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Carrier Forest Products to indefinitely curtail operations at Big River sawmill
Carrier Forest Products Ltd. has announced it will indefinitely curtail production at its Big River sawmill beginning Oct. 16, 2026, a decision expected to impact approximately 117 employees.In a news release, company management said the decision was difficult but necessary given a combination of ongoing challenges fac...
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Changes to provincial disaster assistance to be announced in wake of major Sask. storms
In the midst of a costly year for storm damage to Saskatchewan communities, the Government of Saskatchewan is announcing changes to its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) on Thursday.A formal announcement of the policies, according to the province, will be held in Alvena at 1 p.m.The program is meant to prov...
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Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Jul 04, 2026
Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Jun 30, 2026
globle affairs
U.S. strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship
Jun 27, 2026
Saskatchewan
More than music
Ness Creek prepares to welcome thousands for four-day festival
Thousands of music lovers are expected to head deep into the boreal forest in northern Saskatchewan this week as the Ness Creek Music Festival returns for another year of live performances, cultural programming and community gatherings.The long-running festival, located about 20 kilometres northeast of Big River near t...
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wildfire activity
Saskatchewan reports 46 active wildfires, crews continue containment efforts
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reported 46 active wildfires across the province as of 11 a.m. Wednesday, with firefighting crews continuing suppression and containment efforts on several significant fires.According to the SPSA, four fires are currently classified as contained, eight are not contained, 26 ...
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Port of Churchill
First grain in six years to move over the Hudson Bay railway on Friday
Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) announced Wednesday that the Hudson Bay Railway will move grain from The Pas to the Port of Churchill for the first time in six years. AGG said that the return of grain shipping, scheduled to happen on Friday, is a sign of what's to come. "It's a strong signal of the progress made to r...
Jul 15, 2026
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Repairs made
Cameco's Cigar Lake mine resumes production
Production has resumed at Cameco's Cigar Lake uranium mine after a two-week shutdown linked to processing issues at the McClean Lake mill.Cameco first announced the temporary suspension on July 1, saying operations were paused because of problems at the McClean Lake uranium processing facility.The facility, operated by...
Jul 15, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa offers provinces $2 billion to help train more skilled trades workers
HALIFAX - The federal government says it will spend $2 billion to recruit and train up to 100,000 more Red Seal trade workers through bilateral deals it plans to strike with the provinces and territories. Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu announce...
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Canadian Transportation Agency approves Lac-Mégantic bypass construction
MONTREAL - The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved the construction of a bypass to divert trains around downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que. Forty-seven people died there when a runaway train derailed and smashed into downtown on July 6, 2013. The agenc...
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Canada's concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar
WASHINGTON - The United States' top trade official says the Trump administration isn't going to give Canada credit for its trade concessions. Jamieson Greer says he's glad Canada dropped its digital services tax and "rolled back" its Online Streaming A...
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Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into Montréal-Nord racism allegations
MONTREAL - Quebec's police ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into allegations of racist misconduct by officers in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood. The commissioner said in an email that it opened the investigation on June 26 at th...
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Carney defends environmental record as wildfires blaze in Ontario
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his government's approach to the environment as parts of the country grapple with wildfires. Carney says the government is taking an investment-driven approach, which includes plans to double the size of...
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Carney says U.S. will split 'modest' Gordie Howe bridge net revenues after debt paid
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will split "modest" net revenues from the Gordie Howe International Bridge only after debts and operational costs are paid. U.S. President Donald Trump said last week the new bridge connectin...
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