Masterpieces
Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
ST. WALBURG, SASK. - "You know, when we were younger, we hated this place."Bert Imhoff said it almost casually. It's a startling admission, considering where he is standing.Around him are canvases painted by his grandfather, Count Berthold von Imhoff, a remarkable artist whose work can still be found on the w...
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Mixed results
Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack hockey roundup
The Tisdale Trojans are still looking for their first win of the season after a 5-1 loss to the Saskatoon Blazers Friday night. Kash Elke scored the lone Tisdale goal, and Karter Hilbig made 31 saves in the loss. The 0-4 Trojans make a return visit to face the Blazers on Thursday. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outbac...
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Breaking news
UPDATE: One woman killed in collision south of Prince Albert Sunday night
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
Masterpieces
Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
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Minister Lori Carr
Sask. delays involuntary addiction treatment rollout to 2027
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Northeast News
Spread of fire prevented
Firefighters douse intense tractor fire southeast of Melfort
The Melfort Fire Department was called to a major tractor fire southeast of the city late Friday night. Crews were called to the scene and found a four-wheel drive tractor fully engulfed in flames, with the fire slowly moving toward the nearby bush. The department said the owner was able to disconnect the grain cart it...
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Mixed results
Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack hockey roundup
The Tisdale Trojans are still looking for their first win of the season after a 5-1 loss to the Saskatoon Blazers Friday night. Kash Elke scored the lone Tisdale goal, and Karter Hilbig made 31 saves in the loss. The 0-4 Trojans make a return visit to face the Blazers on Thursday. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outbac...
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Missing Man
Update: Missing Nipawin man found deceased
Saskatchewan RCMP are confirming a 78-year-old man who was reported missing last Friday, has been found deceased.Based on preliminary investigation, Wayne Monych's death is not suspicious in nature. His family has been notified.Monych was last seen in Nipawin on Thursday, Oct. 1.-panews@pattisonmedia.com
Oct 4, 2026
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Hours of operation affected
Lab service changes at Melfort Hospital next week
Routine lab services at the Melfort Hospital will be a little different next week. From Monday, Oct. 5 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, lab services will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lab services will be unavailable next Thursday and Friday, and they are accepting pre-booked appointments only. Clients who need lab ser...
Oct 2, 2026
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On-site work complete
Melfort's extensive landfill project in final stages
The massive project at the Melfort landfill has essentially come to a close. The city of Melfort was one of many across the province that were forced to change their landfill due to provincial environmental regulations. This picture shows the landfill site in 2023. (Image Credit: Kalyna Cipywnyk/Submitted) A picture o...
Oct 2, 2026
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Highway 5
Culvert projects near Muenster, Wadena starting this month
The Ministry of Highways has issued an update on a couple of local projects. A culvert installation on Highway 5 near Muenster is expected to begin early this month. The trenchless culvert installation is expected to be completed this fall. It was made necessary due to flooding earlier this year, and traffic may be tem...
Oct 2, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Breaking news
UPDATE: One woman killed in collision south of Prince Albert Sunday night
Update: A 23-year-old woman from Sandy Bay is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 2 south of Prince Albert, RCMP said in a release issued at 10:42 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5. Officers were called to the scene at about 7:20 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports of the incident, which took place about one kilometre...
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Masterpieces
Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
ST. WALBURG, SASK. - "You know, when we were younger, we hated this place."Bert Imhoff said it almost casually. It's a startling admission, considering where he is standing.Around him are canvases painted by his grandfather, Count Berthold von Imhoff, a remarkable artist whose work can still be found on the w...
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Minister Lori Carr
Sask. delays involuntary addiction treatment rollout to 2027
The legislation underpinning Saskatchewan's involuntary treatment program may have passed in spring of 2026, but it's not expected to be up and running for several months yet.At the end of the spring sitting, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said she hoped the program would be up and running later in 202...
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Cerebral Palsy
Regina boy vying to become Stan Lee's next comic superhero
Tony Dubois has spent much of his life surrounded by superheroes.Spider-Man cartoons and books were staples growing up. Batman is his all-time favourite. His collection of superhero toys has grown so large that his dad, John, has trouble finding room for it all.Now the 12-year-old Regina boy has a chance to become a su...
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Healthcare Needs
Saskatchewan wants feds to renew millions in targeted health funding
Health ministers all across the country are eyeing possible holes in their budgets as the days count down to two significant federal funding agreements ending.Lori Carr is Saskatchewan's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. She attended an emergency virtual meeting with her cou...
Oct 4, 2026
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Local Sports
Mixed results
Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack hockey roundup
The Tisdale Trojans are still looking for their first win of the season after a 5-1 loss to the Saskatoon Blazers Friday night. Kash Elke scored the lone Tisdale goal, and Karter Hilbig made 31 saves in the loss. The 0-4 Trojans make a return visit to face the Blazers on Thursday. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outbac...
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Weekend Sweep
Mustangs pickup second straight shootout victory over Warman
The Melfort Mustangs completed the weekend sweep Saturday night, taking a 3-2 shootout victory at home over the Warman Wolverines.The win came after a 6-5 shootout decision in Warman on Friday, as the Mustangs needed the skills competition both nights to take home the two points.What's most impressive is that their two...
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
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Another back to back
Mustangs set for home and home with Warman
The Melfort Mustangs are back on the road this evening as they visit Warman to take on the Wolverines.The contest will begin a home-and-home set between the two clubs, as both return to Melfort Saturday night for the rematch.The Mustangs are coming off a weekend split with the Melville Millionaires and sit with a 2 and...
Oct 2, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to clinch playoff spot in showdown against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't need to be told how important Friday's game against the Calgary Stampeders is.Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but a loss by more than three points means another CFL West Division rival will hold the tiebreaker over Saskatchewan. The B.C. Lions clinched the season se...
Oct 2, 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
Saskatchewan farmers facing pressure from rising diesel costs, floods, trade uncertainty
The conditions this year have been anything but cooperative for farmers in Saskatchewan.Farmers have faced waterlogged fields, high temperatures, hail...
Sep 30, 2026
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Important AgriStability deadline Thursday
The price of diesel has nearly doubled since last year. That's just one reason why the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is ur...
Sep 29, 2026
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A unified voice for North American equipment dealers
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will merge next year to create a unified organiza...
Sep 29, 2026
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Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney to take 'active role' in new AI advisory council
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will "play an active role" in setting the agenda for Ottawa's new AI advisory council. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office says the new group, announced Friday, will take an "all of government" approach to...
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Two Canadian Armed Forces members arrested in organized crime, kidnapping probe: DND
TORONTO - The Department of National Defence says two members of the Canadian Armed Forces were arrested by Toronto police on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping and firearms theft. The department says Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau, b...
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Canada closely following reports of plague in Russia, health minister says
OTTAWA - Canada is very closely following reports that a woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, Health Minister Marjorie Michel said on Monday. Russian authorities say the woman contracted pneumonia from an unknown source....
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Security screening mostly 'unimpeachable' but 'there are gaps': Anandasangaree
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged gaps in Canada's security screening process on Monday after confirming a Canadian charged with espionage was given a security clearance. Anandasangaree was called to answer questions at t...
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Ottawa, Northwest Territories sign health, infrastructure funding agreement
OTTAWA - The federal government made the first of a series of health-care funding announcements on Monday as it works to secure seven-year deals with each of the provinces and territories. The first of those agreements, worth $51.2 million, is with the...
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NDP, Conservatives, Greens trade barbs on taxes, health care B.C. election campaign
VICTORIA - Health care and taxes dominate the British Columbia election campaign, with the Conservatives criticizing the NDP's record, while the Greens panned a New Democrat taxation plan. NDP Leader David Eby unveiled a plan on Sunday that would intro...
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World
2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash, sheriff says
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - A school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning, killing two people - including a 10th grade girl - and injuring several others, authorities said. Nearly 4...
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Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
ONDO, Nigeria (AP) - A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said. There was no immediate word on whether there were casualties...
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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
CHICAGO (AP) - Dennis Hastert, whose congressional legacy as the longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a co...
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Boat collision on the Congo River killed at least 30 and dozens are missing, Congolese officials say
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Two boats collided over the weekend on the Congo River, killing at least 30 people and leaving dozens missing, local authorities in Congo said Monday. The motorized wooden boats crashed into one another on Sunday ev...
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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday, while the Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi ...
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Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for shining light on brain activity
STOCKHOLM (AP) - The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works. Dr. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel carried out research tha...
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