2025 wildfire response
Meadow Lake, Prince Albert tribal councils join forces with SPSA for wildfire plan
First Nations leaders from Prince Albert Grand Council and Meadow Lake Tribal Council said a new wildfire partnership with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is meant to bring local crews and Indigenous knowledge into the response earlier, before small fires force evacuations. The three organizations signed a memora...
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Lasting legacy
Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer passes away
A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...
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2025 wildfire response
Meadow Lake, Prince Albert tribal councils join forces with SPSA for wildfire plan
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Lasting legacy
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$1.2 million donation
Major commitment to future CT services in Humboldt
A huge commitment toward future CT services in Humboldt. The Lanigan & District Ambulance Association committed $1.2 million to the Humboldt District Health Foundation (HDHF) for the establishment of CT services at the Humboldt District Health Complex. "It's hard to describe our feelings," HDHF Executive ...
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Potash mine
BHP Financial report gives Jansen project update
BHP has issued an update on the Jansen Potash Project in their year-end financial report from the year ending June 30, 2026. The report stated that Phase 1 of the Jansen project was 84 per cent complete as of the end of June. It added that during the fiscal year, the project progressed underground and surface construct...
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Friday fire
Pigs lost in barn fire north of Star City
A pig barn north of Star City was lost over the weekend, along with it an unknown number of pigs. Melfort Fire Chief Leonard Whitney said the department was called out to the farm Friday afternoon. "When we arrived on scene, the north barn was fully engulfed," Whitney told northeastNOW. "Then we took mea...
Aug 17, 2026
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Five new communities chosen
Melfort RCMP pleased to see SHA install security team at hospital
The Saskatchewan Health Authority's (SHA) announcement of additional protective services at hospitals is being welcomed by the Melfort RCMP. The SHA used contracted security providers in 2025 on a trial basis in communities like Prince Albert, North Battleford, and Lloydminster. The initiative was designed to focus on...
Aug 17, 2026
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ETCHED IN HISTORY
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
Aug 16, 2026
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Canada Summer Games
P.A.'s Svenson wins gold in bocce at Special Olympics
Tanner Svenson says winning gold in bocce at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games has capped off a life-changing week in southern Alberta.He was down zero to five before mounting a comeback to win 12-5 over Trevor Campese of British Columbia. He advanced to the gold medal after going undefeated in the round robin a...
Aug 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan
2025 wildfire response
Meadow Lake, Prince Albert tribal councils join forces with SPSA for wildfire plan
First Nations leaders from Prince Albert Grand Council and Meadow Lake Tribal Council said a new wildfire partnership with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is meant to bring local crews and Indigenous knowledge into the response earlier, before small fires force evacuations. The three organizations signed a memora...
12h ago
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Widespread outage
Power outage spreads across northern Saskatchewan
A significant number of communities in the northern half of Saskatchewan are currently without power. The outage affecting over 13,000 customers spans from the Alberta to Manitoba borders, from north of Wollaston Lake and south almost to Prince Albert. Much of northern Saskatchewan is currently without power. (Image...
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Worst year since 2018
Fatal collisions rising in Saskatchewan as RCMP investigator sees same preventable mistakes
Saskatchewan is on pace for its deadliest year on the roads in nearly a decade, and an RCMP collision investigator says many of the deaths he's seeing could have been prevented.Cpl. Robert Topping has attended more than 250 collision scenes during his 14 years with the Saskatchewan RCMP, including almost all involving ...
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Questions about the mandate
Sniper rifles, ballistic helmets on provincial wish list for Sask. marshals
The Government of Saskatchewan and its Ministry of Community Safety is requesting bids to supply specialized police equipment to its Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS).On the SaskTenders website, the Government of Saskatchewan is requesting submissions for "the Supply and Delivery of Police Special Response Unit ...
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'Lots of unknowns'
Sask. businesses brace for U.S. tariffs as Wednesday deadline approaches
Murray Hannigan is expecting to feel the sting of tariffs from the United States."This new layer of potential tariffs is very concerning," he said. "It just makes us want to look for other alternatives."His apiary, Hannigan Honey, is just one Saskatchewan business bracing for 50 per cent tariffs if ...
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Colby Stanley wins
Chuckwagon champ weighs in on why his sport is so popular in Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake's Colby Stanley is fresh off securing his second straight Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association championship, a title he said was made sweeter by winning close to home. Stanley, who grew up in Onion Lake and now lives in Meadow Lake, said chuckwagon racing has deep roots in both communities, where ho...
Aug 17, 2026
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Lasting legacy
Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer passes away
A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...
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Goalie Swap
Mustangs send Mulawka and Ewasuk to Devon
The Melfort Mustangs have made a trade with the Devon Xtreme of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).Melfort is sending away goaltender Madden Mulawka and forward Connor Ewasuk in exchange for netminder Luke McKechnie.Mulawka spent two full seasons with the Mustangs, where he produced a 32-14-3 record with one shuto...
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Boston Maxwell
Former Mustang competes in second straight ball hockey National Championship
A former Melfort Mustang continued to compete at a very high level this past weekend, but it wasn't in ice hockey.Boston Maxwell played for the Saskatchewan Buffalo Ball Hockey Club, representing the province at a second straight National Championship."It's quite a bit different, to be honest. There are a lot of t...
Aug 18, 2026
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ETCHED IN HISTORY
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
Aug 16, 2026
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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
Aug 16, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence presents a test for Sask. Roughriders
While the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence is going through some growing pains, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know the opposing defence will be up to the task.Hamilton's defence is only surrendering 26.2 points per game to opposing offences this season, which is the third fewest in the league."They are coached well. Gu...
Aug 15, 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
Federal Agriculture Minister discusses trade during U.S. visit
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food visited the Iowa State Fair on the weekend and met with government officials and agriculture leaders. Heath ...
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Sask. businesses brace for U.S. tariffs as Wednesday deadline approaches
Murray Hannigan is expecting to feel the sting of tariffs from the United States."This new layer of potential tariffs is very concerning," he said. "I...
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Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Heavy rain in southeast Saskatchewan isn't a large concern for farmers approaching harvest.Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area of...
Aug 15, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Trump delays tariffs, B.C. wildfire update, Alberta data centres
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days Canada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of goods after U.S. Preside...
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Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days
OTTAWA - Canada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of goods after U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday he would delay the levies for three days. The new wave of tariffs was set to hit Canada just after...
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Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return
SUMMERLAND - While most evacuation orders have come down for the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, the BC Wildfire Service is reporting the blaze remains active. The BC Wildfire Service says in an update posted Tuesday that the blaze saw increased b...
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Alexandra Lodge, a gold rush-era landmark, survives B.C. wildfire
The owners of the gold rush-era Alexandra Lodge in southwestern B.C., are celebrating news that the landmark is still standing after a wildfire came perilously close. The BC Wildfire Service said on Tuesday the "leading edge of the fire" has passed by...
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Sikh activists in B.C., Ontario warned by police of threat against life
RCMP have issued "duty to warn" letters to at least two Canadian Sikh activists, telling them their lives are under threat for their involvement in trying to create an independent Sikh state in India. Police have issued the notices to Inderjeet Singh G...
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Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated
OTTAWA - Canada is on track for its fourth worst wildfire season on record. At a regular fire briefing in Ottawa Tuesday, federal forecasters said September's fire risk stands to be well above seasonal averages across northern British Columbia., northe...
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World
Ukrainian man arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions
BERLIN (AP) - A Ukrainian man was arrested Wednesday in Croatia in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, Germany's federal prosecutor said. Ukrainian national V...
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Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions. ...
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Sen. Sullivan, former congresswoman Peltola will face off for Alaska US Senate seat in November
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former congresswoman Mary Peltola advanced to November's general election on Tuesday, setting the stage for what is expected to be a costly fight for a seat that could determine the bala...
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South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the U.S.'s request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, a move that likely reflected President Donald Trump's hopes to reengage with North Korean l...
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US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly picked up the Democratic nod in Tuesday's primaries, setting the stage for a fall campaign to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis...
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Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket. The space agency released before-and-after photos of the impact area on Tuesday. ...
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