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Safety first: North Battleford officers boost school zone patrols

Safety measures intensified for new school year.

Sep 3, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Are We the Unpaid Workforce of the AI Era?

Algorithms make decisions for other algorithms that make decisions for other algorithms, that make decisions about what we see, where we go, and how we get there.

Sep 3, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

The 2023 Labour Day Classic is here

Riders Gameday Preview - Saskatchewan hosts Winnipeg in the Labour Day Classic at a sold-out Mosaic Stadium

Sep 3, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >

Garden Chat: Dutch elm disease in Saskatoon

Understanding the silent killer of North American elms.

Sep 3, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Hanbidge on Horticulture: The science behind fall colours

Autumn's palette: Understanding the rainbow of fall foliage

Sep 2, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Prairie Wool: Business blunders

The ups and downs of running a home-based business.

Sep 2, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Baldwinton murder: Voir dire starts Tuesday in Saskatoon court

Robert Pich and John Gregoire are accused of kidnapping and killing Edward (Ted) Geddes more than a decade ago.

Sep 2, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Online News Act could see Google, Meta pay combined $230 million to Canadian media

Federal officials estimate Google would need to offer $172 million and Facebook $62 million in annual compensation .

Sep 1, 2023 2:13 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan Skies: September offers exceptional Jupiter viewing

Now is the time to get out under the stars and take in the sights.

Sep 1, 2023 2:05 PM Read more >

Former Sask. principal to serve six months for groping student

Geoff McFarlan, found guilty in April 2023 of sexually assaulting a student was remanded into custody on Sept. 1.

Sep 1, 2023 12:32 PM Read more >

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