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Sask. wildfires spur evacuations, highway closures, expanded fire bans and air quality statements; The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency \(SPSA\) said more evacuation orders were put into effect Monday morning\.

Sask. wildfires spur evacuations, highway closures, expanded fire bans and air quality statements

May 26 , 2025 at 06:03:10 p.m. CST • :

There were 19 active fires burning across the province as of Monday at 11 a.m. CST, with only six considered contained, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).

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Saskatoon pharmacist sentenced to 5 years in prison for drug trafficking; Jenna Ternan illegally sold oxycodone pills while she operated Northumberland Pharmacy in Saskatoon\.

Saskatoon pharmacist sentenced to 5 years in prison for drug trafficking

May 26 , 2025 at 03:08:10 p.m. CST • :

Jenna Ternan, who owned the Northumberland Pharacy in Saskatoon, pleaded guilty Monday to trafficking drugs, admitting she illegally sold more than 22,000 oxycodone pills, valued between $58,000 and $87,000.

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Trial of former private Christian school administrator cancelled, next steps unclear; This building on Pinehouse Drive housed Christian Centre Academy\. It has since been renamed twice, first to Legacy Christian Academy and then Valour Academy\.

Trial of former private Christian school administrator cancelled, next steps unclear

May 26 , 2025 at 12:57:22 p.m. CST • :

A resolution to the case of Ken Schultz, a former administrator charged with assaulting students at Christian Centre Academy, was expected Monday. That didn't happen.

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'Keep thinking about the goal': 87-year-old U of Sask. grad hopes to help revitalize Cree language; Louise Fraser, 87, has earned a bachelor of education degree from the University of Saskatchewan's Indian Teacher Education Program\. She plans to spend her time teaching Cree and sharing her story in schools and communities\.

'Keep thinking about the goal': 87-year-old U of Sask. grad hopes to help revitalize Cree language

May 25 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

At the age of 87, Louise Fraser has achieved her dream of becoming a teacher. When she walked across the stage to accept her degree on Saturday, the residential school survivor said she was reclaiming something that was almost taken from her as a child. 

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Sask. woman, 23, charged with manslaughter in Shoal Lake Cree Nation child's death; Karrena Young, 23, is charged with manslaughter in the death of a child on Shoal Lake Cree Nation\.

Sask. woman, 23, charged with manslaughter in Shoal Lake Cree Nation child's death

May 26 , 2025 at 08:56:32 a.m. CST • :

Karrena Young is scheduled to appear Monday in Melfort provincial court.

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'Full-blown crisis': Travel from Saskatchewan to U.S. has plummeted after Donald Trump's election; The Canada-U\.S\. Border crossing between North Portal, Sask\., and Portal, N\.D\., on Feb\. 5, 2025\.  

May 26 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

'Full-blown crisis': Travel from Saskatchewan to U.S. has plummeted after Donald Trump's election

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Co-owners of Regina vehicle dealership charged with money laundering; Stephanie and Aggrey Fynn are facing charges after a police investigation into money laundering\.  

May 23 , 2025 at 02:59:44 p.m. CST • :

Co-owners of Regina vehicle dealership charged with money laundering

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Manitoba RCMP ask for help to solve homicide of 24-year-old last seen alive 1 year ago; Trevin Steele, 24, was reported missing in Flin Flon on May 24, 2024\. He was found dead at a home on June 2\.  

May 24 , 2025 at 11:20:27 a.m. CST • :

Manitoba RCMP ask for help to solve homicide of 24-year-old last seen alive 1 year ago

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Psychiatric report says Saskatoon man 'acutely and severely psychotic' when he fatally stabbed partner in 2022; Emily Sanche and Thomas Hamp\.  

May 26 , 2025 at 01:11:28 p.m. CST • :

Psychiatric report says Saskatoon man 'acutely and severely psychotic' when he fatally stabbed partner in 2022

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I am a proud African. Moving to Canada and being seen as Black was a culture shock; Growing up in Africa, Vuyo Ginindza always thought of himself as Swati first\. Moving to Canada made him realize that others didn't necessarily understand or see his culture and roots\.  

May 25 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. CST • :

I am a proud African. Moving to Canada and being seen as Black was a culture shock

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May 25 , 2025 at 10:43:23 a.m. CST • :

Glen McCallum re-elected as Métis Nation—Saskatchewan president, according to preliminary results

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May 22 , 2025 at 02:10:36 p.m. CST • :

Supreme Court hears case involving police wiretap, obstruction charge against Regina lawyer

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May 26 , 2025 at 09:46:20 a.m. CST • :

RECAP | King Charles, Queen Camilla greeted by sun and warm crowds in Ottawa on 1st day of royal tour

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May 23 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Testing confirms avian flu after hundreds of dead geese found near Lipton, Sask.

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May 25 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Here's how people are making buildings more climate resilient

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