Riders Gameday
Riders set for CFL 'heavyweight fight' with Stamps in Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to best the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday to improve to 2-0 to start the 2026 CFL season.Calgary was the only team that the Riders didn't beat last season, losing both contests in the regular season. At the end of the year, it was the Riders who won the Grey Cup while the Stamps ...
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Middle East Conflict
US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz again and announcing that while its negotiators are going to Switzerland for talks, not much is likely to happ...
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Riders Gameday
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Tarin Smith
Native of Porcupine Plain named WHL Defenceman of the Year finalist
Middle East Conflict
US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting
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2nd year for program
Canada Strong Pass expected to bring busy summer to Prince Albert National Park
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Northeast News
No issues with water samples
Hudson Bay issues release about taste, odour of town's water
The Town of Hudson Bay has addressed concerns about the smell and taste of the community's water supply. A letter from Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Amanda Purves stated that the Town reached out to some concerned residents to obtain water samples to "ensure that our drinking water remains safe for consumptio...
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Parade coming up
Melfort parade theme decided
The annual parade in Melfort is just under a month away, and we now know what the theme is for this year's event. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce sought input from the public on several different options for a theme for the parade, which will be held July 17, starting at the Kerry Vickar Centre at 10:30....
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Resigning Aug. 31
Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall discusses departure
The federal riding of Yorkton-Melville will soon have a new Member of Parliament. Conservative Cathay Wagantall, who has been the MP in the riding since 2015, has announced her resignation as of Aug. 31. Wagantall told northeastNOW it all came down to being a personal decision. "My husband and I walked through our...
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First win in 7 games
A look at the Canadian soccer team's greatest moments after historic World Cup win
After seven games without a victory, the Canadian men's soccer team has finally won a match at the World Cup.Jonathan David scored a hat trick as Canada thumped Qatar 6-0 at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium on Thursday, leaving no doubt in what many billed the most important game in the men's program's history.The victory,...
Jun 19, 2026
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Hosted by NE Motorsports Assoc.
Show and Shine coming to Main St. in Melfort on Friday
An iconic Melfort event is back for a 35th year. The North East Motorsports Association is taking the reins of the Show and Shine for the first time this year, and the event returns to Main Street from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday. President Michael Gerski told northeastNOW many people are excited to see the show return downtown...
Jun 18, 2026
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Wanted
Suspect sought by Carrot River, Nipawin RCMP
RCMP are asking people to keep an eye out for a wanted woman. Shineen Young, 30, is wanted on a warrant by both Carrot River and Nipawin RCMP on several charges, including assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, and possession for the purpose of trafficking. Young is 5'5", 224 lbs., wi...
Jun 18, 2026
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Saskatchewan
2nd year for program
Canada Strong Pass expected to bring busy summer to Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park is preparing for a busier-than-usual summer as the Canada Strong Pass offers free admission to Parks Canada places from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The federal program waives admission fees at national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks ...
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raising eyebrows
Wildlife expert believes bear in viral photo suffering from infection
A photo taken in Northern Saskatchewan of a distressed bear on the side of the highway has caught the attention of hundreds of social media users. The photo was taken by Martin Mckenzie near the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River earlier this week. People quickly began speculating on the cause of its d...
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Three-month release gap
'An administrative error': Inmate mistakenly released from North Battleford facility remains at large
A woman who was mistakenly released from a North Battleford correctional facility three months ago has been reported unlawfully at large, the Ministry of Community Safety said.Keleisha Jackson, 26, was released from custody on March 19 following what officials described as an administrative error at the Saskatchewan Ho...
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crime
'We are over capacity': Twenty-one cats abandoned outside Lloydminster shelter
Twenty-one cats were abandoned outside Lloydminster's Border Paws Animal Shelter in Rubbermaid totes Wednesday, forcing staff to find space and care for the animals despite already-limited resources.In a social media post, the shelter said it does not have room for the animals and is now working to secure housing, supp...
Jun 18, 2026
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Crime and courts
Federal minister satisfied bail reforms will help protect public safety and not infringe on charter rights
Acknowledging there is still a lot more work to do on mental health and addictions, affordable housing and programs for at-risk youth, Canada's attorney general and justice minister says legislation that makes sweeping changes to bail and sentencing is a major step in the right direction. Sean Fraser is commenting on B...
Jun 18, 2026
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AN ONGOING ISSUE
Saskatchewan tops Canada in child poverty as food banks see more children seeking help
Children make up nearly half of food bank clients in parts of Saskatchewan, according to food bank operators who say families are continuing to struggle with rising living costs as the province records the highest child-poverty rate in Canada.A new Food Banks Canada report found 27.1 per cent of Saskatchewan children l...
Jun 18, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders set for CFL 'heavyweight fight' with Stamps in Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to best the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday to improve to 2-0 to start the 2026 CFL season.Calgary was the only team that the Riders didn't beat last season, losing both contests in the regular season. At the end of the year, it was the Riders who won the Grey Cup while the Stamps ...
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Trade News
Mustangs acquire PIJHL forward
The Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs have made a trade. Melfort has acquired forward Dane Svingen-Jones from the Port Moody Panthers.In exchange, the Mustangs are sending over a player development fee (PDF) to the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PIJHL) club.Svingen-Jones has played the past two seasons with the Panthers, tot...
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Riders
'It was fun': Riders' Micah Johnson in new role for 2026 CFL season
Micah Johnson had a different viewpoint for the first time during a regular season CFL game last weekend.The 37-year-old was on the sidelines as the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat of the B.C. Lions, 31-27, to begin the team's CFL season after a Week 1 bye."It was fun. It was a differe...
Jun 17, 2026
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Strong year
Hawks host annual general meeting to cap 2025 season
The Nipawin Hawks held their annual general meeting (AGM) with a small crowd of attendees Tuesday at the Centennial Arena.Mike Peifer remained on as president of the organization after taking over partway last season. After the meeting, he stressed the importance of rehiring Tad Kozun as head coach and general manager....
Jun 17, 2026
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New Partnership
Mustangs now known as Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs
From now on, the Melfort Mustangs will be formally known as the Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs.The announcement came on Wednesday morning from the club that the local car dealership, Ripley Ford, has purchased the naming rights.The five-year naming rights partnership will begin with the 2026/27 SJHL season."There's ...
Jun 17, 2026
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Lake Superior State
Former Bronco excited for NCAA Div I journey
A former Humboldt Broncos goaltender is set to begin his NCAA Division I career this fall, following a successful Junior A career that saw him finish as an SJHL champion.Flin Flon Bomber, Charlie Tritt, will play for the Lake Superior State University Lakers, a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association."...
Jun 16, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks have locked down their bench boss for an additional two years.Head Coach and General Manager Tad Kozun has signed a two-year contract extension with the organization."I'm definitely really excited to be able to continue on what we've done here. It hasn't been easy sledding, obviously; we went thr...
Apr 30, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Creating a long-term vision for agriculture program
Suncrest College hosted leaders from the community, industry, education and municipal government to discuss the future of agriculture education in rur...
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Supply management costs Canadians average of $244 per year, MEI study finds
A new report from economic think tank MEI says supply management costs Canadian consumers an average of $244 per year. MEI came up with that figure by...
Jun 19, 2026
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Hall of Fame names five new inductees
Five people will be honoured as the 2026 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association. Dr. Brian Rossnagel, Ken Forth, Guy Charbo...
Jun 19, 2026
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Canada
Bid to narrow transparency law 'a move in the wrong direction,' info watchdog says
OTTAWA - Information commissioner Caroline Maynard says a federal proposal to narrow the scope of the Access to Information Act is a move in the wrong direction that could exclude "entire swaths of government-held records" from public scrutiny. Maynard...
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Here's what you need to know about Ottawa's new policies on social media and AI
OTTAWA - Over the last two weeks of the parliamentary sitting, the Liberal government made a series of moves related to AI and digital regulation. It introduced a new AI strategy, a bill requiring social media platforms to ban kids under 16 and a long-...
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Beyond the gold rush: Totem poles at the Chilkoot Trail mark route's long history
Two carved cedar totems now flank either side of the Canadian end of the Chilkoot Trail, a permanent reminder that the route best known as the path to the Yukon gold fields during the 1890s gold rush has a history that stretches back much further. The ...
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B.C. nurses vote 67 per cent to reject tentative deal in 'frustration,' union says
VANCOUVER - Members of the union representing 60,000 British Columbia nurses have voted to reject a tentative contract deal in what the union says reflects "growing frustration" with the pressures facing the nursing profession. The BC Nurses' Union sa...
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Environment Canada cancels tornado watch for Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - A tornado watch issued Friday for a section of central B.C. that includes Prince George has ended. Environment Canada had said conditions were ripe for severe thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. It also warned of high winds, pin...
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Inuit could pursue foreign partners if relationship with Ottawa sours: ITK leader
OTTAWA - Canada's national Inuit organization is calling on the federal government to be better partners, saying Canada must respect Inuit rights to governance and self-determination. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami wrapped up a two-day Arctic sovereignty conf...
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World
Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for team's Stanley Cup parade, celebration
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes brought their Stanley Cup celebration to downtown Raleigh on Saturday, with thousands of fans arriving hours early to line sidewalks for the team's victory parade or packing in near the rally stage where the...
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Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump changed his tune Friday heading into South Carolina's runoff next week, saying either Republican contender for governor - not just Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, whom he endorsed before the primary earlier this mon...
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Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
SEATTLE (AP) - Christian Pulisic's injury absence didn't hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its...
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Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens
LONDON (AP) - Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the impact then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries....
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Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
SEATTLE (AP) - U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi. United States coach Mauricio Pochettino made the announcemen...
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2 men sentenced to prison for arson on property linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
LONDON (AP) - A British court sent two men to prison Friday for setting fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a plot orchestrated by a mysterious Russian-speaking figure. Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych, ...
Jun 19, 2026
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