Park Rebounds
Thousands of seedlings planted as Narrow Hills recovery continues
Thousands of tree seedlings have been planted in Narrow Hills Provincial Park as recovery efforts continue following the devastating wildfires that forced the park's closure last year.According to the Saskatchewan government, crews planted more than 81,180 tree seedlings in June and completed a large transplant project...
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Multiple people taken to hospital in Monday crash near Naicam
Melfort Mounties are investigating a crash that happened south of Naicam on Monday.According to the RCMP, Melfort officers received a report that two vehicles had collided on Highway #6 around 2 a.m. on July 13.Naicam is located 50 kilometres south of Melfort and about 175 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon."Multip...
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Park Rebounds
Thousands of seedlings planted as Narrow Hills recovery continues
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Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
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Multiple people taken to hospital in Monday crash near Naicam
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Carrier Forest Products to indefinitely curtail operations at Big River sawmill
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Extent of injuries unknown
Multiple people taken to hospital in Monday crash near Naicam
Melfort Mounties are investigating a crash that happened south of Naicam on Monday.According to the RCMP, Melfort officers received a report that two vehicles had collided on Highway #6 around 2 a.m. on July 13.Naicam is located 50 kilometres south of Melfort and about 175 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon."Multip...
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"Best Honor I've Ever Received"
Wadena principal honoured with SHSAA Merit Award
The principal at Wadena Composite School has won a prestigious provincial award. Darin Faubert was named one of two people to receive the 2026 Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) Merit Award."It was an unbelievable surprise when I first found out. The staff at our school started the nomination p...
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December incident
Man charged with murdering infant in Melfort has preliminary hearing set
A preliminary hearing has been set for a man accused of killing an infant in Melfort last December. The man faces a second-degree murder charge and will have a preliminary hearing Dec. 8. Melfort RCMP received a report of an infant in medical distress at a home in the city on Dec. 24, 2025. Officers responded and found...
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Expected to start next spring
Town of Tisdale announces intention to build new town office
The Town of Tisdale has confirmed they will be building a new town office. The announcement was made at this week's council meeting. The community has been without a permanent headquarters since staff were forced to move in 2024 due to high mould levels. The building was demolished the following year. "Council rec...
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Planned upgrades
Work being done at Nipawin's water treatment plant
The Town of Nipawin is undertaking some work at the Water Treatment Plant. Council heard an update about the planned work at Monday's meeting.General Manager of Community Services Derek Seckinger told northeastNOW that new anthracite media will be added to all eight pressure filters to bring them back to their intended...
Jul 15, 2026
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Continued Investigation
Two people charged in Melfort shooting
Two people have been charged after continued investigation by the Melfort RCMP following a shooting earlier this month.The early morning shooting took place on July 7 at 1 Ave. South in Melfort when a firearm went off during a fight between a group of people, resulting in two men being taken to hospital.The next day, o...
Jul 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Park Rebounds
Thousands of seedlings planted as Narrow Hills recovery continues
Thousands of tree seedlings have been planted in Narrow Hills Provincial Park as recovery efforts continue following the devastating wildfires that forced the park's closure last year.According to the Saskatchewan government, crews planted more than 81,180 tree seedlings in June and completed a large transplant project...
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Breaking news
Carrier Forest Products to indefinitely curtail operations at Big River sawmill
Carrier Forest Products Ltd. has announced it will indefinitely curtail production at its Big River sawmill beginning Oct. 16, 2026, a decision expected to impact approximately 117 employees.In a news release, company management said the decision was difficult but necessary given a combination of ongoing challenges fac...
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Changes to provincial disaster assistance to be announced in wake of major Sask. storms
In the midst of a costly year for storm damage to Saskatchewan communities, the Government of Saskatchewan is announcing changes to its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) on Thursday.A formal announcement of the policies, according to the province, will be held in Alvena at 1 p.m.The program is meant to prov...
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crime
Judge hands lifetime animal ban in Battle River neglect case, spares woman jail
A judge has permanently banned a Battle River-area woman from ever owning animals after describing the neglect inflicted on dozens of horses, dogs and cats as being at "the high end" of the spectrum of animal neglect cases.Instead of spending time in jail, Judge Kevin Hill sentenced Ellen Haudeck on Wednesday...
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uranium industry
NDP calls for construction of road connecting northern mine sites
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the federal government to support the construction of a new road in the North to connect the Cigar Lake and McArthur River uranium mines. A letter sent to Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson from three NDP MLAs, including Cumberland MLA Jordan McPhail, states that c...
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More than music
Ness Creek prepares to welcome thousands for four-day festival
Thousands of music lovers are expected to head deep into the boreal forest in northern Saskatchewan this week as the Ness Creek Music Festival returns for another year of live performances, cultural programming and community gatherings.The long-running festival, located about 20 kilometres northeast of Big River near t...
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Local Sports
"Best Honor I've Ever Received"
Wadena principal honoured with SHSAA Merit Award
The principal at Wadena Composite School has won a prestigious provincial award. Darin Faubert was named one of two people to receive the 2026 Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) Merit Award."It was an unbelievable surprise when I first found out. The staff at our school started the nomination p...
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Future Hawk
Hawks sign Alberta Forward
The Nipawin Hawks have added a player for the upcoming season. Nipawin has signed forward Gavin Wrathall.Wrathall, an 18-year-old native of Chestermere, Alta., has spent the past three seasons in the Okotoks Oilers program.Split between their U18 AAA and U17 AAA squads, the 2008-born attacker has registered 143 points ...
Jul 15, 2026
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University Commitment
Hawks' Olson joining Anderson in Augustana
There will now be two graduating Nipawin Hawks headed to Camrose, Alta., to play for the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings.Forward Brendan Olson recently announced his commitment to the Vikings, as he now joins forward Carter Anderson, who committed earlier this year."I loved my time in Nipawin. It was the c...
Jul 14, 2026
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Remaining a Mustang
Mustangs Eisner now committed to Western University
Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs defenceman Bo Eisner is now committed to Western University for the 2026/27 season.The graduating Stang was previously committed to the Carleton University Ravens, but will now remain a Mustang, this time, a Western Mustang, in London, Ont.A 21-year-old native of Swan River, Man., Eisner sp...
Jul 13, 2026
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Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 2026
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Princeton Posse
Broncos acquire KIJHL goalie
The Humboldt Broncos have added a goaltender to their roster via a trade.The Broncos have acquired Gibson Horne from the Princeton Posse of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), soon to be the British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC).Horne, a 2006-born, Lac-des-Arcs, Alta. native, spent the past two...
Jul 10, 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
Beef industry encouraged by proposed regulatory changes
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Canadian Meat Council (CMC) say proposed federal regulatory amendments include long-sought updates to Canada...
Jul 14, 2026
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From floods to heat, Saskatchewan farmers navigating season of weather whiplash
For Saskatchewan farmers, this growing season has been anything but predictable.Some producers are dealing with waterlogged fields while others are wo...
Jul 14, 2026
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CGC revokes license of Saskatchewan based grain and pulse buyer
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has revoked the license of a Regina, Sask. company. Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting owes money for grain del...
Jul 13, 2026
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Canada
Canadian Transportation Agency approves Lac-Mégantic bypass construction
MONTREAL - The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved the construction of a bypass to divert trains around downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que. Forty-seven people died there when a runaway train derailed and smashed into downtown on July 6, 2013. The agenc...
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Canada's concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar
WASHINGTON - The United States' top trade official says the Trump administration isn't going to give Canada credit for its trade concessions. Jamieson Greer says he's glad Canada dropped its digital services tax and "rolled back" its Online Streaming A...
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Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into Montréal-Nord racism allegations
MONTREAL - Quebec's police ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into allegations of racist misconduct by officers in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood. The commissioner said in an email that it opened the investigation on June 26 at th...
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Carney defends environmental record as wildfires blaze in Ontario
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his government's approach to the environment as parts of the country grapple with wildfires. Carney says the government is taking an investment-driven approach, which includes plans to double the size of...
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Carney says U.S. will split 'modest' Gordie Howe bridge net revenues after debt paid
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will split "modest" net revenues from the Gordie Howe International Bridge only after debts and operational costs are paid. U.S. President Donald Trump said last week the new bridge connectin...
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Montreal public health warns of rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl and carfentanil
MONTRÉAL - Montreal's regional public health department is sounding the alarm over a significant rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl use, as well as several fatal overdoses involving carfentanil. The health department says paramedics have administered...
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World
NYC helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year showed signs of a bird strike, safety board says
The remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year in New York City and killed 6 people, investigators said Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board d...
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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
MIAMI (AP) - The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others. The policy, known as "public charge," appea...
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At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says
UVALDE, Texas (AP) - Rescuers in boats and helicopters saved dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes from catastrophic flooding that hit parts of Texas overnight while many more fled to higher ground Thursday in a region still reeling fr...
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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON (AP) - The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands. Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal on...
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More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees
SYDNEY (AP) - More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday. According to preliminary information, ...
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US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States intensified its strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic....
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