In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
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Cultures Collide
Tibetan monks visit Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
The Cree Nation and Tibetan Buddhism. Two cultures very far apart from one another geographically, but two that share a lot of similar beliefs and practices. That's why Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation invited a group of 10 monks from the Chinese province of Tibet to come here to Saskatchewan for a series of shared prayers to h...
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
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Lake conditions
RM of Hoodoo issues update after reported algae bloom, dead fish in Wakaw Lake
The RM of Hoodoo has responded to reports of potential blue-green algae bloom and dead fish in Wakaw Lake. In a release issued Wednesday, the Rural Municipality said members from the Saskatchewan Public Health Association (SPHA) arrived on Tuesday, July 21, when they performed tests at three separate locations around t...
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Communities in Bloom
National Communities in Bloom judges set to evaluate Melfort next week
A pair of national judges from Communities in Bloom (CiB) will soon be arriving in Melfort.Next Thursday (July 30), the city will be evaluated as part of the national Communities in Bloom program, with results to be announced at the national awards in Montreal in October.This marks the third year Melfort has competed a...
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Juice Pigs
Humboldt Slo Pitch team ready for third straight Nationals
The Humboldt Juice Pigs are headed back to a familiar stage.The adult slo-pitch team will make its third consecutive appearance at the national championships this fall after a dominant run at the provincial tournament in Martensville.The Juice Pigs went undefeated through the playoffs, mercying every opponent on their ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Girls Softball
East Central Wolverines set for first national championship in program history
The East Central U15 A Wolverines girls softball team is making history. Earlier this month, the club, which started three years ago, attended the Provincial Championships in Prince Albert and finished second at the tournament, earning themselves a spot at Nationals. (Image Credit: Submitted/Jerri Dusikoski) "We'v...
Jul 21, 2026
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Busy slate of projects
Wet weather slows Melfort projects, but major construction remains on track
A wet start to the construction season has created challenges for several City of Melfort capital projects, but work continues to move forward on key infrastructure upgrades across the community.Director of Community Services Rob Lok said prolonged wet weather has affected everything from road construction and excavati...
Jul 21, 2026
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Northeast Arts & Culture
Back Alley Tour continues to grow, celebrates 10 years
The 10th annual edition of the Back Alley Tour is its biggest one yet. The event, which takes place in the back alley behind the Northern Lights Gallery in Melfort, celebrates local culture and artisans. (Image Credit: Ben Tompkins/northeastNOW) "We had more artists this year than we've ever had before, so it's ni...
Jul 21, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Cultures Collide
Tibetan monks visit Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
The Cree Nation and Tibetan Buddhism. Two cultures very far apart from one another geographically, but two that share a lot of similar beliefs and practices. That's why Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation invited a group of 10 monks from the Chinese province of Tibet to come here to Saskatchewan for a series of shared prayers to h...
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False employment claims
Shellbrook, North Battleford tied to Saskatchewan immigration fraud case
False employment claims tied to Shellbrook and North Battleford are at the centre of a Saskatchewan immigration fraud case that ended with a Saskatoon man receiving a community-based sentence last week.Court records describe applications connected to Vault's Kitchen in Shellbrook and GNG Construction in North Battlefor...
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Seeking answers
Conducted energy weapon expert testifies at coroner's inquest
A Saskatoon police officer and one of Saskatchewan's foremost experts on conducted energy weapons (CEW) told a coroner's inquest Thursday that without knowing where a man was struck or the distance between deployed probes, it is difficult to determine why 11 CEW deployments were ineffective.Const. Michael Kot testified...
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Dormant Eggs
This summer's mosquito boom could be traced back several years, expert says
For many Saskatchewan residents swatting away clouds of mosquitoes this summer, the insects may seem like a sudden nuisance.An entomologist said the surge has actually been years in the making.Mosquito eggs can survive for up to seven years without water before hatching when conditions become favourable, meaning this s...
Jul 23, 2026
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CUSMA
Carney, premiers to meet amid new U.S. tariff threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada's premiers in Prince Edward Island today amid new tariff threats from the United States.The First Ministers Meeting comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to increase tariffs by 50 per cent on a variety of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey stic...
Jul 23, 2026
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 2026
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Local Sports
Riders fall at home
Edmonton beats Saskatchewan after last-second field goal
The Edmonton Elks walked it off with a 57-yard field goal to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 on Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium.After Riders kicker Alex Hale made a field goal with 1:46 remaining in the game, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo led a 52-yard drive and converted two third-down attempts to allow Edmon...
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In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 2026
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Kings Legend
Former Mustang leaves behind historic legacy at Red Deer Polytechnic
A former Melfort Mustang has wrapped up his collegiate career, leaving behind an everlasting legacy.Twenty-five-year-old Nolan Doell played four seasons with the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings, leading the team to three straight ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) titles and one league final runner-up finish.His ca...
Jul 22, 2026
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Juice Pigs
Humboldt Slo Pitch team ready for third straight Nationals
The Humboldt Juice Pigs are headed back to a familiar stage.The adult slo-pitch team will make its third consecutive appearance at the national championships this fall after a dominant run at the provincial tournament in Martensville.The Juice Pigs went undefeated through the playoffs, mercying every opponent on their ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Preparing for showdown with Elks
'You have to keep going': Riders learn from the past as they grieve
It's been a feeling a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to deal with before.Members of the CFL club are dealing with the death of linebacker Jayden Dalke, who was killed when RCMP said his vehicle travelled the wrong way down Highway 11, hitting and killing 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was driv...
Jul 22, 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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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
Sask. beekeepers warn 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could shut down key export market
For Saskatchewan beekeepers, the hum of the hive is only one part of the season's work.Behind every jar of honey is a global market that determines wh...
Jul 22, 2026
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New collaboration for lentil and faba bean breeding
A new pulse-breeding model is intended to attract investment and breeders to develop pulse varieties for Saskatchewan producers.Saskatchewan Pulse Gro...
Jul 22, 2026
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Ag innovation companies receive awards at farm show
New technology and ideas were celebrated Monday night at the Ag in Motion Innovation in Agriculture Reception in Saskatoon, Sask.Four companies receiv...
Jul 21, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa acknowledges "lasting impact" of forced adoptions but offers no apology
TORONTO - The federal government acknowledged this week that forced adoptions had a lasting impact on people and families in Canada after the Second World War but stopped short of offering the public apology sought by advocates, including some affected...
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First Nation evacuees fleeing wildfire face safety risks in Toronto, leaders say
TORONTO - First Nation chiefs and community members are highlighting the dangers that follow evacuees after they have fled northern Ontario wildfires, as they say those sheltering in Toronto hotels are facing elevated safety risks linked to drugs, alco...
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Deadline for public servants to apply for early retirement arrives
OTTAWA - Public servants have just hours left to apply for the federal government's early retirement program. The deadline lands at 2:59 a.m. ET and the Treasury Board website says more than 9,100 applications had been received as of Tuesday, though fi...
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Elmer MacKay, longtime Progressive Conservative MP for Nova Scotia, dead at 89
Elmer MacKay, a Nova Scotia politician who spent more than two decades representing the Central Nova district in the federal government, has died. His son, Peter MacKay, who also represented the Central Nova district in Ottawa, confirmed his father's d...
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Two wildfires merge in Boston Bar, B.C., as more properties under evacuation alert
Two of the three out-of-control wildfires burning near Boston Bar, B.C., have merged, while hot and dry conditions and a lightning storm led to even more fires and evacuation alerts across the province. The BC Wildfire Service says the 57-square-kilom...
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Forced labour or leverage: What Trump's new tariffs are really about
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration says it's hitting Canada and dozens of other countries with double-digit tariffs because they're not doing enough to fight forced labour - but not everyone is convinced. United States Trade Representative Jamieson ...
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World
CBS NFL analyst and former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI
MILWAUKEE (AP) - CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's arrest report, Romo performed poorly ...
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ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomats tell AP
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Member state representatives of the International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal's chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, two diplomats told ...
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Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
WASHINGTON (AP) - South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping Iowa off the top of the calendar and e...
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11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
Eleven people were charged Friday with causing the deaths of seven migrants by trapping them inside a train container in sweltering Texas heat after they were smuggled into the United States. Among the six people found dead inside the shi...
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Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia's Apalachee High School
WINDER, Ga. (AP) - A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts, including murder, in a shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed two students and two teachers. Colt Gray, 16, entered the plea Friday ...
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Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at a London nightclub
LONDON (AP) - Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty Friday to brawling at a London nightclub in 2023 when he hit a music producer on the head with a bottle. Brown, 37, previously had denied more serious charges over what prosec...
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