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Rain is a mixed blessing for Saskatchewan farmers
Widespread rainfall in the province last week dramatically increased topsoil moisture levels. According to the crop report for the week of Aug. 5 to 11, the Beatty area received the most with 105 mill...
Aug 14, 2025
Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation's schools and universities. In he...
Aug 14, 2025
From Contestant to Judge: Rebecca Strong Uplifts Youth
A year after winning the grand prize on Canada's Got Talent, Rebecca Strong has returned to singing competitions. But this time, Strong was on the other side of the judges' table.Strong, a Prince Albe...
Aug 14, 2025
‘Pedal to the metal’: Riders remain focused on ultimate goal for 2025
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 7-1, but the players aren't celebrating the accomplishment."We're trending where we need to be, but we still have a ways to go. If we want to sit here and pat ourselve...
Aug 14, 2025
Weir looking forward to playing in Canada again at Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary
CALGARY - Playing golf in Canada never gets old for Mike Weir. The Canadian Golf Hall of Famer will tee it up once again in Calgary in the Rogers Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Clu...
Aug 14, 2025
Caleb Evans looks to seize opportunity as Alouettes search for solutions at QB
MONTREAL - Caleb Evans never stopped believing he might get another chance, even after the back-to-back setbacks he suffered 12 months ago. First, he lost his job as the Montreal Alouettes' primary ba...
Aug 14, 2025
CFL fines Alouettes' Evans, Lemon for celebrations in 23-22 loss to Elks
TORONTO - Montreal Alouettes quarterback Caleb Evans and defensive lineman Shawn Lemon have been fined by the CFL for their celebrations in a 23-22 loss to the Edmonton Elks on Friday. Evans was punis...
Aug 14, 2025
Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans' redraw of US House maps
CHICAGO (AP) - Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP's redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalati...
Aug 14, 2025
Ottawa's Dabrowski and New Zealand's Routliffe advance to Cincinnati Open semi
CINCINNATI - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand are on to the semifinal of the Cincinnati Open. The duo beat Caty McNally of the United States and Linda Noskova of C...
Aug 14, 2025
Director of Soccer Corey Wray, CF Montreal part ways as club enters rebuild
MONTRAL - CF Montreal Director of Soccer Corey Wray has left the franchise, the club announced in a terse statement Thursday. Wray's departure comes three weeks after CF Montreal pledged a rebuild in ...
Aug 14, 2025
