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Recent rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in Jasper National Park

Recent rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in Jasper National Park

Jul 26, 2024 | 6:51am
Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park. The park posted a statement on X late Thursday night saying cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain since midnight had led to minimal fire activity. The park says due to the rainfall, fire behaviour is likely to calm over the next 72 […]
Former judge with disputed Cree heritage likely has Indigenous DNA: report

Former judge with disputed Cree heritage likely has Indigenous DNA: report

Jul 25, 2024 | 9:01pm
A DNA test shows a former judge and Order of Canada recipient accused of falsely claiming to be Cree “most likely” has Indigenous heritage, a report from the Law Society of British Columbia revealed Thursday. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond previously served as B.C.’s representative for children and youth, and was well known as a lawyer on […]
Deadpool & Wolverine’ dominates Comic-Con with screening and panel with Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman

Deadpool & Wolverine’ dominates Comic-Con with screening and panel with Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman

Jul 25, 2024 | 8:38pm
SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” has arrived — and Comic-Con, with its hordes of Marvel fans, is ready to celebrate the only superhero flick of the summer. The sprawling convention celebrating all things pop culture kicked off Wednesday, and a panel celebrating the release of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” is the main attraction for Thursday. On the convention’s […]
Crops are feeling the heat, but still in good to fair condition

Crops are feeling the heat, but still in good to fair condition

Jul 25, 2024 | 3:49pm
Another week of heat and little rainfall is causing crop conditions to decline, but producers say they are still better compared to recent growing seasons. But if the heat persists, crops will continue to decline and yield potential will fall. The Provincial Crop Report, released Thursday morning, suggests most crops are in good to fair […]
Ag in Motion: new benchmark for exhibitors, more international guests visiting

Ag in Motion: new benchmark for exhibitors, more international guests visiting

Jul 25, 2024 | 2:41pm
The tenth edition of Ag in Motion is in the books, and numbers provided by organizers suggest it continues to grow. Exhibitors hit an all-time high of 607 at the three-day show near Langham and attendance was on par with previous years at 30,805. “Not only was there opportunities for farmers to talk with their […]
Seven trees with Dutch Elm Disease to be removed from block

Seven trees with Dutch Elm Disease to be removed from block

Jul 23, 2024 | 4:28pm
City of Regina Forestry Crews will remove seven elm trees on the 2200 Block of Elphinstone Street tomorrow due to Dutch Elm Disease (DED). The trees tested positive for DED last week. Regina has already confirmed a record thirty-six DED cases this year. Residents can help prevent the spread by reporting suspected DED cases to […]
New additions made to Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial

New additions made to Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial

Jul 22, 2024 | 4:48pm
Additions to the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial were unveiled Monday afternoon at Government House. Interpretive panels have been added to provide more context to existing elements of the memorial, along with metal silhouettes of children, made by Pro Metal Industries, an Indigenous-owned company. The panels and silhouettes are installed in the pavilion near the memorial […]
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94

Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94

Jul 18, 2024 | 2:46pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. Newhart, best remembered now as the star […]
Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race

Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race

Jul 18, 2024 | 1:30pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President Joe Biden’s candidacy, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately warned Biden that Democrats could lose the ability to seize control of the House if he doesn’t step away from the 2024 race, according to several people familiar with the sensitive internal […]
Moose Jaw food bank declares emergency, facing temporary closure

Moose Jaw food bank declares emergency, facing temporary closure

Jul 18, 2024 | 9:58am
MOOSE JAW – Moose Jaw’s food bank is facing a potential temporary closure due to rising costs and a lack of donations this summer, which aligns with a nation-wide trend of increased food bank usage and decreased food availability affecting around 800 local households. In response to the crisis, the food bank has reduced its hamper […]