exploration and investment
Sask. unveils first-in-the-world tech for analyzing minerals
New automated technology in Saskatoon is breaking new ground that is expected to contribute to mineral exploration in Saskatchewan and beyond.The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has unveiled a new circuit of services in Saskatoon that will improve and speed up the process of identifying possible mineral deposits ba...
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An evening of resilience and gratitude
Dahlgren returning to Humboldt for community thank you
A member of the 2017/18 Humboldt Broncos is coming back to Humboldt to acknowledge and say thank you to the community.Kaleb Dahlgren will be at the Elgar Petersen Arena on Sunday, Nov. 22, to share his journey following the Broncos' afternoon clash against the Flin Flon Bombers."I've always wanted to give a big th...
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exploration and investment
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
An evening of resilience and gratitude
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
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An evening of resilience and gratitude
Dahlgren returning to Humboldt for community thank you
A member of the 2017/18 Humboldt Broncos is coming back to Humboldt to acknowledge and say thank you to the community.Kaleb Dahlgren will be at the Elgar Petersen Arena on Sunday, Nov. 22, to share his journey following the Broncos' afternoon clash against the Flin Flon Bombers."I've always wanted to give a big th...
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Saving history
Live auction and luncheon to raise money for Historic Post Office rehab
Planning continues for the repair and rehabilitation of the Historic Post Office in Melfort. A live auction and luncheon will take place Saturday, Nov. 14 to help raise money for the restoration of the over century-old building. Elaine Tremblay of the Historic Post Office Advisory Group (HPOAG) told northeastNOW that a...
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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 ...
Nov 3, 2026
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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...
Nov 3, 2026
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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...
Nov 3, 2026
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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...
Nov 3, 2026
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Saskatchewan
exploration and investment
Sask. unveils first-in-the-world tech for analyzing minerals
New automated technology in Saskatoon is breaking new ground that is expected to contribute to mineral exploration in Saskatchewan and beyond.The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has unveiled a new circuit of services in Saskatoon that will improve and speed up the process of identifying possible mineral deposits ba...
14h ago
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
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Commercial agreements
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for Chinese steel and aluminum.In March, after Prime Minister Mark Carney's January visit to Beijing, China dropped tariffs on Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster and crab.Can...
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Fallen Soldier
'There was no breaking him': Prince Albert remembers Pte. Shaun Farrell
With a Canadian flag draped over his casket and his green beret resting gently on a black pillow, Pte. Shaun Farrell was remembered Wednesday as a determined soldier, a loyal friend and a young man who pursued his dream of serving his country.Hundreds of people filled the Prince Albert Armoury for the funeral of Farrel...
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Pelican Narrows family shares story as children's hospital radiothon gets underway
When Patricia Merasty finally brought her son Pryce home to Pelican Narrows, he was nearly a year old.Born at just 23 weeks and three days, weighing one pound, six ounces, Pryce spent his first 11 and a half months in hospital.His family's experience is among the stories being shared during the Jim Pattison Children's ...
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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...
Nov 4, 2026
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Local Sports
Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
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Local hockey
Trojans, Outback Thunder on the ice Wednesday night
The Tisdale Trojans will host the Saskatoon Contacts at the RECplex in AAA action Wednesday night. Tisdale is 6-7-1 on the season after a split against Notre Dame over the weekend. The Contacts have started their season with 10 straight wins. Game time is at 8 p.m. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outback Thunder are ba...
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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...
Nov 4, 2026
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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...
Nov 3, 2026
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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,...
Nov 3, 2026
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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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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
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for C...
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Ag Equipment dealers call for free and fair trade post U.S. midterm elections
One of the largest Canada-U.S. trade associations called on Ottawa to make trade with the United States a top priority in its renewed negotiations wit...
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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...
Nov 3, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Liberals table budget, blue wave reaction, Kutryk spacewalk
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Here's what you need to know as the Liberals prepare to table Budget 2026 The federal Liberals will lay out next steps in their plan to fortify Canada's economy wh...
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U.S. midterm results spark joy among Canadians but trust in America remains shaky
TORONTO - Many Canadians welcome the Democratic sweep of U.S. Congress, but have mixed views on whether voters' strong rebuke of President Donald Trump's administration will change their attitude toward America amid the ongoing trade war. Trump's pun...
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Ghana thanks Carney for working to fix a 'rigged global system' for African countries
OTTAWA - Ghana's head of state praised Canada this week for advocating against what he called a "rigged global system" that keeps African countries trapped by debt and mired in climate chaos. His comments come as Canadian officials confirm Ottawa will ...
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Here's what you need to know as the Liberals prepare to table Budget 2026
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are teeing up Thursday's budget as the government's next step toward fixing long-standing problems facing Canada's economy. Budget 2026 will be the second tabled under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Budgets detail a governmen...
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Here's how the U.S. midterm election results could affect Canada
OTTAWA - Control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress will shift to the Democrats next year, after Tuesday's midterm elections saw a blue wave wash over even some of the most reliably Republican states. Here are some ways the change in the distributio...
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Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk set to carry out second spacewalk
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to venture outside the International Space Station today for his second spacewalk in two weeks. On Oct. 29, Kutryk became the fifth Canadian to perform the feat when he and NASA astronaut Anil Menon successfully...
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World
Security officer attacked and killed near Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan's capital
CAIRO (AP) - An assailant attacked and killed a security officer near the Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan's capital on Thursday, authorities said. Jordan's Public Security Directorate said that a member of its forces was assaulted by a sharp...
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Indiana carries out the first of 3 US executions taking place on a single day
An Indiana man who admitted killing his girlfriend's two children was executed early Thursday in the first of three lethal injections scheduled for the same day in the U.S. Jeffrey Weisheit killed the children, ages 8 and 5, by setting fi...
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison
HONG KONG (AP) - A Hong Kong court sentenced prominent activist Joshua Wong to 10 more years in prison Thursday under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say underscores the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democrac...
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Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson wins election to U.S. House in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District
Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican David Flippo. The victory comes in a conservative stronghold that was represented by Rep...
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Democrat Marni von Wilpert wins election to U.S. House in California's 48th Congressional District
Democrat Marni von Wilpert won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing California's 48th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jim Desmond. Von Wilpert is a member of the San Diego City Council and a former prosecuto...
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1 deputy dies and another not expected to survive after firefight with suspect at Washington home
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - One of two sheriff's deputies wounded in a firefight with a suspect in Washington state has died, and the other is not expected to survive, authorities said Wednesday. Deputies responded to a home in Spangle, a small...
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