SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Saskatchewan's provincial police force, still in its infancy, is working to address crime
Most recently, the Saskatchewan marshals have been assisting the RCMP in Pelican Narrows following a shooting on June 1 that left a woman dead and a man seriously injured.
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Man from Turtle Lake area dead after rollover on Highway 3: RCMP
"Officers responded, along with local fire and EMS. The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to hospital by EMS where he was later declared deceased," the RCMP said in a statement.
2h ago

Salteaux First Nation man, 30, facing manslaughter charge: RCMP
The Mounties said 30-year-old Bradley Redbear is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 53-year-old Leonard Moccasin on the Salteaux First Nation on Friday morning.
3h ago

Storm chasers swarm southeast Saskatchewan as severe weather threatens
A severe weather risk attracted people to southeast Saskatchewan on Sunday as forecasters warn of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. Braydon Morisseau, a professional storm chaser, was among them.
22h ago

Shoal Lake Cree Nation man charged in fatal Carrot River rollover
A 24-year old man from Shoal Lake Cree Nation has been charged following a rollover which killed a 29-year-old male passenger from Shoal Lake Cree Nation on June 5, Carrot River RCMP said.
22h ago

High river flows may signal end to multi-year Saskatchewan drought
A U of S water expert says a record Rocky Mountains snowpack could mark a turning point after years of drought, while captain of Saskatoon riverboat Prairie Lily hopes higher flows clear built-up sand.
23h ago

Denison Mines breaks ground on historic Sask. uranium project
Denison Mine is beginning construction on its new Wheeler River mine, the first in the country to use in-situ recovery mining technique and the first new large-scale uranium mine in Canada in 20 years.
23h ago

USask secures $3M federal cash for storytelling research hub
The "Story Collider" will combine cutting-edge digital production technology with interdisciplinary research on narrative and knowledge-sharing, creating a space USask says will be unique in Canada.
Jun 07, 2026

Saskatchewan young people should be consulted on social media ban, expert says
Australia banned children under 16 from holding accounts on certain platforms in 2025. An Australian expert says if Saskatchewan plans to enforce a similar ban, young people need to be consulted.
Jun 07, 2026

High demand, low inventory squeezing Saskatchewan housing market
All areas except in the north reported supply between 45 to 56 per cent below typical levels for this time of year, with the tightest conditions in Saskatoon-Biggar and Regina-Moose Mountain.
Jun 07, 2026

Historic sign stolen from Saskatchewan's largest tree near Blaine Lake
The plains cottonwood and poplar cross, known as the Popoff Tree, is believed to be more than 175 years old but the sign that once helped visitors understand its history and significance has disappeared.
Jun 07, 2026

Tornado watch active for southeast Saskatchewan
Environment Canada says parts of southeast Saskatchewan could see tornadoes, strong winds, hail up to six centimetres in diameter, and local rainfall totals could also exceed 50 millimetres.
Jun 06, 2026

Increased flows prompt calls for caution near South Sask. River in coming days
Water Security Agency CEO Shawn Jaques said water is flowing into Lake Diefenbaker at more than 1,000 cubic metres per second, a rate that would fill Mosaic Stadium to the top in about two hours.
Jun 06, 2026

Saskatchewan 2026 summer weather expected to be warmer, drier
Environment and Climate Change Canada's forecast for this year's summer points to temperatures above seasonal normals and possibly less rain than can be usually expected across the Prairies.
Jun 06, 2026

Saskatoon walk planned in honour of pregnant mother who died in hospital
A "Justice for Jaali Walk for Awareness of Preeclampsia" in Saskatoon on Sunday is for every Indigenous mother who has been dismissed or failed by a Canadian hospital, according to organizers.
Jun 06, 2026

Hundreds share Martensville vet's viral warning about dog ticks
Tick populations are surging in many parts of Saskatchewan right now, according to Dr. Janet Sperling, an entomologist and president of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation.
Jun 06, 2026

Grizzly bear attack survivor shares story to help others find resilience
Jeremy Evans - also known as The Grizzly Dude, as a nine-year-old boy dubbed him - spoke at the Safety Stand Down Breakfast at the Weyburn Oil and Gas Show this week.
Jun 06, 2026

Shellbrook RCMP investigate death on Mistawasis First Nation
Officers were called about 6:20 p.m. on June 4 after a report of a dead man in a rural area on the First Nation. His death is being treated as suspicious by Saskatchewan RCMP's Major Crimes Unit.
Jun 05, 2026

Pelican Narrows mayor says people living in fear after deadly shooting
Residents in Pelican Narrows remain fearful after a deadly shooting as leaders call for more addiction, mental health, cultural and community safety supports across northern Saskatchewan.
Jun 05, 2026

Water agency urges caution around South Sask. River ahead of Lake Diefenbaker release
The Water Security Agency said water levels will rise in the South Saskatchewan River starting on Sunday, as flows increase from around 280 cubic metres per second to around 700.
Jun 05, 2026

Saskatchewan town explains viral photo of wavy White City road
A photo appears to have made a road under construction in White City resemble a "pump track," but the town said the finished product will look very different and help direct stormwater to catch basins.
Jun 05, 2026

Saskatoon launches Indigenous peacekeepers pilot project
The city said its support teams are already out working in pairs, focused on the downtown and Riversdale areas, including Pleasant Hill, with full shifts starting at the end of this week.
Jun 05, 2026

Saskatchewan woman convicted of murdering foster child granted day parole
Tammy Goforth was given life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years after being convicted in 2016 of second-degree murder and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.
Jun 05, 2026

Saskatchewan woman convicted of murdering foster child granted day parole
Tammy Goforth was given life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years after being convicted in 2016 of second-degree murder and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.
Jun 05, 2026

Man arrested on U of S campus after allegedly taking inappropriate pictures of women
A 45-year-old man was arrested on the University of Saskatchewan's campus on Thursday and charged with voyeurism after allegedly snapping inappropriate pictures of women without their consent.
Jun 05, 2026

Saskatchewan provincial parks offer free admission on Saturday for National Trails Day
Alana Ross, Saskatchewan's minister of parks, culture and sport, said the province is home to many beautiful and diverse provincial parks, emphasizing the importance of getting outside.
Jun 05, 2026

VIDEO: RCMP still searching for man behind Pelican Narrows shooting after suspect released
"An individual was arrested on June 1, as initial investigation provided grounds for their arrest. After investigators gathered more evidence, the individual was released without charge."
Jun 04, 2026

Pelican Narrows safety issues linked to drugs, alcohol, gangs: Community safety minister
Michael Weger said he visited Pelican Narrows and spoke with community leaders just 24 hours before a shooting left a 28-year-old woman dead and a man seriously injured on Monday.
Jun 04, 2026

Sask. RCMP briefs: Highway 10 reopens after collision, police search for 'suspicious person'
A Wednesday-afternoon collision on Highway 10 has RCMP officers investigating and RCMP are asking for anyone with information about a suspicious person trying to enter a home in Rosedale to contact police.
Jun 04, 2026

Seeding 80 per cent complete, as Sask. farmers make solid progress after slow start
Farmers got a late start to seeding in many areas thanks to late-season snow and wet conditions, but producers across Saskatchewan are gradually catching up to the five-year average of 91 per cent.
Jun 04, 2026

Humboldt's city manager suspended with pay following allegation
"Council takes its obligation as an employer and as a public body seriously and will ensure that any further steps are taken in a manner that is fair, impartial, and consistent with those obligations."
Jun 04, 2026

On your marks, get set, mow! Lawn mower racing taking off in rural Saskatchewan
Dust will fly, engines will roar and crowds will cheer as Saskatchewan's Triple Town Crown lawn mower racing circuit returns, with stops in King George, Demaine and Beechy.
Jun 04, 2026

Industry hoping potash, other products stay tariff-free when CUSMA talks wrap
The Mosaic Company says it's not just potash flowing south, but phosphates moving north that farmers are counting on to put food on the table. The company and others are hoping trade talks don't hinder that.
Jun 04, 2026

Mosaic funding Moose Jaw organizations with new $1.5 million donation
The Mosaic Company has renewed its partnerships with Moose Jaw organizations and announced it will be providing $1.5 million to help improve health care, food security and community well-being.
Jun 03, 2026

Red Earth Cree Nation residents returning home as evacuation order lifted
Red Earth Cree Nation evacuees are ready to return home to routine and their own beds after spending the past few days in various cities in Saskatchewan due to wildfires threatening their home community.
Jun 03, 2026

Conditions 'ripe' for funnel clouds Wednesday afternoon: Environment Canada
Funnel clouds are possible Wednesday for Saskatchewan's south central areas, in addition to rain, thunderstorms and sub-severe wind gusts, according to Environment Canada.
Jun 03, 2026

White City town manager on leave following special council meeting
The Town of White City says Rodney Audette's leave is an interim step, which is not meant to imply that a conclusion or any finding of wrongdoing has been reached.
Jun 03, 2026

Provincial fire ban lifted as wildfire conditions improve: Sask. Public Safety Agency
Saskatchewan has seen 96 wildfires so far this season, the public safety agency said, which is well below the 228 fires seen by June 3 last year and lower than the five-year average of 165.
Jun 03, 2026

Man wanted for manslaughter after death on Montreal Lake Cree Nation arrested: RCMP
Police identified the victim as 24-year-old Steven Beatty, a resident of Timber Bay. Trent Thomas John Bird is facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with Beatty's death on Monday.
Jun 03, 2026

Edmonton dance team with Sask. connection makes it to final of America's Got Talent
The team's owner and choreographer, Jill Ford, is the daughter of Saskatchewan Roughrider legend Al Ford. "I've never seen an act like this before," show host Howie Mandel wrote on social media.
Jun 03, 2026

Denare Beach rebuilding at remarkable pace, deputy mayor says
Denare Beach had a population of approximately 825 residents before the wildfire occurred, and Deputy Mayor Karen Thomson said she knows not everyone will be coming back.
Jun 03, 2026

Saskatchewan wildfires: More evacuation notices lifted as conditions improve
Despite improving conditions, SPSA still warns that wildfire season is far from over. Fire bans and restrictions remain in effect across large portions of central and northern Saskatchewan.
Jun 03, 2026

New Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm to power 400 Saskatoon homes
Let there be light said the City of Saskatoon on Tuesday as the solar farm, which is visible from along Circle Drive on the east side of the city near 11th Street, was officially opened.
Jun 02, 2026

Patients returning to Parkland Integrated Health Centre after wildfire evacuation lifted
Now that the evacuation order for the RM of Shellbrook has been lifted, the health authority has begun returning patients to the facility, with the transfers expected to be completed on Wednesday.
Jun 02, 2026

RCMP, coroner still working to identify woman shot dead in Pelican Narrows
RCMP chief superintendent Murray Chamberlain said violent crime in the area covered by the Pelican Narrows RCMP detachment has risen by 49 per cent over the past 10 years.
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