Saskatchewan News

Girl dies after crash involving four pedestrians on Saskatchewan First Nation

THE KEY FIRST NATION, SASK. — A girl is dead and a man is facing drunk-driving charges after a crash on a Saskatchewan First Nation involving four pedestrians, including three children.

Aug 26, 2024 4:47 PM Read more >

Defending champion Montreal Carabins top first U Sports football rankings of season

TORONTO — The defending Vanier Cup champion Montreal Carabins topped the first Canadian university football rankings list of the 2024-25 season.

Aug 26, 2024 2:47 PM Read more >

'Definitely dissuasive': Skyrocketing farmland prices a struggle for young farmers

REGINA — Will Robbins has been in the process of taking over his family farm southwest of Saskatoon. The 43-year-old grows organic wheat, oats, lentils, peas and occasionally flax and mustard on 445 hectares of land near Laura, Sask.

Aug 25, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

As kids head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date, doctors say

Amid a rise in infections such as measles and whooping cough in Canada and around the world, doctors say now is the perfect time for parents to ensure their kids and teens are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Aug 24, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Alberta RCMP offer $10,000 reward for second suspect in fatal shooting near Calgary

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA — Mounties have significantly increased the reward for information in an effort to apprehend the remaining suspect in a deadly roadside shooting near Calgary. "A decision to offer $10,000 for any information leading to Mr.

Aug 23, 2024 4:23 PM Read more >

Hajrullahu's single earns Argos 20-19 home win in Kelly's '24 debut

TORONTO — On a night of missed opportunities, fittingly an errant field-goal try made Chad Kelly's season debut a winning one.

Aug 23, 2024 11:41 AM Read more >

Man dead after plane crashes in eastern Alberta near Saskatchewan boundary: RCMP

RIVERCOURSE, Alta. — The RCMP says a man has died in a plane crash in eastern Alberta near the Saskatchewan boundary. Mounties in Kitscoty were notified of the crash shortly after takeoff.

Aug 22, 2024 12:54 PM Read more >

Ken Miller, beloved former Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach, dead at 82

REGINA — Ken Miller, a beloved former head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died. He was 82. The CFL team announced that Miller died Wednesday in Asheville, N.C., after a brief battle with cancer.

Aug 21, 2024 7:41 PM Read more >

'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.

Aug 21, 2024 2:02 PM Read more >

Argos looking to ground attack to provide balance against Roughriders

TORONTO — They've officially been teammates for less than a week, but Ka'Deem Carey will aim to become Chad Kelly's best friend Thursday night. Kelly will make his 2024 debut when Toronto (5-4) hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-4-1).

Aug 21, 2024 12:18 PM Read more >