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Summer is officially here as the first long weekend of the season approaches. The last week has been filled with active summer weather and heading into the weekend the story isn’t much different. 1

Live performance kicks off at noon on the main stage in Wascana Park with opening ceremonies, followed by a variety of entertainment: 1

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have 12 players on either the one or six game injured lists and 10 roster players listed as ‘out’ or ‘questionable’ leading into Saturday’s week four rematch versus Montreal.

Foam Lake is typically a quiet, small Saskatchewan community, but early Wednesday evening, the skies turned dark and the community was faced with a nasty twister. 2

Jonathan Nernberg is a Craven area man who’s found a unique way to beat the heat with his family this summer. 1

City council has approved a motion that will shift tourism responsibilities to Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL). 1

Three more COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Saskatchewan for the week of June 19-25 as the province now moves from weekly updates to monthly ones. 1

A video captured by a Saskatchewan man shows a kayaker paddling away from a developing tornado. 3

While total revenue increased for the province, drought conditions and COVID-19 increased some expenses according to the government’s public accounts report. 1

Ticket holders for the Maroon 5 concert, originally planned to take place Aug 6. at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon were treated to a cancellation message this afternoon.

A death investigation launched on Wednesday is now being treated as a homicide investigation according to the Regina Police Service (RPS). 1

Environment Canada has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Saskatchewan on Wednesday. 2

Gasoline prices in Regina and Saskatoon are expected to stay around $2.04 per litre on Canada Day Friday, according to the latest prediction from Gas Wizard.

The hot temperatures of Saskatchewan summers often drive people to local lakes to cool off, but experts say there are some tips to keep in mind to stay safe in and around water. 1

Here's where you can and cannot set off fireworks in Saskatchewan cities. 1

Canada will require that companies add nutrition warnings to the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium in an effort to help grocery shoppers make healthier choices with just a glance. 2

Mandatory fire sprinkler systems in new residential builds and the Arcola Avenue corridor study were some of the items on Regina City Council’s agenda for its Wednesday afternoon meeting. 3

The RM of Lajord has declared a state of emergency and is seeking government disaster assistance following flooding just east of Regina. 1

The road to decriminalizing drugs in Regina is being paved. On Tuesday, the Board of Police Commissioners met to discuss the possibility of decriminalizing personal illicit drug possession in the city of Regina. 1

A death investigation is underway after a man’s body was found on the 1200 block of Rae Street early Wednesday morning, Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a release. 1

Video shared online appears to show a tornado near Watrous, Saskatchewan. 1

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to have a major comeback in week four against the Alouettes on Saturday. 1

The federal government announced Wednesday all existing border restrictions to enter Canada will remain in place until at least Sept. 30. 14

Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse. 6

The Government of Saskatchewan is gearing up for a joint COVID-19 booster and influenza vaccination program in the fall. 9

Researchers suggest antibodies found in llama blood could lead to the development of a spray to immunize against COVID-19, SARS and other coronaviruses. 3

A 36-year-old man was not hurt after he was approached by a man with a knife and robbed of his groceries south of downtown on Monday, the Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a release.

A Nexus card is supposed to help put low-risk Canadians on the fast track when crossing the U.S. border, but at least 330,000 Canadians aren’t sure when their applications will be processed. 50

A new $60 million YWCA Centre for Women and Families was announced in Regina on Tuesday. 1

Prairie Spirt School Division says it will struggle to cover inflationary costs such as gas in the coming school year. 2

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are dealing with familiar territory after the loss of Shaq Evans due to injury. 1

Recent data shows more than half of all flights in and out of some of Canada's major airports are being cancelled or delayed, as frustrations for travellers mount due in part to increased summer travel and not enough airport staff. 49

New Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck is looking to the people of the province to help form some of the party's next policies, as it enters a new chapter facing a significant Saskatchewan Party majority. 4

Six police officers are in hospital with gunshot wounds and two suspects have been killed following a shooting at a bank in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday. 14

A Regina man is in hospital and another man is facing criminal charges following an incident into an assault on early Friday morning.