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UPDATED: Man injured in Tuesday morning shooting in Sandy Bay
Update: On Tuesday afternoon, Sandy Bay RCMP reported that an individual has been arrested in relation to this investigation.No charges have been laid at this time. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting continues and police will provide updates when they are able.--A man is recovering from non-life-t...
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RCMP investigate two serious assaults in Pelican Narrows amid broader policing changes
A teenager and a man were found seriously injured on the same street in Pelican Narrows in separate incidents Saturday, prompting police to ask residents for surveillance footage as investigators determine whether the assaults are connected.At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 3, Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report th...
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UPDATED: Man injured in Tuesday morning shooting in Sandy Bay
Update: On Tuesday afternoon, Sandy Bay RCMP reported that an individual has been arrested in relation to this investigation.No charges have been laid at this time. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting continues and police will provide updates when they are able.--A man is recovering from non-life-t...
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Displays, demonstrations, entertainment
Melfort's Culturama event packs Kerry Vickar Centre
Celebrating culture in Melfort. The 2026 Culturama was held at the Kerry Vickar Centre on Saturday, part of the national Culture Days celebration of culture and heritage. Melfort and District Museum curator Brenda Mellon told northeastNOW the event had another great year. "We had 25 different cultural groups and o...
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Season gaining steam
Hawks, Bronco win SJHL Players of the Week honours
A pair of Nipawin Hawks are on the SJHL Players of the Week list. Jack Janzen is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week. Janzen had three goals and two assists in three games, along with being 58.3 per cent on the dot. Teammate Austin Mori-Goodman was the SaskMilk Rookie of the Week, as the 18-year-old from Sylvan Lake,...
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No injuries reported
Two youths, woman charged after gun fired at Hatchet Lake home
An 18-year-old woman and two male youths are in custody after a gun was fired at a home on Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation several weeks ago. RCMP from the Wollaston Lake detachment were called Sept. 18 and said no injuries were reported. The investigation led to a search warrant being executed at another home in ...
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Spread of fire prevented
Firefighters douse intense tractor fire southeast of Melfort
The Melfort Fire Department was called to a major tractor fire southeast of the city late Friday night. Crews were called to the scene and found a four-wheel drive tractor fully engulfed in flames, with the fire slowly moving toward the nearby bush. The department said the owner was able to disconnect the grain cart it...
Oct 5, 2026
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Mixed results
Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack hockey roundup
The Tisdale Trojans are still looking for their first win of the season after a 5-1 loss to the Saskatoon Blazers Friday night. Kash Elke scored the lone Tisdale goal, and Karter Hilbig made 31 saves in the loss. The 0-4 Trojans make a return visit to face the Blazers on Thursday. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outbac...
Oct 5, 2026
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RCMP investigate two serious assaults in Pelican Narrows amid broader policing changes
A teenager and a man were found seriously injured on the same street in Pelican Narrows in separate incidents Saturday, prompting police to ask residents for surveillance footage as investigators determine whether the assaults are connected.At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 3, Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report th...
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Flu season
Fall immunization appointments now open across Saskatchewan
Appointments for fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccines opened across Saskatchewan on Tuesday.The provincial government said seniors, children under five, pregnant women and those with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of contracting a respiratory illness, and members of those groups were encouraged to g...
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Traffic safety
Melville pedestrian death pushes road fatalities to 87: Sask. RCMP
A 73-year-old woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle near Melville, marking the 87th fatality on Saskatchewan RCMP-policed roadways so far this year.Her death on Oct. 2 adds to a growing provincial toll, with Mounties reporting a total of 72 crashes resulting in 87 deaths on roads as of Monday morning.Saskatchewan ...
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Yorkton resident, 18, facing terrorism charges: RCMP
A Yorkton resident is facing three terrorism-related charges over their alleged participation in the activities of a group the Mounties described as "violent online predators."According to the RCMP, officers investigating a report about "concerning online activity" began looking into a user on Teleg...
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Health
Canadian Dental Association report finds dental care program limits coverage
OTTAWA - The national dental care program has "transformed access to care for millions of patients" but claims are being denied without explanations and too many people are confused about what's covered, says a new report from the Canadian Dental Association.The association commissioned the report to assess t...
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Breaking news
UPDATE: One woman killed in collision south of Prince Albert Sunday night
Update: A 23-year-old woman from Sandy Bay is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 2 south of Prince Albert, RCMP said in a release issued at 10:42 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5. Officers were called to the scene at about 7:20 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports of the incident, which took place about one kilometre...
Oct 5, 2026
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Local Sports
Season gaining steam
Hawks, Bronco win SJHL Players of the Week honours
A pair of Nipawin Hawks are on the SJHL Players of the Week list. Jack Janzen is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week. Janzen had three goals and two assists in three games, along with being 58.3 per cent on the dot. Teammate Austin Mori-Goodman was the SaskMilk Rookie of the Week, as the 18-year-old from Sylvan Lake,...
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Mixed results
Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack hockey roundup
The Tisdale Trojans are still looking for their first win of the season after a 5-1 loss to the Saskatoon Blazers Friday night. Kash Elke scored the lone Tisdale goal, and Karter Hilbig made 31 saves in the loss. The 0-4 Trojans make a return visit to face the Blazers on Thursday. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outbac...
Oct 5, 2026
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Weekend Sweep
Mustangs pickup second straight shootout victory over Warman
The Melfort Mustangs completed the weekend sweep Saturday night, taking a 3-2 shootout victory at home over the Warman Wolverines.The win came after a 6-5 shootout decision in Warman on Friday, as the Mustangs needed the skills competition both nights to take home the two points.What's most impressive is that their two...
Oct 4, 2026
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
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Another back to back
Mustangs set for home and home with Warman
The Melfort Mustangs are back on the road this evening as they visit Warman to take on the Wolverines.The contest will begin a home-and-home set between the two clubs, as both return to Melfort Saturday night for the rematch.The Mustangs are coming off a weekend split with the Melville Millionaires and sit with a 2 and...
Oct 2, 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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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 4, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Nutrien to close down Trinidad nitrogen plant
Nutrien Ltd. said it's shutting down its Trinidad nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas Facility indefinitely.The company said it made the decision d...
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CPKC sets new grain handling record for September and third quarter
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. set records for grain shipments in Canada and the United States for September and the third quarter as a whole.The r...
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Saskatchewan farmers facing pressure from rising diesel costs, floods, trade uncertainty
The conditions this year have been anything but cooperative for farmers in Saskatchewan.Farmers have faced waterlogged fields, high temperatures, hail...
Sep 30, 2026
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Canada
Author Steven Galloway's wife testifies about post-allegations mental health struggle
VANCOUVER - The wife of author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway told a B.C. Supreme Court trial that her husband was "gutted" after being accused of rape, and became extremely distraught as he repeatedly denied the allegations by a former stude...
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Martel returns to Conservative caucus, joins the Tory Senate group
OTTAWA - Quebec Sen. Richard Martel is back in the opposition caucus after joining the Conservative Senate group today. Sen. Leo Housakos, the opposition leader in the Senate, says Martel is a "natural fit" in a statement issued today. Martel left the ...
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Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon
EDMONTON - Leading figures in the push for Alberta separation are celebrating the election of Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. Jeff Rath said Tuesday that St-Pierre Plamondon's election victory could change the political dynamic of Ca...
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U.S. suspect conspired with Tumbler Ridge killer before and during attack: FBI
SEATTLE - A Washington state suspect gave advice, money and encouragement to the Tumbler Ridge mass killer and tried to livestream the attack on social media to "amplify" the impact of the murders, the FBI said on Tuesday. Mike Harrington, special age...
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Carney to again visit Turkey later this month amid trade talks, LGBTQ+ crackdown
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Turkey later this month as he seeks to boost trade and defence ties with a country with rising importance. Carney was in Turkey for the NATO summit in July, and his office says he will again visit the...
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Foreign influence commissioner expects registration to increase as awareness grows
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign influence transparency commissioner suggests it's too early to tell whether people are complying with new obligations to report information to his office. Commissioner Anton Boegman told MPs on a House of Commons committee Tue...
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World
Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump ...
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. "Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking, and conti...
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Washington resident conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack, officials say
SEATTLE (AP) - Federal authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington state with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canada's history by offering to livestream the Februa...
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California couple arrested on child abuse charges in horrifying surrogacy probe
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A wealthy couple in suburban Los Angeles recruited women across the country to serve as surrogates, promising them that they were just looking for another child to grow their family. Instead, prosecutors say, the couple...
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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school's handling of sex assault claims
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) - A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gan...
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UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base
LONDON (AP) - British police on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense over a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England that authorities have linked to Iran. The arrest is the seve...
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