Some disruptions
Underground power system upgrades coming to Melfort
Melfort residents may notice more activity on the south and west side of the city over the coming weeks. The City of Melfort said that K-Line Maintenance and Construction will be working to complete underground power system upgrades on behalf of SaskPower. The company will be trenching and installing new power lines, a...
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skeletal differen...
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Some disruptions
Underground power system upgrades coming to Melfort
Melfort residents may notice more activity on the south and west side of the city over the coming weeks. The City of Melfort said that K-Line Maintenance and Construction will be working to complete underground power system upgrades on behalf of SaskPower. The company will be trenching and installing new power lines, a...
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Last day of June
Crews respond to vehicle fire east of Nipawin
The Nipawin Fire Department (NFD) responded to a vehicle fire early Tuesday morning. A small car was fully engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived to the site just east of Nipawin. The department said the recent wet weather helped prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent fields, and crews were at the scene for ...
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School's out for summer!
From agriculture to reconciliation: Horizon School Division reflects on busy school year
The Director of Education for the Horizon School Division is happy about this past school year and looking forward to 2026-27. Kevin Garinger wrapped up year 12 as director, and he told northeastNOW it's always exciting to see how the division is impacting staff, students, and the community. Garinger said the division'...
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Non-critical injuries
Vehicle hits moose near Yellow Creek
A scary incident early Thursday morning, after a vehicle hit a moose on Highway 41. The Yellow Creek Fire Department was called to the scene just east of Yellow Creek at 2 a.m. By the time crews arrived, the occupants exited the vehicle and had sustained "non-critical injuries." Members helped the occupants u...
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Includes infrastructure, parking
Report reviews the future of Melfort's Main Street
The City of Melfort is having a long look at the future of the downtown core. The Main Street Concept Plan is reviewing the condition of the street's infrastructure and potential streetscape options. "The report presents several key recommendations, including three potential parking options: angled parking on one ...
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Events in Melfort, Humboldt, Nipawin, Tisdale
Busy Canada Day in the northeast
Communities across the region will be celebrating Canada Day on Wednesday, despite concerns about the weather. Heavy rain in recent days and a forecast that could see showers fall on the country's 159th anniversary of Confederation. The Melfort Museum will host the celebration in Melfort for a second consecutive year. ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
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Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it now supports the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan after reaching an agreement with Denison Mines Corp., the company behind the development. The First Nation had filed for a judicial review of the provincial environmental assessment approval for the project,...
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skeletal differen...
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Saskatchewan Country Closeup - In Conversation with Sammii
Photo Credit: DMDS/Lauren Tutty Sammii is an Indigenous artist from Beauval, Saskatchewan. With a love for country music and Americana influenc...
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Buzz off
'Worst in a decade': Heat and rain fuel Sask. mosquito frenzy
A wet spring followed by hot weather has created nearly perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed across Saskatchewan, sending populations soaring well-above normal levels.Sean Prager, an insect researcher with the University of Saskatchewan, said mosquitoes rely on standing water to complete the early stages of their...
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ÃŽle-Ã -la-Crosse
One of Canada's oldest northern communities celebrates 250 years with focus on land, memory and reconnection
The second-oldest settlement in Saskatchewan is marking a 250-year milestone with celebrations that are as much about memory and reconnection as they are about heritage.As the five-day anniversary event begins July 3, residents of Île-à-la-Crosse are turning to the water, and to the stories carried across ...
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Local Sports
Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
Jul 02, 2026
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Riderville
Riders deal with wide receiver injuries to start practice week for Ottawa Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could have an almost entirely new receiver group for Friday's showdown against the Ottawa Redblacks.When the team returned to practice on Monday after its 40-34 loss to the Toronto Argonauts, only one starting receiver from Week 1 - KeeSean Johnson - was a participant. Sam Emilus (ankle), J...
Jun 29, 2026
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Veteran blueliner
Mustangs' Unger commits to U of M
Another commitment for the Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs. Cole Unger has committed to the University of Manitoba Bisons for the 2026-27 campaign. The blueliner was part of the Mustangs for three seasons, including the two SJHL championship squads. In 119 regular season games, Ungar had three goals and 36 assists, with 7...
Jun 29, 2026
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Looking Ahead
"They want to be winners": Trojans seeking specific mindset in 2026/27
The Tisdale Trojans are hoping to use the summer to make sure every one of their players has a specific mindset: one that will allow them to have more success than they did during the 2025/26 campaign and make the 2026/27 campaign one to remember."Kids can be skilled and talented, but it's really important for the...
Jun 26, 2026
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Are you ready for some football?
Riders, Argos set to clash in early season CFL showdown at Mosaic Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to continue their hot start during the Prairie Blizzard game.Saskatchewan is 2-0, and will take on the 1-1 Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. The Riders will be in their white Prairie Blizzard jerseys, as they are technically the away team in the game. This will count ...
Jun 26, 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
APAS president not surprised by U.S. decision not to extend CUSMA
The United States confirmed yesterday it's not going to renew the Canada - U.S. - Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in its current form for another 16 years. T...
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Some crops struggle with wet fields
Damage from intense rain earlier this week in Manitoba will be assessed over the next few days. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report T...
Jul 02, 2026
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First-ever Youth Beef Expo draws strong turnout in Meadow Lake
For the first time, young cattle enthusiasts from across the Meadow Lake, Sask. 4-H district came together earlier this month for a Youth Beef Expo. T...
Jun 30, 2026
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Canada
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 11:20 a.m. Midfielder Niko Sigur says Canada will be looking to capitalize on whatever advantages they can find when they face Morocco in the round of 16 tomorrow in Houston. Def...
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55,000 hydro clients in Quebec, Ontario without power after severe storms
MONTREAL - Roughly 55,000 clients are without power in Ontario and Quebec after severe thunderstorms on Thursday swept across Central Canada, which was already dealing with sweltering temperatures. Environment Canada says that at the peak of the outag...
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Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show
Tommy Hunter, a fixture in Canadian living rooms for decades with his long-running CBC TV show, has died at age 89. The London, Ont., native is best known for hosting his music show "The Tommy Hunter Show," which started in black-and-white in 1965 and ...
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Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' Labour Code tool: Hajdu
OTTAWA - Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaining conflicts. Hajdu's...
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In the news: Pipeline to BC coast, First Nations negotiations, and Stampede kicks off
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Alberta pitches pipeline amid First Nations feud Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promising to work with Indigenous groups on a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, bu...
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'Cheer for the boys': Fans flying to Houston for Canada's historic World Cup match
Canada's record-breaking World Cup run has captivated the country and spawned legions of new soccer fans, but most of them have not been following the men's team around as loyally as Matty Alex. He has witnessed the team's magical journey throughout t...
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World
Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon
PARIS (AP) - Interpol on Friday identified the main suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia as a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine who remains at large. The police organization named An...
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Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring 8
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A speeding, overcrowded passenger bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, official...
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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
Louisiana's attorney general was indicted Thursday over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city. The 16-count indictment against Republ...
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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana's Republican attorney general was indicted Thursday on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans, accused of trying to intimidate local officials who fought a law enacted by GOP legislators to overhaul the local court...
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Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a renovation project he launched has been riddled with problems. ...
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Washington's Puyallup Tribe and First Nations in Canada hope World Cup partnerships raise cultural awareness
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Yangbin Wu shook his fists in rhythm with the thunderous drumming and singing, his face furrowed in concentration, as he held two "bones" in his hands. His opponents in an Indigenous game of guessing, strategy and spirituality poin...
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