CROP REPORT
Warm weather and drier conditions helping Sask. producers - and their crops - catch up
Warm weather over the past week has helped Saskatchewan farmers get back into the fields in many parts of the province and helped speed up crop development, but the high humidity has also created favourable conditions for diseases, leading to another challenge for producers.According to the weekly crop report from the ...
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DIRECT SELLING
'A bottle here and there': Sask. distiller happy to see interprovincial deal on alcohol sales
A local Saskatchewan distiller says it's great to see trade barriers being removed between the provinces when it comes to alcohol sales, but the new deal announced this week won't necessarily be transformational for the company's bottom line.This week, Saskatchewan and eight other provinces signed a deal to allow brewe...
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CROP REPORT
Warm weather and drier conditions helping Sask. producers - and their crops - catch up
3h ago
DIRECT SELLING
'A bottle here and there': Sask. distiller happy to see interprovincial deal on alcohol sales
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Northeast News
Police Update
Melfort collision not as serious as originally thought
A car crash in Melfort is "not nearly as serious as first reported," according to local RCMP.A collision involving a white truck happened around 11 a.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 41.It appeared as though the truck was turning left towards Tisdale.Melfort RCMP have not released a...
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Public Assistance
Melfort RCMP searching for missing man
Melfort RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to help find a 38-year-old missing man.Kalvin Roy was reported missing to police just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. He was last in contact with family a day earlier and its believed he may be injured or in need of medical attention.Roy is described as roughly 5'9&...
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Lake conditions
RM of Hoodoo issues update after reported algae bloom, dead fish in Wakaw Lake
The RM of Hoodoo has responded to reports of potential blue-green algae bloom and dead fish in Wakaw Lake. In a release issued Wednesday, the Rural Municipality said members from the Saskatchewan Public Health Association (SPHA) arrived on Tuesday, July 21, when they performed tests at three separate locations around t...
Jul 23, 2026
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Communities in Bloom
National Communities in Bloom judges set to evaluate Melfort next week
A pair of national judges from Communities in Bloom (CiB) will soon be arriving in Melfort.Next Thursday (July 30), the city will be evaluated as part of the national Communities in Bloom program, with results to be announced at the national awards in Montreal in October.This marks the third year Melfort has competed a...
Jul 23, 2026
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Juice Pigs
Humboldt Slo Pitch team ready for third straight Nationals
The Humboldt Juice Pigs are headed back to a familiar stage.The adult slo-pitch team will make its third consecutive appearance at the national championships this fall after a dominant run at the provincial tournament in Martensville.The Juice Pigs went undefeated through the playoffs, mercying every opponent on their ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Girls Softball
East Central Wolverines set for first national championship in program history
The East Central U15 A Wolverines girls softball team is making history. Earlier this month, the club, which started three years ago, attended the Provincial Championships in Prince Albert and finished second at the tournament, earning themselves a spot at Nationals. (Image Credit: Submitted/Jerri Dusikoski) "We'v...
Jul 21, 2026
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Saskatchewan
local talent
Macklin's Cole Reschny named to World Junior Summer Showcase roster for Team Canada
Saskatchewan's Cole Reschny has moved one step closer towards making his return to Team Canada at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.On Friday, Reschny was named to Hockey Canada's World Junior Summer Showcase roster. He'll head to Windsor, Ont. next week to skate with other Team Canada hopefuls.The Macklin, Sask....
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CROP REPORT
Warm weather and drier conditions helping Sask. producers - and their crops - catch up
Warm weather over the past week has helped Saskatchewan farmers get back into the fields in many parts of the province and helped speed up crop development, but the high humidity has also created favourable conditions for diseases, leading to another challenge for producers.According to the weekly crop report from the ...
3h ago
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DIRECT SELLING
'A bottle here and there': Sask. distiller happy to see interprovincial deal on alcohol sales
A local Saskatchewan distiller says it's great to see trade barriers being removed between the provinces when it comes to alcohol sales, but the new deal announced this week won't necessarily be transformational for the company's bottom line.This week, Saskatchewan and eight other provinces signed a deal to allow brewe...
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TARIFFS
Forced labour or leverage: What Trump's new tariffs are really about
The Trump administration says it's hitting Canada and dozens of other countries with double-digit tariffs because they're not doing enough to fight forced labour - but not everyone is convinced.United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the new duties Thursday, just hours before a different stopgap tar...
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achievement
Crown prosecutor turned powerlifter takes bronze at provincials
Ruth Fafard is showing she has what it takes to succeed in the world of powerlifting. The regional Crown prosecutor from La Ronge took on the sport about two years ago and most recently earned a third-place finish at the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association Provincials in Saskatoon in June. She managed to squat 242.5...
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Without warning
Sandy Bay residents clean up after sudden storm damages homes, knocks out power
Residents of Sandy Bay were cleaning up Friday after a sudden and violent storm tore through the northern community, damaging roofs, fences and power lines while leaving crews scrambling to meet immediate needs. Tim Underwood, a member of chief and council for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) who represents Sandy Ba...
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Local Sports
Riders fall at home
Edmonton beats Saskatchewan after last-second field goal
The Edmonton Elks walked it off with a 57-yard field goal to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 on Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium.After Riders kicker Alex Hale made a field goal with 1:46 remaining in the game, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo led a 52-yard drive and converted two third-down attempts to allow Edmon...
Jul 24, 2026
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In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
Jul 24, 2026
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
Jul 23, 2026
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Kings Legend
Former Mustang leaves behind historic legacy at Red Deer Polytechnic
A former Melfort Mustang has wrapped up his collegiate career, leaving behind an everlasting legacy.Twenty-five-year-old Nolan Doell played four seasons with the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings, leading the team to three straight ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) titles and one league final runner-up finish.His ca...
Jul 22, 2026
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Juice Pigs
Humboldt Slo Pitch team ready for third straight Nationals
The Humboldt Juice Pigs are headed back to a familiar stage.The adult slo-pitch team will make its third consecutive appearance at the national championships this fall after a dominant run at the provincial tournament in Martensville.The Juice Pigs went undefeated through the playoffs, mercying every opponent on their ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Preparing for showdown with Elks
'You have to keep going': Riders learn from the past as they grieve
It's been a feeling a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to deal with before.Members of the CFL club are dealing with the death of linebacker Jayden Dalke, who was killed when RCMP said his vehicle travelled the wrong way down Highway 11, hitting and killing 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was driv...
Jul 22, 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
Sask. beekeepers warn 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could shut down key export market
For Saskatchewan beekeepers, the hum of the hive is only one part of the season's work.Behind every jar of honey is a global market that determines wh...
Jul 22, 2026
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New collaboration for lentil and faba bean breeding
A new pulse-breeding model is intended to attract investment and breeders to develop pulse varieties for Saskatchewan producers.Saskatchewan Pulse Gro...
Jul 22, 2026
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Ag innovation companies receive awards at farm show
New technology and ideas were celebrated Monday night at the Ag in Motion Innovation in Agriculture Reception in Saskatoon, Sask.Four companies receiv...
Jul 21, 2026
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Canada
Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with an alcohol ban. She told her provincewide call-in radio show Saturday she is leavi...
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Canadian NATO intern arrested on suspicions of espionage in Belgium
MONS - A Canadian intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicions of espionage. Belgium's federal prosecutor says in a statement the female intern of Chinese origin is suspected of spying on behalf of a third country. She is also suspected of being a ...
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Embrace difference, says 4-foot-6 B.C. performer Devyn Dalton, Damon's Odyssey double
Vancouver stunt woman Devyn Dalton says she never expected her biceps to go viral. But then Matt Damon credited his four-foot-six-inch stunt double in "The Odyssey" for having "the greatest arms" he's ever seen. He didn't identify her in the interview ...
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Feds received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to major project reviews
OTTAWA - The federal government says it received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to how major projects are reviewed and will spend the coming weeks combing over those submissions. A window for public feedback on the proposed changes closed ...
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The government has two definitions of disability. Advocates say it leaves people out.
OTTAWA - Advocates for people with episodic disabilities say they don't understand why the federal government has two different definitions of disability in law - and uses the narrower version to decide who gets benefits. Canada's disability benefit p...
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Clinton, B.C., stills standing with some structure losses, but wildfire still looms
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - An official with the village of Clinton, B.C., says the community is largely still standing after an overnight battle against a raging wildfire. Brian Doddridge, with the village's emergency operations centre, says h...
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World
2 buses collide in southern Peru, killing 5 and injuring 16
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Two buses crashed into each other Saturday in southern Peru killing at least five people and injuring another 16, authorities said. The head-on collision took place along the southern Panamerican Highway in the town of T...
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Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as mounting discord around the league looms over All-Star festivities
The WNBA has never been bigger. More people are watching. More are investing. Salaries for many players are higher than ever. But mounting turmoil and discord have been a part of this transformative period that has featured a landmark collective bargai...
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Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
BANGOR, Maine (AP) - Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine on Saturday and will face longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November in a race that could decide which party controls the Sen...
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Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on a Yemeni city
CAIRO (AP) - Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Saturday that they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on the strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida, in another escalation over vital shipping routes in the Middle Ea...
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At least 35 people killed after buses collide in Syria, state media reports
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured after two buses collided on a highway linking the Syrian capital with the eastern province of Deir el-Zour on Saturday, state media reported. Around 30 people w...
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India's 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
NEW DELHI (AP) - India's "Cockroach" movement called off its weeks of protests on Saturday, saying the government had accepted all of its demands after the country's education minister resigned over alleged exam paper leaks and irregularities in the ed...
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