Artemis II
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his NASA crewmates are set to take part in a news conference today after the historic Artemis II lunar mission.Hansen, commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialist Christina Koch will take questions from journalists at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston aft...
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Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
Whether it's a couple whose arriving baby simply couldn't wait for the hospital, or a family member who requires urgent care, a comforting and calm voice on the other end of a 9-1-1 call can make all the difference.April 12-18 has been proclaimed by the Government of Saskatchewan as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week...
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Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
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It’s a Co-op Thing
Building, Feeding, Fuelling, Growing and Helping Keep Our Communities Safe
Artemis II
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference
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Giddy Up
Ripley Rumble back for second year
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Northeast News
Giddy Up
Ripley Rumble back for second year
The Ripley Rumble is back for a second year.The PBR event, which came to Melfort last May, will once again grace the northeast next month."I think there were a lot of questions last year, especially because we put it on in a short period of time, but to see how the community came together was amazing. We had the o...
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Asking for public help
RCMP confirm Rose Valley Hotel fire is suspicious
Rose Valley RCMP have issued an update on the fire that claimed the Rose Valley Hotel earlier this week. Police have determined the fire is suspicious in nature. The investigation continues, and they are asking anyone with information to call 310-RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - cam.lee@pattisonmedia....
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Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
Whether it's a couple whose arriving baby simply couldn't wait for the hospital, or a family member who requires urgent care, a comforting and calm voice on the other end of a 9-1-1 call can make all the difference.April 12-18 has been proclaimed by the Government of Saskatchewan as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week...
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Another system tonight and tomorrow
Central, southern Sask. expecting significant snow
Areas of central Saskatchewan, including Humboldt, are under a special weather statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada. The statement comes on the heels of yet another snowstorm making its way through the province. "A late season winter storm is poised to impact southern Saskatchewan beginning overnig...
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
Apr 15, 2026
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Nipawin crime
RCMP look for Matthew Barker on outstanding warrant
A man wanted by RCMP in Nipawin is being sought by the Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team. Matthew Barker, age 35, has a warrant for his arrest on charges of careless use of a gun, possession of a weapon while prohibited and failing to comply with a probation order. He is known to travel between Nipawin, Carrot R...
Apr 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
online harm
Ottawa 'very seriously' considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to set 16 as the minimum age for access to social media accounts.Miller ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
Apr 15, 2026
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recall
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were distributed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, should not be consumed, sold or distributed.The affected produc...
Apr 15, 2026
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Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resulted in the Liberals having 174 seats in the House of Commons.The byelection results follow five opposition MPs crossing...
Apr 15, 2026
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Winter's not ready to leave
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know it's time to leave. Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada said separate systems are expected to b...
Apr 14, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Lloydminster RCMP responds to five overdoses in seven hours
Lloydminster RCMP is warning the public after officers responded to five suspected overdoses in the span of seven hours. During this time, four doses of Narcan were utilized to help, and there was one instance where an RCMP member transported a person in need to the hospital due to a delay with ground ambulance servic...
Apr 14, 2026
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Local Sports
Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
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Giddy Up
Ripley Rumble back for second year
The Ripley Rumble is back for a second year.The PBR event, which came to Melfort last May, will once again grace the northeast next month."I think there were a lot of questions last year, especially because we put it on in a short period of time, but to see how the community came together was amazing. We had the o...
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Another Future Stang
Mustangs commit Yellowknife forward
The Melfort Mustangs have added their third forward in the last week. The Mustangs announced on Monday (April 13) that they've committed Wesley Lizotte for the 2026/27 season.Lizotte, a 17-year-old from Yellowknife, NT, has spent the last three years of his hockey career in Alberta. Most recently, he was a part of the ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Net Depth
Broncos commit second goaltender in last week
The Humboldt Broncos have committed their second goaltender in the past week. Netminder Reid Wassermann is the club's newest player and will be joining them this fall. A product of Saskatoon, Wassermann has spent the entirety of his minor hockey career in his hometown and, most recently, was a member of the Blazers U18...
Apr 10, 2026
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Jaxson Brick
Mustangs commit another future piece
The Melfort Mustangs have committed yet another young player for the future. Forward Jaxson Brick is the newest member of the organization.A 17-year-old native of Brandon, Man., has been with his hometown Wheat Kings organization for the past four seasons.During the 2022/23 campaign, Brick played with the U15 AAA Wheat...
Apr 10, 2026
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AJ Ouellette 'bringing the dad strength' to Riders training camp in May
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is bringing a new type of strength to the team in 2026.He and his partner welcomed a baby girl named Isla Jo into the world on March 6."I'm bringing the dad strength in," Ouellette said. "The whole sleep thing is getting to me - I don't know if it's a tr...
Apr 10, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
Tarin Smith
Native of Porcupine Plain named WHL Defenceman of the Year finalist
Everett Silvertips defenceman, Tarin Smith, has been nominated for a major award.The Porcupine Plain, Sask. native is up for the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy, which goes annually to the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Defenceman of the Year.Smith, the captain of the Silvertips, was an over a point-per-game player this sea...
Apr 09, 2026
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It’s a Co-op Thing
Building, Feeding, Fuelling, Growing and Helping Keep Our Communities Safe
At Prairie North Co-op (PNC) we often say that we are proud to serve our members with products and services that help build, feed, fuel and grow the communities in which we live and do business. Now we can add "help keep our members and communities safe' through our commitment to a strong safety culture to that li...
Aug 26, 2025
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
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farmnewsNOW
Saskatchewan SPCA opposes use of strychnine for pest control
The Saskatchewan SPCA is speaking out against an emergency registration for liquid strychnine to control a growing gopher population in Saskatchewan a...
Apr 15, 2026
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Churchill, agriculture top agenda of Kinew and Carney meeting.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew met with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday for their second quarterly meeting on the Churchill Plus Project. Ottawa has...
Apr 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan to conduct a farm land ownership review
Saskatchewan farm land is one of the province's most valuable assets. As the nature of farming and business continues to evolve, the province is takin...
Apr 14, 2026
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Canada
Poilievre blasts Carney, Liberal economic record in Canadian Club speech
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney has not delivered on his economic promises after more than a year in office. Poilievre spoke to a business crowd at the Canadian Club Toronto today to lay out his vision for ...
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Canada Post beginning work to end most door-to-door mail delivery
OTTAWA - Canada Post is starting preliminary work to convert addresses that receive door-to-door mail to community mailboxes, and to phase out some post offices. The Crown corporation said in a news release the process is beginning after meetings with ...
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Sandbags come out as communities from Quebec to Manitoba prepare for spring flooding
Communities from Quebec to Manitoba are preparing for potential spring flooding, with officials distributing sandbags to protect homes from rising water and warning about possible evacuations. Northwest of Montreal in St-Jérôme, Que., officials closed...
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U.S. leads spike in applications for Canadian citizenship by descent
OTTAWA - Interest in Canadian citizenship by descent among citizens in a handful of countries - especially the United States - surged after the federal government passed a new law clarifying the rules. C-3, which took effect on Dec. 15, 2025, allows so...
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'Extraordinary brutality': Life sentence for man who killed teen in Montreal drive-by
MONTREAL - The death of a 15-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting highlights the tragic consequences of gun violence, a Quebec Superior Court judge said Thursday as he handed a Montreal man two life sentences for his role in the crime. Justice Yvan Pou...
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In the news today: Artemis II update, Social media ban, Amazon surcharge
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his NASA crewmates are set to take part in a news...
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World
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An ICE agent is charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in car while driving on a Minneapolis highway, prosecutors in Minnesota said Thursday. An arrest warrant in Hennepin County, which includes M...
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Minibus taxi catches fire in Zimbabwe, killing several people
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A minibus taxi in southwest Zimbabwe caught fire on a highway Thursday, killing about a dozen and a half people, police said. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said that authorities needed more time to confirm the e...
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Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge who halted construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom clarified on Thursday that the administration can proceed with below-ground construction of a bunker and other "national security fa...
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Justin Fairfax, who nearly became Virginia governor, killed his wife and himself, police say
ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) - Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a rising star in the Democratic Party before his career was derailed by sexual assault allegations six years ago, killed his wife before killing himself, police said Thursday. ...
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South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South African opposition party leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after he was convicted of breaking firearm laws by firing a rifle at a political rally in 2018. He was released pending...
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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump's war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress aut...
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