An event highlighting Indigenous culture is set to host a day of workshops, activities, and meals - and it's all free of charge. On Saturday, the Northern Prairie Indigenous Peoples Collective Inc. is inviting Prince Albert residents to come and enjoy their fourth annual Summer Solstice event at the Prince Albert Exhib...

A man accused of killing his wife in the village of Snowden last year will stand trial by jury later this year. That was the outcome of a pre-trial conference at Court of King's Bench in Melfort. Kevin Searcy's trial is scheduled to begin Dec. 7, with 10 days set aside for the Crown and defence to present their cases. ...

Construction has started on a 200-megawatt wind project near Assiniboia, with Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation holding a majority ownership stake in what backers say is the largest Indigenous ownership share for a project of its size in Saskatchewan. SaskPower said ground was broke...

Correctional Service Canada said staff at Saskatchewan Penitentiary seized contraband and unauthorized items with an estimated institutional value of $127,000 during three separate incidents earlier this month.The seizures took place June 5, 9 and 11, according to a news release.Among the items recovered were methamphe...

A 30-year-old inmate was mistakenly released from provincial custody May 28 and is now being sought by Prince Albert police and Pierceland RCMP. Brednor Wahpistikwan, 30, is unlawfully at large after an administrative error resulted in his release from custody several weeks ago. Wahpistikwan was remanded in custody unt...

With the cost of living continuing to strain household budgets, more Canadians are turning to side hustles to help make ends meet.According to statistics from jobskills.org published in late 2025, nearly one in four Canadians now have an additional source of income.While some people are monetizing hobbies or personal i...

The City of Melfort is raising concerns about changes to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) compensation rates and operational requirements for municipal fire departments responding to wildfire emergencies.The issue was discussed at a recent city council meeting, where administration outlined the potential ...

The reaction was mixed in a Regina courtroom on Monday, as it was announced the man who killed Misha Pavelick in 2006 would be sentenced as a youth.Justice Catherine Dawson said she would deliver the full sentence on Tuesday after considering credit for time served, but a youth sentence means the man's identity remains...

Saskatchewan's premier says the province is committed to doing better after an independent review criticized the government's response to the destructive 2025 wildfire season.The review, conducted by accounting firm MNP, found that the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) "was not fully prepared for a wildfire...

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) continues to respond to several fires burning near La Ronge. There's an ongoing assessment underway for the Highway fire (0.2 hectares) approximately 30 kilometers south of La Ronge. The SPSA noted crews will continue to monitor with infrared scanners over the coming days f...

MONTREAL - A coalition of Black community groups has joined calls for an independent public inquiry into racism within Montreal's police force. Members of the Afro Youth Summit issued the call today following allegations of racist behaviour by members ...

OTTAWA - The Conservatives are accusing the federal government of trying to ram through a bill to help police and spies after the Liberals warned they would take steps to speed up committee scrutiny of the legislation. The Liberals say the bill will en...

The Parole Board of Canada rejected Jacob Hoggard's bid for full parole this month because it found the former Hedley frontman, now convicted sexual offender, requires professional supervision. The board instead granted Hoggard six months of day parole...

VICTORIA - An environmental group is condemning plans by the British Columbia government to look into building two new hydropower dams, including a fourth dam on the Peace River. Joe Foy with the Wilderness Committee says damming and diverting big rive...

OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser said Tuesday he hopes all three of the crime bills introduced by the Liberal government become law before Parliament rises for the summer. Bail Bill C-14 received royal assent and became law on Monday, in what is l...

OTTAWA - MPs are calling on the government to tackle the rise of antifeminist ideology by funding programs that undercut the "manosphere" of online influencers who blame women for men's problems. The House of Commons women's committee was set to addres...

Seven students from across Canada are receiving support for their post-secondary education. The 2026 recipients of the Canadian Agri-Business Educatio...

Mustard growers in Saskatchewan now have an opportunity to be more involved in the industry. Nominations are being accepted for one director position ...

Alberta's three largest crop commissions have launched a mobile app for Alberta's Crop Protection Guide, better known as the Blue Book, to give farmer...

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) brought together livestock producers, ranching families, industry leaders, government representative...

Most of Saskatchewan is nearing the finish line for seeding operations. Provincially, 93 per cent of seed is in the ground, still well behind the five...

The latest Manitoba crop report suggests 93 per cent of spring seeding is complete. However, the northwest region is nowhere near finished. Weekend st...

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies. The Department of Justice will take on enforcement of ...

Federal prosecutors have charged 15 people with impeding the Trump administration's massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota earlier this year, accusing them of coordinating efforts to block arrests and deportations as part of a conspiracy against th...

LONDON (AP) - A Russian warship fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered pleasure yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday, authorities said, an incident that caused no damage but illustrated heightened tensions between the two countries. ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, saying it is no longer a deterrent to violent crime, confirming his change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ...

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A freight train struck a bus at a level crossing in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, killing at least nine people including two children, police and rail authorities said. The crash occurred at a railway crossing in Triangle, ...

PALU, Indonesia (AP) - A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute around Palu, a city of about ...