Saskatchewan

Health
Saskatchewan's first Pediatric IBD Day brings families together
Dallas was only two years old when he was diagnosed with a disease he will carry for the rest of his life.For his mother, Crystal Diederichs, the diagnosis - Inflammatory bowel disease, commonly called IBD - was frightening, but receiving answers early also gave her hope."He will have it his whole life, and it's s...
Aug 15, 2026
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North Wrestle
Decorated Sask wrestler launching platform to inspire wrestling's next generation
Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...
Aug 14, 2026
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Rook I Project
$2.2 billion uranium project begins construction in northern Saskatchewan
A major new uranium mine has broken ground in northern Saskatchewan.NexGen Energy Ltd, a uranium exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, has begun construction on its $2.2 billion Rook I Project - a new underground mine and mill development in the southwestern area of the Athabasca Basin.The Roo...
Aug 14, 2026
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Brave Girl Quilts
Indigenous fashion camp blends fashion with mental health
Bernadine Sapp is sewing resilience and well-being into every stitch of her designs.From Little Pine First Nation, Sapp is the creator and mental health worker behind Brave Girl Quilts - a Saskatoon-based sewing studio and community organization focusing on quilts, regalia-making, ribbon skirts, traditional designs, su...
Aug 14, 2026
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Canada

Ontario, Canada governments announce $1 billion for infrastructure to support housing
OTTAWA - Ontario and Ottawa are announcing up to $1 billion to help municipalities in the province build infrastructure for more homes. The money will go to municipalities that do not collect development charges for things like roads, bridges and water...
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LeBlanc set to meet U.S. trade representative Sunday as tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were set to meet on Sunday, days ahead of the latest tariff threat from the American president. LeBlanc and Canada's chief trade negotiator, Janice Charett...
3h ago
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N.L., Quebec to make 'energy security' announcement Monday, amid reports of a deal
ST. JOHN'S - The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says he'll be making an announcement with his Quebec counterpart Monday amid reports the two Eastern provinces have struck a critical energy deal. The Newfoundland and Labrador government in a news...
6h ago
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Pork and politics: Canadians bring trade pitch to Iowa state fair
DES MOINES - Pork is a popular topic at the Iowa State Fair as hungry patrons mow down on barbecue and curious children gaze with wide eyes at the state's biggest pig. But the 11-day fair in Des Moines has also proven an important opportunity for Cana...
9h ago
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Anti-terrorism measures hindering Muslim charities' humanitarian efforts: study
OTTAWA - Strict measures to prevent terrorism financing are prompting Muslim charities in Canada to withdraw humanitarian assistance from countries in need, such as Syria and Yemen, because they fear losing access to banking services if they operate th...
9h ago
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Ottawa wants to block kids from social media. How would age verification work?
OTTAWA - In June, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, which would force social media platforms to block access for kids under 16. The exact ways in which social media platforms would verify age haven't yet been worked out. Culture Minister Mar...
9h ago
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