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Sniffer dog helps Maidstone RCMP traffic unit seize 1.5 kgs of cocaine

Sniffer dog helps Maidstone RCMP traffic unit seize 1.5 kgs of cocaine

Sniffer dog Kilo, gave officers a positive sit indication to one of his trained narcotic odours. Maidstone RCMP Roving Traffic Unit then searched the vehicle and found 1.5 kilograms of cocaine.
50 common weather terms, explained

50 common weather terms, explained

Global-warming deniers often cite anomalies like warm spells in the winter as evidence backing their point of view, when they are referencing the weather, not the climate.
6.6 million 'unsafe vehicles' ply the roads despite safety recalls: Transport Canada

6.6 million 'unsafe vehicles' ply the roads despite safety recalls: Transport Canada

The department is proposing new rules that would require companies that issue a safety recall to quickly post related information on their website.
North Battleford Beavers hoist NSRBL championship trophy

North Battleford Beavers hoist NSRBL championship trophy

Next up for the Beavers is Senior AA Tier 2 provincials in Yorkton, Aug. 11-13.
Mayfair and District News: Fishing derby at Meeting Lake Aug. 19

Mayfair and District News: Fishing derby at Meeting Lake Aug. 19

Rabbit Lake hosting fun day including bunnock Aug. 12.
Microsoft Announces Copilot Pricing & Shelly Palmer LIVE

Microsoft Announces Copilot Pricing & Shelly Palmer LIVE

SASKTODAY's newest columnist, Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.
Borden and District News: Radisson Ag Fair Aug. 12 and 13

Borden and District News: Radisson Ag Fair Aug. 12 and 13

Slo-pitch, children’s entertainment, show and shine and more.
Check out the gas prices in north Saskatchewan

Check out the gas prices in north Saskatchewan

Need to gas up today?
Update: Stockpiles of old railway ties worrying Denholm residents

Update: Stockpiles of old railway ties worrying Denholm residents

While piles of ties have been left at Denholm before — even for years at a time — the size of this latest stockpile has caused alarm.
All news in Canada will be removed from Facebook, Instagram within weeks: Meta

All news in Canada will be removed from Facebook, Instagram within weeks: Meta

Meta has said it is not interested in being a part of the Liberal government's development regulations.
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