Saskatchewan

RCMP investigating
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe as RCMP continue search for charged man
Update: July 13, 12:45 p.m. RCMP continue to ask the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of Kevin Ross Watt. The woman he allegedly abducted has been located safe. This story was updated to remove the photo and name of the woman, as suggested by RCMP. --Update: July 13, 11:35 a.m. Saskatchewan...
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Storm aftermath
Power outages, storm damage stretch across northern Saskatchewan
A series of wild summer storms left devastation in their paths from the far west side of the province near Onion Lake, to the northeast by Kinistino and Carrot River. By Sunday morning, power had been restored to a majority of customers in north central Saskatchewan including Prince Albert, La Ronge, Candle Lake and su...
Jul 12, 2026
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Lights out
UPDATED: Power outage hits north central Sask. following major storm
UPDATE: Around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, SaskPower said power had been restored to a majority of customers in Central North part of the province. The following areas that have been restored include: Prince Albert City, Shellbrook, Spiritwood, Candle Lake, Christopher Lake, La Ronge, and all surrounding rural areas. For the rem...
Jul 12, 2026
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Good boy
Dog agility trial showcases teamwork between handlers and their canine companions
Bandit may still be learning the ropes, but the young pit bull mix was eager to hit the course this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds.The nearly two-year-old dog and his owner, Saskatoon's Jerry Boese, were among competitors taking part in the Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club's (PAKOC) annual Agili...
Jul 11, 2026
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Canada

Chief says assembly will tackle effect of major projects push on First Nations rights
OTTAWA - Major projects and a coming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers will be the main focus of the Assembly of First Nations annual general assembly this week, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said Monday. The AFN gatheri...
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Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm dead at age 88
HALIFAX - John Hamm, the small-town doctor who went on to become the 25th premier of Nova Scotia, is being remembered for his soft-spoken but direct approach to politics that helped reshape the province's economy. A family doctor for 30 years before e...
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Former Manitoba MP charged with gun offences, 439 firearms and antique cannon seized
WINNIPEG - A former long-serving Manitoba member of Parliament faces multiple gun charges after police raided his home and seized 439 firearms - and a cannon. Inky Mark faces a dozen Criminal Code charges, including firearms trafficking, after the raid...
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Call to review Tatyanna Harrison death investigation after cause ruled undetermined
VANCOUVER - The family of Tatyanna Harrison and advocacy groups including the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs are calling for a comprehensive review of the investigation into her death four years ago, as they renew calls to reopen the case. It ...
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Ottawa city councillors fuming as unannounced fireworks show follows Canada Day storm
OTTAWA - The City of Ottawa's emergency manager apologized Monday after an unannounced late-night fireworks show rocked parts of the city last week. Federal and municipal agencies say they are now trying to sort out who allowed the blasts to take place...
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Quebec announces plan to train more aerospace workers to meet expected demand
MIRABEL - Quebec's economy minister announced plans to establish a second aerospace engineering campus in the Montreal area as part of a series of initiatives to train more workers in the sector. Bernard Drainville revealed the plans north of Montreal ...
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