Paint crop?
Saskatchewan highways could soon be painted with home-grown canola oil
The yellow lines painted on Saskatchewan highways could soon have a much deeper connection to the Prairie landscape.A new research initiative at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is exploring whether canola oil can completely replace petroleum products in the province's highway paint.If successful, the project co...
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At risk
Protesters speak out against provincial logging operation on heritage, cultural land after wildfire
An area of land that burned during a wildfire near MacDowall this past summer, where ancient Indigenous artifacts were recently found, is at risk of being lost. Dozens of people including members of Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Muskeg Lake First Nation, Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation, and Crutwell Métis Loc...
Sep 04, 2026
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What's Trending
20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
local talent
Macklin's Cole Reschny named to World Junior Summer Showcase roster for Team Canada
Jul 25, 2026
Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Jul 04, 2026
Saskatchewan
Île-à-la Crosse
Claims helpers coming to northern communities to assist with residential school settlement applications
Assistance will be available to survivors or eligible heirs to complete the required paperwork to receive part of the $27.3 million Île-à-la Crosse Boarding School settlement. The community visits will give community members a chance to connect with claims helpers who are trained in trauma-informed and cul...
Sep 04, 2026
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Split forecast
Sunny and soggy Labour Day weekend
Your long weekend forecast is truly a tale of two halves. Environment and Climate Change Meteorologist Terri Lang told northeastNOW that the rest of Friday and Saturday should be nice across most of the province, with some sunshine and highs in the mid 20 C range. However, the pleasant conditions will not last througho...
Sep 04, 2026
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Opposing view
Saskatchewan NDP calls for gas-tax cut as provincial deficit grows
Although Saskatchewan received an economic boost of $331 million from higher oil prices, the deficit has gotten worse.It's grown from $819 million to $825 million since the provincial budget was tabled in March.Saskatchewan NDP finance critic Trent Wotherspoon joined Saskatchewan radio show host Evan Bray on Wednesday ...
Sep 04, 2026
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School transparency
NDP challenges province over redacted school condition records
The Saskatchewan NDP is accusing the provincial government of withholding information about the condition of the province's schools after receiving a heavily redacted response to a freedom of information request.The Opposition said it requested information gathered by the province on the condition of Saskatchewan schoo...
Sep 03, 2026
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Canada
Quebec courts say generative AI cannot replace judges' reasoning
MONTREAL - Quebec's courts have issued new guidelines restricting judges' use of generative artificial intelligence, stressing that judging must remain a fundamentally human responsibility. The guidelines, jointly adopted by the Quebec Court of Appeal,...
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Athletics Canada says missing mountaineer was climbing near Switzerland-Italy border
SQUAMISH - Athletics Canada says one of its members went missing while attempting to break a mountain-running record in the Alps along the Switzerland-Italy border. The national sport governing body says in a statement Kalie McCrystal was last seen on ...
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Last Snowbirds shows in Toronto until 2030s whoosh over Lake Ontario
TORONTO - Jets roared over downtown Toronto on Saturday as the Canadian International Air Show featured one of the final flights of the Snowbirds over Ontario's capital until at least the 2030s. Crowds whistled and waved their hats as the Snowbirds a...
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Dairy farmer turned Liberal MP vows to be voice for tariff-hit Quebec region
OTTAWA - Newly elected Liberal MP Daniel Gobeil says his experience as a dairy farmer and agricultural leader will help him be a voice in Ottawa for a Quebec region on the front lines of the Canada-U.S. trade war. The former president of Quebec's dairy...
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What is Regina pizza? It's Greek, good and gets under the crust of Rider rivals
REGINA - It's a two-fisted, square-shaped, greasy-cheesy piece of goodness that has become an official symbol of Saskatchewan's capital city. It's Regina-style pizza. It's Greek, it's good and, as a bonus, it gets under the crust of the CFL team that ...
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Carney made reforms a factor in recognizing Palestine - here's where they stand
OTTAWA - In September 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was officially recognizing the State of Palestine. He told reporters at the time that recognition was "predicated on the Palestinian Authority's commitment to much-needed reform." He sa...
Sep 05, 2026
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