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Beauval and English River First Nation in Sask. issue mandatory wildfire evacuation orders; This file photo from early June shows the Pisew wildfire looming over La Ronge, Sask\. A new wildfire was about 10 kilometres from Beauval, Sask\., Thursday morning\.

Beauval and English River First Nation in Sask. issue mandatory wildfire evacuation orders

July 3 , 2025 at 01:47:26 p.m. CST • :

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Beauval and English River First Nation on Thursday afternoon due to fears of heavy smoke and unpredictable winds.

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Concerns around Dutch elm disease growing in Regina; Forestry crews with the City of Regina work to remove an elm tree that tested positive for Dutch elm disease\. City officials say that as of July 3, 17 elm trees in Regina have tested positive for Dutch elm disease this season\.

Concerns around Dutch elm disease growing in Regina

July 3 , 2025 at 05:06:38 p.m. CST • :

The City of Regina has had seven confirmed cases of Dutch elm disease this week, which brings the total up to 17 this season, a notably high number according to experts.

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$8.2B US merger of Viterra and Bunge now complete; One requirement of the deal is that the Viterra headquarters remain in Regina for at least five years\.

$8.2B US merger of Viterra and Bunge now complete

July 3 , 2025 at 11:05:03 a.m. CST • :

The deal was heavily criticized by agricultural producers, who fear it will reduce competition in the grain and canola markets.

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Judge finds Thomas Hamp not criminally responsible in 2022 stabbing death of Emily Sanche; 'Thomas likely was operating under a mental disorder that rendered him incapable of knowing that doing so was wrong,' Justice Grant Currie wrote in his 22-page decision at Court of King's Bench\.

Judge finds Thomas Hamp not criminally responsible in 2022 stabbing death of Emily Sanche

July 3 , 2025 at 11:53:12 a.m. CST • :

A Saskatoon judge ruled Thursday that Thomas Hamp is not criminally responsible for the death of his partner Emily Sanche in 2022.

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Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging; Archaeologists at the Âsowanânihk site have had to take money from the project's research fund to buy surveillance cameras after recent property damage\.

Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging

July 3 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Âsowanânihk, which means "a place to cross" in Cree, is located near Prince Albert and is estimated to be around 11,000 years old. It holds a wealth of evidence of Indigenous settlements that likely existed there.

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Regina police charge 24-year-old with 1st-degree murder; Regina police say 24-year-old Britain Volk is charged with first degree murder\.  

July 3 , 2025 at 10:22:55 a.m. CST • :

Regina police charge 24-year-old with 1st-degree murder

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Saskatoon police release sketch in hopes of identifying man found in river; Saskatoon police believe the man was between the ages of 20 and 25, five feet nine inches tall and around 140 pounds\.  

July 3 , 2025 at 06:30:38 a.m. CST • :

Saskatoon police release sketch in hopes of identifying man found in river

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1 dead after fire in southwest Saskatoon on Saturday; The Saskatoon Fire Department has not released the identity of the person found dead after a fire Saturday\.  

June 29 , 2025 at 10:58:50 a.m. CST • :

1 dead after fire in southwest Saskatoon on Saturday

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Nissan and Infiniti recall affects 38,000 vehicles in Canada, over 400,000 in U.S.; Nissan Canada confirms 37,837 vehicles in Canada are affected by its most recent recall\.  

July 3 , 2025 at 08:24:10 a.m. CST • :

Nissan and Infiniti recall affects 38,000 vehicles in Canada, over 400,000 in U.S.

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Podcast by 2 Saskatoon police officers tackles trauma, addiction, burnout; Saskatoon police officers Dylan Kemp, left, and Jason Garland on set\.  

July 2 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Podcast by 2 Saskatoon police officers tackles trauma, addiction, burnout

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July 2 , 2025 at 05:06:13 p.m. CST • :

Update to Regina's recycling program loses some items, gains many more

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July 2 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. CST • :

I was proud to be Canadian. Now, I support separatism for Alberta

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July 3 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Judge denies bail for 2 men accused of looting during wildfire evacuation in La Ronge, Sask.

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July 3 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Peach farmers in B.C.'s Okanagan optimistic for 2025 after years of climate disaster

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July 2 , 2025 at 02:48:32 p.m. CST • :

6 people taken to hospital after house fire in Regina's Rosemont neighbourhood

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