Riders
'It was fun': Riders' Micah Johnson in new role for 2026 CFL season
Micah Johnson had a different viewpoint for the first time during a regular season CFL game last weekend.The 37-year-old was on the sidelines as the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat of the B.C. Lions, 31-27, to begin the team's CFL season after a Week 1 bye."It was fun. It was a differe...
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Policing
RCMP officer charged with threatening Donald Trump
A 34-year-old RCMP officer from Quebec is facing a charge of uttering threats after allegedly making threatening comments online, directed towards U.S. President Donald Trump.According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the RCMP, Evenson Dumerlus, from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, allegedly shared the comments on his Snap...
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Staff found bat
Bat with rabies found at Spiritwood daycare this month: Sask. Health Authority
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Future Piece
Mustangs commit WHL drafted defenceman
Riders
'It was fun': Riders' Micah Johnson in new role for 2026 CFL season
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Looking for change
Healthcare workers rally for wage hikes, more support
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Northeast News
Looking for change
Healthcare workers rally for wage hikes, more support
Health care workers rallied in three local communities on Wednesday to demand a fair contract and better support from the provincial government. The workers represented by the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) marched with placards and flags in front of hospitals in Melfort, Nipawin, and Tisdal...
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SGEU
Health care rallies in Melfort, Nipawin, and Tisdale
A heads-up about three local healthcare rallies today (Wednesday). Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) health care providers will "rally for fair wages, safe staffing levels, and a fair contract for workers," in Melfort, Nipawin, and Tisdale.The union said they are demanding a fair cont...
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Festivities
Local events celebrate National Indigenous People's Day
Local communities will be busy over the coming days celebrating National Indigenous People's Day. The actual day of celebration is Sunday, but local events will largely be held Thursday and Friday.The includes the Melfort & District Museum, where curator Brenda Mellon told northeastNOW that North East School Divisi...
Jun 17, 2026
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No injuries
Vehicle hits moose near Yellow Creek
A scary incident in the Yellow Creek area late Tuesday night. Just after 11 p.m., the Yellow Creek Fire Department was called after a vehicle collided with a moose just west of Yellow Creek on Highway 41. Thankfully, everyone in the vehicle was uninjured. Fire crews were able to disconnect the battery to remove the pos...
Jun 17, 2026
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Court proceedings
Trial dates set for Snowden murder case
A man accused of killing his wife in the village of Snowden last year will stand trial by jury later this year. That was the outcome of a pre-trial conference at Court of King's Bench in Melfort. Kevin Searcy's trial is scheduled to begin Dec. 7, with 10 days set aside for the Crown and defence to present their cases. ...
Jun 16, 2026
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Highway 55
Crash near Garrick sends one to hospital
One person was sent to hospital after a two-vehicle crash near Garrick. Nipawin RCMP were notified of the collision on Highway 55 Friday afternoon. The investigation determined that two trucks collided, and a passenger in one of the trucks was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Both the driver and a ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Staff found bat
Bat with rabies found at Spiritwood daycare this month: Sask. Health Authority
After a bat with rabies was found at a Spiritwood daycare earlier this month, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is offering preventative rabies treatment to anyone who may have been in contact.According to the health authority, on June 4, a bat was discovered by staff at the Love & Laughter Early Learning Centre da...
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Court
Misha Pavelick's killer to serve maximum youth sentence
After 20 years, the person who stabbed and killed Misha Pavelick at a high school party on the 2006 May long weekend will be heading to prison.On Tuesday afternoon, Justice Catherine Dawson handed down a youth sentence to the now-37-year-old man, of seven years - four to be served in custody, and three to be served in ...
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Inmate at large
Prince Albert police seek inmate released in error from correctional centre
A 30-year-old inmate was mistakenly released from provincial custody May 28 and is now being sought by Prince Albert police and Pierceland RCMP. Brednor Wahpistikwan, 30, is unlawfully at large after an administrative error resulted in his release from custody several weeks ago. Wahpistikwan was remanded in custody unt...
Jun 16, 2026
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Every day I'm hustling
Rising costs push more Canadians toward side hustles
With the cost of living continuing to strain household budgets, more Canadians are turning to side hustles to help make ends meet.According to statistics from jobskills.org published in late 2025, nearly one in four Canadians now have an additional source of income.While some people are monetizing hobbies or personal i...
Jun 16, 2026
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Cost concerns
Melfort raises concerns over new SPSA wildfire deployment compensation model
The City of Melfort is raising concerns about changes to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) compensation rates and operational requirements for municipal fire departments responding to wildfire emergencies. The issue was discussed at a recent city council meeting, where administration outlined the potential...
Jun 16, 2026
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Mixed Reaction
Misha Pavelick's killer, now 37, to be sentenced as youth for 2006 murder
The reaction was mixed in a Regina courtroom on Monday, as it was announced the man who killed Misha Pavelick in 2006 would be sentenced as a youth.Justice Catherine Dawson said she would deliver the full sentence on Tuesday after considering credit for time served, but a youth sentence means the man's identity remains...
Jun 16, 2026
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Local Sports
Riders
'It was fun': Riders' Micah Johnson in new role for 2026 CFL season
Micah Johnson had a different viewpoint for the first time during a regular season CFL game last weekend.The 37-year-old was on the sidelines as the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat of the B.C. Lions, 31-27, to begin the team's CFL season after a Week 1 bye."It was fun. It was a differe...
17h ago
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Strong year
Hawks host annual general meeting to cap 2025 season
The Nipawin Hawks held their annual general meeting (AGM) with a small crowd of attendees Tuesday at the Centennial Arena.Mike Peifer remained on as president of the organization after taking over partway last season. After the meeting, he stressed the importance of rehiring Tad Kozun as head coach and general manager....
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New Partnership
Mustangs now known as Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs
From now on, the Melfort Mustangs will be formally known as the Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs.The announcement came on Wednesday morning from the club that the local car dealership, Ripley Ford, has purchased the naming rights.The five-year naming rights partnership will begin with the 2026/27 SJHL season."There's ...
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Lake Superior State
Former Bronco excited for NCAA Div I journey
A former Humboldt Broncos goaltender is set to begin his NCAA Division I career this fall, following a successful Junior A career that saw him finish as an SJHL champion.Flin Flon Bomber, Charlie Tritt, will play for the Lake Superior State University Lakers, a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association."...
Jun 16, 2026
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End of an era
Hockey Night in Canada ending on CBC after 74 years
"Hockey Night in Canada," a program that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season.A sub-licensing agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC that allowed HNIC to air on the network expired at the end of the Stanl...
Jun 16, 2026
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Girls Football
Tisdale Tornados duo set for U18 National Championship
A pair of Tisdale Tornados will be making their National Championship debuts late next month.Avalene van Haastert and Aubree Johnson have been selected by Team Saskatchewan to compete in the U18 Women's National Tackle Football Championship."I'm super excited, it's going to be a super cool opportunity and a lot of...
Jun 15, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks have locked down their bench boss for an additional two years.Head Coach and General Manager Tad Kozun has signed a two-year contract extension with the organization."I'm definitely really excited to be able to continue on what we've done here. It hasn't been easy sledding, obviously; we went thr...
Apr 30, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Canada's ASF zoning agreement with Japan welcomed by Manitoba Pork Producer
Manitoba pork producers are applauding a new African Swine Fever (ASF) zoning agreement with Japan. Canada and Japan have mutually recognized containm...
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SaskOilseeds renews support for Ag in the Classroom
SaskOilseeds and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) want Saskatchewan students to better understand agriculture and the role it plays...
Jun 16, 2026
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Agri-Business education scholarships
Seven students from across Canada are receiving support for their post-secondary education. The 2026 recipients of the Canadian Agri-Business Educatio...
Jun 16, 2026
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Canada
Court hears Alberta separatist group's plea for stay of referendum petition ruling
EDMONTON - An Alberta Court of Appeal hearing is underway for a separatist group's attempt to have a ruling that quashed its referendum petition set aside. A judge ruled last month that the Stay Free Alberta petition shouldn't have been issued and that...
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PM Carney to attend Canada-Qatar World Cup game in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting gears today as he goes from one of the world's largest political events to the world's biggest sporting event. Carney is just back from the G7 Summit in France meeting with top world leaders, and is i...
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Grassy Narrows repeats call for Carney to apologize for comments made about protest
OTTAWA - The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation is repeating calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize to one of her members for a remark she says was offensive. Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows woman suffering from mercury poisoning, was in ...
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CP NewsAlert: MPs pass spending bill, opt to head home for summer break
OTTAWA - The House of Commons will rise for the summer following question period today. A motion was adopted unanimously to push through some final pieces of legislation, including the government's controversial lawful access bill. Bill C-30, to implem...
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Police in Laval warn of violent Pokémon crime wave targeting sellers on Marketplace
MONTRÉAL - Montreal-area police are warning the public about a rash of violent crimes targeting sellers of Pokémon cards and MacBooks. Laval police say they arrested 10 young men between 16 and 18 years old on June 9 and June 11. They say the suspects ...
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Automatic tax filing could give the average non-filer more than $2K per year: PBO
OTTAWA - The federal fiscal watchdog says Ottawa's plan to roll out automatic tax filing could see Canadians who normally don't file their tax returns get thousands of dollars in owed benefits annually. The federal government announced a plan in the 20...
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World
Police arrest a man for attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at English zoo
LONDON (AP) - Police in eastern England on Thursday arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo near the English university city of Cambridge. Cambridgeshir...
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Gunmen attack airport in Niger's capital as explosions, gunfire heard
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger's capital of Niamey early Thursday morning, leading to an exchange of fire and explosions, witnesses and a local security official said. Security forces were deployed to rep...
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Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast the Europeans take responsibility for their own securit...
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Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea's World Cup training camp
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down a drone that flew near the South Korean national soccer team's training camp ahead of its World Cup match against Mexico, a federal official told The Associated Press on We...
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Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park
NEW YORK (AP) - A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police. The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers whe...
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Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp's call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decisio...
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