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Heat Warnings Issued Across Canadian Prairies
Environment Canada issued heat warnings for southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-90s through the weekend. The heat wave follows a cold, snowy spring and marks the first significant warm period of the year in the region.
Environment Canada Forecasts Above 30 C Temperatures Across Southern Prairies
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued forecasts for daytime highs above 30 C in southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba beginning this week. The agency projects several consecutive days of readings that could reach 35 C in some locations.
thenarwhal.caSaskatchewan Appeal Court Upholds Man's Conviction for Parental Child Abduction
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has dismissed a man's appeal of his conviction and sentence for taking his daughter to prevent a COVID-19 vaccination. The court ruled the trial judge correctly refused to allow a necessity defense.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJames Smith Cree Nation Signs Agreement with Saskatchewan Marshals Service for On-Reserve Policing
James Smith Cree Nation has signed a band council resolution to establish a formal relationship with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service for policing support. The agreement aims to address drug-related crimes and outstanding warrants in collaboration with local peacekeepers and RCM…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFamily Seeks Information 10 Years After Saskatchewan Teen's Disappearance from Yorkton Bus Depot
A 16-year-old girl disappeared from the Yorkton bus depot on April 12, 2016. Her family continues to search for answers and holds annual vigils to remember her. Police have investigated over 1,000 tips but the case remains unsolved.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSaskatchewan Delays Release of 2025 Wildfire Review Amid Resident Concerns
The Saskatchewan government has extended the timeline for a review of its 2025 wildfire response, originally expected before the 2026 season. Residents affected by the fires, including those in Denare Beach where over 200 homes were destroyed, await the report for insights into p…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVaughn Solomon Schofield, Saskatchewan's 21st Lieutenant-Governor, Dies at Age 82
Vaughn Solomon Schofield, who served as Saskatchewan's 21st lieutenant-governor from 2012 to 2018, died on Thursday after a short illness. She was 82 years old and born in Regina in 1943. Flags are flying at half-mast across the province in her honor.
NASA Earth Observatory images by Wanmei Liang, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Adam Voiland. / Wikimedia (Public domain)Saskatchewan Enters Wildfire Season with Enhanced Preparations, Officials State
Saskatchewan officials reported improved wildfire preparedness for the 2025 season compared to the previous year. The province experienced over 500 fires that burned nearly three million hectares in 2024, leading to evacuations in more than 50 communities. Current conditions show…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSaskatchewan Indigenous Water Advocates Visit Colombian Counterparts to Strengthen Ties
A group of Indigenous elders and University of Saskatchewan professors from Canada met in person with Colombian Indigenous elders focused on waterway protection after over a year of online contact. The visit included stops in Bogota and Mitu, where participants shared cultural pr…