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Sask. farmer says Wednesday storm may have many farmers filing insurance claims

Some areas saw wind gusts over 100 kilometres an hour. Others were hit with golf ball-sized hail. Wild weather was in action last week as well, according to the latest provincial crop report.

'She's always my girl': Inquest into Nicole LaFontaine's death concludes with jury's recommendations

A jury heard from its lastwitnesses and made a series of recommendations on Wednesday, during thethird and final day of the inquest into the death of 31-year-old Nicole LaFontaine, whofell to her death from the window of a Regina YWCA building while staying there last July.

Inquest into death of Nicole LaFontaine hears from YWCA staff about moments before and after incident

It's been more than a year since a 31-year-old woman fell to her death from the window of a Regina YWCA building. On Tuesday, the inquest into Nicole LaFontaine's death entered its second day at the Royal Hotel in Regina.

Beloved Weyburn plant shop owner dies, leaving legacy of creativity and kindness

A beloved shop owner and champion of the Weyburn arts scene is being mourned. Melanie Hiske was 49 when she died on July 20. Hiske's family says her contributions to the community will be remembered for years to come.

Brothers from the Philippines proud as their Saskatoon basketball club grows

Shooting hoops is a family-business for three Saskatoon brothers. But Kevin, Sergei and Vince Caburaldon't only share the love for the sport they also have a passion forpassing their skills on to the next generation.

Sask. agriculture, livestock, other sectors concerned over possible national railways lockout

The provincial government says looming job action by the country's two main railways could have a devastating effect on Saskatchewan's economy and reputation.

SHA says new Urgent Care Centre has helped take pressure off Regina ERs over 6 weeks

Regina's new Urgent Care Centre has now had its doors open for six weeks, and the Saskatchewan Health Authoritysays the centre has taken some pressure off both emergency rooms in the city, with wait times dropping.

RCMP looking for group who robbed Sask. man after trying to sell him gold at gas station

Police say when the man refused to buy "gold or other items" at a Chamberlain, Sask., gas station on Thursday, they forced him to withdraw cash from an ATM, threatened him and stole his money before driving off in a grey or silver Dodge Durango.

'A proud moment': Pilot training program launches for Indigenous people in Sask.'s Athabasca Basin

A new pilot training program for Indigenous peopleinSaskatchewan's Athabasca Basin through charted airlineRise Air was announced Thursday.

'A big hole on Main Street': Beloved hotel, restaurant in Radville, Sask., burns to ground

The building consisted of two detached structures the Long Creek Saloon and adjoining hotel, as well as the neighbouring Chinese food establishmentRadville Family Restaurant.