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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.

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

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

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

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

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. 9

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

A motion passed by the executive committee last week making sprinkler systems mandatory in all new home dwellings is set to be voted on by city council on Wednesday. 1

Brayden Yager has been awarded Rookie of the Year by the Canadian Hockey League, the national body representing Canada’s major junior hockey leagues.

A paratransit customer in Moose Jaw has died following an incident involving a paratransit bus.

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is notifying some clients that their personal information may have been exposed on the dark web following a cyber attack. 1

The body of a 19-year-old man who went missing while swimming at the public beach in Buena Vista, Sask. on Last Mountain Lake has been recovered, according to RCMP. 1

COVID-19 viral levels in Regina’s wastewater have dropped to the lowest levels seen since the beginning of the Omicron wave and are now considered moderate, according to analysis from the University of Regina (U of R). 1

The premier of British Columbia has announced plans to step down, but will remain on the job until the provincial NDP can choose his successor. 4

Ghislaine Maxwell, the jet-setting socialite who once consorted with royals, presidents and billionaires, was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for helping the financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. 3

The Regina Police Service (RPS) is asking the public for help with an ongoing investigation into a robbery in Regina late Monday morning.

Canadian Olympic soccer player Stephanie Labbé was in Regina Monday night for her cross-country “Champions Tour.” 1

Two men convicted in the death of Allan Garrioch apologized at Saskatoon’s Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday. 2

Instagram is blocking posts that mention abortion from public view, in some cases requiring its users to confirm their age before letting them view posts that offer up information about the procedure. 16

A seven-year-old Regina boy is being treated for serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle at a bus stop in Regina on June 21, according to an online fundraiser. 2

One might naturally assume that in Rider Nation, the official sport would be football. However, should you wish to play Saskatchewan’s official sport, you’d head to the pebbled ice not the grid iron. 1