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Second degree murder
Charges laid in homicide at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
Two men have been charged with second degree murder following the death of Horace Bear at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary on April 21. Eugene Caisse, 26 and Britain Volk, 25, are both charged with one count of second degree murder. Charges have also been laid against other inmates who were involved in the altercation i...
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Not spring-like weather
More snow and freezing rain in the forecast
Conditions across the northeast are expected to worsen as the snow we've been expecting moves into the region. A yellow snowfall warning has been issued for the northeast by Environment and Climate Change Canada. Five to 10 cm of snow is possible tonight, with the potential of freezing rain. The Nipawin area is also un...
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Crime watch
Humboldt RCMP investigating local theft and mischief incidents
Humboldt RCMP are looking into the theft of a truck and trailer from a farmyard in the RM of Three Lakes.The incident happened sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday.The stolen vehicle is described as a silver Dodge 3500 diesel truck with the box of the truck converted into a bale hauler deck with hydraulic arms.The tr...
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In need of repair
Melfort residents asked for input on water tower's future
The City of Melfort wants to hear from residents about the future of the water tower. A formal inspection of the iconic structure in 2023 indicated the roof and cladding is in need of repair with an estimated cost of around $400,000. The City has launched an online survey to get feedback from Melfort citizens as the Ci...
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Hotel destroyed
Two charged with arson after Rose Valley Hotel fire
Charges have been laid in connection to the Rose Valley Hotel fire last week. Rose Valley RCMP say the business was broken into shortly before the fire. Items stolen from the building were later recovered by Rose Valley RCMP, and as a result of the investigation, 22-year-old Dwayne Neapetung from Yellow Quill First Nat...
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Includes a significant road failure
RM of Fish Creek reporting several road closures
The Rural Municipality of Fish Creek in the Wakaw area is cautioning people about several road closures or hazards. The most significant is the River Road closure area, where the road has washed out and left a major chasm. Closures or issues include: Range Road 3014 from Township Road 422 going north to Township 430 - ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Reagan's first championship
Flin Flon Bombers win first championship in 33 years
Completing a four game sweep on the road against the Yorkton Terriers, the Flin Flon Bombers have broken a curse that has lasted for 33 years. This was the fourth appearance in the SJHL Finals for the Bombers in the last five years, and finally they broke the streak with a 2-0 win on the road and their second Canterra ...
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public input
Concerns raised about homeless encampment plan
La Ronge council has a difficult decision ahead when it comes to the creation of a campground for homeless people in the community. A public forum was held on Wednesday to give residents a chance to voice their concerns about council's plan to spend $11,400 to create a designated encampment area complete with signage,...
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Spring in Saskatchewan
Sask Public Safety Agency responds to localized flooding throughout province
A string of snowstorms this winter maintained a line across the middle of Saskatchewan, starting near Meadow Lake and Lloydminster and running along Highway 16 heading east toward Yorkton. "The snowpack has just continued to build and build and build and that tells you where that jet stream was, because the jet st...
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training opportunity
Teen girls encouraged to apply for firefighting experience camp
Girls between the ages of 15 and 18 are being encouraged to apply for a four-day firefighting experience camp in La Ronge this July. Camp Molly, which is relatively new to Western Canada but has been active in Ontario for many years, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models i...
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wild rice series
From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Wild rice is an important economic crop for First Nations and Métis people across Western Canada. The industry is particularly significant in Northern Saskatchewan, where approximately 70 per cent of the Canadian crop originates. Considered a sacred grain to Indigenous Peoples for centuries, it was first introdu...
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Rare weather
Thundersnow: weather pattern brings uncommon phenomenon to Saskatchewan
Residents across parts of Saskatchewan are seeing, and hearing, something unusual this week: flashes of lightning followed by the low rumble of thunder during a snowstorm.The rare phenomenon, known as thundersnow, is happening thanks to an unusual storm system that took an equally unusual path.The system began in Monta...
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Local Sports

Reagan's first championship
Flin Flon Bombers win first championship in 33 years
Completing a four game sweep on the road against the Yorkton Terriers, the Flin Flon Bombers have broken a curse that has lasted for 33 years. This was the fourth appearance in the SJHL Finals for the Bombers in the last five years, and finally they broke the streak with a 2-0 win on the road and their second Canterra ...
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Jacob Cossette
Former Ice Wolf, Trojan named ACHA All-Rookie
A native of Air Ronge, Sask., has had quite the successful first season of post-secondary hockey.Former La Ronge Ice Wolves forward and current member of the Niagara University Purple Eagles, Jacob Cossette, has been named to the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) M1 All-Independent Rookie Team."The rec...
Apr 22, 2026
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Significant Honour
Melfort, Humboldt native to be inducted into Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame this fall
Two northeast locals are set to be inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame this fall.The 2026 class will see seven different inductees, with a pair coming from Humboldt and Melfort, respectively.First is Brianne Theisen-Eaton of Humboldt, in the athlete category. A bronze medalist in the 2016 Olympics, she h...
Apr 21, 2026
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Significant Investment
Kinistino Sports Complex now known as CLAAS Centre
The Kinistino Sports Complex will now be called the CLAAS Centre. CLAAS, an agricultural machinery manufacturer based in Harsewinkel, Germany, has connections to the area and is one of the main suppliers for Ag Authority. It was announced on Monday that the facility will bear their name thanks to a five-year $75,000 in...
Apr 20, 2026
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Rob Bagg, Dan Clark, Paul McCallum to join Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour
Three former Saskatchewan Roughriders will be inducted into the team's plaza of honour this fall.Wide receiver Rob Bagg, offensive lineman Dan Clark and kicker Paul McCallum are set to join the 143 other members of the plaza in a halftime ceremony during the team's home game against the Montreal Alouettes on Oct. 17.Wh...
Apr 20, 2026
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GO RIDERS GO
Australian kicker Alex Hale joining Saskatchewan Roughriders after NFL stint in Green Bay
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Australian kicker Alex Hale, who's coming to the province after a year with the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.Hale, 27, who is originally from Gosford, Australia, signed with Green Bay in August of 2024 as an undrafted free agent and was released by the team in July of 2025.Befor...
Apr 20, 2026
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Canada

In the news today: Revamping Canadian broadcasting, B.C. Tory leaders, 'Go Habs Go!'
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... CRTC chair defends Online Streaming Act work after critics say regulator too slow CRTC chairperson Vicky Eatrides says the regulator would like to move faster to m...
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Lane Hutson and Habs take over 'next station' announcements in Montreal metro
MONTREAL - About a year after coming under fire for removing the words "Go! Canadiens Go!" from the electronic signs on city buses over concerns about Quebec's language legislation, the Montreal transit agency is trying something new to show its love f...
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CRTC chair defends Online Streaming Act work after critics say regulator too slow
OTTAWA - CRTC chairperson Vicky Eatrides says the regulator would like to move more quickly to modernize Canada's broadcasting system, but implementing the new rules is complex work and the CRTC must consider conflicting opinions. "We would all like to...
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Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk joins NASA's SpaceX mission
OTTAWA - Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to head to the International Space Station later this year, joining NASA's SpaceX Crew-13. A news release from the Canadian Space Agency said it will be Kutryk's first space mission. He will be the eight...
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Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs asks government to pause two treaties to resolve dispute
VICTORIA - B.C.'s Indigenous Relations minister says two First Nations nearing the end of their treaty process have developed "accommodation packages" with some neighbouring nations, but there's still more work to do. The Union of British Columbia Indi...
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Government asks court to exclude evidence in B.C. trial over national security risk
VANCOUVER - The federal government has made an application to exclude some evidence over national security risks at the trial of Iain Hunt, whose wife was reported missing in 2021 from their home in Port Moody, B.C. The Attorney General of Canada says...
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World

QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Fernando Mendoza's journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night. Turning the Raiders into a contender is the...
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Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
Washington (AP) - President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the Israeli and Leb...
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4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million
FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each. The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower ...
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Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - An exchange of gunfire at a food court inside a Louisiana mall on Thursday killed one person and wounded five others and sent workers and shoppers scrambling for safety, police and witnesses said. Authorities descr...
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Pope urges US and Iran to return to peace talks, condemns capital punishment
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Leo XIV urged the United States and Iran to return to talks to end the war Thursday and condemned capital punishment, in a wide-ranging press conference en route home from his trip to Africa. Leo also as...
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Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
ROME (AP) - Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the Worl...
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