

Super Fan
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
"Welcome to my Riderville," Donna Ryhorchuk said with a smile as she walked down the stairs and into a basement overflowing with four decades of green-and-white memories.The Regina woman is a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, born and bred, and her Rider pride is difficult to measure.You could try counting the ga...
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Farmer concerns
Saskatchewan defends its potash exports as Trump eyes Belarus
Not everyone in the United States wants to see potash shipped in from Belarus, as President Donald Trump does.Agriculture Minister David Marit said he spoke with American lawmakers who opposed Trump's comments."They want to see the continuation of Saskatchewan potash going to them," he said. "It's a reli...
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15th anniversary
Melfort Multi-K marks milestone year as longtime race director steps away
The 15th annual Melfort Multi-K was more than another busy race day in the city; it was also the end of an era for the person who has helped guide the event since its earliest days. Allison Rogers, race director for the Multi-K, said this year marked her final time leading the event after being involved since it began ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Help needed
RCMP search for missing Pelican Narrows man
A search is underway in northeast Saskatchewan for a missing 33-year-old man.Milton Linklater, from Pelican Narrows, was last seen at a residence in the community on Sept. 3.Since he was reported missing on Sept. 17, Pelican Narrows RCMP have been checking places Milton is known to visit and following up on information...
Sep 22, 2026
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Frustrations boiling over
Garden River residents frustrated with rising crime
Ratepayers in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Garden River north of Prince Albert are growing frustrated over a recent surge in criminal activity.The RM's council met Monday morning and Reeve Ryan Scragg told paNOW that a letter outlining safety concerns from residents has been drafted and will be sent to the provincial...
Sep 21, 2026
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Calls for service
Fire in Melfort, accident near Nipawin keep local first responders busy
There is not much left of a truck and skid steer that were destroyed by a fire early Monday morning.Around 1:45 a.m., Melfort Fire Department received reports of some vehicles on fire on Burrows Avenue East. They found the pickup truck and skid steer fully engulfed in flames. Crews set up a quick attack and were able t...
Sep 21, 2026
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Rough start
Hawks strong start fades in loss to North Stars
The Nipawin Hawks have started the 2026 - 27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season with a pair of road losses after a 4-1 defeat in the Battlefords on Saturday.Looking for rebound from a 6-3 loss on Friday in Melfort in their season opener, Nipawin started strong taking a 1-0 lead over the North Stars in the ...
Sep 20, 2026
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Arch rivals open the season
Hawks grounded in season opener in Melfort
For the second Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season Nipawin was in Melfort to kick off the year, but unlike last campaign, the Mustangs took care of business on home ice doubling the Hawks 6-3 Friday.Nipawin had a couple early chances to get ahead on the road, but could not capitalize, Dru Mushumanski scored...
Sep 19, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Cost of living
'What are you waiting for?': Sask NDP calls on government to pause gas tax
A day removed from the Alberta Premier's decision to suspend that province's gas tax and the federal government's extension of its fuel excise tax, the Saskatchewan NDP's Highways and Infrastructure Shadow Minister stood near a gas station in Prince Albert and called on Premier Scott Moe to follow suit.Darcy Warrington...
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accountability
SHA official urged silence after mother and baby died, MLTC leaders allege
Chelsea Bear was pregnant with twins when she waited nine hours at Meadow Lake Hospital and was sent home while bleeding, according to the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC). She and one of her babies later died.The tribal council is now demanding an independent investigation and alleging a Saskatchewan Health Authority...
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Warm weather ahead as fall arrives in Saskatchewan
Fall officially arrived on Tuesday, but that doesn't mean the end of warm weather in Saskatchewan.David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, said while the days are getting shorter, it doesn't mean the cold weather is here quite yet.He said the forecast is good news for farmers, with warm, sunny weat...
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Super Fan
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
"Welcome to my Riderville," Donna Ryhorchuk said with a smile as she walked down the stairs and into a basement overflowing with four decades of green-and-white memories.The Regina woman is a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, born and bred, and her Rider pride is difficult to measure.You could try counting the ga...
7h ago
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Farmer concerns
Saskatchewan defends its potash exports as Trump eyes Belarus
Not everyone in the United States wants to see potash shipped in from Belarus, as President Donald Trump does.Agriculture Minister David Marit said he spoke with American lawmakers who opposed Trump's comments."They want to see the continuation of Saskatchewan potash going to them," he said. "It's a reli...
7h ago
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CCMA's Content Row - Saskatchewan Edition
During CCMA week, I had the pleasure of taking part and being at Content Row. I chatted with artists who were performers, nominees and presenters. &nb...
7h ago
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Cost of living
'What are you waiting for?': Sask NDP calls on government to pause gas tax
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
Rider news
Riders' Malcolm Bell ready to make first CFL start against B.C.
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Warm weather ahead as fall arrives in Saskatchewan
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Future Piece
Mustangs commit WHL drafted defenceman
Super Fan
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
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Farmer concerns
Saskatchewan defends its potash exports as Trump eyes Belarus
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Rider news
Riders' Malcolm Bell ready to make first CFL start against B.C.
Defensive back Malcom Bell could be making his first CFL start this week against last season's Most Outstanding Player in B.C. Lions quarterback, Nathan Rourke.But the Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back doesn't believe the pressure is on him in Friday's showdown at B.C. Place."I'm not under pressure - I'm the...
3h ago
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Super Fan
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
"Welcome to my Riderville," Donna Ryhorchuk said with a smile as she walked down the stairs and into a basement overflowing with four decades of green-and-white memories.The Regina woman is a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, born and bred, and her Rider pride is difficult to measure.You could try counting the ga...
7h ago
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Weekend Split
Mustangs give up four straight, drop road contest in La Ronge
The Melfort Mustangs have split their opening weekend of the 2026/27 regular season, following a road defeat in La Ronge on Saturday.Melfort found themselves up 1-0 and 2-1 in the first half of the game, with both goals scored by new Mustang Matthew Bertolin.Unfortunately, in both instances, the Ice Wolves tied it a mi...
Sep 20, 2026
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Rough start
Hawks strong start fades in loss to North Stars
The Nipawin Hawks have started the 2026 - 27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season with a pair of road losses after a 4-1 defeat in the Battlefords on Saturday.Looking for rebound from a 6-3 loss on Friday in Melfort in their season opener, Nipawin started strong taking a 1-0 lead over the North Stars in the ...
Sep 20, 2026
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Great Start
Mustangs earn opening night statement win, go for perfect weekend in La Ronge
The Melfort Mustangs are a perfect 1- 0 to start the season, following a 6-3 statement win over their biggest rivals, the Nipawin Hawks.Friday night marked the second year in a row that Melfort started the season at home against Nipawin, this time coming away with the victory and doing so in fairly dominant fashion.&qu...
Sep 19, 2026
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Arch rivals open the season
Hawks grounded in season opener in Melfort
For the second Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season Nipawin was in Melfort to kick off the year, but unlike last campaign, the Mustangs took care of business on home ice doubling the Hawks 6-3 Friday.Nipawin had a couple early chances to get ahead on the road, but could not capitalize, Dru Mushumanski scored...
Sep 19, 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

Syngenta focuses on biologicals in agriculture
Syngenta Canada is stepping into nature-based crop protection and enhancement products derived from living microorganisms, plant extracts, or organic ...
2h ago
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Wet weather continues to challenge Manitoba producers
Some Manitoba farmers continued to face harvest challenges after another week of significant rainfall slowed field work and raised concerns about crop...
3h ago
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Saskatchewan defends its potash exports as Trump eyes Belarus
Not everyone in the United States wants to see potash shipped in from Belarus, as President Donald Trump does.Agriculture Minister David Marit said he...
7h ago
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Canada

Fact File: Checks in place to prevent non-Albertans from mailing in referendum votes
EDMONTON - A viral post on the social media platform X this week shared a claim that mail-in voting for Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum is "open to anybody" without verification of whether applicants live in the province. Other social media users posted s...
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Excerpts from statements made by relatives of Kenneth Law's victims
A Newmarket, Ont., court is hearing from loved ones of people who took their own lives using products purchased from Kenneth Law. More than 70 victim impact statements are set to be presented at a sentencing hearing for Law, who has pleaded guilty to ...
2h ago
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Defence minister says it's concerning that synagogue shooting suspect was ex-soldier
Defence Minister David McGuinty says it's very concerning that the suspect in Sunday's shooting outside a Belleville, Ont., synagogue was a former soldier. Sean Ward, who died in hospital after a shootout with police outside the Sons of Jacob synagogu...
3h ago
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Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities
OTTAWA - The federal government will not reverse a decision to close several agricultural research facilities across the country, a move the opposition Conservatives are calling a threat to Canada's food security. In May, the House of Commons committee...
3h ago
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NDP leader says Ottawa breaking labour law as Bank of Canada strike nears 100 days
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Avi Lewis said the federal government is defying its own labour laws after the head of the Bank of Canada admitted to using replacement workers during a strike involving security officers. In 2024, Canada passed legislation to ban f...
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City of Ottawa to rename Trump Avenue as trade war continues
OTTAWA - A residential street in Ottawa bearing the last name of U.S. President Donald Trump will be given a new monniker after the city council voted in favour of a motion to start the renaming process. Coun. Riley Brockington introduced a motion that...
4h ago
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World

China's Xi arrives in Washington, kicking off his state visit with rare planeside welcome from Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday, where he was met with a rare planeside greeting from President Donald Trump, who was there to welcome his counterpart instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White...
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Iowa judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Des Moines Register and pollster
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A judge on Wednesday dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit accusing The Des Moines Register and its former pollster of misrepresenting the state of the 2024 presidential race, rejecting the president's claim that the newspaper's poll...
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Iowa judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Des Moines Register and pollster
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A judge on Wednesday dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit accusing The Des Moines Register and its former pollster of misrepresenting the state of the 2024 presidential race, rejecting the president's claim that the newspaper's poll...
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down. Brown is scheduled to app...
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
MIAMI (AP) - Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, his lawyer said Wednesday. Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to make the de...
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Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of Black woman found hanging from tree, seek 3rd suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Police in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree and have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect. Jackson police said late Tuesday that they arrested 25-y...
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