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New AI Data Centre sparks concerns for member of George Gordon First Nation
A massive artificial intelligence (AI) data centre is being developed near Regina, and some locals are voicing concerns over impacts and lack of consultations.In March, Bell Canada and the Saskatchewan government announced that a 300-megawatt data centre will be built in Sherwood, Saskatchewan. The project is set to be...
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Middle East Conflict
Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions.Trump spoke to reporters Saturday outside the White House before leaving for a college football game.Iran offered this week to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nucl...
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PJHL action
Carrot River Outback Thunder season opener Saturday
The Carrot River Outback Thunder open their 2026-27 PJHL campaign Saturday night against the Quakers in Saskatoon. Carrot River dropped their lone pre-season game, 9-0 to the Prince Albert Timberjaks. The Outback Thunder finished 14-26-0-2 last season and missed the playoffs. Game time at Rod Hamm Arena in Saskatoon is...
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Saturday
Temporary weekend ER closures for Wakaw, Lanigan
A couple of local emergency rooms will be closed briefly this weekend. According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), emergency services will be unavailable in Wakaw from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Lanigan Integrated Hospital will be without emergency services on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to midnight...
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Students to Melfort or Tisdale
BREAKING: Star City School to close next July
The fate of Star City School has been sealed. The North East School Division Board of Education has approved the closure of the school, effective July 2, 2027. Director of Education Stacy Lair told northeastNOW the board reviewed the School Community Council's (SCC's) information package and made the difficult decision...
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Court proceedings
'I'm not shocked': grieving mother responds to murder charge
Standing outside Prince Albert Provincial Court and surrounded by supporters, Danica Moore expressed feelings of relief but also sadness over news a 14-year-old has been charged with the murder of her daughter.The youth, who appeared in court Friday for the first time on the charge, said nothing beyond confirming pronu...
Sep 25, 2026
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Services affected next week
Routine lab collection services update for Melfort Hospital
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a public notice for residents of Melfort and area. The notice stated that routine lab collection services for next week will differ from normal. On Monday and Tuesday, services will be available from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The lab will be closed for the National Day for Tr...
Sep 25, 2026
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Melfort, Carrot River
Two games under the lights in high school football Friday
The high school football season continues Friday in several local communities. The Melfort Comets will host the Nipawin L.P. Miller Bears under the lights in nine-a-side aciton. The Comets are 2-0 after a 54-12 victory in La Ronge last week, while Nipawin is 0-2 on the season following a 62-19 loss to Tisdale last week...
Sep 25, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Bell Canada AI Data Centre
New AI Data Centre sparks concerns for member of George Gordon First Nation
A massive artificial intelligence (AI) data centre is being developed near Regina, and some locals are voicing concerns over impacts and lack of consultations.In March, Bell Canada and the Saskatchewan government announced that a 300-megawatt data centre will be built in Sherwood, Saskatchewan. The project is set to be...
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Acclaimed
Brian Hardlotte to serve fourth term as PAGC Grand Chief
A familiar face has been acclaimed for a fourth term as the head of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).It was announced late Friday that Brian Hardlotte will serve another term as Grand Chief after being the sole candidate nominated for the role ahead of the PAGC's Annual Assembly at the end of October."I'm de...
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New Multicultural Funeral Home
Peepeekisis opens first Indigenous-owned funeral home in Saskatchewan
Peepeekisis Cree Nation has opened the first Indigenous-owned funeral home in Saskatchewan.The new facility marks not only a first for the province, but an important step for Peepeekisis in providing dedicated spaces for their essential services."We wanted a place separate, where families could have their own fune...
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National Recognition
West Kelowna doctor receives national women's health award
Local physician Dr. Unjali Malhotra was recently honoured by the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, earning an award for excellence in women's healthcare research and education.Malhotra, a menopause and women's health physician based in West Kelowna, was awarded with the Enid Johnson MacLeod Award, which represents...
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IDENTITY AND CULTURE
Beauval roots inspire new Métis feature film
"Is it the blood that flows through our veins, or is it the culture we were raised in and our chosen family?" Gail Maurice asked.The award-winning Métis actor, director, writer and producer from Beauval, Sask., is the creator of Blood Lines, a new feature film exploring identity, culture and belonging....
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energy
$345M Meota oil project brings jobs, $1.3M in annual tax revenue
A $345-million heavy-oil project near Meota has created 22 full-time jobs and contributes about $1.3 million a year in local property taxes, according to Strathcona Resources.Meota Central, built near the company's existing operations, has a design capacity of 12,000 barrels of oil a day and an expected lifespan of abo...
Sep 25, 2026
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Local Sports
BC Blues
Lions pounce with big plays, beat Riders 31-24 to jump into second in the West
The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't stop a B.C. Lions offence from getting big plays on Friday night.B.C. only needed two plays to score touchdowns on two separate drives as the Lions defeated the Riders 31-16 to win the season series between the teams and move into second place in the CFL's West Division. Saskatchew...
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PJHL action
Carrot River Outback Thunder season opener Saturday
The Carrot River Outback Thunder open their 2026-27 PJHL campaign Saturday night against the Quakers in Saskatoon. Carrot River dropped their lone pre-season game, 9-0 to the Prince Albert Timberjaks. The Outback Thunder finished 14-26-0-2 last season and missed the playoffs. Game time at Rod Hamm Arena in Saskatoon is...
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Weekend Set
Mustangs set for home-and-home with Melville, remembering Mark Odnokon
The Melfort Mustangs begin their second week of the SJHL season tonight when they play host to the Melville Millionaires.The evening's contest will kick off a home-and-home set between the two clubs.This weekend will mark the first two of four meetings on the year, as the pair battle it out in a 'mini playoff series'.&...
Sep 25, 2026
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Friday night football
Riders open final stretch with key matchup against B.C.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back from their final bye week and begin an important stretch of games to end the 2026 CFL season.The Riders could still finish anywhere from first to fifth in the standings, meaning the next five games will be crucial for the Green and White."I anticipate us playing our best footb...
Sep 25, 2026
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Melfort, Carrot River
Two games under the lights in high school football Friday
The high school football season continues Friday in several local communities. The Melfort Comets will host the Nipawin L.P. Miller Bears under the lights in nine-a-side aciton. The Comets are 2-0 after a 54-12 victory in La Ronge last week, while Nipawin is 0-2 on the season following a 62-19 loss to Tisdale last week...
Sep 25, 2026
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Look Ahead
Trojans announce leadership group, add Giles, preview 2026/27 campaign
The Tisdale Trojans will begin their 2026/27 campaign this Friday (Sept. 25) as they look to return to the playoffs, after just falling short last season.Tisdale held an 18-24-2 record this past year, finishing just two points behind the eighth-place Saskatoon Contacts.The 2025/26 campaign was virtually run by Moose Ja...
Sep 24, 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
Scientists targeting troublesome weeds with unique methods
What if a simple kitchen staple like baking soda could help Canadian farmers tackle stubborn weeds? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research s...
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Soil as a living organism
When many people think of soil, they think of dirt. Agri-Environmental Specialist Jacqueline Drieschner with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Made in Canada artificial intelligence tools for farmers
Western Canadian partnerships could accelerate the adoption of made-in-Canada artificial intelligence (AI) tools.Protein Industries Canada is investin...
Sep 25, 2026
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Canada
CP NewsAlert: Four people dead in a helicopter crash in Quebec
MONTREAL - Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, 50 kilometres southeast of Montreal, according to provincial police. More to come... Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman, The Canadian Press
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B.C. Conservative leader, Doerkson, gets game boost from current and former premiers
VANCOUVER - B.C. Conservative Party Leader Lorne Doerkson estimates he's said 100 times in the last few days that he's open to advice on how to change the provincial government, and he got some of that in a meeting with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe a...
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Que. opposition leaders call claims of U.S. interference a fear campaign, 'Hail Mary'
MONTREAL - Claims of American interference continued to churn on the Quebec campaign trail Saturday, the eve of the start of advance polling ahead of the Oct. 5 election. "I mostly want to raise awareness among Quebecers to the situation that could oc...
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Former federal public servant seeks better pensions for injured workers
OTTAWA - A former public servant is calling for changes to pension rules for workers who have to retire early after getting injured on the job. Paméla Marchand worked for Correctional Service Canada as a corrections officer for 15 years before her medi...
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Anand tells UN that Canada seeks 'strategic autonomy,' relies on civil debate
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has put "strategic autonomy" at the forefront of Canada's address to the United Nations General Assembly today. Anand's speech echoes Prime Minister Mark Carney's quest for middle powers to work together by...
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'Horrifying': Focus on Tumbler Ridge shooter's AI chats
An article published by U.S. magazine Mother Jones this week provides a vivid account of what it says were conversations between the Tumbler Ridge shooter and an OpenAI chatbot. The report, which does not disclose its sources, has thrown a spotlight on...
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World
Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions. Meanwhile, Iranian media outlets said the country's president has left New York after the ...
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Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square
PARIS (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of people packed Paris' iconic Champs-Élysées avenue to attend an open-air Mass with Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, a sign of the Catholic Church's enduring appeal in the once staunchly Catholic but officially secular coun...
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Gunmen target ambulance in Pakistan after suicide bombing at checkpoint killed 12
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) - Gunmen opened fire on an ambulance attending the scene of a suicide bomb attack at a roadside police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan that killed at least 12 people on Saturday and wounded about 35 others, officials...
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A bus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A passenger bus overturned in Iran, killing 11 people and injuring 24 others, state television reported Saturday. The crash occurred on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in central Markazi province. Provincial traffic police s...
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CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
The White House signaled Friday night that CNN would be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip, the latest media restriction from the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications. The n...
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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. ...
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