SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Two Sask. men found guilty of trafficking newcomer
Sohel Haider and Mohammed Masum were found guilty of human trafficking for misleading a newcomer to Canada and forcing her to work in their Sask. restaurants and at one point taking her passport away.

U.S. farmers warn Trump's trade war will hurt both sides of border
Nick Levendofsky with the Kansas Farmers Union pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that Canada isn't needed, saying tariffs are hurting people on both sides of the border.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park Wins Fulbright Canada Honouring Nations Award
The award recognizes the park's Indigenous-led leadership and its contributions to culture and education. This comes at a time when Wanuskewin is working to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Transportation Safety Board deploying investigators following small aircraft incident near Rosetown
The TSB said Tuesday afternoon its investigators are expected to arrive at the site Wednesday to gather information and assess the occurrence. Few details about the incident were immediately available.

Beauval RCMP searching for Meadow Lake suspect after assault
Early Monday morning, police were called out to a home on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation after a reported assault. Now, officers are searching for 24-year-old Brandon McCallum, who's facing 11 charges.

Sandy Bay RCMP arrest man accused of smashing police vehicle windows
Sandy Bay RCMP officers only needed to walk out the door of their detachment to make an arrest on Saturday evening. In the parking lot they saw a man smashing the windows of an RCMP vehicle.

Nearly two dozen new cases of Dutch elm disease found in Saskatoon this year
There's been 22 new cases of Dutch elm disease this year. Six along Carleton Drive in College Park, with another three on Avenue C North in Caswell Hill. All of them have been removed or will have to be removed.

Stones and bones: The life's work of Dr. Ernie Walker
As an archaeologist, professor and forensic anthropologist, Saskatoon's Dr. Ernie Walker built three remarkable careers in around one simple question: What story does this tell?

'Living document': 150 years of Treaty 6 marked with historic, future considerations
Exactly 150 years after the signing of Treaty 6, First Nations leaders, provincial and national dignitaries and those who live on Treaty 6 territory gathered at Fort Carleton Provincial Park to mark the anniversary.

Regina soccer contract raises questions about proposed Brandt deal
FC Regina has a 25-year lease to operate the AffinityPlex, one of the facilities at REAL District that Brandt isn't buying but now says it should operate. The soccer group is now demanding clarity.

Onion Lake RCMP charge two after traffic stop uncovers drugs, weapon
Officers saw an open bottle of alcohol in the vehicle and also found 89 grams of methamphetamine, 45 grams of cocaine, 11 pharmaceutical tablets, cash, a machete and drug trafficking materials.

City of Weyburn advising residents to temporarily conserve water
Residents and businesses are asked to stop lawn watering and irrigation; avoid washing vehicles or other non-essential outdoor water use; and limit other non-essential water use wherever possible.

Prince Albert police and RCMP investigate Sunday shootings
According to police, officers found a man with serious but non-life-threatening gunshot injuries in the city's West Flat. He was taken to hospital, and police believe he was shot with a shotgun.

Scott Moe says tariffs spark concerns about Saskatchewan industries
Premier Scott Moe says he expects conversations with the federal government about countermeasures and protecting Canadian industries and jobs from the latest round of tariffs will start on Monday.

Sandy Bay manslaughter suspect arrested: RCMP
According to the RCMP, 23-year-old Chasity Charolette Rose Clarke was charged with manslaughter following the death of 19-year-old Silvino Grenier in the northern Saskatchewan village.

Eight-year-old boy dead after 'water-related emergency' at Regina Beach: RCMP
The RCMP said the boy was pulled from the water on Friday afternoon and was subsequently declared dead by paramedics. Police said there was "no element of criminality" in the child's death.

U.S. tariffs leave Sask. honey producers in sticky situation
While most Saskatchewan agricultural industries won't get hit by the new tariffs, that doesn't apply to honey. These businesses are calling it quits on U.S. exports, but finding new markets isn't easy.

Saskatchewan housing starts up 23.9% year over year
Data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation show housing starts increased by 23.9 per cent between July of 2025 and last month, putting Saskatchewan second among provinces for growth.

Saskatchewan wild blueberries selling at an all-time high
Pickers believe the blueberry crop is so plentiful this year because of ideal rainfall and warm temperatures. Ash from last summer's wildfires may also have contributed to the bumper harvest.

Severe thunderstorms, heat warnings forecast for Saskatchewan
A band of strong thunderstorms is moving northeast across the province, with more forecast to develop in the southwest this afternoon, while heat warnings in some areas will also continue until tonight.

Sask. man sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sex offences
A man who pleaded guilty to sexual interference, creating and possessing child pornography has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.

Brandt now seeking to manage parts of REAL District it's not buying
Regina City Council is being asked to approve a change to Brandt's REAL District proposal that would see it operate assets that it's not buying, such as Mosaic Stadium and the AffinityPlex.

Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer Claude Petit dies at 90
Petit was born in Duck Lake in 1935, was a five-time Canadian Army heavyweight boxing champion, received the Order of Canada in 1998, and was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2002.

Measured response needed in U.S. trade fight, business expert says
Business analyst Paul Martin says Canada should answer new U.S. tariffs proportionately, while Saskatchewan businesses should be working to find customers beyond the United States as a priority.

Worker loses leg in emergency field amputation at Lajord grain terminal
The Kronau fire department said the man had to have his leg removed in an emergency field amputation on Aug. 19. Canada Occupational Health and Safety said it is conducting an investigation.

Thousands flock to St. Walburg for 36th annual Wild Blueberry Festival
The annual event brings together a wide variety vendors selling homemade food, crafts and art, as well as events such as the Show and Shine vehicle display, live entertainment and games.

Weyburn fundraiser aims to name cat room after highway shooting victim Tanya Myers
A fundraiser to name a cat room at the new Humane Society facility in Weyburn after Tanya Myers has been started by someone who never knew her. Myers was killed in a highway shooting in September 2025.

Minister hits pause on special unit for Saskatchewan Marshals Service
On Friday, the Saskatchewan NDP said the request for proposals should have never been posted and Premier Scott Moe said he was not aware of the tender bid for the marshals special tactical unit equipment.

Indigenous Services Minister awaiting response from FSIN on audit outcome
Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said at Dakota Dunes on Thursday the Ministry of Indigenous Services has completed the audit and communicated the outcome to the FSIN, but is still awaiting a response from the FSIN.

Shake the Lake returns to Regina with Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth and more
Friday's show kicks off with School of Rock and Blu Beach Band, followed by Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, known for hits like "Something to Live For" and "Come Back to Me."

Same river, different water: Why North Battleford has avoided Prince Albert's water woes
Prince Albert first acknowledged its water issue on June 30, saying river conditions had resulted in higher levels of naturally occurring organic matter entering the treatment process.

Sneaky foxes steal shoes, gloves and toys from Emma Lake campers
Tracy Pitt and her family spent Canada Day long weekend at Murray Point. A sly fox stole both her daughter's and husband's Crocs and one of her daughters sandals. They later found them by the sewer dump.

Mounties seize 43 guns and 'explosive material' at Kayville home
A 37-year-old man is facing charges including unsafe storage of firearms, tampering with a firearm's serial number, pointing a firearm and unlawfully possessing unsecured high hazard explosives.

Escaped prisoner ran from Mounties while being transferred: RCMP
The RCMP said 34-year-old Joshua Meszaros managed to run away from the Mounties who were transferring him from the Biggar RCMP detachment to a police vehicle at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Saskatchewan housing starts hit highest level in more than a decade
Reiter pointed to the province's efforts to improve housing affordability and supply. He also highlighted the enhanced first-time homebuyers tax credit and the PST rebate on new home construction.

VIDEO: 'What even is that?' bullsnake filmed swimming on Lake Diefenbaker
The good news for anyone who encounters a bullsnake is that although they can grow up to eight feet long, they are non-venomous and rarely bite, according to multiple online sources.

Regina road opponents seek injunction against Prince of Wales project
Ducks Unlimited Canada and members of the McKell family allege the city has breached a conservation easement agreement by proceeding with consultation on a proposed extension of Prince of Wales Drive.

Photo radar cameras returning to Sask. roads in coming weeks
Back in May, SGI's photo speed enforcement program was essentially put on pause. According to the Crown corporation, the cameras will be operational again soon, though there's still no firm date.

Man from P.A. area dead after crash on Highway 12: RCMP
"Investigation determined a minivan collided with a roadside safety barrier and subsequently collided with a parked heavy equipment vehicle," the Saskatchewan RCMP said in a statement.

Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 15 per cent and the 10-year average of 12 per cent.

Mounties ask public to report sightings of Sandy Bay manslaughter suspect
According to the RCMP, Chasity Charolette Rose Clarke, 23, is facing a manslaughter charge after the death of 19-year-old Silvino Grenier in the northern Saskatchewan village of Sandy Bay.

Human remains found in Regina yard in June identified: Police
Regina police said tips from the public and a DNA match led to the identification of the remains of Wayne Joseph Breed, who would have been 34 years old. His family has been notified.

Sask. business deals with uncertainty amid pause on new U.S. tariffs
Sticks and Doodles in Regina has just paused shipping to the U.S. over the uncertainty with US tariffs. Co-founder Kyle Moffatt says its difficult dealing with the tariffs and tariff threats.

Kids arrested after allegedly brandishing 'homemade firearms' on Regina bus
The three children - ages 11, 14 and 15 - were found to be carrying three loaded, homemade firearms, along with bear spray and other live ammunition, the Regina Police Service said.

Treaty 6 marks 150 years as Fort Carlton hosts four-day commemoration
Attendees will be able to see the original Treaty 6 parchment, attend an elders and knowledge keepers treaty forum and a women's forum, and participate in a traditional hand-game tournament.









