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Live auction and luncheon to raise money for Historic Post Office rehab
Planning continues for the repair and rehabilitation of the Historic Post Office in Melfort. A live auction and luncheon will take place Saturday, Nov. 14 to help raise money for the restoration of the over century-old building. Elaine Tremblay of the Historic Post Office Advisory Group (HPOAG) told northeastNOW that a...
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Pelican Narrows family shares story as children's hospital radiothon gets underway
When Patricia Merasty finally brought her son Pryce home to Pelican Narrows, he was nearly a year old.Born at just 23 weeks and three days, weighing one pound, six ounces, Pryce spent his first 11 and a half months in hospital.His family's experience is among the stories being shared during the Jim Pattison Children's ...
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Saving history
Live auction and luncheon to raise money for Historic Post Office rehab
Planning continues for the repair and rehabilitation of the Historic Post Office in Melfort. A live auction and luncheon will take place Saturday, Nov. 14 to help raise money for the restoration of the over century-old building. Elaine Tremblay of the Historic Post Office Advisory Group (HPOAG) told northeastNOW that a...
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Guns seized
Kelvington man charged after firearms investigation
Rose Valley RCMP have laid charges against a Kelvington man for weapons-related offences. Police executed a search warrant at a home in the RM of Kelvington on Monday in relation to a firearms investigation. Officers seized four firearms, ammunition, and illegal cigarettes in the house. The 52-year-old is charged with ...
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Crime
RCMP investigate smash and grab at Birch Hills pharmacy
A messy clean up was required Sunday morning after a brazen robbery at the only pharmacy in Birch Hills.At approximately 5:50 a.m., the suspects drove an SUV through the front window of the store. Two men entered the business, stole an undisclosed sum of cash and goods, and fled on foot. RCMP responded, along with loca...
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Safer communities
Sask. dog rescue group says communities, not RCMP, responsible for stray dogs
A northwest Saskatchewan dog rescue founder is calling on communities to establish and enforce dog control policies following an attack that critically injured a young woman in Pelican Narrows.Amanda Harder, with Northern Transitional Dog Rescue, said communities need plans for managing stray and aggressive dogs.Her co...
Nov 3, 2026
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Submerged in water
Two killed after truck left grid road near Elfros
Two people are dead after their pickup left a grid road and ended up in water southeast of Elfros. Wynyard RCMP were called Sunday about a vehicle discovered in a body of water. Two of the vehicle's passengers were able to exit the vehicle and did not report physical injuries. Officers were unable to find the driver an...
Nov 3, 2026
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Theft from business in Humboldt under investigation
Humboldt RCMP are looking for help solving a theft from a local business. They were contacted Oct. 28 about a theft from a business on B Ave. The investigation showed the suspect drove to the business in a truck, loaded two 28" EGO snowblowers into his vehicle, and left without paying for them. The theft happened ...
Nov 3, 2026
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Commercial agreements
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for Chinese steel and aluminum.In March, after Prime Minister Mark Carney's January visit to Beijing, China dropped tariffs on Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster and crab.Can...
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Fallen Soldier
'There was no breaking him': Prince Albert remembers Pte. Shaun Farrell
With a Canadian flag draped over his casket and his green beret resting gently on a black pillow, Pte. Shaun Farrell was remembered Wednesday as a determined soldier, a loyal friend and a young man who pursued his dream of serving his country.Hundreds of people filled the Prince Albert Armoury for the funeral of Farrel...
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Pelican Narrows family shares story as children's hospital radiothon gets underway
When Patricia Merasty finally brought her son Pryce home to Pelican Narrows, he was nearly a year old.Born at just 23 weeks and three days, weighing one pound, six ounces, Pryce spent his first 11 and a half months in hospital.His family's experience is among the stories being shared during the Jim Pattison Children's ...
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Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
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Amendments
Sask. updates human trafficking laws for hospitality, ride-share sectors
Saskatchewan is introducing new legislation aimed at cracking down on human trafficking by giving police broader powers and imposing stricter reporting rules on the hospitality and transportation sectors.Amendments to The Protection from Human Trafficking Act tabled on Monday show the proposed updates require hotel ope...
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Livestream will allow public to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell during Prince Albert funeral
Family, friends and fellow soldiers will gather in Prince Albert on Wednesday to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell, with a livestream allowing the public to watch the military service.The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the Prince Albert Armoury on Exhibition Drive. A link to the YouTube livestream can be found belo...
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Local hockey
Trojans, Outback Thunder on the ice Wednesday night
The Tisdale Trojans will host the Saskatoon Contacts at the RECplex in AAA action Wednesday night. Tisdale is 6-7-1 on the season after a split against Notre Dame over the weekend. The Contacts have started their season with 10 straight wins. Game time is at 8 p.m. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outback Thunder are ba...
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Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
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Another Addition
Trojans add young Saskatoon defenceman
For the second time in the last week, the Tisdale Trojans have added another young player to their roster.After picking up Nash Bullman this past week, Tisdale has now grabbed defenceman Cole Evans.Evans comes from the U18AA Saskatoon Riverkings, having spent the first six games of the season with his hometown team. In...
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Best of the best opportunity
Mustang duo excited for Western All-Star Challenge experience
Some rookie Melfort Mustangs defencemen will be competing in a pair of games in the next 24 hours as members of Team SJHL.Eric Grandberg and Xavier Doane are on the roster for the 2026 Western All-Star Challenge, which will see them take on Team MJHL."It's definitely really cool; I'm honoured to be a part of this,...
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Mustangs hit CJHL top 20
Two Hawks, one Mustangs named SJHL Players of the Month
The SJHL has announced their Players of the Month, for September and October. Mason Karakochuk of the Nipawin Hawks is the SGEU MVP of the Month, with 16 goals and 5 assists in 14 games. Teammate Brock Evans is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Month, with four goals and 19 assists in those 14 games. Luke McKechnie of t...
Nov 2, 2026
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Local hockey
Trojans split weekend games, Wolfpack lose
The Tisdale Trojans split their weekend series on the road against Notre Dame. They fell 8-4 on Saturday after giving up a 3-2 lead. Ramy Borowsky, Grayden Little, Kash Elke, and Lukas Dreschler scored for the Trojans, who bounced back with a 4-2 victory on Sunday. Bevan Swan, Ramy Borowsky, Oliver Homstol, and Oakley ...
Nov 2, 2026
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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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Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for C...
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Ag Equipment dealers call for free and fair trade post U.S. midterm elections
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A new chapter for digital agriculture and Indigenous knowledge at USask
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) officially opened the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre and the kihci-okwmw askiy (Great Mother Earth) Knowled...
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Canada
It would be a mistake to repeal B.C. housing legislation, says UBC expert
VICTORIA - A housing expert says the current glut of empty condos in British Columbia should not be seen as evidence that the housing market is working, and she warns against repealing key parts of the out-going NDP government's housing legislation. Al...
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Spy watchdog flags privacy risk from military's online intelligence activities
OTTAWA - A national spy watchdog report says the military's policy on the collection of information about Canadians doesn't sufficiently address the privacy risks posed by online searches. The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency found the ...
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Summit season has Carney planning trips to Ireland, Philippines, Cambodia and China
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Hospital declares Code Orange mass casualty event after northern B.C. bus crash
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Saskatchewan soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire remembered at funeral
PRINCE ALBERT - Hundreds of Canadian military personnel stood at attention and saluted as a flag-draped casket carrying Pte. Shaun Farrell was escorted into the armoury in Prince Albert, Sask. The 23-year-old was one of four soldiers killed last month,...
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Timeline: How Russia's hockey comeback bid collided with Canada
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El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected 'hateful, spiteful campaign' after months of Republican attacks
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Democrat William Lawrence wins election to U.S. House in Michigan's 7th Congressional District
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Democrat Thomas Suozzi wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 3rd Congressional District
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Florida sheriff says 2 dead, including suspect, as witnesses report shooting at Tampa office complex
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Democrat Randy Villegas wins election to U.S. House in California's 22nd Congressional District
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