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Two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers "crossed the line" into criminal activity when they led a massive demonstration to Ottawa in 2022 and refused to leave, the Crown said in its final submissions on their criminal trial Tuesday.

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were among several organizers who brought a huge number of demonstrators and big-rig trucks to Ottawa two years ago to protest pandemic-era public health restrictions and vaccine mandates.

Bolt Brain Buster:

In the world of video games, which adventurous archaeologist became a pop culture icon and sparked a successful franchise, including movies and merchandise?

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Answer: Lara Croft - Tomb Raider

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is getting ready to open up its ranks for the Young Leaders program again this year.

In that program, they invite anyone between the ages of 18-40 to look at the policy side of agriculture and what APAS does.

APAS Vice President Bill Prybylski talks about what that entails for the people selected.

Railways across Canada are inching closer to strike conditions as nearly ten thousand workers haven't yet reached a deal on a new contract with Canada's biggest rail companies.

The Canadian Industrial Relations Board delayed a possible strike back in May to determine if there was any danger in the strike and has now given a date of August 22 for that strike to start if a new contract is not agreed on.

Wheels Day is back thanks to the Humboldt Early Years Family Resource Centre (HEYFRC). It’s a chance for youngsters to find about the world of wheels around them, about the operators of those vehicles, and about safe behaviours around those vehicles. The event takes place on Friday, August 16 from 10 am to 12 pm.  

Another beautiful Sunday afternoon – another great day for a gathering at the site of Saskatchewan’s cherry capital. Bruno hosted another successful Cherry Sunday Festival on August 11 with all of its cherry themed food and drink, a colourful and diverse vendors market, and a day of musical and performance celebrations. 

It may be a few days before harvest can get into full swing in east central Saskatchewan, but in many parts of the province, the swathers and combines are up and running. On August 12, the Government of Saskatchewan acknowledged the kickoff of the harvest season with some reminders for farmers and residents.  

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit gathered with local MLAs to deliver some important messaging, says a government release.  

The Government of Saskatchewan says the Veteran Service Club Support Program has seen a record response in 2024-25.

this year it is providing up to $30,000 to 81 veterans’ organizations in the province.

The program provides grants for repairs and upgrades, special events, operations, programs and activities to engage communities and advance the work and long-term sustainability of veterans’ service organizations across the province.

The arrival terminals at airports in Toronto and Montreal were filled with cheers on Monday as fans and family gathered to give a hero’s welcome to Canadian Olympians returning home from the Paris Games with a record-breaking medal haul. 

The Summer Games saw Team Canada bring home an unprecedented number of medals — nine gold and 27 in total. Both were records for Canada at a non-boycotted Summer Olympics, surpassing previous highs set in Tokyo three years ago and 1992 in Barcelona.

Bolt Brain Buster:

What was the name of the fictional band in the movie "Almost Famous"?

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Answer: Stillwater