“Godzilla of El Niños”
Warmer fall and tame winter ahead in Saskatchewan: Climatologist
Saskatchewan can expect a warmer-than-normal fall and a slow start to winter this year, according to Environment Canada's senior climatologist.David Phillips said September will almost feel like an extension of the summer, with the next three months expected to be warmer than normal."It's fall warmth - compared to...
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Best Summer Ever
Humboldt native talks summer of NHL Draft, development camps
A Humboldt native is reflecting on what he's considering the best summer of his hockey career so far, as he now refocuses on the task at hand.Beckett Hamilton was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche 74th overall in this year's NHL Entry Draft, before heading to Denver numerous times for development camps and team skates,...
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“Godzilla of El Niños”
Warmer fall and tame winter ahead in Saskatchewan: Climatologist
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Wide variety of options
Melfort Activity Expo returns Thursday
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Humboldt native talks summer of NHL Draft, development camps
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Wide variety of options
Melfort Activity Expo returns Thursday
Residents of the Melfort area can learn more about and sign up for a variety of programs and activities this week. The second annual Melfort Activity Expo is being held at the Kerry VIckar Centre Thursday night, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event replaced the former City-Wide Registration evening. Recreation and Kerry Vic...
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Man faces multiple charges
Guns seized after warrant executed on Yellow Quill First Nation
A 23-year-old man faces multiple charges after the search of a home on Yellow Quill First Nation. Rose Valley RCMP executed the search warrant Monday morning and seized seven firearms, including one semi-automatic model, two air rifles, and ammunition. Kynan Desjarlais faces thirty weapons-related charges, and he was a...
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Stolen on Friday
Truck theft from Watson under investigation
Humboldt RCMP are asking for the public's help after a truck theft in Watson. Police said the truck was stolen from a residential garage sometime between midnight and 8 a.m. on Friday. The truck is a black 2022 Dodge Ram with Saskatchewan license plate 470 NRF. Anyone with dash cam or surveillance footage in the area a...
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Crime
Drug bust in Pilger nets over half a kilogram of cocaine and meth
A drug bust that occurred in the small community of Pilger, netted over half a kilogram of cocaine and over 52,000 unstamped illegal cigarettes.On Aug. 27, Saskatchewan RCMP executed a search warrant at a residential property in Pilger.In addition to the cocaine and cigarettes, officers also seized a small quantity of ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Wieacker-Wolff Syndrome
Broncos Legacy Fund supports local girl with rare syndrome
A girl in Humboldt has received support from the Humboldt Broncos Memorial Golf Tournament and the Broncos Legacy Fund.Eight-year-old Ayla Gutowski deals with Wieacker-Wolff Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects only 250 people worldwide.The syndrome affects how the nervous system and muscles grow, resulting ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Sunday storm
Environment Canada expecting heavy rainfall for eastern Saskatchewan
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a large area of eastern Saskatchewan ranging from as far south as Estevan and the Canada-U.S. border, all the way up north to Nipawin and just east of Prince Albert.The statement is calling for rainfall between up to 30 to 50 mm of rain, with some localized ...
Aug 29, 2026
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Saskatchewan
“Godzilla of El Niños”
Warmer fall and tame winter ahead in Saskatchewan: Climatologist
Saskatchewan can expect a warmer-than-normal fall and a slow start to winter this year, according to Environment Canada's senior climatologist.David Phillips said September will almost feel like an extension of the summer, with the next three months expected to be warmer than normal."It's fall warmth - compared to...
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Best in Show
Top dogs descend on Prince Albert ahead of National Championships
The best of the best show dogs from across the prairies have trekked to Prince Albert this week for the local Kennel and Obedience Club's All Breeds Dog Show. Hosted as part of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) circuit, the show welcomed nearly 200 precious pooches to P.A.'s Exhibition Grounds with some poised to compete ...
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giving back
Meadow Lake girl swims 2.5 kilometres to raise money for shelter animals
Eleven-year-old Sloane Reid swam across Greig Lake, raised $300 for shelter animals and then delivered a matter-of-fact assessment of the feat."I didn't really find it hard, but it was tiring," she said.Her father, Layne Reid, estimated the crossing at just under 2.5 kilometres. Sloane has been part of Meadow...
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big changes
Grandmother's Bay, 300-mile race returns to Canadian Challenge
There will be a couple of notable changes to the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race in 2027. Those changes include the return of the 300-mile (483-kilometer) distance as part of the 12-dog race, as well as the return of the Northern Route to Grandmother's Bay. 2023 was the last year a 300-mile race was held, and the last...
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Cree Smartphone
Sask entrepreneurs developing first Indigenous-owned smartphone
Sometimes the biggest dreams start in the most modest places. For Priscilla Netmaker-English, her dream was set in motion at a laundromat.Netmaker-English, a member of Big River First Nation, had long dreamed of creating a piece of technology that would inspire generations to embrace their Indigenous languages. A Cree ...
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Emotional return
100 years later, stolen tipi returned to Kawacatoose First Nation
After a 3,000 kilometre journey, a stolen tipi has been returned to Kawacatoose First Nation.On Friday August 28, Chief (Okimow) Cory Dustyhorn of Kawacatoose First Nation, drove into his community and delivered a 100 year-old tipi cover, which was being held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian ...
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Best Summer Ever
Humboldt native talks summer of NHL Draft, development camps
A Humboldt native is reflecting on what he's considering the best summer of his hockey career so far, as he now refocuses on the task at hand.Beckett Hamilton was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche 74th overall in this year's NHL Entry Draft, before heading to Denver numerous times for development camps and team skates,...
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Early Ice
Trojans inaugural hockey school welcomes over 100 kids
The Tisdale Trojans recently hosted their inaugural summer hockey school, bringing in more than 100 athletes over two weeks.The organization started the school to give Northeast area youth a chance at earlier ice time and development ahead of their minor hockey seasons."It's tough in the Northeast; there's not a l...
Aug 31, 2026
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Off Ice Titles
Nipawin local, Vancouver Giant talks Western Challenge Ball Hockey Championship
A Nipawin local and a member of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Vancouver Giants became a champion this summer; however, it didn't come out on the ice.Blake Chorney won the 2026 Western Challenge U17 Ball Hockey Championship with the Sask Mavericks."It was really cool; we kind of just went there because, obvious...
Aug 27, 2026
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Rider News
Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was announced that the former C...
Aug 27, 2026
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New Tendy
Trojans sign Hounds netminder
The Tisdale Trojans have signed a new goaltender for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.Karter Hilbig, a 2009-born native of Saskatoon, will be joining the Trojans organization this fall.Hilbig spent the entirety of last season within the SMAAAHL (Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League), suiting up for the U18 AAA Notre Dame H...
Aug 26, 2026
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Riders now 6-and-4
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...
Aug 24, 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
Agriculture minister announces initial areas eligible for livestock tax deferral
For the first time in many years Saskatchewan and Manitoba are not on the initial list of 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral regions. The map covers a small ...
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Bourgault Industries to produce seeders for CNH
Bourgault seeders will be sporting some new colours. Bourgault Industries entered into an agreement with CNH, to supply co-branded Case IH and New Hol...
Aug 31, 2026
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The essential role of zinc and sulphur in sustainable crop production
Soybeans are a critical element of the global food supply. It accounts for roughly two-thirds of plant-based protein meal output worldwide. Canada is ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Canada
RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA
British Columbia legislator Ian Paton said RCMP have asked to interview him on Wednesday, and expects them to ask about allegedly being offered a job to give up his seat so Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay could run. Paton, who quit the Conserva...
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B.C. government confirms errors worth $1.46B in gas revenue forecasts
Errors including botched currency conversions led the British Columbia government to overstate its forecasted natural gas revenues by about $1.46 billion over five fiscal years, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said the most s...
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Former Montreal priest convicted in 2019 of abusing boys facing new charges
MONTREAL - A former Montreal priest who was found guilty in 2019 of sexually abusing two boys is facing charges of possessing and accessing child sexual abuse material. Brian Boucher's lawyer appeared in a Montreal courtroom today on his behalf, and th...
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Champagne says U.S. move to invite Russia to G20 meeting caused 'a lot of discomfort'
OTTAWA - Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Russia's presence at a G20 meeting hosted by the United States has made many countries uncomfortable. The United States invited Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to attend the Tuesday mee...
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Check vaccinations before heading back to school: chief public health officer
TORONTO - Canada's chief public health officer is urging parents to check that routine childhood vaccinations are up-to-date as kids head back to school. In an interview on Tuesday, Dr. Joss Reimer said measles is still spreading, while vaccine misinf...
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B.C. boaters warned to avoid floating island that has mystified experts
Geologist John Joseph Clague said when he first heard that a floating island, bigger than a football field, had been spotted on a lake in British Columbia's northern Interior, he dismissed it as an "AI stunt." But Clague - a professor of earth sciences...
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World
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
HONG KONG (AP) - Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the city's once-thrivin...
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The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand following its Middle East deployment
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (AP) - The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked at a port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after its grueling deployment in the Middle East. Associated Press journalists watched the Lincoln, which is carrying...
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Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts' Senate primary Tuesday, once again fending off a push for generational change as he seeks a third term. Markey, 80, defeated U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who had attem...
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Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty
PROVO, Utah (AP) - The murder case against the Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he's convicted. Utah District Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday sided with p...
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Man put to death for girl's killing as Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A man convicted of killing a teenage girl who rejected his romantic advances and wounding two of her friends was put to death Tuesday in the first of three executions planned this month in Florida. Harold Gene Lucas, 7...
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Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case in Florida, court documents show
STUART, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida, according to court documents filed Tuesday. In March, Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and...
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