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Melfort Exhibition begins on Friday
Fun for the whole family! Exhibition season is upon us, and the Melfort Ex will take place Friday through Sunday. Emily Lacno of the Melfort Ag Society said they have the usual favourites this year along with some new entertainment, including the on-ground iFlip performing act. "All the timeless favourites are bac...
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Fix or flatten?
Residents weigh in on Melfort Water Tower options
The City of Melfort has revealed the results of a public engagement survey regarding the future of the iconic water tower. The skyline-defining structure has been in Melfort for nearly 100 years, after it was purchased from the Prince Albert Penitentiary. Director of Community Services Rob Lok said the City wanted to s...
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Grandstand headliners all three days
Melfort Exhibition begins on Friday
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Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
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Lots of damage
Cleanup continues after powerful storms tear through northeastern Saskatchewan
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Grandstand headliners all three days
Melfort Exhibition begins on Friday
Fun for the whole family! Exhibition season is upon us, and the Melfort Ex will take place Friday through Sunday. Emily Lacno of the Melfort Ag Society said they have the usual favourites this year along with some new entertainment, including the on-ground iFlip performing act. "All the timeless favourites are bac...
4h ago
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Fix or flatten?
Residents weigh in on Melfort Water Tower options
The City of Melfort has revealed the results of a public engagement survey regarding the future of the iconic water tower. The skyline-defining structure has been in Melfort for nearly 100 years, after it was purchased from the Prince Albert Penitentiary. Director of Community Services Rob Lok said the City wanted to s...
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Storm aftermath
SaskTel experiencing wireless service outage in northeast Sask.
Wireless SaskTel services are currently unavailable in several northeast communities.SaskTel said the outage is due to storm-related damage to local power infrastructure.Wireless services are unavailable in and around Marean Lake, Porcupine Plain, Greenwater, Weekes, Bertwell, Carrot River, and Pataigan. SaskTel said w...
Jul 13, 2026
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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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Saskatchewan
Alert overload
Tornado alerts on the rise, but could too many warnings lead to alert fatigue?
With Saskatchewan experiencing an active severe weather season and more than 100 tornado warnings already issued this year, some experts are questioning whether an increasing number of alerts could make people less likely to respond when a real threat emerges.According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), 9...
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Lots of damage
Cleanup continues after powerful storms tear through northeastern Saskatchewan
A weekend of severe storms left a trail of damage across northeastern Saskatchewan, toppling thousands of trees, damaging buildings and knocking out power for thousands of residents as cleanup efforts continued Monday.Communities including Aylsham, Codette, Arborfield, Carrot River and Kinistino reported extensive dama...
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Festival weekend
Country Thunder weekend a successful one despite 177 calls, RCMP says
Along with the heat and mosquitoes at this year's Country Thunder Saskatchewan festival, some country music fans and campers also had to deal with Saskatchewan RCMP officers.Mounties said in a press release on July 13 that the festival weekend from July 9 to 13 was a "successful" one and police responded to 1...
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Fear to flight
From farm life to freefall: Rosthern woman soars with SkyHawks skydiving team
When she is not helping save lives as a paramedic, Rosthern's Madeline Janzen is jumping out of airplanes with the Canadian Forces SkyHawks parachute team, encouraging young people to believe they can follow their own path. Cpl. Janzen, who grew up on a small farm near Rosthern, is part of the Canadian Army's parachute...
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Turnover luck
Riders roar to 38-7 victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence turned around its turnover luck and helped the team earn a 38-7 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday night at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders' defence, which only had three total turnovers coming into the game, added four more to that total on Sunday. That included a turnover on do...
Jul 13, 2026
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See the tutors for the last time
Snowbirds to make passes over Saskatoon on Tuesday before team is grounded
If you're willing to travel to Saskatoon, fans of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds may have another chance to see the iconic red and white jets before the team is grounded.Brian Swidrovich, an organizer for the Canada Remembers Air Show and an honorary Snowbird for his work in support of the team, said he made a request f...
Jul 13, 2026
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Local Sports
Remaining a Mustang
Mustangs Eisner now committed to Western University
Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs defenceman Bo Eisner is now committed to Western University for the 2026/27 season.The graduating Stang was previously committed to the Carleton University Ravens, but will now remain a Mustang, this time, a Western Mustang, in London, Ont.A 21-year-old native of Swan River, Man., Eisner sp...
Jul 13, 2026
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Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 2026
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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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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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From floods to heat, Saskatchewan farmers navigating season of weather whiplash
For Saskatchewan farmers, this growing season has been anything but predictable.Some producers are dealing with waterlogged fields while others are wo...
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CGC revokes license of Saskatchewan based grain and pulse buyer
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has revoked the license of a Regina, Sask. company. Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting owes money for grain del...
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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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Canada
U.S. moves to slap more tariffs on fresh Canadian mushrooms
WASHINGTON - The U.S. is moving to slap more tariffs on fresh Canadian-grown mushrooms in response to a U.S. Department of Commerce probe that an industry representative said did not prove Canadian growers are selling unfairly. A fact sheet provided by...
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Oilsands emissions on track to outpace reductions from Pathways project: economist
CALGARY - An environmental economist says the oilsands sector is on track for a "fairly significant" increase in greenhouse gas emissions, even with the Pathways carbon storage project moving forward. Dave Sawyer, who is with the Canadian Climate Inst...
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Ottawa to create facility for military drone research in Quebec
MIRABEL - The federal government is creating a research facility to advance Canada's military capabilities with drones. National Defence Minister David McGuinty was in Mirabel, Que., home to a major aerospace hub, to make the announcement. A group of 3...
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Sentencing for man whose driving while high on mushrooms prompted 50 calls to 911
NELSON - A man whose dangerous driving while high on mushrooms prompted about 50 calls to 911 before he rammed an off-duty police officer's vehicle has been sentenced in British Columbia. Jivat Aragon-Martinez of Alberta was given a conditional sentenc...
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People with cardiovascular conditions at risk in heat: Heart and Stroke Foundation
TORONTO - The Heart and Stroke Foundation says the heat wave hitting Central Canada can be especially dangerous for people with cardiovascular conditions. The foundation says extreme heat puts more strain on the heart as it works to get more blood to ...
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Vancouver police praise teen victim's family after Kane Carter murder sentencing
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police are lauding family members, investigators and prosecutors who "did not give up" in finding justice for teenager Alfred Wong, who was killed by a stray bullet in 2018. The police reaction comes after Kane Carter was handed c...
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World
Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term
WASHINGTON (AP) - Darline Graham, the sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday afternoon - filling the seat just three days after her brother's death. Graham was appointed by South Caro...
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings: AP source
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) - Trump administration officials have told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week, a person familiar with the matter confirmed Tuesday. ...
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Kylian Mbappé in for France in World Cup semifinals against Spain after 'slight' ankle injury
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday's World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco. Mbappé scored his eighth g...
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UK police say former politician and TV personality Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack'
LONDON (AP) - Former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack," though the motivation is still under investigation, British counterterror police said Tuesday. A 28-year-old man arrested on suspi...
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US-Russian crew arrives at the International Space Station for 8-month mission
MOSCOW (AP) - A U.S.-Russian space crew arrived Tuesday at the International Space Station after launching from the Russia-leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Russian crewmates Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Ki...
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Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
BANGKOK (AP) - The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation into the blaze proceeded while relatives of the victims took on the grim task of identifying their loved ones and re...
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