Good boy
Dog agility trial showcases teamwork between handlers and their canine companions
Bandit may still be learning the ropes, but the young pit bull mix was eager to hit the course this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds.The nearly two-year-old dog and his owner, Saskatoon's Jerry Boese, were among competitors taking part in the Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club's (PAKOC) annual Agili...
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Crystal Curiosity
Crystal show brings collectors, curious visitors to Prince Albert
From crystal enthusiasts seeking positive energy to fossil hunters and first-time visitors, a wide range of people are expected to browse the Stone Haven Crystal Healing and Mineral Show this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.The two-day event features vendors from across Western Canada offering crystals, ...
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Lights out
UPDATED: Power outage hits north central Sask. following major storm
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Good boy
Dog agility trial showcases teamwork between handlers and their canine companions
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buyer demand and tight supply
Prince Albert home benchmark price rises 2.6 per cent
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Northeast News
Watch the sky
Severe weather possible across the region Friday night
Some significant weather could be affecting local areas this evening. A Tornado Warning has been issued for communities including Wakaw, Bruno, Alvena, and more. "Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado," an alert from Environment and Climate C...
Jul 10, 2026
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Arrested on Thursday
Tisdale man facing drug, weapons charges
A man from Tisdale is facing a number of serious charges.On Thursday, officers with the Saskatchewan RCMP's Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team, Prince Albert Police Services' Crime Reduction Team, and Tisdale RCMP detachment executed a search warrant at a property in Tisdale on 102nd St. A search of the home and a vehi...
Jul 10, 2026
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Video uploaded
Youth arrested following vandalism at Nipawin golf course
Two teen girls who uploaded video of themselves ripping newly planted trees up and spray painting graffiti at the Evergreen Golf Course in Nipawin have been charged. The offences occurred earlier this week.The girls uploaded the video to Tik Tok and it was then shared to Facebook. Now, RMCP said the teens have been a...
Jul 10, 2026
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Charged with murder
Cody Chubey trial to resume in October in Melfort
The Cody Chubey murder trial in Melfort will resume this coming October. The defense had asked for an adjournment at Chubey's trial at Court of King's Bench last month for 'mental element', and it was granted. The Crown, defense, and Justice Sean Sinclair held a conference call to iron out the details of the trial's re...
Jul 10, 2026
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Lanigan & District Ambulance Association
Legacy donation creates $700k+ endowment fund for HDHF
The Humboldt District Health Foundation (HDHF) has had an establishment of a $700k+ endowment fund through the Lanigan & District Ambulance Association (LDAA), courtesy of a legacy gift.The donation is set to generate annual income to support education, training, professional development, and the recruitment and re...
Jul 10, 2026
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Melfort's historical buildings: The Clift Building
One of Melfort's oldest buildings is still in use and looking as good as ever. northeastNOW is teaming up with the Melfort and District Museum to discuss the history of Melfort's historic buildings. The oldest existing commercial building in Melfort is right on Main St. The Clift Building, which houses Plus Stuff Junct...
Jul 09, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Lights out
UPDATED: Power outage hits north central Sask. following major storm
UPDATE: Around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, SaskPower said power had been restored to a majority of customers in Central North part of the province. The following areas that have been restored include: Prince Albert City, Shellbrook, Spiritwood, Candle Lake, Christopher Lake, La Ronge, and all surrounding rural areas. For the rem...
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Good boy
Dog agility trial showcases teamwork between handlers and their canine companions
Bandit may still be learning the ropes, but the young pit bull mix was eager to hit the course this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds.The nearly two-year-old dog and his owner, Saskatoon's Jerry Boese, were among competitors taking part in the Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club's (PAKOC) annual Agili...
17h ago
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buyer demand and tight supply
Prince Albert home benchmark price rises 2.6 per cent
Strong buyer demand and tight supply pushed Saskatchewan home prices to another record in June, according to the Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association. The association reported 1,849 residential sales in June, up five per cent from a year earlier and more than 18 per cent above the 10-year average. New listings rose s...
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Crystal Curiosity
Crystal show brings collectors, curious visitors to Prince Albert
From crystal enthusiasts seeking positive energy to fossil hunters and first-time visitors, a wide range of people are expected to browse the Stone Haven Crystal Healing and Mineral Show this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.The two-day event features vendors from across Western Canada offering crystals, ...
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2026 summer
'We just have to be thankful we're still here': Village of Speers deals with tornado aftermath
Residents of Speers spent Saturday clearing fallen trees, mangled buildings and scattered debris after an unconfirmed tornado tore through the small village Friday evening, leaving widespread damage but no reported injuries.The village, located about 50 kilometres southeast of North Battleford along Highway 40, was lef...
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Twister count climbs
UPDATED: Ten tornadoes reported across Saskatchewan Friday, more possible Saturday
UPDATE: Around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, multiple witnesses reported a tornado touching down near Onion Lake. The tornado has not been confirmed by Environment Canada, and the extent of any damage remains unclear. Jamie Lee Martell posted video footage on Facebook of the tornado he captured near Onion Lake Saturday, July 11 ...
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Princeton Posse
Broncos acquire KIJHL goalie
The Humboldt Broncos have added a goaltender to their roster via a trade.The Broncos have acquired Gibson Horne from the Princeton Posse of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), soon to be the British Columbia Hockey Conference (BCHC).Horne, a 2006-born, Lac-des-Arcs, Alta. native, spent the past two...
Jul 10, 2026
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Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
Jul 09, 2026
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One retiring the other chasing history
Former Hawks reflect on SPHL Championship
A pair of former Nipawin Hawks have been spending the summer as defending champions.Forward Jordan Simoneau and goaltender Kristian Stead are coming off an SPHL title with the Evansville Thunderbolts."It was a pretty crazy year, and it was super exciting how we were able to close out the championship. The playoffs...
Jul 08, 2026
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Surfing celebration
Former Roughrider Charleston Hughes to be inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes, a former star for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall.Hughes, a six-time CFL all-star, led the league in sacks over five seasons - two with the Riders - and won Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and 2014."Let's go!" Hu...
Jul 08, 2026
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Much Needed Repairs
Arborfield Curling Club reaches fundraising goal, upgrades expected to be completed ahead of winter season
The Arborfield Curling Club is working to complete much-needed repairs to its facility before the winter season.Several components of the building reached the end of their service life this past season, prompting a fundraising campaign over the past few months to help ensure another year of curling."Our fundraisin...
Jul 07, 2026
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Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touchdown, helping the Roughriders hold off the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 Friday night at TD Place Stadium.The special teams sc...
Jul 04, 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
Respected soil scientist to receive prestigious award
Rigas Karamanos is the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award, recognizing his contributions to research, teaching and extension in soil fertility and ...
Jul 10, 2026
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New initiative to support the next generation of ag leaders
Canada's Young Farmers program launched to connect producers across the country Farm Management Canada launched Canada's Young Farmers at its annual g...
Jul 10, 2026
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Artificial intelligence and remote sensing for climate-smart agricultur
A Toronto-based technology company will lead a three-year project to develop innovative AI-driven solutions for crop health monitoring and yield forec...
Jul 10, 2026
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Canada
Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival cancelled as police investigate deadly shooting
TORONTO - The remainder of Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival was cancelled as police investigated a shooting that left two people dead and others injured at the event on Saturday night. In an Instagram post Sunday, organizers said the street festiv...
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'Social phenomenon': Fashion saddles up to politics at the Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede is more than a rodeo. It's a runway for western fashion that politicians strut down each year. Politicians of all stripes attend the annual exhibition and rodeo, considered a celebration of everything western. The cowboy ...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney set to attend last day of Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to attend the last day of this year's Calgary Stampede. Carney attended the annual rodeo and exhibition Saturday night, munching on mini doughnuts and taking in some chuckwagon races. He also talked pip...
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'Power hungry': Nuclear renaissance a boon for Canada's mining and reactor sectors
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. - Taryn Roske lost her job twice when the nuclear industry had ground to a halt. The Cameco employee and hundreds of others were laid off from the company's Rabbit Lake mine in northern Saskatchewan after it shut down in 2016. "I had ...
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A look at Canada's uranium mining industry and its plan for nuclear plants
CIGAR LAKE, SASK. - After about a decade of stagnation, the nuclear industry is now seeing what some are calling a renaissance. Here's a look at the sector in Canada and its future plans. Canada is the world's second-largest uranium producer In 2024, ...
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Canada's Senate: A glimpse at the operations of the upper chamber
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first appointments to the Senate on Tuesday, naming four new senators to the upper chamber. They include Carney's principal secretary Tom Pitfield and Conservative MP Richard Martel, who will both fill seats...
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World
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dies after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said. He was 71. ...
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Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power...
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Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only serv...
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US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left one crew member missing. Iran responded with attacks on countries in the Midd...
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United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United Arab Emirates warned the public Sunday of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar. It wasn't immediately clear where was under attack in the UAE, whic...
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Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles' "Hey Jude." Bellingham certainly earned the serenade. He scored twice on Saturday - an equalizer in the ...
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