Shocking theft
Wide-spread power outage caused by copper wire theft attempt
A power outage that covered much of northern Saskatchewan yesterday afternoon was the result of an attempted theft of copper wire from a place north of Prince Albert, according to SaskPower. The lights went out just after 3:20 p.m. and covered an area that stretched from the Alberta provincial border in the West to th...
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Collision
RCMP investigating semi crash near Tisdale
Tisdale RCMP are investigating after a semi hit some heavy equipment early Wednesday morning. Police received a report of a collision on Highway 3, about 10 km east of Tisdale. The investigation determined that a semi collided with a parked heavy equipment vehicle, which was unoccupied at the time. By the time the RCMP...
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Trade Deal
Old CUSMA deal no longer possible, Moe says after Carney briefing
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Annual General Meeting
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Collision
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Northeast News
Annual General Meeting
Revenue and Expenses down for Mustangs in 2025/26
The Melfort Mustangs held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday night, as the club's financials for the past year were reviewed.Overall, the organization remained in the black during the 2025/26 campaign, despite the shorter playoff run."Pretty happy with the way we turned out financially over the past year. ...
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Collision
RCMP investigating semi crash near Tisdale
Tisdale RCMP are investigating after a semi hit some heavy equipment early Wednesday morning. Police received a report of a collision on Highway 3, about 10 km east of Tisdale. The investigation determined that a semi collided with a parked heavy equipment vehicle, which was unoccupied at the time. By the time the RCMP...
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Job opportunity
Tisdale seeking new Director of Public Works
The Town of Tisdale is looking for a new Director of Public Works. Chief Administrative Officer Lovely Magnaye told northeastNOW that current director Mike Kuras has resigned from the position; his last day was on Friday. She said the position is vital for the Town of Tisdale. "This senior management position over...
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Non-fatal shooting
Three arrested, two still wanted in Pelican Narrows shooting
Two suspects have now been arrested in connection with a shooting in Pelican Narrows in August, however, police said two suspects are still at large.Pelican Narrows RCMP received reports of a shooting around 4:45 a.m. on Linklater Street on Aug. 7. It was determined that a group of men armed with firearms approached a ...
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Summer Abroad
Estonian university student touring the northeast, selling educational books
A university student from Estonia is spending his summer abroad, touring northeast Saskatchewan for a total of four months.Mart Kirotar, also known as 'Mart the Bookman from Europe ', is living and travelling across the area, selling educational products to fund his university studies in Estonia."Since it's my fir...
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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 ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Trade Deal
Old CUSMA deal no longer possible, Moe says after Carney briefing
Details of a pending trade agreement between Canada and the United States remain scarce, but Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday that people first need to understand the old deal is no longer on the table. Moe made the comments in Prince Albert moments after a First Ministers meeting with Prime Minister Mark ...
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Shocking theft
Wide-spread power outage caused by copper wire theft attempt
A power outage that covered much of northern Saskatchewan yesterday afternoon was the result of an attempted theft of copper wire from a place north of Prince Albert, according to SaskPower. The lights went out just after 3:20 p.m. and covered an area that stretched from the Alberta provincial border in the West to th...
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Culture
Sask. family donates 14 eagle feathers to Provincial Court
Fourteen eagle feathers have been gifted to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and will be available for use during court proceedings.One eagle feather will be kept at each of the Court's thirteen permanent locations. A person who is swearing or affirming to tell the truth may hold the eagle feather or have it placed...
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shared promise
'We still have a long way to go': Treaty 6 relationship examined 150 years on
"When I hold your hand and touch your heart, let us be as one; use your utmost to help me and help my children so that they may prosper."Chief Sweetgrass offered those words to Crown negotiator Alexander Morris as he stepped forward to sign Treaty 6 at Fort Pitt on Sept. 9, 1876, according to Crown-Indigenous...
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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...
Aug 18, 2026
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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...
Aug 18, 2026
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Local Sports
Annual General Meeting
Revenue and Expenses down for Mustangs in 2025/26
The Melfort Mustangs held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday night, as the club's financials for the past year were reviewed.Overall, the organization remained in the black during the 2025/26 campaign, despite the shorter playoff run."Pretty happy with the way we turned out financially over the past year. ...
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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...
Aug 18, 2026
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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...
Aug 18, 2026
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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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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
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 ...
Aug 18, 2026
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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...
Aug 18, 2026
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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: Trade talks bring hope, Russian missile strikes, Alberta AI debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Some premiers optimistic about trade talks with U.S. ahead of extended deadline Some of Canada's premiers say they're optimistic about Ottawa's progress in reachi...
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Some premiers optimistic about trade talks with U.S. ahead of extended deadline
OTTAWA - Some premiers say they're optimistic about Canada's progress in reaching a trade deal to avoid punishing tariffs from the United States, while others say they're waiting for more details about the agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump announc...
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Poilievre invites Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has invited the former crown prince of Iran, who is pitching himself as the best option to lead Iran back to democracy, to visit Canada. Poilievre told a crowd at an event in British Columbia on Saturday th...
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'Lucky' collapsed on Amsterdam street. Did he go missing in Vancouver in 1994?
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine if an unidentified man who collapsed on the street in the Netherlands three years ago is a Canadian who went missing in B.C. in the 1990s. Amsterdam pol...
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BC Prosecution Service says appeal not viable after man accused of murder acquitted
The BC Prosecution Service says appealing the acquittal of a man accused of killing 33-year-old Vanessa Terry isn't viable, after a judge tossed out incriminating statements made to police due to "degrading and humiliating" treatment by investigators a...
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Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores
OTTAWA - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on their shelves as Canada finalizes a trade deal with the U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he would put a three...
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World
South Korea says North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said, a day after the North shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid...
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A Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 16 in Ukraine's Kyiv region
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region with scores of missiles and drones in a nighttime aerial attack that lasted for hours and killed at least 16 people, officials said Thursday. Moscow...
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Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. ...
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Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. ...
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Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says
LONDON (AP) - Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, British news media reported late Wednesday. The couple's children, Pr...
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Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The mission to save NASA's sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year. NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news more than a month...
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