Today's top headlines from CBC Saskatchewan

Good evening, these are your top stories for Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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'Art creates connection': Sask. artists push back against call to cut provincial grant funding

July 31 , 2025 at 04:34:23 p.m. CST • :

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on the Saskatchewan government to eliminate what it describes as "wasteful spending" on public arts funding.

13-year-old dead after car crashed into power pole, rolled in Regina's north end

July 31 , 2025 at 06:32:14 p.m. CST • :

A 13-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene after a crash near Sixth Avenue North and Smith Street in Regina.

'The longest ride I ever had': Pinehouse residents evacuate to Regina as Muskeg Fire nears community

July 31 , 2025 at 10:29:09 a.m. CST • :

Residents of the northern village of Pinehouse had a long drive south last night after wildfires forced them to evacuate to Regina by convoy.

'From wedding bands to urns': Samaritan's Purse Canada helps Denare Beach residents recover possessions

July 31 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Thirty-five volunteers embarked on a two-day trek from the group's base in Alberta and arrived at Denare Beach where they set up camp July 11. "Our goal is to always go in and be totally self-sufficient," Suitor said. "We don't want to draw on, you know, resources that the community needs."

Prince Albert Police identify Wayne Keller as victim of city's 3rd homicide of 2025

July 31 , 2025 at 07:32:27 a.m. CST • :

Prince Albert Police are asking anyone who has recently seen Wayne Keller to contact them, after identifying the 39-year-old as the city's latest homicide victim.

July 30 , 2025 at 09:50:38 a.m. CST • :

Regina city council fires city manager Niki Anderson, approves budget increase for indoor aquatic facility

July 31 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

A drone, a rental truck and a curly red wig: how Chappell Roan's viral Sask.-focused teaser was produced

July 30 , 2025 at 02:50:32 p.m. CST • :

Life sentence for man who killed former partner and her dog in Saskatoon

July 30 , 2025 at 04:55:08 p.m. CST • :

Saskatoon approved permit for MAGA musician's upcoming concert, city solicitor confirms

July 30 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Indulge Kitchen + Bar brings joy back to couple's life after losing their jobs

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