rabies risk
Warning issued by vet after rabid bat found in Duck Lake
One Saskatchewan veterinary clinic is ringing alarm bells after a bat in the province was recently found to have rabies.In a social media post this week, Brighton Veterinary Clinic warned the rabid bat was found in the RM of Duck Lake.The clinic warned clients that keeping their pets' rabies vaccinations up to date is ...
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Canada-U.S. relations
Trump's trade war with Canada is becoming a ballot box issue ahead of U.S. midterms
WASHINGTON - As the United States braces for pivotal midterm elections this November, there's a new and unexpected issue on voters' minds in many states: President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with Canada."Canada is our friend, our closest ally and our biggest trading partner," Maine Republican Sen. Su...
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Tailgate politics
VIDEO: Poilievre demands cost breakdown of Canada's counter-tariffs during Regina visit
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
rabies risk
Warning issued by vet after rabid bat found in Duck Lake
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Canada-U.S. relations
Trump's trade war with Canada is becoming a ballot box issue ahead of U.S. midterms
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Northeast News
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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Harley Knife and Môhkomân Creative
Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
A man originally from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has launched what he says is the first Indigenous-owned animation studio in B.C.Harley Knife has worked as an animator for the past 12 years on shows including Max and Ruby on Treehouse, Pete the Cat on Amazon Prime and Everybody Still Hates Chris on Comedy Central.This wee...
Sep 03, 2026
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Crime Watch
Teen charged after robbery attempt in Creighton
A teen has been arrested after a robbery investigation in Creighton. RCMP were called about a suspicious person on Creighton Ave. just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The investigation determined that a male approached two people outside, demanded their personal belongings, and threatened them. The suspect was wearing a fac...
Sep 03, 2026
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Survey results are in
Dutch Elm Disease continues to plague Melfort with over 100 cases in 2026
The Dutch Elm survey results in Melfort are in.Director of Community Services Rob Lok told northeastNOW that two Dutch Elm surveys were completed this year, and the results were very similar to those in 2025. "It came in for a grand total of 101 identified trees," Lok stated. Of the identified trees, 46 are o...
Sep 03, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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...
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rabies risk
Warning issued by vet after rabid bat found in Duck Lake
One Saskatchewan veterinary clinic is ringing alarm bells after a bat in the province was recently found to have rabies.In a social media post this week, Brighton Veterinary Clinic warned the rabid bat was found in the RM of Duck Lake.The clinic warned clients that keeping their pets' rabies vaccinations up to date is ...
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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...
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repairs and renovations
Saskatchewan funds $1.3M for facilities supporting disabled individuals
The provincial government is funding $1.3 million in improvements to group homes and day programs for people with intellectual disabilities.According to a Government of Saskatchewan media release, the capital grant funding will go to 15 community-based organizations.The money will fund repairs and renovations to group ...
Sep 06, 2026
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More support
Sask. government announces new School literacy initiatives for September
Saskatchewan's youngest readers will be getting more support with their early learning needs this September.The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding literacy supports by launching provincial reading screeners this month.Students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 will have access to these screeners, which are quick ass...
Sep 06, 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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Local Sports
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...
17h ago
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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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Big Weekend
Riders looking to hit their stride as Labour Day Classic approaches
The Saskatchewan Roughriders always look to improve throughout the season.But once Labour Day hits, head coach Corey Mace feels like this is the time of year when you really need to start seeing the team trend upward."The season standings usually start to get tighter and tighter around this time. You want to be hi...
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
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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Bad weather interrupts combining in Manitoba
Isolated thunderstorms brought strong winds and intense rain to parts of the Manitoba over the past seven days, resulting in stops and starts to the h...
Sep 03, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: trade war escalates, Trump targets Bombardier, yacht rescue
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada's retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effect The trade war between Canada and the United States took on a new face today as Ottawa introduces r...
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Food Allergy Canada calls for laws requiring schools to stock epinephrine devices
TORONTO - Last May, six-year-old Kofi Berkley started getting itchy and developing bumps on his skin while he was playing with his friends at recess. The recess supervisor brought the Grade 1 student, who didn't have any known allergies, to his Edmonto...
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Canadian rescued after yacht found submerged in remote part of Indian Ocean
A Canadian tourist is reported to be in good health after his yacht was found by Australian rescuers partially submerged in a remote part of the Indian Ocean. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, or AMSA, says the man was reported to be travelling...
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effect
OTTAWA - Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on American goods took effect just after midnight EDT on Tuesday, responding to the 50 per cent tariffs Washington hit Canada with last month. On Aug. 22, U.S. President Donald Trump launched tariffs on nearly $28 ...
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B.C. mountaineer missing in Italy is seasoned survivalist, MLA says
A British Columbia legislature member who went to law school with missing mountaineer Kalie McCrystal says the woman's family and friends are "sitting by the phone" as they await updates on the search in Italy. Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee...
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Trump takes aim at Bombardier sales in the U.S. as Canada's tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA - Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier defended itself Monday and laid out its extensive footprint across the United States after President Donald Trump made the company the latest target of his anti-Canada campaign. Trump's rhetoric escalated in...
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World
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia wound 73 people, officials say
CAIRO (AP) - More than 70 people were wounded in a wave of Houthi attacks Tuesday on Saudi Arabia, authorities said, a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen. The att...
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Illinois mom charged with killing toddler was closely following Lindsay Clancy trial, officials say
An Illinois woman charged with killing her 2-year-old son had been closely following the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy and was texting friends about the case just hours before her son was found dead, prosecutors said. ...
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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of a strike on a prison in northern Yemen, killing 7, including a child
CAIRO (AP) - Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of striking a prison on Monday in the country's north, killing seven, including a child, as tensions escalate between the Iran-backed group and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces. The strik...
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King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. A letter sent on behalf of the king to senior government of...
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Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
KFAR RUMMAN, Lebanon (AP) - Israel's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said. Monday's strikes ca...
Sep 07, 2026
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Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talw...
Sep 06, 2026
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