Weekend Road Trip
Mustangs down south this weekend
The Melfort Mustangs are down south this weekend, as they take on the Estevan Bruins and the Weyburn Red Wings in a back-to-back.Melfort will start tonight against the Bruins, who have struggled to start the year, having won just one of their first 10."They're obviously not too high in the standings, but we don't ...
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Court proceedings
Woman sentenced after shooting incident in Melfort
A woman charged after a shooting incident in Melfort in April will spend some time in prison. Shayla Tataquason-Bear of Tisdale has been sentenced to 166 days, or about five-and-a-half months, behind bars, and 12 months probation. She was arrested following a shooting at a home on Burrows Ave. Melfort RCMP determined ...
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Court proceedings
Woman sentenced after shooting incident in Melfort
A woman charged after a shooting incident in Melfort in April will spend some time in prison. Shayla Tataquason-Bear of Tisdale has been sentenced to 166 days, or about five-and-a-half months, behind bars, and 12 months probation. She was arrested following a shooting at a home on Burrows Ave. Melfort RCMP determined ...
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
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Many weather warnings
Major system bringing wind, snow into Saskatchewan
After a recent stretch of gorgeous weather across the province, that's about to change in a big way. Daytime high temperatures have been well into the teens and approaching 20 C this week and that has allowed people to catch up on yardwork and other projects. That warm weather will soon be a memory, with strong wind an...
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Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack
Busy weekend for local hockey teams
The Tisdale Trojans are on home ice this weekend as they host the Notre Dame Hounds in AAA action. Tisdale is 3-6-1 on the season, while Notre Dame is 2-5-1. Games are at 7:30 Friday night and 4:30 Saturday afternoon. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outback Thunder look for their second-straight win Friday night as the...
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Friday action
Local high school football teams set for regular season finale
The high school football regular season wraps up locally on Friday. The Melfort Comets host Tisdale, looking to avenge their only loss earlier this season to the Tornadoes. The Nipawin L.P. Miller Bears look to close their season with a win against La Ronge at home. Carrot River seeks to go 6-0 during the regular seaso...
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Addictions recovery
Ahtahkakoop celebrates grand opening of treatment and detox centre
A project costing over $30 million was described during a grand opening ceremony on Thursday as a place of refuge and a stepping stone. The Miyoyawin Center and Detox Centre at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation represents a joint venture between Ahtahkakoop, Pelican Lake, Big River First and Witchekan Lake. Chief Larry Ahenakew ...
Oct 23, 2026
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Saskatchewan
In Conversation with Brody Siebert - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/Brody Siebert Independent Canadian country recording artist Brody Siebert delivers a powerful blend of modern country energy...
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Chronic wasting disease testing to proceed unchanged in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's chronic wasting disease testing program won't see changes during the 2026-27 hunting season.While the provincial government previously said it planned to eliminate the testing service, Premier Scott Moe later said the government would reconsider the decision.On Thursday, the province announced that testi...
Oct 22, 2026
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Remembering Shaun
'Comfort kills dreams': Family remembers Prince Albert soldier who found his calling in uniform
Once told he would never graduate from high school, Pte. Shaun Farrell went on to earn his diploma and fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming a soldier.On Thursday, the family of the 23-year-old from Prince Albert remembered a young man who refused to let other people's expectations determine his future, and who found p...
Oct 22, 2026
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Primary care
NDP pitches primary care teams to ease pressure on Victoria Hospital, northern Sask.
Connecting more Saskatchewan residents with primary care teams would help ease pressure on hospital emergency departments, the provincial NDP argued during a stop in Prince Albert Thursday.Keith Jorgenson, the Opposition's associate health shadow minister, outlined how the party's proposed healthcare changes could affe...
Oct 22, 2026
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Abacus poll finds cost of living is top concern as NDP, Saskatchewan Party nearly tied
If a provincial election were held tomorrow, a new Abacus Data poll shows the provincial NDP virtually tied with the Saskatchewan Party. The results, released Thursday, are the first from a new quarterly survey Abacus said will regularly track public opinion, political attitudes and issues in Saskatchewan. The company ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Matchmaking photography
Moose Jaw photographer matches strangers for blind-date photo shoots
Forget dinner and a movie - these Saskatchewan strangers are starting their very first date in front of a camera.It's a trend that's gaining attention on social media, and Thea Wilson, of Hidden Joy Photography in Moose Jaw, is giving it a shot in Saskatchewan, pairing up singles and bringing them on a blind-date coupl...
Oct 22, 2026
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Weekend Road Trip
Mustangs down south this weekend
The Melfort Mustangs are down south this weekend, as they take on the Estevan Bruins and the Weyburn Red Wings in a back-to-back.Melfort will start tonight against the Bruins, who have struggled to start the year, having won just one of their first 10."They're obviously not too high in the standings, but we don't ...
13h ago
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
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Friday action
Local high school football teams set for regular season finale
The high school football regular season wraps up locally on Friday. The Melfort Comets host Tisdale, looking to avenge their only loss earlier this season to the Tornadoes. The Nipawin L.P. Miller Bears look to close their season with a win against La Ronge at home. Carrot River seeks to go 6-0 during the regular seaso...
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VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
Linebacker Jameer Thurman and quarterback Trevor Harris are among the Saskatchewan Roughriders' award nominees for the 2026 season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their team's award winners Thursday ahead of the team's regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m....
Oct 22, 2026
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Funds for school equipment
St. Brieux football player's highlight reel catch wins NFL Canada award
A local high school football player had his highlight reel catch shown across Canada this past weekend.St. Brieux's own Hayden Weber was this past week's NFL Way to Play High School Football Award recipient."My mom videos me every game, and we sent the highlight in, and then didn't really think twice about it. It ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Fourth time in five years
Melfort's Ferland Rider Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman nominee
Melfort native Logan Ferland is once again the nominee for the Saskatchewan Roughriders Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman. The Comets alum is the nominee for the fourth time in the last five seasons. The Riders o-line has allowed the second fewest sacks in the CFL this season, just 24 in 17 games so far. Ferland was n...
Oct 22, 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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Saskatchewan farmers inching to the harvest finish line
The latest Saskatchewan crop report has the fall harvest in the province at 97 per cent complete. Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said bet...
Oct 22, 2026
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Farm Credit Canada supports rural projects across Canada
Rural community projects across Canada that improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day are getting a financial boost fr...
Oct 22, 2026
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Manitoba livestock producers take advantage of good fall weather
The Manitoba harvest is at 86 per cent complete during the week ended Oct. 20. There are some areas lagging behind with the northwest region at only 7...
Oct 21, 2026
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Canada
First Nations prepare for historic meeting with Carney and the premiers
OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is feeling the weight of the moment as she approaches something her predecessors sought for years: a sit-down meeting with the prime minister and premiers. "I look at some of our...
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Cuban ambassadors ask Canada to renew its rejection of U.S. embargo and fuel blockade
OTTAWA - Havana is urging Ottawa not to drop its public opposition to the decades-long U.S. embargo as Washington ramps up pressure on countries supporting Cuba. "We are confident that Canada will stay with us, as they have done in the past," Cuban Amb...
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British Columbians vote in early election, with David Eby's job on the line
VICTORIA - British Columbians go to the polls today in an early election called by NDP Leader David Eby in the biggest gamble of his political life. The five-week campaign saw the major parties fight over issues from health care to housing, the provinc...
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Carney tours Kariye Mosque in Istanbul before departing Turkey
ISTANBUL - After three days spent fostering tighter economic and political ties with Turkey, Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his way home to Ottawa. Carney closed out his trip earlier this morning by visiting one of Istanbul's many great cultural land...
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U.S. ambassador offers Canada help almost a week after Wainwright tragedy
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says the United States has offered to help following the deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Four soldiers were killed and 39 injured on Oct. 17 when a fire that began during a tra...
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Son says Canadian died in U.S. after declining hospital care due to deportation fear
The son of a Canadian woman who died after a fall at her home in Point Roberts, Wash., earlier this month said she refused to seek treatment, fearing she would be detained by U.S. authorities or prevented from returning to the country. Dylan Adamson sa...
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World
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China, his first visit to the country in a year, South Korea's government said Saturday. Kim's visit to China is his latest move in an increasingly assertive foreign policy a...
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A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu
A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Saturday hit off the coast of Vanuatu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting a tsunami warning for the area that was later rescinded. The quake in the South Pacific struck at around 1...
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Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Trevor Megill was shouting in celebration and the Milwaukee Brewers were bolting out of the dugout to congratulate one another, believing they had just escaped a ninth-inning jam to win Game 1 of the World Series. Not qui...
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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for fastest World Series pitch with the very first offering of this year's Fall Classic, a 103.5 mph fastball from the Milwaukee Brewers' fireballer to the Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Díaz on Friday night. ...
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Jury convicts man of rape, murder 14 years after UNC student's death
A man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago was convicted Friday of first-degree murder, rape and other charges after prosecutors told jurors that forensic evidence was "screaming his name." Faith Hedgepeth was ...
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Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says
The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned, the Senatobia mayor told The Associated Press Friday. Sgt. Hunter Foster, 33, ...
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