening as questions linger on deal
A Canada-only ceremony took place Friday to mark the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, as the Liberal government faces more questions about a new revenue-sharing deal with the U.S.A joi...
Jul 24, 2026 The Gordie Howe International Bridge is seen from River Rouge, Mich., connecting Detroit with Windsor, Ontario, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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...
Jul 24, 2026 A pack of roaming dogs that were saved from a cull in La Loche last year. The photo is shown for illustrative purposes only and does not depict Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation. (Image Credit: Saving Grace Animal Society/Facebook)
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...
Jul 24, 2026 The ten monks pose together with a member of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in the reserve's sweat lodge. (Image Credit: Nick Nielsen/paNOW Staff)
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...
Jul 24, 2026 Brandyn Schmunk (left) and Reed Johnson (right) at the CFC Prospects game, the previous major event before the U18 Canada Cup. (Image Credit: submitted/Reed Johnson)