

Up North To Flin Flon
Mustangs travel to defending champs for first time this season
The Melfort Mustangs are hitting the road up north Friday night for a clash with a division rival.Melfort will take on the Flin Flon Bombers, marking the first meeting of the season with the defending champs."When you see Flin Flon on the schedule, it can be a little bit intimidating. Obviously, the Whitney Forum ...
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Corrections
Indigenous rehabilitation program expands to more provincial jails
A relatively new program that assists provincial inmates address the factors that contribute to criminal behaviour and prepares them for life after release, is being expanded.The Government of Saskatchewan is investing nearly $50,000 in 2026-27 to support the next phase of the Ewikīwiyāhn Indigenous Teachings and Hea...
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What's Trending
Station launched in October 1966
CJVR celebrates 60 years of radio in the northeast
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
Up North To Flin Flon
Mustangs travel to defending champs for first time this season
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Meetings next week
Humboldt seeks input on future recreation facility
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Northeast News

Station launched in October 1966
CJVR celebrates 60 years of radio in the northeast
A significant milestone for radio in the northeast. The region became home to a brand-new radio station, CJVR, 60 years ago this month. The station was launched in October of 1966 from its location on Main St. In Melfort, and has been there ever since to serve residents and businesses across northeast and east-central ...
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Meetings next week
Humboldt seeks input on future recreation facility
The Rec-Create Steering Committee is looking for input from residents and stakeholders in Humboldt about the city's future recreation and cultural facility. Two community focus group sessions will be held at the Uniplex next Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 25 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Leisure Servic...
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Plenty of local action
Regular season closing for high school football
The high school football regular season wraps up this week. The Melfort Comets will look to avenge their only loss of the season as they host undefeated Tisdale Friday afternoon. The Tornadoes beat Melfort 42-7 earlier this month. Nipawin welcomes La Ronge as the LP Miller Bears look to avoid going winless this season....
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Trojans lose Thursday night
Busy weekend for local AAA, PJHL, and AA teams
The Tisdale Trojans dropped a 4-0 decision on the road to the Saskatoon Contacts Thursday night. Kohen Morrow made 30 stops in net for Tisdale. The 2-5-1 Trojans will host Swift Current at the RECplex Saturday night at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:15. - In PJHL action, the Carrot River Outback Thunder host the Saskatoon Westle...
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Next Wednesday
Have your say at Coffee with Council in Melfort
Melfort residents will once again have a chance to chat with city representatives next week. Coffee with Council will be held in the Affinity Credit Union room at the Kerry Vickar Centre Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The get-together is a chance to talk with members of council in an informal setting, accordi...
Oct 15, 2026
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Suspect with gun
UPDATED: One person dead, dangerous person alert cancelled on Red Earth Cree Nation
Update: RCMP provided an update to an incident that began early Thursday afternoon on Red Earth Cree Nation and ended with one person deceased.On Oct. 15, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Carrot River RCMP received a report of an injured man at a residence on the Cree Nation. Officers immediately responded and located the m...
Oct 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Final Show
'Goodbye to a good friend': Snowbirds' final show to be livestreamed today
OTTAWA - Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds aerial aerobatics team are set to perform their final air show Friday in Moose Jaw, Sask., before their decades-old Tutor jets head into retirement.The RCAF is set to livestream the annual season home closer online at noon in Saskatchewan (2 p.m. ET) on its Fac...
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Investigation complete
RCMP won't say if Jayden Dalke was impaired in fatal crash
We won't know from the RCMP whether Jayden Dalke was impaired when he killed a man in a collision in July. The investigation has wrapped up and confirms what was largely already known.The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued what it is calling a "final update" in relation to the collision on Highway 11, between Regin...
5h ago
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Corrections
Indigenous rehabilitation program expands to more provincial jails
A relatively new program that assists provincial inmates address the factors that contribute to criminal behaviour and prepares them for life after release, is being expanded.The Government of Saskatchewan is investing nearly $50,000 in 2026-27 to support the next phase of the Ewikīwiyāhn Indigenous Teachings and Hea...
5h ago
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In Conversation with Teagan Littlechief - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/Lauren Tutty Multiple award-winning Cree-Saulteaux country artist Teagan Littlechief turns self-doubt into strength with her...
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CWD
Hunters caught off guard as Saskatchewan ends chronic wasting disease testing program
Some hunters in Saskatchewan say the were blindsided by the province's decision to end a program that tests for chronic wasting disease in deer and other similar animals. A bulletin on the province's website says the program is to be eliminated at the end of this month. Darrell Crabbe, the executive director of the Sas...
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Suspect with gun
UPDATED: One person dead, dangerous person alert cancelled on Red Earth Cree Nation
Update: RCMP provided an update to an incident that began early Thursday afternoon on Red Earth Cree Nation and ended with one person deceased.On Oct. 15, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Carrot River RCMP received a report of an injured man at a residence on the Cree Nation. Officers immediately responded and located the m...
Oct 15, 2026
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What's Trending
Station launched in October 1966
CJVR celebrates 60 years of radio in the northeast
5m ago

Future Piece
Mustangs commit WHL drafted defenceman
Up North To Flin Flon
Mustangs travel to defending champs for first time this season
26m ago
Meetings next week
Humboldt seeks input on future recreation facility
1h ago

Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Final Show
'Goodbye to a good friend': Snowbirds' final show to be livestreamed today
5h ago
Investigation complete
RCMP won't say if Jayden Dalke was impaired in fatal crash
5h ago

Local Sports

Up North To Flin Flon
Mustangs travel to defending champs for first time this season
The Melfort Mustangs are hitting the road up north Friday night for a clash with a division rival.Melfort will take on the Flin Flon Bombers, marking the first meeting of the season with the defending champs."When you see Flin Flon on the schedule, it can be a little bit intimidating. Obviously, the Whitney Forum ...
26m ago
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Investigation complete
RCMP won't say if Jayden Dalke was impaired in fatal crash
We won't know from the RCMP whether Jayden Dalke was impaired when he killed a man in a collision in July. The investigation has wrapped up and confirms what was largely already known.The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued what it is calling a "final update" in relation to the collision on Highway 11, between Regin...
5h ago
Read More

Plenty of local action
Regular season closing for high school football
The high school football regular season wraps up this week. The Melfort Comets will look to avenge their only loss of the season as they host undefeated Tisdale Friday afternoon. The Tornadoes beat Melfort 42-7 earlier this month. Nipawin welcomes La Ronge as the LP Miller Bears look to avoid going winless this season....
5h ago
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Trojans lose Thursday night
Busy weekend for local AAA, PJHL, and AA teams
The Tisdale Trojans dropped a 4-0 decision on the road to the Saskatoon Contacts Thursday night. Kohen Morrow made 30 stops in net for Tisdale. The 2-5-1 Trojans will host Swift Current at the RECplex Saturday night at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:15. - In PJHL action, the Carrot River Outback Thunder host the Saskatoon Westle...
6h ago
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Leaders Again
Former Broncos captains now leading championship club at VIU
A pair of former Humboldt Broncos captains are once again leading the charge, this time at the university level.Forwards Landen Stromme and Cage Newans have been named to the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Mariners leadership group after leading the club to a BCIHL (British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League) Ch...
22h ago
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Player Swap
Hawks send defenceman to Bruins, acquire rights to Trojans forward
The Nipawin Hawks have made a trade with the Estevan Bruins. Nipawin has acquired the list rights to 2009-born forward Ramy Borowsky in exchange for 2008-born defenceman Chris Newell.Borowsky is currently in his third season with the Tisdale Trojans, having produced four points (2G, 2A) through seven games this year. D...
Oct 14, 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 4, 2026
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farmnewsNOW

FarmCash program administration to change hands
Alberta Grains will no longer be administering the FarmCash advance payments program (APP). The Board of Directors made the decision after conducting ...
3h ago
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Wet and damp weather holding back Saskatchewan harvest
The Saskatchewan harvest in the province is now about 93 per cent complete. There was some good weather in the early part of last week that helped pro...
Oct 15, 2026
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Weekend rain halts harvest in Manitoba
Manitoba farmers were making good progress with harvest until rain brought activities to a halt. In the weekly crop report, combining advanced substan...
Oct 15, 2026
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Canada

Feds confirm funding for rare disease research as other questions unanswered
WINNIPEG - The federal government confirmed at a meeting of Canadian health ministers that it is extending a funding deal on rare disease research, while wider questions on health-care funding remain unanswered. Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel ...
11m ago
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European Investment Bank applies for exemption from foreign bank status
OTTAWA - The European Investment Bank has applied for an exemption from foreign bank status in Canada, a move that would bring the lending arm of the European Union one step closer to operating here. The request was published today in the Canada Gazett...
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Toronto 18 ringleader no longer shows signs of extremism, granted full parole: board
One of the ringleaders of the thwarted Toronto 18 terror plot has been granted full parole after the Parole Board of Canada found he no longer showed "any signs of holding onto extremist beliefs or radical ideologies." Zakaria Amara, who helped recruit...
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Canada, India closer to new economic pact following trade talks in New Delhi, Mumbai
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said trade talks between Canada and India advanced over the past week as he led a major trade mission to New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai. A statement from his office said the mission included represe...
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B.C. begins voting without Conservatives' costed platform, Doerkson calls it imminent
British Columbians have started voting in the provincial election without the release of a costed platform from the B.C. Conservatives, whose leader says it will be announced "imminently." Interim leader Lorne Doerkson said at a Metro Vancouver campaig...
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Police look for cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed three passengers
CALGARY - Police were working Friday to determine the cause of a fiery bus crash in Calgary that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer who helped save a child. Two transit buses and several other vehicles were involv...
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World

Multiple Southern California homes are ablaze in a fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A fast-moving fire burned multiple homes in Southern California as hot, windy weather gripped the region Friday, prompting evacuations and power outages. TV footage on KTLA showed several homes burning in San Juan Capistrano in Ora...
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2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - Two missiles struck the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden on Friday night, police said, blaming Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the second such attack on the airport in less than 10 days. Police said no casualties were...
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Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say
BEND, Ore. (AP) - A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him - likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police sa...
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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after a rocky start
WASHINGTON (AP) - Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding q...
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US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast
LOS ANGELES (AP) - At least 16 people seen floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast were rescued in the predawn hours Friday, and authorities were searching for several others in an area frequented by smugglers transporting migr...
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NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday, three days after he signed an executive order giving the state's universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year in defia...
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