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Saskatchewan getting military personnel, helicopters to help fight wildfires

Saskatchewan getting military personnel, helicopters to help fight wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan is set to get help from Ottawa as dozens of wildfires burn in the province.
Veteran receiver Kenny Lawler making an immediate impact with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Veteran receiver Kenny Lawler making an immediate impact with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Kenny Lawler hasn't wasted any time making an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, The six-foot-one, 180-pound receiver, who signed a two-year deal with Hamilton (4-2) in free agency, leads the CFL in receiving yards (644), touchdowns (career-high ei
Annual Regina comic book convention goes the way of planet Krypton

Annual Regina comic book convention goes the way of planet Krypton

REGINA — An annual Saskatchewan comic and pop culture convention has gone the way of Superman's planet Krypton, leaving behind a trail of sad and disappointed fans.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan sign agreement to boost trade corridor through the Arctic

Manitoba and Saskatchewan sign agreement to boost trade corridor through the Arctic

HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was hopeful after meeting Tuesday with the prime minister and other premiers about the potential for a large Arctic trade corridor through the Port of Churchill on Hudson Bay.
Riders' Trevor Harris, Ticats Destin Talbert both earn CFL honour roll awards

Riders' Trevor Harris, Ticats Destin Talbert both earn CFL honour roll awards

TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and defensive back Destin Talbert of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were the top players in the CFL's weekly honour roll Tuesday.
Prime Minister Carney to update premiers on U.S. trade talks as Aug. 1 deadline looms

Prime Minister Carney to update premiers on U.S. trade talks as Aug. 1 deadline looms

HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to update the premiers on the state of trade talks with the U.S. as they sat down to meet in Ontario's cottage country Tuesday morning with an Aug. 1 deadline looming.
Regina, Saskatoon see air quality warnings as wildfire smoke blankets Saskatchewan

Regina, Saskatoon see air quality warnings as wildfire smoke blankets Saskatchewan

REGINA — Saskatchewan's two largest cities are among the many communities across the province affected by air quality warnings today.
Wildfires force hundreds more of evacuees out in Saskatchewan, rain needed: officials

Wildfires force hundreds more of evacuees out in Saskatchewan, rain needed: officials

PRINCE ALBERT — Wildfires in Saskatchewan have forced hundreds more people out of their homes, and officials are hoping for a bout of rain to contain the blazes.
Saskatchewan, Ottawa to boost farming program in response to trade issues and drought

Saskatchewan, Ottawa to boost farming program in response to trade issues and drought

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government and Ottawa say they're providing additional support to a farm income stabilization program in response to trade issues and dry conditions.
Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

THOMPSON — Precipitation that's in the forecast early this week could help crews fighting wildfires that have been threatening a northern Manitoba city after smoke that's blanketed much of the Prairies over the weekend kept some firefighting aircraft
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