Friday games
Tisdale, Humboldt, Carrot River look to remain undefeated in high school football
The Tisdale Tornadoes look to remain perfect as they visit the winless Nipawin LP Miller Bears in nine-a-side high school football action. Tisdale beat Melfort 42-7 last week to hand the Comets their first loss, while Nipawin dropped a close 22-15 contest in La Ronge. The Comets will host La Ronge Friday afternoon. The...
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In full swing
Trojans win first of season; plenty of local weekend hockey
The Tisdale Trojans have won their first game of the AAA season, 5-3 over the Saskatoon Blazers. Jacob Tait had a pair of goals, while Ramy Borowsky, Camryn Aebig, and Millar Anderson also scored for the Trojans. Karter Hilbig stopped 38 shots in the win. Tisdale will play their first home games of the season this wee...
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'Terrible tragedy'
Man charged in Foam Lake fatal highway crash granted release
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Future Piece
Mustangs commit WHL drafted defenceman
CFL Week 19
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
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Rockstars
Nickelback announces 2027 tour with Saskatoon stop April 2
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Northeast News
More unhoused in past two years
Preliminary Melfort Point in Time survey results indicate growing homelessness issue
The Marguerite Riel Centre has conducted their Point in Time (PIT) count in Melfort, and the stats reveal a continued homelessness issue in the city. According to Director of Operations Joanne Yakowec, the unofficial results show that 56 surveys were filled out, with three people declining to complete the survey. The n...
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Friday games
Tisdale, Humboldt, Carrot River look to remain undefeated in high school football
The Tisdale Tornadoes look to remain perfect as they visit the winless Nipawin LP Miller Bears in nine-a-side high school football action. Tisdale beat Melfort 42-7 last week to hand the Comets their first loss, while Nipawin dropped a close 22-15 contest in La Ronge. The Comets will host La Ronge Friday afternoon. The...
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In full swing
Trojans win first of season; plenty of local weekend hockey
The Tisdale Trojans have won their first game of the AAA season, 5-3 over the Saskatoon Blazers. Jacob Tait had a pair of goals, while Ramy Borowsky, Camryn Aebig, and Millar Anderson also scored for the Trojans. Karter Hilbig stopped 38 shots in the win. Tisdale will play their first home games of the season this wee...
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Verdict reserved
Closing arguments read in Chubey murder case; ruling in December
A verdict on the Cody Chubey trial will take a little while longer. After closing arguments from the defence and Crown, Justice Sean Sinclair announced that his verdict will come Dec. 11. The trial began in June and was delayed until October while defence counsel Peter Abrametz sought experts to discuss Chubey's state ...
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Chevy Pickup
Melfort RCMP trying to locate stolen truck from Yellow Creek area
The Melfort RCMP are currently trying to locate a stolen vehicle from the Yellow Creek area. The vehicle is a 2007 grey/silver Chevy pickup with Saskatchewan licence plate 780 MGW.The truck has an extended cab, with chrome accents along the bottom of the box and doors. It also has box rails and the word 'Chevrolet' alo...
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Machine a loss
Combine fire doused by Kinistino Fire Department
The Kinistino Fire Department responded to a combine fire Wednesday afternoon. Crews were called to the fire in the RM of Invergordon, and the machine was already in flames by the time they arrived. The operator managed to get out of the combine and tried to put out the fire with an extinguisher. The department said a ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Saskatchewan
'Terrible tragedy'
Man charged in Foam Lake fatal highway crash granted release
It was a relatively short court appearance Thursday morning for Kelly Knopf, the man charged in the highway crash that killed a woman and her two young daughters over the weekend.A judge in the Yorkton courtroom granted Knopf's release with a $20,000 deposit.Knopf's lawyer, Brian Pfefferle, said Knopf would be heading ...
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CFL Week 19
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
Head coach Corey Mace knows there was disappointment in the locker room as the team returned to practice this week.Saskatchewan let an opportunity - and the season series - slip away in a 37-31 loss to the Calgary Stampeders last week.But as the team returned to practice for a Thanksgiving Monday showdown in Montreal a...
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Rockstars
Nickelback announces 2027 tour with Saskatoon stop April 2
Canadian rockers Nickelback have announced a massive 2027 tour that includes a stop at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon on April 2.The tour supports the band's forthcoming album, Everything Under the Sun, which will be released Oct. 30. The band is set to perform 70 shows throughout 2027.Nickelback is known for hits such as...
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public safety
Lloydminster RCMP warn against online rumours after false incident
Lloydminster RCMP are warning about the consequences of spreading unverified information on social media after rumours prompted more than 50 calls to police following a lockdown Wednesday at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School.The incident began on the morning of Oct. 7 when two students reported seeing what they be...
Oct 8, 2026
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Wildfire
Late season wildfire burning in Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Fire crews in northwest Saskatchewan are responding to a late-season wildfire within Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The blaze was sparked on Wednesday near Kimball Lake and has since been dubbed the Kimball fire. According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) active incidents, the fire is roughly 64 hectare...
Oct 8, 2026
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Arson
Ditch 2 Wildfire starter receives six year sentence
A massive wildfire in northern Saskatchewan that burned over 200,000 hectares of forest and cost over $10 million in damages and resources, has resulted in a six year prison sentence.Jason Halkett, the man responsible for sparking the Ditch 2 wildfire last year, appeared Thursday morning at Montreal Lake Cree Nation ci...
Oct 8, 2026
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Local Sports
CFL Week 19
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
Head coach Corey Mace knows there was disappointment in the locker room as the team returned to practice this week.Saskatchewan let an opportunity - and the season series - slip away in a 37-31 loss to the Calgary Stampeders last week.But as the team returned to practice for a Thanksgiving Monday showdown in Montreal a...
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Friday games
Tisdale, Humboldt, Carrot River look to remain undefeated in high school football
The Tisdale Tornadoes look to remain perfect as they visit the winless Nipawin LP Miller Bears in nine-a-side high school football action. Tisdale beat Melfort 42-7 last week to hand the Comets their first loss, while Nipawin dropped a close 22-15 contest in La Ronge. The Comets will host La Ronge Friday afternoon. The...
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In full swing
Trojans win first of season; plenty of local weekend hockey
The Tisdale Trojans have won their first game of the AAA season, 5-3 over the Saskatoon Blazers. Jacob Tait had a pair of goals, while Ramy Borowsky, Camryn Aebig, and Millar Anderson also scored for the Trojans. Karter Hilbig stopped 38 shots in the win. Tisdale will play their first home games of the season this wee...
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Trade News
Mustangs acquire Alberta defenceman from Calgary
The Melfort Mustangs have added a 19-year-old defenceman to their roster. The newest member of the organization is Roman Maudie.Maudie comes to Melfort via a trade with the AJHL's (Alberta Junior Hockey League) Calgary Canucks, in exchange for a PDF (Player Development Fee).A Calgary native, Maudie spent the first seve...
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Percy Out
Outback Thunder dismiss Head Coach, in search of replacement
The Carrot River Outback Thunder are now in need of a new head coach. This comes after the club announced that Steve Percy has been dismissed.Percy has been leading the club since the 2023/24 campaign and was let go four games into this season. So far, Carrot River has a 0-4 record, while being outscored 24-10.In a sta...
Oct 8, 2026
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Tightly Contested Defeat
Mustangs drop first weekday contest of the season to Weyburn
The Melfort Mustangs' three-game win streak has ended. Melfort hosted the Weyburn Red Wings Wednesday night and fell by a score of 4-2."I liked some times, and I didn't like some other times. We had some guys step up into roles, and I think they did a pretty good job, but we just got to put together a more complet...
Oct 8, 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 4, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Manitoba to fund livestock theft investigator
The Manitoba government is providing funding, so the RCMP General Investigative Section (GIS) can hire a designated officer who will investigate lives...
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Scholarship program helps students pursue post secondary
Applications are open for the 2027 Agriculture Student Scholarship, with four scholarships available: $6,000 for first place and three runner-up award...
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Excellent conditions push harvest progress
Favourable weather over the last two weeks allowed many farmers around Saskatchewan to wrap up harvest. The provincial crop report has combining at 82...
Oct 8, 2026
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Canada
Galloway testifies of 'numerous' faculty-student relationships in UBC arts program
VANCOUVER - Author and former University of B.C. creative writing chair Steven Galloway says there was no prohibition on sexual relationships between students and faculty, and he knows of "numerous instances" of similar relationships in the university'...
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Special House committee votes to push forward major projects bill
OTTAWA - A special House of Commons committee has voted to push forward Bill C-39, a key piece of the Carney government's economic agenda. Members of Parliament passed a motion today to begin clause-by-clause consideration of the bill in mid-November. ...
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Here's what to know about flu, COVID-19 and RSV this respiratory virus season
TORONTO - Respiratory virus specialists say Canadians should get their flu shot as soon as it becomes available in their area this fall. Most provinces will start providing the flu vaccine to the general public by the end of October and it will be fre...
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Alberta Court of Appeal says Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional
OTTAWA - The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled the federal government's Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional. This was the second time the province of Alberta had challenged the act, which sets out a process to review the environmental, econ...
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FBI describes arrest of Tumbler Ridge conspiracy suspect
The FBI has described the arrest of the alleged co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting, saying James Bryant was calm and "not particularly surprised" when agents turned up at their Bellingham, Wash., apartment on Tuesday. W. Mike Herr...
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B.C. NDP talks health care on the campaign, promises tuition discounts for rural work
VICTORIA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is pledging a new training program for international medical graduates and discounted tuition or loan forgiveness for health-care workers willing to work in rural communities. Eby, campaigning in Surrey,...
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World
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations
PANAMA CITY (AP) - A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations. The quake, which was felt as far away as neighboring Colombia, was centered about 10 kilom...
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Vance expresses doubts about Pentagon plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution
HEBRON, Ky. (AP) - Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on Friday whether the Pentagon will livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan in December but told reporters that if it is livestreamed, "I'm not going to be watching it." ...
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Hurricane Simon strengthens to a Category 2 storm, the National Hurricane Center says
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Simon has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and was forecast to approach Mexico's coast as a major hurricane this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said Friday. The center said maximum sustained winds have inc...
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US hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions as part of drive to dismantle tribunal
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal that the U.S. believes has become politicized and attempted to unfairly and illegally pr...
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ICE officers shot a man in New York because they believed they were in danger, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal immigration officers opened fire on a Dominican man in New York because he drove his car into their vehicles as they attempted to arrest him and they believed their lives were in danger, a senior Immigration and Customs Enforc...
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Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast
BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (AP) - Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds. The hurricane is...
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