Back on the Ice
Mustangs host successful camp, win preseason opener over Nipawin
The Melfort Mustangs have hosted a successful camp and are now into their exhibition schedule as the start of the 2026/27 SJHL regular season quickly approaches. Mustangs Fall Camp ended in a 5-4 win for Team Blue over Team Green in the annual Intersquad Game (Image Credit: Credit/Melfort Mustangs) Roughly 75 players f...
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public assistance
RCMP searching for missing man
RCMP are searching for a 42-year-old man last seen at a camp on Viney Lake. Ernest Ballantyne was reported missing on Sept. 6. He was last seen Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. at Viney Lake, which is located 89 kilometers west of Creighton. Saskatchewan RCMP's Remotely Piloted Aircraft System and Search and Rescue, Prince Albert Gr...
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Back on the Ice
Mustangs host successful camp, win preseason opener over Nipawin
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Several new initiatives
Horizon S.D. Director of Education happy for start of school year
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Cool, wet weather persists
Rain brings harvest to a halt
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Several new initiatives
Horizon S.D. Director of Education happy for start of school year
The school year is underway, and the Director of Education of Horizon School Division is excited to have the students and staff back in schools. Kevin Garinger told northeastNOW he looks forward to the school year, and continuing a variety of initiatives the division has started. He said early indications are that enro...
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Crime
Thieves target cabins in Candle Lake area
RCMP are investigating a series of break-ins that occurred earlier this month in the Candle Lake area and spanned over a 10-hour period. On Sept. 1, around 4:30 a.m., officers responded to Patrick Drive in Candle Lake.The investigation determined an unknown individual, or individuals, broke into a cabin and an RV at a ...
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Six weekend calls
Nipawin Fire Department responds to multi-vehicle fire
Firefighters in Nipawin had a busy long weekend. One of the calls was for a three-vehicle fire on Monday morning. Crews responded and put out the blaze. The Nipawin Fire Department was also called about a child trapped in a bathroom, and they received a variety of other alarm calls over the Labour Day long weekend. The...
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Highway intersection
Two-vehicle crash on Melfort's west side Friday
Emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision just west of Melfort Friday.The Melfort Fire Department responded to the crash at the intersection of Highways 3 and 41 shortly before 5 p.m.The lone occupant of one vehicle was able to get out on their own, while in the other vehicle one person escaped the vehic...
Sep 05, 2026
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Arrested in June
Man sentenced after firearm incident on Shoal Lake Cree Nation
A man charged after a firearm incident on Shoal Lake Cree Nation earlier this year will spend just under a year and a half in jail. 24-year-old Mikey Bear was sentenced to 535 days in jail at his court appearance Thursday. Carrot River RCMP were called June 1 about a man pointing a firearm outside a home on Shoal Lake ...
Sep 04, 2026
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Assitant Captain
Former Mustangs' captain joins U of S Huskies leadership group
A former Melfort Mustangs captain is now a part of the leadership group for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.Ben Tkachuk captained the Mustangs for two seasons (2021/22 and 2022/23) before joining the Huskie program in the fall of 2023.Tkachuk is entering his fourth year with the U of S and will be doing so as an...
Sep 04, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Illegal hunting
Prince Albert trial hears about man accused of illegal hunting, sold deer meat to immigrants
One of the men charged after a nearly 18-month-long investigation openly admitted to an undercover conservation officer that he illegally sold young deer meat to Muslims for Ramadan and collected $200. That was among the evidence heard at the trial for Wyatt and Brody Sinclair, which continued Monday afternoon at Princ...
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book release
Cree language book focuses on 'th' dialect
A new book has been published by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's (LLRIB) Solomon Ratt. The book, mâci-nîhithawîwin / Beginning Woods Cree, was officially released on Sept. 1. It is essentially a redo of his previous book mâci-nêhiyawêwin / Beginning Cree: Plains Cree, which was relea...
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Cool, wet weather persists
Rain brings harvest to a halt
The incredibly wet weather of late is certainly not ideal for many across the region, especially agriculture producers. Rainy and cool conditions at harvest after late seeding in the spring are a tough blow. "Harvest is shut down, effectively, for I would say a minimum of a week, depending [on] how much rain you h...
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court proceedings
Another adjournment pushes Métis harvesting rights case into 2027
A Saskatchewan test case that could help clarify where Métis people may exercise constitutionally-protected harvesting rights has been pushed into 2027.The cases involving Warren Boyer, Oliver Poitras and Harold St. Pierre are now scheduled to continue Jan. 25, 2027, in Meadow Lake Provincial Court. They had mos...
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No alternatives
Sask. motorcycle store says retaliation tariffs will drive off customers
EMERALD PARK - A Saskatchewan motorcycle store is hoping the federal government hits the brakes on tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes.Nearly every product in Prairie Harley-Davidson is subject to a new 50 per cent tariff as Canada targets the iconic American motorcycle brand.The federal government implemented a large lis...
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Tailgate politics
VIDEO: Poilievre demands cost breakdown of Canada's counter-tariffs during Regina visit
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre used a Labour Day weekend stop in Regina to press Prime Minister Mark Carney for more information about the cost of Canada's latest counter-tariffs against the United States.Poilievre was surrounded by Saskatchewan Roughriders fans Sunday as he attended a tailgate outside Mosa...
Sep 07, 2026
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Back on the Ice
Mustangs host successful camp, win preseason opener over Nipawin
The Melfort Mustangs have hosted a successful camp and are now into their exhibition schedule as the start of the 2026/27 SJHL regular season quickly approaches. Mustangs Fall Camp ended in a 5-4 win for Team Blue over Team Green in the annual Intersquad Game (Image Credit: Credit/Melfort Mustangs) Roughly 75 players f...
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Labour Day Classic
Updated: Overtime thriller as Riders take Labour Day Classic over Bombers
It took some extra football, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic on Saturday.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."That was the best atmosphere I've been a part of in my 20 years of playing football," defensive back Jon...
Sep 07, 2026
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
Sep 06, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
Sep 05, 2026
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Assitant Captain
Former Mustangs' captain joins U of S Huskies leadership group
A former Melfort Mustangs captain is now a part of the leadership group for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.Ben Tkachuk captained the Mustangs for two seasons (2021/22 and 2022/23) before joining the Huskie program in the fall of 2023.Tkachuk is entering his fourth year with the U of S and will be doing so as an...
Sep 04, 2026
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Battling for Spots
Mustangs seeking goal scoring, compete level, aggressive play style at weekend Fall Camp
Melfort Mustangs Fall Camp begins Friday, as the club will start to take shape for the 2026/27 campaign.Roughly 75 players are set to descend on the Northern Lights Palace for three days, battling for roughly 30 roster spots for the exhibition schedule to follow."It's gonna be a competitive camp, and it'll be good...
Sep 03, 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
Englefeld farmer puts harvest on pause after three inches of rain
Harvest operations have stalled after a very wet weekend in Saskatchewan. Gordon Moellenbeck, who farms in the Englefeld area, said he's recorded roug...
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Improved tracking infectious diseases in animals
Infectious disease is one of the major risks of swine production. To strengthen the tools needed to safeguard animal health, the federal government is...
Sep 04, 2026
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Saskatchewan Rancher honoured by national group
The Canadian Cattle Foundation presented the annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to Cyle Stewart of Morse, Sask. The award recognizes...
Sep 04, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
OTTAWA - The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable housing units across the province. Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency formed to speed up the delivery of the h...
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In the news today: Trump escalates tariffs, Manitoba lab strike ends, Quebec debates
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's d...
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Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar
WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's decision to escalate the trade war with its northern neighbour. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders, ramping up retaliation after C...
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'Skyrunner' describes appeal and peril of sport as Canadian remains missing in Alps
Mountain trail runner Hillary Gerardi says traversing perilous terrain as an elite "skyrunner" is where she and those dedicated to the sport feel most alive, but some routes have little to no margin of error. The American-born athlete, who has been li...
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25 years ago, Canada faced a 'dramatic change' as it headed for war in Afghanistan
OTTAWA - A quarter of a century ago, the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, forced Canadians to quickly wake up to a world that had changed overnight - and to confront a new war which would change everything for Canada's military. The Afghanistan war, C...
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Here is a list of some of the Canadian goods Trump intends to ban from import
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to ban the import of certain Canadian goods, including motorcycles and alcoholic beverages. The move escalates the trade war with Canada less than 24 hours after Canada implemented re...
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World
Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas will compete for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire in a race that has emerged as one of a handful around the country that could determine control of the chamber in Novembe...
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A lone juror blocked Lindsay Clancy from being acquitted, insisting he wouldn't find her not guilty by reason of insanity despite saying during deliberations that he had reasonable doubt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. ...
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
BOSTON (AP) - A lone juror blocked the acquittal of Lindsay Clancy, despite acknowledging during deliberations that he had doubts about her guilt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. The interview with Boston's NBC10 air...
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Missouri from using old House map after Supreme Court declined case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A federal judge in Missouri on Tuesday temporarily blocked the state from using its old congressional districts in the November election, after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to get involved in the twisting and confusing leg...
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US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and Tehran hit back at American targets in Jordan, the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched ...
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US strikes Iranian tankers plus other key Mideast news
The U.S. on Tuesday destroyed five Iranian tankers in response to attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, marking the latest tit-for-tat strikes between the two countries. Earlier, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignited fires at several oil facili...
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