

Windy Weekend
August long weekend promises to be a windy one
Your August long weekend will be a windy one, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Meteorologist Ken Dosanjh said that a system coming into Saskatchewan this weekend will bring warm temperatures and windy conditions. For Friday, temperatures should remain near normal, with a possibility of isolated thund...
Jul 31, 2026
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Safety
More hospitals added to SHA security plan
Contracted security officers will soon be added to more hospitals in Saskatchewan, including sites in Melfort, Nipawin, and La Loche. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said contracted protective services that were tested in Prince Albert, North Battleford, and Lloydminster last year are being made permanent and expande...
Jul 31, 2026
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What's Trending
local talent
Macklin's Cole Reschny named to World Junior Summer Showcase roster for Team Canada
Jul 25, 2026

Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Jun 30, 2026

Saskatchewan

Health
Sask. Health Authority warns of swimmer's itch at Candle Lake beach
Jeff's Beach at Candle Lake is under a health advisory after cases of swimmer's itch were reported. The Resort Village of Candle Lake warned the public about the issue on July 30. Most cases resolve on their own, but people may use antihistamines or baking soda baths to help relieve the itching. Swimmers should get med...
Jul 30, 2026
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Home Sweet Home
A look inside the athletes' village at the Tony Cote Summer Games
With the Tony Cote Games in town, people around the Battlefords have the opportunity to take in various summer sports as First Nations from across Saskatchewan come together not only to compete, but also to celebrate Indigenous history and culture in Canada. As athletes from around the province gather in the Battleford...
Jul 30, 2026
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Court Proceedings
Chris Fahlman denied bail review, will stay behind bars
On Thursday, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal announced the bail review application for Chris Fahlman had been dismissed.He put in an application to challenge the denial of his bail earlier this month. The reasons for the decision are covered by a publication ban, as are the arguments made during the bail hearing.A pre...
Jul 30, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
Poundmaker Cree Nation teen brings Saskatchewan to national spelling bee
A trip to the national stage gave one Poundmaker Cree Nation teen more than a chance to test her spelling - it also gave her the opportunity to represent Saskatchewan and inspire other Indigenous youth.Thirteen-year-old Dallynn Tootoosis was Saskatchewan's lone competitor and the only Indigenous contestant at the Canad...
Jul 30, 2026
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Canada

WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline looms
TORONTO - Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins its first round of cancellations ahead of a possible strike by flight attendants. The airline announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights...
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Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike
Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike, with dozens of flights already cancelled. The airline scrapped 81 scheduled flights for Saturday, as a work stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants a...
7h ago
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'It's a responsibility': animals moved out as B.C. fire risk looms
Will Unruh says the 13 bison he cares for at his ranch near the shores of British Columbia's Green Lake know that something is amiss. Smoke from a nearby wildfire is in the air and they are staying close. "They know something's not right. They're hangi...
10h ago
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Lewis says he won't run for office until the NDP is 'ready' for a general election
MONTREAL - Four months into the job, NDP Leader Avi Lewis is still in no rush. Since winning the leadership of a party knocked to its knees in the 2025 federal election, Lewis has maintained his immediate priority is preparing the NDP for an election -...
10h ago
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Dermatologists desperately want gen Z to stop 'tanmaxxing' - but are their warnings effective?
TORONTO - Dr. Julia Carroll feels like the progress made over years of educating people how to protect their skin from sun damage is sliding backwards. "Two different times in June, I had patients of mine that were in showing me texts on their phone o...
12h ago
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Class-action lawsuit over sexual abuse at Metro Vancouver schools settled for $30M
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $30-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed over historical claims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse at two schools in Metro Vancouver run by the Catholic Church. The court approve...
19h ago
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