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The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party has elected Carla Beck as its new leader. 5

The Canadian National Railway (CN) has announced plans to invest $185 million in Saskatchewan in 2022, which includes plans to upgrade some rail infrastructure in the province.

The Regina Police Service (RPS) said it is investigating a serious motor vehicle accident that occurred on Dewdney Avenue and Garnet Street Sunday evening. 1

Two men are facing charges after a third man was allegedly assaulted and robbed at gun point Sunday afternoon, according to a release from the Regina Police Service (RPS). 1

The ‘ultra low fare’ carrier Swoop entered the Saskatchewan air travel market earlier in June and currently serves three domestic routes out of Regina and Saskatoon.

Organizers of a central Alberta rodeo and its parade committee are calling for calm after a float in this weekend's parade, which possessed a racist theme, was seen in the procession. 2

Russia is poised to default on its foreign debt for the first time since the Bolshevik Revolution more than a century ago, further alienating the country from the global financial system following sanctions imposed over its war in Ukraine. 68

Several different communities gathered at the Core Ritche Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday to celebrate Welcome Kabayan. ‘Kabayan’ in Filipino means, ‘welcome fellow members of our community.’ 1

Over 400 people contributed to the Field of Dreams project, which led to the purchase of a large track of prairie grasslands for preservation. 1

The latest on the G7 summit: The Group of Seven leading democratic economies has formally launched at its annual summit a global infastructure and investment partnership aimed at pushing back China's influence in the developing world. 4

Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating after a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 35 and Highway 5 in Wadena.

Russia shattered weeks of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital with long-range missiles fired toward Kyiv early Sunday, an apparent Kremlin show-of-force as Western leaders meet in Europe to strengthen their military and economic support of Ukraine. 68

Saskatchewan's skies lived up to its moniker Thursday night, creating some picturesque storm clouds. 3

Tanya Ball began her career as a social worker for the Kaska Dene First Nation. Now she runs a land guardian program, working to monitor and protect a vast stretch of the band's northern British Columbia wilderness.

The Regina Board of Education is projecting a $2.5 million deficit for the 2022-23 school year, with rising costs neutralizing funding increases. 1

A comment made by Coun. Terina Shaw about homelessness continues to stir controversy, with First Nations organizations calling on the city to take disciplinary action. 1

There is a renewed conversation about abortion accessibility and rights for women in Canada after U.S. Supreme Court justices overturned the Roe v. Wade case on Friday, allowing states to ban abortions. 30

Planning for the new General Hospital Parkade project is continuing, after no historical burials were found following investigation into anomalies identified by ground penetrating radar. 2

Three teenagers are facing several charges after police found a gun following a traffic stop early Friday morning in Regina.

A tornado touched down near Morse, Sask. on Thursday evening, Environment Canada confirmed Friday. 2

A man from Fort Qu’Appelle has been arrested and charged after an RCMP officer spotted him passing vehicles in a lineup near a construction zone.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. 15

Sask Cornhole League will host teams from across the country in August for the 2022 National Cornhole Championships.

An attempt to claim damages for a boat that sputtered to a stop during its first outing didn't hold water with a Saskatoon judge. 6

With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end constitutional protections for abortion, 26 states are likely to ban abortions; 13 of which are expected to enact bans against the medical procedure immediately. 13

The NDP opposition is calling on the provincial government to take the blame for school lunchroom fees. Several school boards plan to implement them for fall to cover government funding shortfalls. 1

The Saskatchewan NDP will elect its next leader at a convention on Sunday.

The Montreal Alouettes scored on the first play of Thursday's game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders en route to handing the Riders their first loss of the season.

Saskatchewan is shifting to monthly COVID-19 reporting this summer, the provincial government announced Thursday. 2

Regina police have charged two suspects with first-degree murder after the victim of an assault died from her injuries in hospital earlier this month.

As inflation continues to soar, economists say Canadians will have to curb their spending and adjust for higher interest rates. In a report released this week, Statistics Canada said Canada’s year-over-year rate of inflation hit 7.7 per cent in May, the highest it has been since 1983. 16

It has been one year since Cowessess First Nation announced the discovery of 751 disturbances in what is believed to be unmarked graves, of more than just residential school children. 3

Court heard closing arguments in the trial of Travis Patron, a former leader of the Canadian Nationalist Party. 3

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Shaq Evans appeared to sustain an ankle injury in the first quarter of Thursday night’s game against Montreal.

Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for parts of the province, as well as severe thunderstorm warnings.