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Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as strikes kill, wound civilians and journalists in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - A Ukrainian drone strike Saturday caused a massive explosion at an ammunition depot in Russia-annexed Crimea, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes in the latest attack since Mos...

Jul 22, 2023

Riders ready to roll against roaring Lions

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to quell the roaring B.C. Lions with a new quarterback at the helm.Saskatchewan (3-2-0) is turning to Mason Fine after a knee injury put veteran starter Trevor Ha...

Jul 22, 2023

'You've got to move fast': Science learns to quickly link extreme weather and climate

As firefighters and other first responders battle an unprecedented summer of fires, floods, tornadoes and heat waves around the country, a group of Canadian scientists are asking why they're happening...

Jul 22, 2023

'Not as dramatic': Saskatchewan farmers draining water demonstrate benefits

It's an area of farmland Ryan Maurer says is worth as much as a Lamborghini.High run-off flooded one of his fields in spring 2022, leaving shallow pools of water. This was before the farmer opened dit...

Jul 22, 2023

‘Embrace every opportunity:’ Fine set for first start of 2023 regular season

If the Saskatchewan Roughriders had any trepidation about starting a young quarterback, they haven't been showing it.The Roughriders were expressing confidence all week in Mason Fine, the 26-year-old ...

Jul 22, 2023

Fred Light Museum opens Fisher's Drug Store exhibit

The Fred Light Museum in Battleford held the grand opening for its new exhibit on the Fisher's Drug Store, Friday.The exhibit not only showcases a family legacy, but the history of medical advancement...

Jul 22, 2023

The year of the youth: Back to Batoche officially underway for 51st installment

Back to Batoche is underway for its 51st year with the main focus of this year's festival being all about the youth. The festival began on Thursday and it was said that 20,000 people attended the firs...

Jul 21, 2023

Cockrill acclaimed at Sask Party nomination meeting

Jeremy Cockrill is officially acclaimed as the Saskatchewan Party candidate for the Battlefords.The Battlefords Saskatchewan Party Constituency Association made the announcement at the nomination meet...

Jul 21, 2023

Women charged with manslaughter in connection with North Battleford killing

Two women are facing manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a 32-year-old woman.Kaylee Crookedneck, from the Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation, died June 16 in North Battleford.According to t...

Jul 21, 2023

Beavers/Sox showdown highlights NSRBL semi-finals

The final four is set in the North Sask River Baseball League (NSRBL) semi-finals. The #3 North Battleford Beavers will face the #2 Meadow Lake Sox, while the #1 Standard Hill Lakers host the #4 Unity...

Jul 21, 2023