'We are beyond devastated': Fire destroys dozens of cabins and homes at East Trout Lake, Sask. | Multiple wildfires make for harrowing evacuation routes in Sask. | Manitoba declares provincewide state of emergency over wildfires
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'We are beyond devastated': Fire destroys dozens of cabins and homes at East Trout Lake, Sask.; Drone footages shows the burned remains of cabins at East Trout Lake\.

'We are beyond devastated': Fire destroys dozens of cabins and homes at East Trout Lake, Sask.

May 28 , 2025 at 04:03:57 p.m. CST • :

Drone footage released Wednesday by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency shows the charred remains of dozens of cabins along the shore of East Trout Lake, which remains under an evacuation order.

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Multiple wildfires make for harrowing evacuation routes in Sask.; RAW \| Sask\. firefighters make dramatic escape as wildfire closes in near Man\. border

Multiple wildfires make for harrowing evacuation routes in Sask.

May 28 , 2025 at 05:08:50 a.m. CST • :

The evacuation route out of Pelican Narrows, Sask., has been a harrowing journey for many of those fleeing the wildfire threatening the community.

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Manitoba declares provincewide state of emergency over wildfires; The fire burning near Flin Flon, Man\., is shown in a Tuesday photo\. The city of roughly 5,000 is among several communities under evacuation orders, expected to affect 17,000 people in Manitoba\.

Manitoba declares provincewide state of emergency over wildfires

May 28 , 2025 at 03:28:16 p.m. CST • :

Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency as wildfires continue to threaten communities across the province. 

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For many Sask. families, there's a high cost to chasing sports dreams; Regina phenom Maddox Schultz is expected to be the first overall pick in the upcoming WHL draft\.

For many Sask. families, there's a high cost to chasing sports dreams

April 27 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Regina's Schultz family knows the cost of competing at the highest level. Maddox Schultz, 15, is expected to be the first overall pick at the upcoming WHL draft, and has been dubbed by hockey scouts as a future star.

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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\.

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

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

In April, just over 27,000 travellers entered the United States at the 12 ports of entry that border Saskatchewan.

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Judge hears closing arguments in Saskatoon trial of man who stabbed partner to death; The Thomas Hamp case is now in the hands of Justice Grant Currie\.  

May 28 , 2025 at 01:12:37 p.m. CST • :

Judge hears closing arguments in Saskatoon trial of man who stabbed partner to death

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New fantasy book parallels current and historical events in Ukraine; A portrait of a woman with horns from an illustrated fantasy novel  

May 28 , 2025 at 11:18:30 a.m. CST • :

New fantasy book parallels current and historical events in Ukraine

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Sask. Opposition trumpets report criticizing social assistance programs; The Saskatchewan NDP says a new report shows the provincial government has failed to address poverty in Saskatchewan\.  

May 28 , 2025 at 11:45:36 a.m. CST • :

Sask. Opposition trumpets report criticizing social assistance programs

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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\.  

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

Saskatoon pharmacist sentenced to 5 years in prison for drug trafficking

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Canada Post reports $1.3B operating loss with declines in both letter and parcel revenue; Canada Post is reporting major operating losses in its latest annual report\.  

May 28 , 2025 at 02:21:15 p.m. CST • :

Canada Post reports $1.3B operating loss with declines in both letter and parcel revenue

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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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May 28 , 2025 at 02:39:39 p.m. CST • :

Illegal drone use blocks water bombers from fighting Prairie wildfire

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May 28 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. CST • :

How one company plans to suck carbon right out of the air (and make money doing it)

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May 28 , 2025 at 05:47:26 p.m. CST • :

Canadian doctors who worked in Gaza call for arms embargo, sanctions against Israel

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May 28 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Royal visit a 'historic moment' for Canada and King Charles

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