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Smoke inhalation
One in hospital after early morning house fire in Saskatoon
A Saskatoon homeowner is recovering in hospital from smoke inhalation after safely escaping an early morning house fire on Hazen Street in the city's North Park neighbourhood.The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to the blaze at 2:28 a.m. on July 4, after the homeowner called emergency services.When they arrive...
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Historic run over
Canada eliminated by Morocco at World Cup
HOUSTON - Canada is out of the FIFA World Cup after falling 3-0 to Morocco in the round of 16 on Saturday.Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock in the 50th minute, then added a second goal in the 82nd for a brace. Soufiane Rahimi sent a rolling shot in the eighth minute of stoppage time to seal the score.Canada controll...
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Tornado watch in effect
Saskatchewan could see more severe weather on Saturday
Parts of Saskatchewan could be in store for more unsettled weather on Saturday. This comes after a Friday evening that featured significant storm activity in western Saskatchewan and other areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a yellow Tornado Watch for much of western and north-central Saskatchewan. ...
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Les Rouges
Canadian fans hoping for another historic win in World Cup match against Morocco
Fans across the country will be cheering on the Canadian men's soccer team as they take on Morocco in the next World Cup knockout round.It could be another history-making match for Canada, although they will face their toughest opponent yet.Morocco entered the tournament sitting seventh in FIFA's rankings while Canada ...
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Saskatchewan

Weather warnings
UPDATE: Severe weather continues following critical alert for tornados
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central Saskatchewan. "Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Spiritwood, De...
Jul 04, 2026
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
Jul 03, 2026
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Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it now supports the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan after reaching an agreement with Denison Mines Corp., the company behind the development. The First Nation had filed for a judicial review of the provincial environmental assessment approval for the project,...
Jul 03, 2026
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For James Smith Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skele...
Jul 03, 2026
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Buzz off
'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...
Jul 03, 2026
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Canada

'A lot to be proud of': Canada ousted from World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco
HOUSTON - A mix of disappointment and pride lingered in the moments after Canada was ousted from the FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The team made history again and again throughout the tournament before falling to Morocco 3-0 in the round of 16. "We hav...
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Victoria police arrest two following incident that injured three people in park
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria say they have arrested two people following an assault with a weapon during an incident that injured three individuals Victoria Police Department says in a statement that three people sustained non-life-threatening injuri...
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Nurses in British Columbia will picket the province's largest hospital next week
VICTORIA - The union representing nurses in British Columbia says it will put up pickets around the province's largest hospital starting next week as it escalates its strike. BC Nurses' Union says in a statement it will picket Vancouver General Hospit...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 7:13 p.m. Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal -- on a penalty kick in the 70th minute -- and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0, sending Les Bleus...
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Canadian fans say they are proud of men's soccer team despite loss to Morocco
Canada's historic run at the FIFA World Cup might be over, but it has left many Canadians with that magic feeling their men's national soccer team has left an indelible mark on the world's largest sporting stage. Fans like Mexican-Canadian Rafael Ramir...
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U.S. taking 'obstructionist' approach to UN's efforts to foster equality: ambassador
OTTAWA - The Trump administration is hindering work at the United Nations on advancing equality, says Canada's UN Ambassador David Lametti. "There has been a general obstructionist policy, (a) cantankerous policy with respect to women's rights, a woman...
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Agriculture

World News

Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump's America 250 speech
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's plans to commemorate America's 250th anniversary of independence with a rally on the National Mall were complicated on Saturday by severe storms that gathered near Washington, forcing event organizers to order...
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Mali's government reports rebel attacks across north of the country, targeting major cities
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - The Malian army said Saturday that several towns across the north of the country, including the major cities of Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebel attacks. The statement came as a rebel group in Mali announced a n...
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral on Saturday for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling fo...
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86. Khamenei's body was to be on display at the Grand Mosa...
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Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the "Angel of Independence" and at the fan festival in Mexico City's main square for Sunday's Mexico-England World Cup match after four people died during celebr...
Jul 03, 2026
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Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy. His hopes of a second consecutive World Cup title also lived on - and that accomplishment was anything but easy. Messi's goal ...
Jul 03, 2026
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