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'Worst in a decade': Heat and rain fuel Sask. mosquito frenzy
A wet spring followed by hot weather has created nearly perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed across Saskatchewan, sending populations soaring well-above normal levels.Sean Prager, an insect researcher with the University of Saskatchewan, said mosquitoes rely on standing water to complete the early stages of their...
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Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
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Early education
Prince Albert daycare operators raise concerns over provincial funding changes
Daycare operators in Prince Albert are concerned that recent changes to a provincial funding model will reduce flexibility, increase budget pressures and leave many families unable to access services. Effective July 1, the province capped the monthly Parent Fee Reduction Grant to a daycare's fully licensed spaces. This...
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Community helping community
McDonald's commits $100k over next decade to support Rose Garden Hospice
One of the ten suites inside the Rose Garden Hospice has a new name thanks to a generous donation from a local business owner. During a cheque presentation at the end-of-life care facility on Thursday, local McDonald's franchisee Raj Bains, along with other representatives from McDonald's Saskatchewan, presented member...
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Vehicle stolen at gunpoint north of Prince Albert
A Canada Day carjacking north of Prince Albert is being investigated by RCMP, while two suspects continue to evade police. Prince Albert RCMP were told at about 1:45 a.m. on July 1 that four people with a gun threatened three other people at a business on Highway 2, just north of the city. After getting the keys, the s...
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Future Focus
WHL weighs NCAA challenge, rule tweaks and expansion amid busy offseason changes
It has been a busy stretch for the WHL, with eight players selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, the European Draft taking place and the 2026-27 schedule released.Behind the scenes, the league also wrapped up its annual general meeting, where governors discussed NCAA player retention, potential rule changes, sc...
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Local succes stories
Made in Sask. bug bite treatment creating international buzz
A made-in-Saskatchewan remedy for treating mosquito and other bug bites is winning over itchy people on both sides of the border.Just Bite Me can now be found on store shelves across Canada and the United States. Co-owner Matt Johnson told paNOW word of mouth has worked well. "Usually when I get into a new store, ...
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Junior Lacrosse Playoffs
Predators advance to PGLL final after Moose Jaw Mustangs forfeit semifinal
The Prince Albert Predators are headed back to the Prairie Gold Lacrosse League (PGLL) finals after the Moose Jaw Mustangs forfeited their semifinal matchup that was supposed to take place tonight, Thursday, in PA.The semifinal had been rescheduled from Friday, a move that was agreed upon by both teams, according to Pr...
Jul 02, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Country Closeup - In Conversation with Sammii
Photo Credit: DMDS/Lauren Tutty Sammii is an Indigenous artist from Beauval, Saskatchewan. With a love for country music and Americana influenc...
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'Worst in a decade': Heat and rain fuel Sask. mosquito frenzy
A wet spring followed by hot weather has created nearly perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed across Saskatchewan, sending populations soaring well-above normal levels.Sean Prager, an insect researcher with the University of Saskatchewan, said mosquitoes rely on standing water to complete the early stages of their...
4h ago
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Île-à-la-Crosse
One of Canada's oldest northern communities celebrates 250 years with focus on land, memory and reconnection
The second-oldest settlement in Saskatchewan is marking a 250-year milestone with celebrations that are as much about memory and reconnection as they are about heritage.As the five-day anniversary event begins July 3, residents of Île-à-la-Crosse are turning to the water, and to the stories carried across ...
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local luck
Unity, Maidstone sell back-to-back $100K LOTTO MAX-winning tickets
Two $100,000 LOTTO MAX prizes have landed in west-central Saskatchewan within less than two weeks, with winning tickets sold in Unity and Maidstone.Jesse Hoffman of Luseland claimed a $100,000 prize from the May 29 LOTTO MAX draw after purchasing his ticket at Delta Co-op in Unity. Maria Gossner of Maidstone won $100,0...
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Multiple uses for data
Drone mapping offers faster, clearer picture for northern planning and emergency response
Drone mapping is giving northern communities a faster and more detailed way to keep track of roads, homes, infrastructure and natural resources, with Montreal Lake Cree Nation among the latest communities taking part in the technology.Researchers from Saskatchewan Polytechnic were in the community in June collecting ae...
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Local succes stories
Made in Sask. bug bite treatment creating international buzz
A made-in-Saskatchewan remedy for treating mosquito and other bug bites is winning over itchy people on both sides of the border.Just Bite Me can now be found on store shelves across Canada and the United States. Co-owner Matt Johnson told paNOW word of mouth has worked well. "Usually when I get into a new store, ...
22h ago
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Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
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Future Focus
WHL weighs NCAA challenge, rule tweaks and expansion amid busy offseason changes
It has been a busy stretch for the WHL, with eight players selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, the European Draft taking place and the 2026-27 schedule released.Behind the scenes, the league also wrapped up its annual general meeting, where governors discussed NCAA player retention, potential rule changes, sc...
19h ago
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Junior Lacrosse Playoffs
Predators advance to PGLL final after Moose Jaw Mustangs forfeit semifinal
The Prince Albert Predators are headed back to the Prairie Gold Lacrosse League (PGLL) finals after the Moose Jaw Mustangs forfeited their semifinal matchup that was supposed to take place tonight, Thursday, in PA.The semifinal had been rescheduled from Friday, a move that was agreed upon by both teams, according to Pr...
Jul 02, 2026
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
Jul 02, 2026
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Raider News: European draft, schedule release, coaches at NHL camps, and WHL rule changes
Only two days in, and it's already been a busy week in the Western Hockey League (WHL).Tuesday saw the league first host the 2026 European Draft, where the Raiders made one selection. The schedule for the season was also released, and rule changes for the upcoming season were announced. In the European Draft, the Raide...
Jun 30, 2026
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Historic soccer treasures
Century-old soccer artifacts preserve Prince Albert's link to Scotland
As Canada embraces soccer during the FIFA World Cup, a collection of century-old artifacts is preserving Prince Albert's connection to one of the sport's earliest international matches in the country.Among the keepsakes are the game ball, a pair of cleats, photographs and the Charity Cup from a June 28, 1921 match betw...
Jun 30, 2026
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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SUMMER EVENT
Vintage Power Machines Festival ready for its 45th event
Visitors to this year's Vintage Power Machines Threshing Festival will once again be transported to a time when horsepower came with actual horses and tractors were built to last generations. Now in its 45th year, the event returns with two full days of history and hands-on demonstrations July 11 - 12.The festival take...
Jun 25, 2026
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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Canada
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 11:20 a.m. Midfielder Niko Sigur says Canada will be looking to capitalize on whatever advantages they can find when they face Morocco in the round of 16 tomorrow in Houston. Def...
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More than 30,000 hydro clients without power in Quebec after severe storms
MONTREAL - More than 30,000 clients are still without power after severe thunderstorms swept across southern Quebec last night. At the peak of the outages nearly 140,000 customers were knocked off the grid. Audrey St-Pierre, spokesperson for Quebec's h...
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Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show
Tommy Hunter, a fixture in Canadian living rooms for decades with his long-running CBC TV show, has died at age 89. His business manager Brian Edwards says the late country star died of natural causes on Thursday. The London, Ont., native is best known...
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Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' Labour Code tool: Hajdu
OTTAWA - Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaining conflicts. Hajdu's...
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In the news: Pipeline to BC coast, First Nations negotiations, and Stampede kicks off
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Alberta pitches pipeline amid First Nations feud Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promising to work with Indigenous groups on a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, bu...
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'Cheer for the boys': Fans flying to Houston for Canada's historic World Cup match
Canada's record-breaking World Cup run has captivated the country and spawned legions of new soccer fans, but most of them have not been following the men's team around as loyally as Matty Alex. He has witnessed the team's magical journey throughout t...
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World
Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon
PARIS (AP) - Interpol on Friday identified the main suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia as a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine who remains at large. The police organization named An...
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Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring 8
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A speeding, overcrowded passenger bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, official...
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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
Louisiana's attorney general was indicted Thursday over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city. The 16-count indictment against Republ...
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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana's Republican attorney general was indicted Thursday on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans, accused of trying to intimidate local officials who fought a law enacted by GOP legislators to overhaul the local court...
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Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a renovation project he launched has been riddled with problems. ...
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Washington's Puyallup Tribe and First Nations in Canada hope World Cup partnerships raise cultural awareness
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Yangbin Wu shook his fists in rhythm with the thunderous drumming and singing, his face furrowed in concentration, as he held two "bones" in his hands. His opponents in an Indigenous game of guessing, strategy and spirituality poin...
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