

Homefield Advantage
Melfort hosting Provincial Senior Baseball Championships
The NorthEast RedSox are the hosts of this year's Senior Men's Baseball Provincial Championships in Melfort.The three-day event, which began Friday, sees tier-three teams from across the province descend on Melfort in hopes of raising the Saskatchewan title."We're happy to bring the province to Melfort and show of...
Aug 09, 2026
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Get moving!
Melfort Multi-K celebrating 15 years
A major anniversary for the Melfort Multi-K this year. The event is celebrating 15 years in September, which would have been 16 had the COVID-19 pandemic not thrown a wrench into organizers' plans. "We're celebrating 15 years this year, so it's pretty exciting," Race Director Allison Rogers said. Rogers told ...
Aug 07, 2026
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What's Trending
B.C. wildfire leaves empty foundations, vehicle frames, blackened trees, video shows
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Poilievre tells Carney in letter to not concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks
10h ago
police work
Man wanted after assault in Big River
11h ago

Northeast News

B.C. wildfire leaves empty foundations, vehicle frames, blackened trees, video shows
PENTICTON - Video footage shot of the small British Columbia community of Faulder after a wildfire tore through shows empty foundations, the skeletal remains of vehicles and an occasional patch of green the fire missed.The wildfire sprang around the dinner hour on Friday and by midnight a mass evacuation was launched f...
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Poilievre tells Carney in letter to not concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to show some "backbone" as trade negotiations ramp up with the United States.In a letter to Carney shared with reporters, Poilievre and his Canada-U.S. relations critic Shuvaloy Majumdar said that Ottawa has given in to sev...
10h ago
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Homefield Advantage
Melfort hosting Provincial Senior Baseball Championships
The NorthEast RedSox are the hosts of this year's Senior Men's Baseball Provincial Championships in Melfort.The three-day event, which began Friday, sees tier-three teams from across the province descend on Melfort in hopes of raising the Saskatchewan title."We're happy to bring the province to Melfort and show of...
Aug 09, 2026
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20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path.Evacuation orders cover the entire community of Summerland, population 12,000, while a further 8,000 were told to flee ...
Aug 08, 2026
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20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path.Evacuation orders cover the entire community of Summerland, population 12,000, while a further 8,000 were told to flee ...
Aug 08, 2026
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Water update
Watson drinking water advisory lifted
Good news for residents in Watson. The precautionary drinking water advisory that was in place has been lifted.The advisory was issued earlier this week due to low chlorine levels.
Aug 07, 2026
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Saskatchewan

police work
Man wanted after assault in Big River
Big River RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a suspect in relation to an assault and firearm discharge. On Aug. 5 at approximately 7:30 p.m., police received a report of an assault on Big River First Nation. An investigation determined a group of people in a vehicle stopped at a residence and a man from th...
11h ago
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emergency
Man dead after motorcycle incident
A man is dead following a motorcycle incident near Domremy. The St. Louis Fire Department reports at 9:42 a.m. on Aug. 8, firefighters were dispatched following a report of a motorcycle in a slough approximately two kilometers north of Domremy on Highway 2.Upon arrival, the man had already been removed from the water b...
Aug 08, 2026
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Grid and Growth Fireside Chat
NDP bringing plan for power grid to public discussions
The Saskatchewan NDP has outlined their plan for Saskatchewan's power grid in the future, and they're taking that plan around the province. Leader Carla Beck along with Economy and Jobs Shadow Minister Aleana Young were in Prince Albert on Thursday for one of their Grid and Growth Fireside Chats, where they presented t...
Aug 07, 2026
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Investigation ongoing
Woman killed in Corrections transport crash was from Poundmaker First Nation
A 24-year-old North Battleford woman who died in a crash involving a Correctional Service Canada transport vehicle in eastern Alberta was a member of Poundmaker First Nation. Poundmaker First Nation officials identified the woman as Kiara Mooswa. RCMP did not initially release the names of the people who died, saying t...
Aug 07, 2026
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Investigation
SIRT releases timeline in Turtleford RCMP in-custody death
Saskatchewan's police watchdog has released more details about the death of a 37-year-old man who went into medical distress while in custody at the Turtleford RCMP detachment. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) said RCMP officers went to a home on Thunderchild First Nation shortly before 12:30 p.m....
Aug 07, 2026
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Cheers!
Labatt Breweries raises a toast to Sask. farmers with Baleboards campaign
The Labatt Brewing Company has teamed up with some Saskatchewan farmers as part of their new advertising campaign. The advertisements are far from what you'd normally see around the province as they're not a billboard, but rather, a 'Baleboard'. Placed along Highway 4 near Rosetown and Biggar, the eye-catching display...
Aug 06, 2026
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What's Trending
B.C. wildfire leaves empty foundations, vehicle frames, blackened trees, video shows
7h ago

Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Poilievre tells Carney in letter to not concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks
10h ago
police work
Man wanted after assault in Big River
11h ago

Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
Homefield Advantage
Melfort hosting Provincial Senior Baseball Championships
Aug 09, 2026
emergency
Man dead after motorcycle incident
Aug 08, 2026

Local Sports

Homefield Advantage
Melfort hosting Provincial Senior Baseball Championships
The NorthEast RedSox are the hosts of this year's Senior Men's Baseball Provincial Championships in Melfort.The three-day event, which began Friday, sees tier-three teams from across the province descend on Melfort in hopes of raising the Saskatchewan title."We're happy to bring the province to Melfort and show of...
Aug 09, 2026
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Riders Gameday
'This is pro football': Riders taking nothing for granted against 0-7 Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't have to look too far back in their history to know you can't take any team lightly in the CFL.In 2024, the 5-2 Riders locked horns with the 0-7 Edmonton Elks at Mosaic Stadium. Edmonton won that showdown 42-31.On Friday, the 5-2 Riders will take on the 0-7 Ottawa Redblacks. Kickoff is...
Aug 07, 2026
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Lasting Legacy
Longtime Bombers coach, GM Reagan hired by Kelowna Rockets
Mike Reagan is no longer the head coach and general manager of the Flin Flon Bombers.A Flin Flon native, Reagan has agreed to become the new assistant coach for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League, leaving the Bombers after 19+ seasons behind the bench."It's kind of been difficult to wrap my head arou...
Aug 07, 2026
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Mustangs Reunion
Hutchinson returns to hometown to rejoin former teammates
A former Melfort Mustang is returning home to continue his post-secondary hockey career.Forward Aidyn Hutchinson has committed to the University of Alberta Golden Bears, following two seasons with the Northern Michigan University Wildcats.A St. Albert, Alta. native, Hutchinson will join the Golden Bears in the fall, as...
Aug 05, 2026
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Returning with a promotion
McCaig named head coach, GM of Flin Flon Bombers
With the departure of longtime head coach and GM Mike Reagan to the WHL's Kelowna Rockets, the SJHL's Flin Flon Bombers had massive shoes to fill at the head coach and general manager position. They announced yesterday they're turning to a Brandon product to fill them.Former AAA Wheat King and Brandon native Cole McCai...
Aug 05, 2026
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Week 10
Roughriders lean on depth as injuries mount ahead of matchup with Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders relied on their depth to earn their latest win and may need more players to step up over the next stretch.Saskatchewan ruled out wide receiver Sam Emilus (foot) just before it's 28-26 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.During the game, key contributors like slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker ...
Aug 04, 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

Agribition signs MOU with Argentinian agriculture group
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA), one of Argentina's most influent...
Aug 07, 2026
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PM says Ottawa is 'loyal' to supply management system protecting dairy sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Libe...
Aug 07, 2026
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Labatt Breweries raises a toast to Sask. farmers with Baleboards campaign
The Labatt Brewing Company has teamed up with some Saskatchewan farmers as part of their new advertising campaign. The advertisements are far from wha...
Aug 07, 2026
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Canada

Bear attacks three-year-old girl playing on deck outside home in Maple Ridge, B.C.
MAPLE RIDGE - A young girl is in hospital after police and conservation officials say she was attacked by a bear outside her family's home in a city east of Vancouver. British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says in an online statement that the...
2h ago
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Porter Airline flight cancelled due to child refusing to fasten seatbelt
VICTORIA - Porter Airlines says a flight was cancelled after a child refused to buckle up. An airline spokesman says in an email that its plane left the terminal in Victoria on Thursday and was headed to the runway for departure to Toronto, but a young...
3h ago
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First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith, to halt pipeline advancement
A group that represents numerous First Nations across British Columbia is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters. "Th...
9h ago
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Montreal LGBTQ+ community sees competing Pride parades
MONTREAL - Geneviève Gagnon says she has been attending the Montreal Pride parade with her children for many years. She came to watch the parade downtown on Sunday with her daughter, Florence, who was wrapped in a Pride flag and came out as pansexual w...
11h ago
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Lawyers concerned by proposed changes to access to information system
OTTAWA - Lawyers and organizations working on environmental issues and migrants' rights are concerned about changes to the Access to Information Act proposed by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. One of the amendments that concerns them most is t...
13h ago
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Confusion and anger in wake of tainted evidence and a failed B.C. murder case
AGASSIZ - Gena Edwards, president of the BC Native Women's Association, said that when Frederick Charlie was acquitted of second-degree murder last month in the killing of Vanessa Terry, there were gasps. It felt like "a punch to the stomach," she said...
15h ago
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World
Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai to face allegations
LONDON (AP) - The alleged leader of an Irish organized crime gang was extradited to Ireland from Dubai on Sunday to face allegations that he ran an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire with tentacles that stretched to Britain, Spain...
10h ago
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Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, dies at 68
ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) - Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. The Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys announced his death ...
Aug 08, 2026
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Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Iran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile. Yemen's military attacked the country's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. And Turkey's Kur...
Aug 08, 2026
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Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, dies at 68
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. The Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys announced his death...
Aug 08, 2026
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IS-linked group kills at least 13 in Congo village
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Militants affiliated with the Islamic State group attacked a village in Congo near the border with Uganda early Saturday, killing at least 13 people and burning and looting homes, a local civil society group said. T...
Aug 08, 2026
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Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing President Donald Trump's former personal attorney's command of a Justice Department the Republican president has sought to bend to his w...
Aug 08, 2026
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