Saskatchewan

Half of mushers competing in 10-dog race drop out

Four out of the eight mushers competing in the Canadian Challenge's premiere 10-dog, 322-kilometer (200 miles) race have scratched. American Clayton Perry, the 2024 winner, was the first to exit the r...

Feb 19, 2025

Extreme cold weather offers excellent opportunity for 'edu-tainment'

Saskatchewan's not out of a deep freeze just yet, but temperatures are expected to warm up to bearable conditions for the remainder of the February break. Science enthusiasts say it's the perfect time...

Feb 19, 2025

Opioid deaths down across Saskatchewan; Caucasian men largest group

The Saskatchewan Coroners Service 2024 overdose statistics are painting a telling picture: white men are dying of drug overdoses more than any other group in the province. Of the 168 confirmed deaths ...

Feb 19, 2025

Updated: Suspect located; second person charged after weekend stabbings at Big River First Nation

Update: The manhunt is over for the suspect wanted in relation to a trio of stabbings on Big River First NationRyan Lachance was arrested at a home on the First Nation Wednesday evening. He is facing ...

Feb 18, 2025

Spring session of legislative assembly to commence March 19

The spring sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly will begin on March 19 with the tabling of the 2025-26 Provincial Budget.According to a statement released by Premier Scott Moe on Tuesday, ...

Feb 18, 2025

'Gallery of Trailblazers' Black History Month exhibition coming up in Melfort

An exhibition honouring the contribution of the Black community in Saskatchewan will be held in Melfort on Wednesday. The Black History Month exhibition "Gallery of Trailblazers" is opening at the Ker...

Feb 18, 2025

Canadian Challenge begins with premiere 10-dog race

It was a freezing start in La Ronge on Tuesday for the mushers and their teams competing in the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. Eight mushers competing in the 10-dog, 322-kilometer (200 miles) race ...

Feb 18, 2025

UPDATED: Both suspects now charged with second-degree murder in the death of Antoine Hamm

Update: April 17, 3:28 p.m.Meadow Lake RCMP have upgraded the charges against a man previously charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Antoine Hamm.On Thursday, 42-year-old Derek Lasas had ...

Feb 17, 2025

‘No man’s land’: Descendants of Sask.’s first Black community proud of history

The one-room Shiloh Baptist Church, constructed from hand-hewn poplar logs nestled in a small grove near a cemetery with 37 white crosses, is a poignant reminder of Saskatchewan's first Black settleme...

Feb 17, 2025

More details on stabbing incident at Big River First Nation; suspect still on the loose

Saskatchewan RCMP continue to search for 29-year-old Ryan Lachance, the prime suspect in three stabbing incidents that occurred on Big River First Nation Saturday. A second suspect is no longer being ...

Feb 16, 2025