Early Season Addition
Trojans add young Regina forward
The Tisdale Trojans have added a young Regina forward to their roster. Nash Bullman is the newest member of the organization.Bullman comes from the Regina Pat Canadians, where he's played four games this season. The 15-year-old also spent some time with the Regina Capitals U18 AA squad, starting the first seven games o...
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Entertainment
Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dead at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a "Star Trek" franchise and the "X-Men" films, has died. He was 86.Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy...
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Early Season Addition
Trojans add young Regina forward
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Second-fastest woman in age group
Melfort's Luthi blazes through Chicago marathon
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Entertainment
Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dead at 86
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Northeast News
trick-or-treat
SHA provides tips for a safe Halloween
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to have a safe Halloween. "In our communities, it gets dark early and the weather can be an issue, so a little planning helps keep the night fun, healthy and safe for everyone," a public release by Dr. Angela Silveira states. There are a number of tips ...
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Second-fastest woman in age group
Melfort's Luthi blazes through Chicago marathon
A marathon runner from Melfort continues her successful race career. Robyn Luthi finished the recent Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:52:34, a personal-best time for her on the Chicago course, and her second fastest marathon ever. Luthi told northeastNOW she went into the run feeling a bit undertrained, but she surpas...
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Frightening opportunity
Sandy Bay man aims to win horrifying contest
A man from Sandy Bay wants to be the face of Halloween.Scott Merasty has entered the international competition, where the winner will receive $13,000 and appear on the cover of Rue Morgue magazine. They will also a chance to appear on TV with Kane Hodder the actor who played Jason in the Friday the 13th movie franchise...
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Slow down
Speed limit change on Melfort-area highway
Motorists in the Melfort area should be aware of a significant speed limit change that could affect your travels.In case you haven't already noticed, the speed limit on Highway 41A, west of the city, has recently changed. "The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways reduced the posted speed limit of Highway 41A near Mel...
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Third consecutive
Melfort's Ferland named divisional All-CFL selection
Logan Ferland has earned his third consecutive divisional All-CFL selection. The Melfort native centred an offensive line that allowed the second-fewest sacks in the CFL, with 29 in 18 games. Ferland and the o-line also allowed quaterback Trevor Harris to lead the league with 5,370 passing yards, and short-yardage QB t...
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Attempted break-in, theft, vandalism
Suspect sought after incidents in Melfort area
Melfort RCMP are investigating two incidents they believe involved the same suspects. The first happened Oct. 20 when the suspects tried to break into a commercial building at Peter Chapman Cree Nation. The next incident involved theft from a business in Melfort, and damage to vehicles parked on the lot of the business...
Oct 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Health care
Sask. health-care unions meet with health minister amid bargaining frustrations
Ahead of health-care union leaders heading into a meeting with provincial ministers Wednesday morning, health-care workers showed up in force for a rally in front of the Legislative Building.Bashir Jalloh, president of CUPE Local 5430, was among the leaders who attended the meeting.Normally the unions face off against ...
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Multiple issues raised
Cook-Searson presses Ottawa for action on Timber Bay survivors, Indian Act changes
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is calling on the federal government to take action on longstanding First Nations issues, including justice for Timber Bay Children's Home survivors and proposed changes to the Indian Act.Cook-Searson represented northern Saskatchewan at a historic meeting in Ottawa on ...
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fall sitting
McPhail believes province's North underrepresented in Throne Speech
Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail believes residents of Saskatchewan are looking for change and the Sask. Party failed to deliver that in Tuesday's Speech from the Throne. "We see from the government they have taken on a steady-on approach. I think a lot of people were looking for change," he said. "I h...
Oct 28, 2026
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Candy conundrum
Preparing for the incoming candy haul
This year's candy haul could be a big one with Halloween landing on a Saturday, giving kids a whole day to try and collect as much as they can. But when that candy haul gets too big to deal with, what options do parents have to get rid of some of that candy without upsetting their kids stomachs or feelings? Catherine A...
Oct 28, 2026
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Provincial politics
Senior care, MAID and AI: Key takeaways from Saskatchewan's Throne Speech
The fall session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly kicked off Tuesday, with Premier Scott Moe's government outlining its priorities and promising several new laws in the throne speech.It includes legislation to provide greater oversight and accountability in personal care homes, restrictions on assisted dying, s...
Oct 27, 2026
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Carney says Ottawa's Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination.The Indian Act gives Ottawa sweeping powers over First Nations communities and people, including the authority to determine who qualifies for recognition and what reserves ca...
Oct 27, 2026
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Local Sports
Early Season Addition
Trojans add young Regina forward
The Tisdale Trojans have added a young Regina forward to their roster. Nash Bullman is the newest member of the organization.Bullman comes from the Regina Pat Canadians, where he's played four games this season. The 15-year-old also spent some time with the Regina Capitals U18 AA squad, starting the first seven games o...
11h ago
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Third consecutive
Melfort's Ferland named divisional All-CFL selection
Logan Ferland has earned his third consecutive divisional All-CFL selection. The Melfort native centred an offensive line that allowed the second-fewest sacks in the CFL, with 29 in 18 games. Ferland and the o-line also allowed quaterback Trevor Harris to lead the league with 5,370 passing yards, and short-yardage QB t...
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A Well Deserved Week Off
Mustangs reach double digit wins, shut out Stars for second time
The Melfort Mustangs became the second team in the SJHL to reach double wins on Wednesday.Melfort did so with a 4-0 shutout victory over the visiting Battlefords North Stars, as Luke McKechnie made 26 saves in the win."He's our rock back there; he's super calm, which at the beginning of the year almost worried me ...
Oct 29, 2026
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Win streak reaches four
Hawks stay hot; complete comeback win in Humboldt
The Nipawin Hawks kept their point streak alive Tuesday with a 3-2 comeback win in Humboldt over the Broncos, winning for the sixth time in seven games.The victory was very different for one of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's hottest clubs who had outscored their last three opponents 27 to five.Humboldt was loo...
Oct 28, 2026
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Quarter of the way through
Mustangs welcome Stars ahead of week long break
The Melfort Mustangs will begin the second quarter of their season Wednesday, as they play host to the visiting Battlefords North Stars.Melfort, through 14 of their 56 scheduled regular-season games so far, have a record of 9-4-1, good for first in their division and second in the SJHL.When looking at Battlefords, they...
Oct 28, 2026
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SJ/MJ Clash in Martensville
Mustangs, Hawks, Broncos see players named to Western All-Star Challenge
Multiple Melfort Mustangs, Nipawin Hawks and Humboldt Broncos players have been named to Team SJHL for the 2026 Western All-Star Challenge.The challenge, set to feature 40 of the top players born in 2008 or later from the SJHL and MJHL, will take place Nov. 2-4 in Martensville.MustangsA pair of Melfort defencemen will ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
Oct 21, 2026
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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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farmnewsNOW
SARM brings Saskatchewan's priorities to Ottawa
Representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) travelled to Parliament Hill to speak with federal decision-makers on...
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New program to boost the commercialization of agtech in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is home to some of the world's most innovative agtech companies. The Agtech Commercialization Readiness (ACRE) program has been created b...
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Wild weather highlight of Manitoba growing season
With the last official crop report released, many Manitoba farmers are still trying to finish combining. Harvest is 94 per cent complete province-wide...
Oct 28, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Canada-EU summit ends, U.S. midterms loom, time change ends
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concludes today with digital trade on agenda A major summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting with European Union lea...
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StatCan to release GDP data for August, early estimate for Q3 today
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to release GDP figures for the month of August and its early estimate for September and the third quarter overall this morning. A Reuters poll of economists show they're predicting 0.2 per cent growth for August, whic...
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Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concludes today with digital trade on agenda
MONTREAL - A major summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting with European Union leaders is set to conclude today with announcements on digital trade and academic exchanges. Carney welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Euro...
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Money woes, war and Trump - what's motivating U.S. voters ahead of the midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump has been telling supporters to vote like he's on the midterm ballot next Tuesday - but voters are heading to the polls looking for politicians ready to tackle the affordability crisis. Trump returned to the White House with ...
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Man arrested in Quebec after fatal B.C. hit and run in 2025 near Oliver
DRUMMONDVILLE - A man wanted in a fatal 2025 hit and run in British Columbia has been arrested in Quebec. Police say the man was arrested by RCMP with help from the Quebec provincial police on Oct. 14 near Drummondville, about 100 kilometres northeast ...
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City of Victoria issues warning after owl attacks same person twice in three days
VICTORIA - The City of Victoria has issued a warning after the same person was attacked by an owl at a park twice in three days. The city says in a statement that it received a complaint on Oct. 4
about a barred owl attack on the shared pedestrian and ...
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World
A rare Russia-Ukraine truce allows a humanitarian mission to reach the stricken city of Oleshky
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) - A humanitarian mission entered the devastated city of Oleshky on Friday, officials said, as Russia and Ukraine observed the most significant truce of the 4 1/2 year war that has raged since Moscow's all-out invasion of its neigh...
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El-Sayed and Stevens to make rare joint appearance as Democrats seek unity in Michigan Senate race
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign Sunday in Detroit alongside former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens, marking their first public appearance together in months after a week in which lingering divisions spi...
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Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian appeals court on Friday ordered triple-murderer Erin Patterson to never be released from prison because of the "shocking criminality" involved in poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death c...
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Justice Department subpoenas California officials in escalation of its scrutiny of local elections
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to California officials in an escalation of its scrutiny of local election administration. The Associated Press obtained copies of three subpoenas sent Oct. 21 and Oct. 2...
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Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied Thursday that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent as the Justice Department escalated a cri...
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Virginia GOP says shooting outside its offices in Richmond appears unrelated to its operations
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Republican Party of Virginia said a shooting Thursday just outside its offices in Richmond doesn't appear to have anything to do with its operations. The party said in a statement posted online that a woman was sh...
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