Paint crop?
Saskatchewan highways could soon be painted with home-grown canola oil
The yellow lines painted on Saskatchewan highways could soon have a much deeper connection to the Prairie landscape.A new research initiative at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is exploring whether canola oil can completely replace petroleum products in the province's highway paint.If successful, the project co...
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
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Sask. Public Safety Agency being handed $50M more for flooding and wildfires
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
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Paint crop?
Saskatchewan highways could soon be painted with home-grown canola oil
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
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Northeast News
Highway intersection
Two-vehicle crash on Melfort's west side Friday
Emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision just west of Melfort Friday.The Melfort Fire Department responded to the crash at the intersection of Highways 3 and 41 shortly before 5 p.m.The lone occupant of one vehicle was able to get out on their own, while in the other vehicle one person escaped the vehic...
Sep 05, 2026
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Arrested in June
Man sentenced after firearm incident on Shoal Lake Cree Nation
A man charged after a firearm incident on Shoal Lake Cree Nation earlier this year will spend just under a year and a half in jail. 24-year-old Mikey Bear was sentenced to 535 days in jail at his court appearance Thursday. Carrot River RCMP were called June 1 about a man pointing a firearm outside a home on Shoal Lake ...
Sep 04, 2026
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Assitant Captain
Former Mustangs' captain joins U of S Huskies leadership group
A former Melfort Mustangs captain is now a part of the leadership group for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.Ben Tkachuk captained the Mustangs for two seasons (2021/22 and 2022/23) before joining the Huskie program in the fall of 2023.Tkachuk is entering his fourth year with the U of S and will be doing so as an...
Sep 04, 2026
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Harley Knife and Môhkomân Creative
Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
A man originally from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has launched what he says is the first Indigenous-owned animation studio in B.C.Harley Knife has worked as an animator for the past 12 years on shows including Max and Ruby on Treehouse, Pete the Cat on Amazon Prime and Everybody Still Hates Chris on Comedy Central.This wee...
Sep 03, 2026
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Crime Watch
Teen charged after robbery attempt in Creighton
A teen has been arrested after a robbery investigation in Creighton. RCMP were called about a suspicious person on Creighton Ave. just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The investigation determined that a male approached two people outside, demanded their personal belongings, and threatened them. The suspect was wearing a fac...
Sep 03, 2026
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Survey results are in
Dutch Elm Disease continues to plague Melfort with over 100 cases in 2026
The Dutch Elm survey results in Melfort are in.Director of Community Services Rob Lok told northeastNOW that two Dutch Elm surveys were completed this year, and the results were very similar to those in 2025. "It came in for a grand total of 101 identified trees," Lok stated. Of the identified trees, 46 are o...
Sep 03, 2026
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Saskatchewan
special warrant
Sask. Public Safety Agency being handed $50M more for flooding and wildfires
Just five months after presenting its budget, the provincial government is signing off on an extra $50 million in spending for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.A special warrant was signed at the end of last month to authorize the money for the Ministry of Community Safety, which will be put into the agency.Nearly...
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Paint crop?
Saskatchewan highways could soon be painted with home-grown canola oil
The yellow lines painted on Saskatchewan highways could soon have a much deeper connection to the Prairie landscape.A new research initiative at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is exploring whether canola oil can completely replace petroleum products in the province's highway paint.If successful, the project co...
17h ago
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At risk
Protesters speak out against provincial logging operation on heritage, cultural land after wildfire
An area of land that burned during a wildfire near MacDowall this past summer, where ancient Indigenous artifacts were recently found, is at risk of being lost. Dozens of people including members of Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Muskeg Lake First Nation, Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation, and Crutwell Métis Loc...
Sep 04, 2026
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ÃŽle-Ã -la Crosse
Claims helpers coming to northern communities to assist with residential school settlement applications
Assistance will be available to survivors or eligible heirs to complete the required paperwork to receive part of the $27.3 million Île-à-la Crosse Boarding School settlement. The community visits will give community members a chance to connect with claims helpers who are trained in trauma-informed and cul...
Sep 04, 2026
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Split forecast
Sunny and soggy Labour Day weekend
Your long weekend forecast is truly a tale of two halves. Environment and Climate Change Meteorologist Terri Lang told northeastNOW that the rest of Friday and Saturday should be nice across most of the province, with some sunshine and highs in the mid 20 C range. However, the pleasant conditions will not last througho...
Sep 04, 2026
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Opposing view
Saskatchewan NDP calls for gas-tax cut as provincial deficit grows
Although Saskatchewan received an economic boost of $331 million from higher oil prices, the deficit has gotten worse.It's grown from $819 million to $825 million since the provincial budget was tabled in March.Saskatchewan NDP finance critic Trent Wotherspoon joined Saskatchewan radio show host Evan Bray on Wednesday ...
Sep 04, 2026
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Local Sports
Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
17h ago
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Assitant Captain
Former Mustangs' captain joins U of S Huskies leadership group
A former Melfort Mustangs captain is now a part of the leadership group for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.Ben Tkachuk captained the Mustangs for two seasons (2021/22 and 2022/23) before joining the Huskie program in the fall of 2023.Tkachuk is entering his fourth year with the U of S and will be doing so as an...
Sep 04, 2026
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Battling for Spots
Mustangs seeking goal scoring, compete level, aggressive play style at weekend Fall Camp
Melfort Mustangs Fall Camp begins Friday, as the club will start to take shape for the 2026/27 campaign.Roughly 75 players are set to descend on the Northern Lights Palace for three days, battling for roughly 30 roster spots for the exhibition schedule to follow."It's gonna be a competitive camp, and it'll be good...
Sep 03, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders looking to hit their stride as Labour Day Classic approaches
The Saskatchewan Roughriders always look to improve throughout the season.But once Labour Day hits, head coach Corey Mace feels like this is the time of year when you really need to start seeing the team trend upward."The season standings usually start to get tighter and tighter around this time. You want to be hi...
Sep 03, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders' Burgess Jr.'s patience pays off with first interception in first CFL start
James Burgess Jr. was told one thing when he was cut by the Saskatchewan Roughriders following training camp - stay ready."I knew what I did in camp so I just stayed prepared and ready for any call from anyone. I got a call early and I was ready," the 24-year-old defensive back said.He had even gotten a job a...
Sep 03, 2026
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Meaningful Additions
Mustangs add pair of forwards ahead of Fall Camp
The Melfort Mustangs have added a pair of forwards ahead of this weekend's fall camp. Luke Dekay and Carter Wingert are the two newest members of the organization.Dekay, a 20-year-old native of London, Ont., split last season between a pair of Junior A clubs. To begin the year, Dekay played for the Weyburn Red Wings be...
Sep 02, 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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farmnewsNOW
Improved tracking infectious diseases in animals
Infectious disease is one of the major risks of swine production. To strengthen the tools needed to safeguard animal health, the federal government is...
Sep 04, 2026
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Saskatchewan Rancher honoured by national group
The Canadian Cattle Foundation presented the annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to Cyle Stewart of Morse, Sask. The award recognizes...
Sep 04, 2026
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Bad weather interrupts combining in Manitoba
Isolated thunderstorms brought strong winds and intense rain to parts of the Manitoba over the past seven days, resulting in stops and starts to the h...
Sep 03, 2026
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Canada
Quebec courts say generative AI cannot replace judges' reasoning
MONTREAL - Quebec's courts have issued new guidelines restricting judges' use of generative artificial intelligence, stressing that judging must remain a fundamentally human responsibility. The guidelines, jointly adopted by the Quebec Court of Appeal,...
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Athletics Canada says missing mountaineer was climbing near Switzerland-Italy border
SQUAMISH - Athletics Canada says one of its members went missing while attempting to break a mountain-running record in the Alps along the Switzerland-Italy border. The national sport governing body says in a statement Kalie McCrystal was last seen on ...
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Last Snowbirds shows in Toronto until 2030s whoosh over Lake Ontario
TORONTO - Jets roared over downtown Toronto on Saturday as the Canadian International Air Show featured one of the final flights of the Snowbirds over Ontario's capital until at least the 2030s. Crowds whistled and waved their hats as the Snowbirds a...
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Dairy farmer turned Liberal MP vows to be voice for tariff-hit Quebec region
OTTAWA - Newly elected Liberal MP Daniel Gobeil says his experience as a dairy farmer and agricultural leader will help him be a voice in Ottawa for a Quebec region on the front lines of the Canada-U.S. trade war. The former president of Quebec's dairy...
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What is Regina pizza? It's Greek, good and gets under the crust of Rider rivals
REGINA - It's a two-fisted, square-shaped, greasy-cheesy piece of goodness that has become an official symbol of Saskatchewan's capital city. It's Regina-style pizza. It's Greek, it's good and, as a bonus, it gets under the crust of the CFL team that ...
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Carney made reforms a factor in recognizing Palestine - here's where they stand
OTTAWA - In September 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was officially recognizing the State of Palestine. He told reporters at the time that recognition was "predicated on the Palestinian Authority's commitment to much-needed reform." He sa...
23h ago
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World
German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state governor to power
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) - An eastern German region voted Sunday in an election that could bring to power the first far-right state government in the nation's post-World War II history. The vote for the state legislature in Saxony-Anhalt, ...
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US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles
CAIRO (AP) - The U.S. military on Saturday said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles, warning that it would "if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet." The strikes - a day a...
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Putin and Zelenskyy agree to pause strikes on Kyiv and Moscow during talks with US envoys
The leaders of Russia and Ukraine on Saturday agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold talks to try to revive a stalled push to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "(...
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Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, as teams continued searching for thousands of missing people. The man was re...
Sep 05, 2026
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Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) - Missouri appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to allow the use of new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump in the fast-approaching midterm election. The appeal comes after Missouri's highest ...
Sep 05, 2026
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Federal judge extends block on Trump executive order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms
A federal judge on Friday extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms, putting another major obstacle in the way of the administration a...
Sep 04, 2026
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