Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
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Livestream will allow public to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell during Prince Albert funeral
Family, friends and fellow soldiers will gather in Prince Albert on Wednesday to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell, with a livestream allowing the public to watch the military service.The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the Prince Albert Armoury on Exhibition Drive. A link to the YouTube livestream can be found belo...
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Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Amendments
Sask. updates human trafficking laws for hospitality, ride-share sectors
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Another Addition
Trojans add young Saskatoon defenceman
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Northeast News
Guns seized
Kelvington man charged after firearms investigation
Rose Valley RCMP have laid charges against a Kelvington man for weapons-related offences. Police executed a search warrant at a home in the RM of Kelvington on Monday in relation to a firearms investigation. Officers seized four firearms, ammunition, and illegal cigarettes in the house. The 52-year-old is charged with ...
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Crime
RCMP investigate smash and grab at Birch Hills pharmacy
A messy clean up was required Sunday morning after a brazen robbery at the only pharmacy in Birch Hills.At approximately 5:50 a.m., the suspects drove an SUV through the front window of the store. Two men entered the business, stole an undisclosed sum of cash and goods, and fled on foot. RCMP responded, along with loca...
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Safer communities
Sask. dog rescue group says communities, not RCMP, responsible for stray dogs
A northwest Saskatchewan dog rescue founder is calling on communities to establish and enforce dog control policies following an attack that critically injured a young woman in Pelican Narrows.Amanda Harder, with Northern Transitional Dog Rescue, said communities need plans for managing stray and aggressive dogs.Her co...
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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. ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
29m ago
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Amendments
Sask. updates human trafficking laws for hospitality, ride-share sectors
Saskatchewan is introducing new legislation aimed at cracking down on human trafficking by giving police broader powers and imposing stricter reporting rules on the hospitality and transportation sectors.Amendments to The Protection from Human Trafficking Act tabled on Monday show the proposed updates require hotel ope...
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Live stream link
Livestream will allow public to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell during Prince Albert funeral
Family, friends and fellow soldiers will gather in Prince Albert on Wednesday to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell, with a livestream allowing the public to watch the military service.The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the Prince Albert Armoury on Exhibition Drive. A link to the YouTube livestream can be found belo...
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Owl banding
Fall migration brings hundreds of owls through Prince Albert banding station
For Harold Fisher, a fall evening in the Nisbet forest can mean an encounter with a tiny northern saw-whet owl, or a much larger bird with formidable talons.The Prince Albert Nature Society member has spent about 20 years banding owls, capturing and marking the birds before releasing them. Late fall is a prime time for...
15h ago
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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...
19h ago
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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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Local Sports
Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
29m ago
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Another Addition
Trojans add young Saskatoon defenceman
For the second time in the last week, the Tisdale Trojans have added another young player to their roster.After picking up Nash Bullman this past week, Tisdale has now grabbed defenceman Cole Evans.Evans comes from the U18AA Saskatoon Riverkings, having spent the first six games of the season with his hometown team. In...
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Best of the best opportunity
Mustang duo excited for Western All-Star Challenge experience
Some rookie Melfort Mustangs defencemen will be competing in a pair of games in the next 24 hours as members of Team SJHL.Eric Grandberg and Xavier Doane are on the roster for the 2026 Western All-Star Challenge, which will see them take on Team MJHL."It's definitely really cool; I'm honoured to be a part of this,...
14h ago
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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...
Nov 2, 2026
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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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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
A new chapter for digital agriculture and Indigenous knowledge at USask
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) officially opened the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre and the kihci-okwmw askiy (Great Mother Earth) Knowled...
15h ago
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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...
Nov 2, 2026
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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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Canada
In the news today: Congress flips, Carney on trade talks, fiscal hawks eye budget
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Blue wave crashes over American politics in midterm that rebukes Trump policies The world is waking up this morning to control of the U.S. Congress shifting to the...
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Blue wave crashes over American politics in midterm that rebukes Trump policies
DETROIT - The world woke up on Wednesday morning to control of the U.S. Congress shifting to Democrats in a clear rejection of President Donald Trump's turbulent second term. In a clear rebuke of the second Trump administration, Democrats flipped long...
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This $1.7M Vancouver home has an auction reserve of $72,000. Yes, there's a catch
VANCOUVER - The home on Windsor Street in East Vancouver has admittedly seen better days. Its yard is overgrown, the weathered shingles are barely hanging on in places, and the back stairs have completely disintegrated. But with an official BC Assessm...
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Ex-bank worker found guilty after viewing Carney's data, opening fraudulent accounts
OTTAWA - A former Royal Bank of Canada employee has been found guilty of three criminal charges after opening fraudulent accounts and viewing the personal banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ibrahim El-Hakim, who worked at a downtown Ott...
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Here's what fiscal hawks are watching out for in Budget 2026
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is getting ready to reveal how a prolonged global energy shock and a series of spending commitments over the summer have affected the state of federal finances. Budget 2026 - the second federal budget tabled under Prime ...
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Why mosquito season is longer this year in some parts of Canada
TORONTO - Canadians who were relieved to be out of mosquito season might be surprised to learn the pesky insects are not gone just yet. Experts say mosquitoes seem to be living longer this fall in parts of southern and eastern Ontario and Eastern Cana...
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World
Nevada Democrat Aaron Ford defeats Republican Joe Lombardo to become state's first Black governor
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada's Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford has won the race for governor, ousting Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo and becoming the state's first Black governor. This was one of the most closely watched elections in...
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Democrat Aaron Ford wins election for governor in Nevada
Democrat Aaron Ford won election Wednesday as governor of Nevada, defeating Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo. Ford, the attorney general, defeated the incumbent Lombardo in what was considered one of the country's most competitive governor's races. Fo...
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Democrat Susie Lee wins reelection to U.S. House in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District
Democrat Susie Lee won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican Marty O'Donnell. Lee won a fifth term representing Nevada's most competitive district that includes pa...
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Democrat Tina Kotek wins reelection for governor in Oregon
Democrat Tina Kotek won election Wednesday as governor of Oregon, defeating Republican Christine Drazan. Kotek, the incumbent governor, previously served as Oregon's House speaker and has frequently sparred with President Donald Trump's administration....
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Republican Pete Ricketts wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Nebraska
Republican Pete Ricketts won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Nebraska, defeating independent candidate Dan Osborn. Ricketts will now serve his first full six-year term, following his 2023 appointment to replace Republican Sen. Ben Sa...
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Democrat Katie Hobbs wins reelection for governor in Arizona
Democrat Katie Hobbs won election Wednesday as governor of Arizona, defeating Republican Andy Biggs, Republican Gertritrude Gonzalez (write-in) and Republican Alice Novoa (write-in). Hobbs won despite being viewed as the most vulnerable Democratic gove...
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