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Saskatchewan’s annual summer free fishing weekend is just around the corner.

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum extended condolences to the family of the The Honourable W. Thomas Molloy, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, who passed away Tuesday.

Saskatchewan RCMP issued a news release Tuesday regarding arrest videos being shared online, saying they have begun a review of the incidents shown.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Tom Molloy: “Today, I join the people of Saskatchewan to mourn the passing of their Lieutenant Governor, His Honour the Honou

Following is the Saskatchewan Premier’s announcement on the death of Lieutenant Governor W. Thomas Molloy: Premier Scott Moe regrets to share the sad news of the death of Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor the Honourable W. Thomas Molloy, O.C., S.O.

Visitors to the Battlefords Provincial Park enjoyed Canada Day activities such as a sandcastle building contest, crafts for kids and a cake, along with all the usual water sports and outdoor pursuits. All photos are by Averil Hall.

Courtesy of the Cut Knife Courier Most often, when we think about going fishing, we think of a nice relaxing time to sit in a boat or on the shore of a waterway. Maybe we’ll catch a fish, maybe not.

The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, as the risk of West Nile virus increases in Saskatchewan.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently proposed a federal ban on certain single-use plastics, in an effort to protect marine life and the beauty of Canadian shores. But the proposal fails to get to the root of the problem.