wildlife
Wolf euthanized following attack in Northern Sask.
A wolf attack near a northern mine site has had the public on edge in recent days. According to information provided by the Ministry of Community Safety and Cameco, a contractor was attacked by a wolf in a remote area in Northern Saskatchewan along Highway 914 on Oct. 17. The individual sustained non-life threatening...
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In Melfort
North East AA Wolfpack host P.A. Wednesday
The North East AA Wolfpack will be in action tonight (Wednesday) as they host the Prince Albert Lake Country Co-op Timberwolves at the Northern Lights Palace. The Wolfpack is off to a 2-3 start this season after a 3-0 win over the North West Stars on Sunday. P.A. is also 2-3 on the season after a 2-0 start. Game time i...
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Watson facility upgrades
"Match the Cash" fundraiser looking to bring in 25k for Centennial Lodge improvements
The Quill Plains Health Care Foundation (QPHCF) is raising funds for upgrades to Centennial Lodge in Watson. Three donors have challenged the foundation to meet their $25,000 donation for immediate updates to the lodge by Nov.15, and the QPHCF has accepted that challenge. "We took it upon ourselves and put out the...
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In Melfort
North East AA Wolfpack host P.A. Wednesday
The North East AA Wolfpack will be in action tonight (Wednesday) as they host the Prince Albert Lake Country Co-op Timberwolves at the Northern Lights Palace. The Wolfpack is off to a 2-3 start this season after a 3-0 win over the North West Stars on Sunday. P.A. is also 2-3 on the season after a 2-0 start. Game time i...
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Cataract care
NCHCF SIlver Spectacular Gala raising money for ophthalmology equipment
The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) has revealed more details on their 25th anniversary Silver Spectacular Gala, and what it will benefit. The event dubbed "A Night of Stars & Cirque" is being held Friday, Nov. 20 at the Kerry Vickar Centre. It serves as both an extravaganza and a major fundr...
Oct 20, 2026
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SJHL POTW
Ziola, Karakochuk, Seitz named SJHL Players of the Week
Three local players are on this week's list of SJHL Players of the Week. Melfort Mustangs captain Tristin Ziola is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week. The Kelvington product had two goals and three assists in two games, including a three-point night in their 6-1 win Friday night in Flin Flon. The Canterra Seeds Sask...
Oct 19, 2026
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Meth, fentanyl, cash found in car
Nipawin man facing drug charges after traffic stop
A Nipawin man faces charges after a traffic stop last week. Nipawin RCMP were conducting proactive patrols on Wednesday to look for a man who was known to be on a warrant after his statutory release was revoked. The wanted man was arrested after officers conducted a vehicle stop in Nipawin. Officers seized five grams o...
Oct 19, 2026
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Local hockey
Trojans, Outback Thunder split weekend, Wolfpack win lone game
The Tisdale Trojans split their AAA weekend series against Swift Current. They dropped a 3-1 decision on Saturday. Camryn Aebig scored the lone Trojan goal, and Karter Hilbig made 24 saves. Tisdale bounced back with a 6-3 victory on Sunday. Aebig had a huge game for the Trojans, scoring four goals, and adding an assist...
Oct 19, 2026
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Saskatchewan
wildlife
Wolf euthanized following attack in Northern Sask.
A wolf attack near a northern mine site has had the public on edge in recent days. According to information provided by the Ministry of Community Safety and Cameco, a contractor was attacked by a wolf in a remote area in Northern Saskatchewan along Highway 914 on Oct. 17. The individual sustained non-life threatening...
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SPSA
Saskatchewan saw 358 wildfires during 'relatively moderate' 2026 season
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the province saw a "relatively moderate" fire season in 2026.As of Monday, Saskatchewan has seen 358 wildfires this season, the agency said, which is well below last year's total of 520 and the five-year average of 539. More than 3,000 square kilometres of lan...
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Gather and grieve
'Hurting': Vigil in Wainwright, Alta., for soldiers caught in deadly fire
WAINWRIGHT - Almost every church in Wainwright, Alta., has a parishioner who's a soldier at the nearby military base.Ryan Wood, pastor of the town's Church of the Nazarene, said it's important those in the Armed Forces know they're not alone after a fast-moving grass fire during training on Saturday killed four and inj...
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Cold Front
Enjoy the warmth while it lasts: sharp cooldown coming to central Saskatchewan
There's still time to enjoy some mild October weather before a system brings rain, gusty winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures across central Saskatchewan heading into the weekend.Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Janelle Gergely said a ridge of high pressure will help temperatures peak Wednesday an...
Oct 20, 2026
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All the right moves
Warman dancers invited to World Cup
After successful auditions for World Performers Canada, two dancers from Warman have been asked to represent their country and their province at the 2027 Dance World Cup in Lisbon, Portugal.Nadia Buyan, 12, trains at Rise Dance Company in Saskatoon and returns to the international stage following her team's bronze meda...
Oct 20, 2026
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Separation conversation
Alberta separation debate likely to quiet down, but won't disappear, Sask. professors say
Two university professors in Saskatchewan say the conversation around Alberta separation isn't a dead issue, but it's a conversation that will likely quiet down for a while.While the votes in Alberta's referendum were still being counted on Tuesday morning, around 75 per cent voted to have Alberta stay in Canada instea...
Oct 20, 2026
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In Melfort
North East AA Wolfpack host P.A. Wednesday
The North East AA Wolfpack will be in action tonight (Wednesday) as they host the Prince Albert Lake Country Co-op Timberwolves at the Northern Lights Palace. The Wolfpack is off to a 2-3 start this season after a 3-0 win over the North West Stars on Sunday. P.A. is also 2-3 on the season after a 2-0 start. Game time i...
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Riderville
Riders QB Trevor Harris sits out practice; Jack Coan takes reps
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks play on Saturday, both sides could be resting some key starters.Riders quarterback Trevor Harris did not practice on Tuesday as the team returned to the field after its 16-12 win over the Montreal Alouettes to clinch a spot in the post-season. Quarterback Jack Coan to...
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Comeback Victory
Mustangs win Tuesday night OT contest over Bombers
The Melfort Mustangs beat the Flin Flon Bombers for the second straight time Tuesday night, needing extra time to do so.A 1-1 tie after three periods of play was broken in overtime, as Mustangs forward Lincoln Rogers tipped home his first goal of the season and his first game-winner of his SJHL career.The Melfort victo...
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And So They Meet Again
Mustangs welcome Bombers, hope for repeat result
The Melfort Mustangs will see a familiar opponent Tuesday night, as they are set to play host to the Flin Flon Bombers.Melfort just saw Flin Flon this past Saturday, when they travelled to the Whitney Forum and produced a dominant 6-1 win.Now, the hope is that they can produce a similar effort and result, this time in ...
Oct 20, 2026
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SJHL POTW
Ziola, Karakochuk, Seitz named SJHL Players of the Week
Three local players are on this week's list of SJHL Players of the Week. Melfort Mustangs captain Tristin Ziola is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week. The Kelvington product had two goals and three assists in two games, including a three-point night in their 6-1 win Friday night in Flin Flon. The Canterra Seeds Sask...
Oct 19, 2026
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Local hockey
Trojans, Outback Thunder split weekend, Wolfpack win lone game
The Tisdale Trojans split their AAA weekend series against Swift Current. They dropped a 3-1 decision on Saturday. Camryn Aebig scored the lone Trojan goal, and Karter Hilbig made 24 saves. Tisdale bounced back with a 6-3 victory on Sunday. Aebig had a huge game for the Trojans, scoring four goals, and adding an assist...
Oct 19, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
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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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farmnewsNOW
Manitoba livestock producers take advantage of good fall weather
The Manitoba harvest is at 86 per cent complete during the week ended Oct. 20. There are some areas lagging behind with the northwest region at only 7...
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Prairie durum to be used in new Swift Current pasta plant
Construction will start soon on a pasta plant to be built in the southeast part of Swift Current, Sask. Southwest Terminal (SWT), a producer-led inlan...
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Acres for Education Fundraising Campaign
Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) has launched its fourth annual fundraising campaign. This year, JGL, a livestock agri-business, wi...
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Canada
B.C. billionaire's real estate firms allege 'pattern of misconduct' by CRA in tax row
Companies controlled by billionaire B.C. property developer Terry Hui allege that the Canada Revenue Agency has engaged in a "pattern of misconduct" in its attempts to collect on ballooning tax debts dating as far back as 2007. Five companies within H...
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Canadian news publishers worried about Meta's new terms of service
OTTAWA - Canadian news companies say they're worried about changes to Meta's terms of service and want the company to clarify how they will be affected. Meta's changes to its terms of service, first reported by Neiman Lab, led some to suggest the terms...
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U.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference in the U.S. midterms, after the U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it claims indicate ...
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Some government websites taken down in response to security risk: AI minister
OTTAWA - Some government websites have been taken down temporarily as a precaution against a security risk, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Wednesday. In a social media post, Solomon said the websites went dark to protect government ...
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Eby says Conservatives acting like they've won B.C. election, as Doerkson fundraises
SURREY - NDP Leader David Eby says the B.C. Conservatives are behaving "as if they've won" the provincial election by focusing on fundraising instead of taking questions from the media in the last days of the campaign. Final voting day is on Saturday, ...
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New southern resident killer whale calf spotted in waters near B.C.
FRIDAY HARBOR - The endangered southern resident killer whale population has increased by one after a calf was spotted in waters near British Columbia. The Center for Whale Research says in an email statement that the new calf was first spotted on Mond...
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World
Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows
WASHINGTON (AP) - Voter turnout is soaring compared with the last midterm election in many of the states that are expected to decide control of the U.S. Senate, according to an Associated Press analysis of early voting two weeks before Election Day. ...
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Tropical Storm Vance has formed in the Pacific Ocean
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Vance formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was at sea and posed no threat to land. Vance was located about 520 miles (835 kilometers) south of Aca...
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let it resume building a border wall project through the Big Bend region of Texas. The government filed an emergency appeal asking the justices to lift a ...
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Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV got good news from his doctors: The pontiff will need no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday. Leo, 71, ha...
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Angels fire manager Kurt Suzuki after losing 100 games in his only season
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Kurt Suzuki after he lost 100 games in his only season in charge of the long-struggling club. Baseball operations consultant John Mozeliak announced Wednesday that the Angel...
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New Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein attorney, accountant of abuse cover-up at ranch
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico's attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein's attorney and accountant, accusing them of concealing his sex trafficking operation at a sprawling Santa Fe-area ranch where the disgraced financi...
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