Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
A new airtanker will be based in La Ronge as Saskatchewan prepares for the 2027 wildfire season, but the provincial NDP is questioning why the aircraft did not arrive in time for this summer.The province unveiled the Dash-8 Q400 Multi-Role Emergency Response (Q400MRE) aircraft at Regina International Airport on Tuesday...
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"suspected mining induced incident"
'We woke to a thud': Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
An earthquake rattled Esterhazy early Tuesday morning, and it isn't the first time tremors have been felt in the community.According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake - with a magnitude of 3.4 - hit the area northeast of Esterhazy just after 7 a.m. The federal agency described it as a "suspected mining-induced even...
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Two killed after truck left grid road near Elfros
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Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
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Theft from business in Humboldt under investigation
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Submerged in water
Two killed after truck left grid road near Elfros
Two people are dead after their pickup left a grid road and ended up in water southeast of Elfros. Wynyard RCMP were called Sunday about a vehicle discovered in a body of water. Two of the vehicle's passengers were able to exit the vehicle and did not report physical injuries. Officers were unable to find the driver an...
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Crime Watch
Theft from business in Humboldt under investigation
Humboldt RCMP are looking for help solving a theft from a local business. They were contacted Oct. 28 about a theft from a business on B Ave. The investigation showed the suspect drove to the business in a truck, loaded two 28" EGO snowblowers into his vehicle, and left without paying for them. The theft happened ...
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investigation update
Youth released without charges in Pelican Narrows shooting death
A teenage youth arrested in connection with a man's shooting death in Pelican Narrows has been released without charges after investigators reviewed additional evidence and consulted Crown prosecutors.Saskatchewan RCMP said their investigation determined a 22-year-old man approached two teenage youths around 6:53 p.m. ...
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Crime Watch
Break-in at Humboldt residential building
Humboldt RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter last week. RCMP were called about the incident at a multi-unit residential building on the 500 block of 5th St. in Humboldt on Oct. 26. The investigation determined that someone broke into a unit at the residential complex and stole several items, including a wi-fi rout...
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Above normal temps
First week of November expected to be warm, sunny
A gloomy start to November will be giving way to a pleasant week. The weather forecast is calling for conditions to clear, and above normal temperatures to continue over the next week or so. Environment and Climate Change Canada Senior Meteorologist Matt Albers told northeastNOW that conditions will be quite nice after...
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Mustangs hit CJHL top 20
Two Hawks, one Mustangs named SJHL Players of the Month
The SJHL has announced their Players of the Month, for September and October. Mason Karakochuk of the Nipawin Hawks is the SGEU MVP of the Month, with 16 goals and 5 assists in 14 games. Teammate Brock Evans is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Month, with four goals and 19 assists in those 14 games. Luke McKechnie of t...
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Submerged in water
Two killed after truck left grid road near Elfros
Two people are dead after their pickup left a grid road and ended up in water southeast of Elfros. Wynyard RCMP were called Sunday about a vehicle discovered in a body of water. Two of the vehicle's passengers were able to exit the vehicle and did not report physical injuries. Officers were unable to find the driver an...
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Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
A new airtanker will be based in La Ronge as Saskatchewan prepares for the 2027 wildfire season, but the provincial NDP is questioning why the aircraft did not arrive in time for this summer.The province unveiled the Dash-8 Q400 Multi-Role Emergency Response (Q400MRE) aircraft at Regina International Airport on Tuesday...
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"suspected mining induced incident"
'We woke to a thud': Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
An earthquake rattled Esterhazy early Tuesday morning, and it isn't the first time tremors have been felt in the community.According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake - with a magnitude of 3.4 - hit the area northeast of Esterhazy just after 7 a.m. The federal agency described it as a "suspected mining-induced even...
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improved relationship
Saskatchewan seeks trade progress with U.S and China
The Government of Saskatchewan is hoping that renewed trade talks with the United States and China will open new opportunities for the province's oil and agriculture industries, with discussions around the Keystone XL pipeline gaining momentum and a deadline approaching for temporary Chinese tariff relief.Warren Kaedin...
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Serious incident
Pelican Narrows dog attack leaves young woman critically injured
A young woman was critically injured in a dog attack in Pelican Narrows on Monday, with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) health staff saying it was the fifth dangerous dog attack in recent days.The condition or age of the injured woman was not available Tuesday, but the attack prompted the First Nation's leadership ...
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Ongoing investigation
Sask. player identified as victim in Alberta junior hockey abuse case
Alberta RCMP officers have charged a longtime junior hockey executive and broadcaster in Alberta and British Columbia in a case involving alleged sexual offences against underage players.The RCMP confirmed Tyler King, 39, was arrested at the Lansdowne border crossing near Kingston, Ont. on Friday.King is alleged to hav...
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Local Sports
Mustangs hit CJHL top 20
Two Hawks, one Mustangs named SJHL Players of the Month
The SJHL has announced their Players of the Month, for September and October. Mason Karakochuk of the Nipawin Hawks is the SGEU MVP of the Month, with 16 goals and 5 assists in 14 games. Teammate Brock Evans is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Month, with four goals and 19 assists in those 14 games. Luke McKechnie of t...
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Local hockey
Trojans split weekend games, Wolfpack lose
The Tisdale Trojans split their weekend series on the road against Notre Dame. They fell 8-4 on Saturday after giving up a 3-2 lead. Ramy Borowsky, Grayden Little, Kash Elke, and Lukas Dreschler scored for the Trojans, who bounced back with a 4-2 victory on Sunday. Bevan Swan, Ramy Borowsky, Oliver Homstol, and Oakley ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Semi-finals on Saturday
Local teams advance in high school football playoffs
The Tisdale Tornadoes and Melfort Comets have advanced to the semi-finals in provincial 4A nine-a-side football playoffs. Tisdale earned a 43-22 victory at home over Delisle, while the Comets went to Humboldt and beat the Mohawks 18-13. The Tornadoes will host Melville in one semi-final, while Melfort welcomes Lumsden ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
It's the day no player wants to have come early - locker clean-out day.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday to pack up their things as the quest for a repeat came to an end at B.C. Place on Saturday with a 33-26 loss to the B.C. Lions.The #Riders cleared out their lockers after their #CFL West ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Looking to cash in another win
Nipawin meets Millionaires for first time Friday
The Nipawin Hawks will make their first visit to Melville on Friday to face the Millionaires.The first of four meetings feature two of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's hottest teams. The Hawks have points in seven straight games; the Millionaires have points in five in a row.Nipawin is coming off a 3-2 shootout ...
Oct 30, 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...
Oct 21, 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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farmnewsNOW
Solving tough soil problems with cover crops
Producers face many challenges during the growing season. Weed pressure, fertility, drought, and poor water infiltration can impact production. A seri...
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Improving access to fruits and vegetables in a short season climate
Canada's short growing season limits the ability to produce enough fruits and vegetables to meet the country's year-round demand. To look closer at th...
Oct 30, 2026
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Live auction format returns to NE Saskatchewan
While most auction sales are conducted online, one company is reviving the in-person event. Steffes Group Auctioneers will hold its first live auction...
Oct 30, 2026
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Canada
B.C. hockey team says didn't know exec it hired was being investigated for sex crimes
NANAIMO - A junior hockey team in British Columbia says it was not aware of sexual exploitation allegations against an executive when he was hired. In an online statement, the Nanaimo Clippers say that when the organization found out about the RCMP inv...
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Fiscal and monetary policy are not at odds, Bank of Canada's Macklem tells MPs
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem told members of Parliament on Tuesday he doesn't think the federal government's fiscal policy is at odds with the central bank's efforts to control inflation. Macklem was speaking at the House of Commons fi...
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B.C. tribunal rules X can't be fined for not deleting intimate image
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia tribunal has ruled it cannot penalize social media platform X for not deleting an intimate image of a person shared online against her will, and that blocking the image in Canada instead reasonably addresses its unlawful ...
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Immigration levels update to be included in Nov. 5 budget
OTTAWA - The annual immigration levels update will be included in the federal budget being released Thursday, a government source with knowledge of the plan has confirmed. This will be the second year the annual update is included in the budget documen...
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More Canadians report skipping meals because they can't afford groceries: survey
Results from an annual national poverty survey paint a worsening picture of food affordability in Canada, especially for young people, as tariffs imposed by the United States continue to shake up the Canadian economy. The Salvation Army's 2026 Poverty ...
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No injuries after military chopper damaged in night landing on Canadian navy ship
Defence officials say there were no injuries after a military helicopter was seriously damaged during a night flight landing on a Canadian navy frigate. A flight safety report from the Department of National Defence says it happened Oct. 6 aboard the H...
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World
Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Federal authorities have charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The powders turned out to be yeast or fl...
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Seattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have named Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as their next manager, the team announced Tuesday. The 36-year-old Kanzler replaces Dan Wilson, who was fired after a disappointing 76-86 season that ...
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Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US following months of Trump pressure
ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) - Greenlandic lawmakers on Tuesday voted to approve an agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic after months of pressure by U.S. President Donal...
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Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats
BERLIN (AP) - Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said. ...
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US will halt $4B in aid to Israel as the Mideast ally shifts to buying military hardware, Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. The Republican president told Fox New...
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Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team's goalkeeper in a second-division match. Tenerife...
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