

Fraud charges
Man from RM of Martin charged after allegedly altering cattle brands
A 52-year-old man from the RM of Martin is facing charges after an investigation into a case of alleged fraud involving cattle brands.According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers got a report about fraudulent brands on livestock in the rural municipality east of Regina back on July 6. The RCMP said an investigation, wh...
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45th annual event
P.A. woman and Melfort man win Frank Dunn Triathlon
A Prince Albert woman was victorious in the 45th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon held Sunday in Waskesiu. Anne Marie Charles of Prince Albert won the women's event with a time of 3:07:20. On the men's side, Melfort competitor Curtis Glanville took home the trophy with a time of 2:45:47. Organizers said 42 teams and 125 in...
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Saskatchewan

Food, transportation up
Saskatchewan economy shows strength as inflation pressures hit local food bank
Saskatchewan's economy showed signs of strength in the latest provincial figures, with gains in manufacturing sales and exports, even as inflation and a softer labour market continued to put pressure on households. The Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics' August 2026 Monthly Statistical Review reported manufacturing sale...
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historic event
Original Treaty 6 parchment to be showcased at 150th signing commemoration
The original Treaty 6 parchment will be present at the 150th commemoration event later this month honouring the signing of the historical document. Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation (BOCN) near Duck Lake will be hosting the four-day gathering starting Aug. 20 and Chief Edwin Ananas was the one responsible for securin...
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Wildfire season
Sask. sending fire hose to B.C., warning about human-caused fires at home
As B.C. declares a state of emergency and tries to deal with massive wildfires, Saskatchewan's government is sending some help.According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), it's responded to a request made through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre and sent 2,000 lengths of 1.5 inch fire hose to B...
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Traditional food source
Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Every fall, thousands of migratory birds fill Saskatchewan's skies.Water fowl hunting is a long-standing tradition, one that attracts people from around the world to experience the province's incredible wildlife. They come prepared for the hunt.But when the day is over and the birds have been harvested, a question aris...
Aug 11, 2026
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Canada

Partial solar eclipse, meteor shower headed for Canadian skies
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec and other parts of Canada today as the annual Perseid meteor shower also reaches its peak this week. The Canadian Space Agency says the partial eclipse will be visible across...
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Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO - Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada wi...
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Federal government announces $34M to help communities cope with climate change
OTTAWA - The federal government is spending $34 million on projects to make Canadian communities more resilient to the effects of climate change. The funds come as cities and towns across the country spend another summer battling extreme heat, wildfire...
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In the news today: Smoke aids B.C. fires, CUSMA talks, Meteor shower, Partial eclipse
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping the fire fight Many of the blazes burning across British Columbia have been smoked out for a number of ...
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Why Canada's deeper linkage of foreign aid with trade outcomes is raising concerns
OTTAWA - Some in Canada's aid sector say they're growing more and more concerned by how closely the Carney government is tying foreign aid to its efforts to boost domestic economic growth. Here's a look at why Ottawa wants more domestic spinoffs from a...
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Smoke in B.C. Interior causing poor air quality but helping fire fight
PENTICTON - Many of the wildfires burning across British Columbia have been smoked out for a number of days, while it results in poor air quality it is helping in the fire fight. The remarks by Cliff Chapman with the B-C Wildfire Service come as a thic...
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