Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
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Byelection
Dylan Borody elected to Carrot River Council
The town of Carrot River has elected its new councillor. Dylan Borody was elected in Wednesday's byelection, receiving 88 votes. Borody works at Edgewood Forest Products and has previous experience as councillor and as acting mayor. Former fire chief D. Scott Debienne received 48 votes. The vote became necessary after ...
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Byelection
Dylan Borody elected to Carrot River Council
The town of Carrot River has elected its new councillor. Dylan Borody was elected in Wednesday's byelection, receiving 88 votes. Borody works at Edgewood Forest Products and has previous experience as councillor and as acting mayor. Former fire chief D. Scott Debienne received 48 votes. The vote became necessary after ...
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One retiring the other chasing history
Former Hawks reflect on SPHL Championship
A pair of former Nipawin Hawks have been spending the summer as defending champions.Forward Jordan Simoneau and goaltender Kristian Stead are coming off an SPHL title with the Evansville Thunderbolts."It was a pretty crazy year, and it was super exciting how we were able to close out the championship. The playoffs...
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Multiples house fires in last six months
Five families left homeless after sixplex burns in Deschambault Lake
Already facing a housing shortage, the community of Deschambault Lake is at even more of a loss after a six-plex was destroyed in an early morning fire Wednesday.Councillor Justin Beatty said all of the families living in the building got out unharmed, but the band is now wondering where they will live. "That's fi...
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Unrelated to former job
Former school bus driver pleads guilty to sexual assault
A former North East School Division (NESD) bus driver facing charges not connected to his job has entered a guilty plea. The man pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault, and he will be sentenced Sept. 10 in Melfort. He also faced charges of sexual interference with a person under 16 and sexual touching of a perso...
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More potholes emerging
Rainy weather has done no favours for Melfort's roads
The City of Melfort's public works crew has been trying to get a handle on the massive number of potholes that have surfaced after a rainy June. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW that the recent weather conditions have been challenging. "Heavy rainstorms have a tendency to wash away the gr...
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Work Being Done
Palace entrance construction, environmental sampling not expected to cause traffic delays in Melfort
Some construction and environmental sampling work is occurring in Melfort this week on the blocks of Burrows Ave. W and Macleod Ave. W.The Northern Lights Palace is having its south entrance updated (Macleod Ave. W); the city began removing the rubberized surface on Tuesday afternoon.During the update, the Palace itsel...
Jul 08, 2026
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Rattled market
Fuel uncertainty: Why drivers should expect more fluctuation at the pumps
With the ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. causing ripples in the oil market and pushing fuel prices higher, drivers are left still wondering how much their next trip to the gas station will cost.While many people associate rising gas prices with supply shortages, one expert said the bigger issue is uncertaint...
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homecoming
La Ronge residents impressed with Île-à-la-Crosse 250 celebration
Residents of La Ronge who travelled to Île-à-la-Crosse for its 250th anniversary celebration had nothing but good things to say about the historic six-day event. "250 years as a community is a tremendous feat," said Jim Brady Métis Local 19 President Brett Angus. "There aren't a lot ...
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Ritchie Bros.
North Battleford auction sets $12.7M site record
Ritchie Bros.' latest North Battleford online auction generated more than $12.7 million in gross transaction value, setting a new site record and more than doubling last year's total.The record-breaking auction attracted strong participation and competitive bidding from buyers across Western Canada. Improved growing co...
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PRESERVING THE CREE LANGUAGE
Thunderchild First Nation broadcaster creates Cree words for modern world
Vince Natomagan believes the Cree language has not kept pace with modern life. "It is stuck in the '70s and '80s and in the meantime, English is evolving at lightning speed," said the Thunderchild First Nation radio personality. "Today, a lot of the English words are slang; they're abstract. But in order...
Jul 08, 2026
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Transportation Debate
NDP calls for broader Saskatchewan transportation strategy following Aurora service change
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for a new approach to transportation in the province following the announcement that a Prince Albert-based bus company is ending its passenger service between Prince Albert and Saskatoon.Aurora Charter Shuttles announced last week it will stop operating its scheduled passenger route at t...
Jul 08, 2026
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Festival kick-off
Country Thunder campers can pitch their tents at Craven festival starting Thursday morning
Organizers are hoping the line to get into the Craven Country Thunder music festival this week won't impede highway traffic as eager campers set up their sites ahead of a long weekend of music.Megan Benoit, an organizer for the event, told The Greg Morgan Morning Show that campers can start setting up at 9 a.m. on Thur...
Jul 07, 2026
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Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
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One retiring the other chasing history
Former Hawks reflect on SPHL Championship
A pair of former Nipawin Hawks have been spending the summer as defending champions.Forward Jordan Simoneau and goaltender Kristian Stead are coming off an SPHL title with the Evansville Thunderbolts."It was a pretty crazy year, and it was super exciting how we were able to close out the championship. The playoffs...
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Surfing celebration
Former Roughrider Charleston Hughes to be inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes, a former star for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall.Hughes, a six-time CFL all-star, led the league in sacks over five seasons - two with the Riders - and won Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and 2014."Let's go!" Hu...
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Much Needed Repairs
Arborfield Curling Club reaches fundraising goal, upgrades expected to be completed ahead of winter season
The Arborfield Curling Club is working to complete much-needed repairs to its facility before the winter season.Several components of the building reached the end of their service life this past season, prompting a fundraising campaign over the past few months to help ensure another year of curling."Our fundraisin...
Jul 07, 2026
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Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touchdown, helping the Roughriders hold off the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 Friday night at TD Place Stadium.The special teams sc...
Jul 04, 2026
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Monster trucks are set to return to Prince Albert for the first time in more than 30 years this summer.Lake Country Co-op presents Ram Monsters and Mayhem, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds, marking a rare stop for the high-octane motorsports show in northern Saskatchewan. Promoter Ro...
May 04, 2026
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Expanding hands-on agricultural training
Alberta is investing more than $7 million in Lakeland College to expand and modernize hands-on agricultural training at its Vermilion campus and help ...
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Temporary changes to livestock slaughter, interprovincial movement rules proposed by CFIA
The number of federally licensed slaughter establishments in Canada has fallen from 100 in 2018 to 86, with similar reductions at the provincial level...
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North Battleford auction sets $12.7M site record
Ritchie Bros.' latest North Battleford online auction generated more than $12.7 million in gross transaction value, setting a new site record and more...
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Canada
$8-million settlement proposed in national beef price-fixing class-action
VANCOUVER - Canadians who bought beef after 2015 could be eligible for a share of nearly $8 million as part of a proposed settlement with companies over allegations of price fixing. A statement from multiple Canadian law firms says JBS USA Company, Swi...
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Quebec population projected to dip until 2029 before stabilizing: statistics group
MONTREAL - Quebec's statistics institute is projecting that the province's population will decline slightly in the next few years before stabilizing. New demographic projections released today show the population could drop by about 50,000 people betwe...
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Quebec introducing new rules targeting inadequately trained Ontario truck drivers
MONTRÉAL - The Quebec government says it is tightening the rules to curb dangerous trucking, particularly for drivers from Ontario. As of today, truck drivers from Ontario with less than two years experience on the road who want to move to Quebec will...
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Canada objects to Olympics loosening restrictions on Russia athletes amid Ukraine war
OTTAWA - Canada is objecting to the International Olympic Committee loosening its suspension on Russian athletes. The move would apply to the 2028 games in Los Angeles, opening the door for Russian athletes to compete, but the IOC says it will decide l...
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Diarrhea-causing parasite infecting more than 1,200 in Michigan has not spread to Canada: PHAC
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says the outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has infected more than 1,200 people in Michigan has not spread to Canada based on current information. The midwestern state announced an outbreak of cyc...
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Buildings destroyed as raging wildfire complex near Boston Bar, B.C., soars in size
BOSTON BAR - A raging wildfire complex near Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed a number of buildings and has grown significantly to almost 200 square kilometres. Video posted online by the Shayne Findlay, the operator of Blue Lake Resort, show a number of...
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World
Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years
BEIJING (AP) - A fire broke out at a shoe factory in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday, killing 28 people, the official Xinhua News Agency said. Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded "an all-out search and rescue eff...
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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration critics...
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Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people
BEIJING (AP) - Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people have died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak, as Taiwan and China's east coast braced for another major storm expected to make landfall in the coming days. Most...
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Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats' at...
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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
NEW YORK (AP) - Writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment. ...
Jul 08, 2026
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Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was spared from prison Wednesday for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. A federal judge fined her $5,000 and cited her otherwi...
Jul 08, 2026
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