International trade talks
What people are saying about the failed Canada-U.S. trade deal
OTTAWA - The United States imposed 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian exporta Saturday, after the two countries failed to reach a new trade deal before an extended deadline imposed by President Donald Trump earlier in the week.In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will retal...
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Crime
Sandy Bay homicide suspect arrested in Pelican Narrows
A woman sought in connection to a homicide in Sandy Bay has been arrested.Chasity Charolette Rose Clarke was located in Pelican Narrows on Friday. RCMP stated court appearance details are pending.Clarke is facing a charge of manslaughter following the death of 19-year-old Silvino Grenier.Grenier's death followed an alt...
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historic event
Treaty 6 celebration draws in thousands of attendees
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
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What people are saying about the failed Canada-U.S. trade deal
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International tensions
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Crime
Sandy Bay homicide suspect arrested in Pelican Narrows
A woman sought in connection to a homicide in Sandy Bay has been arrested.Chasity Charolette Rose Clarke was located in Pelican Narrows on Friday. RCMP stated court appearance details are pending.Clarke is facing a charge of manslaughter following the death of 19-year-old Silvino Grenier.Grenier's death followed an alt...
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Long process
Melfort landfill decommissioning nearing completion
A long project for the City of Melfort is nearing the finish line. The city's landfill decommissioning is close to completion. "The old landfill cell is in the final stages of decommissioning, with the contractor putting down the final layer of cover material over the exposed waste, in preparation for topsoil and ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Crime
No reasonable doubt as Tisdale human traffickers convicted: judge
Two men who were recently found guilty of human trafficking by a provincial court judge in a Saskatchewan-wide case that included the Little Town Restaurant in Tisdale, will be sentenced this fall. The restaurant owner, Mohammed Masum, was also found guilty of sexually assaulting the Bangladeshi victim on multiple occ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Charity Golf Tournament
Melfort RCMP golf tournament adds funds towards Dale Frier Memorial Rink
The Melfort RCMP held their annual charity golf tournament this past weekend to raise funds for a community project.In total, the tournament raised $5k for the Dale Frier Memorial Rink upgrades, being done by the Melfort Kinsmen."We just enjoy giving back to the community, and we try to pick something that we work...
Aug 21, 2026
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High 20s
Cool start to August gives way to some warmth this weekend
While the summer may be starting to wind down, the weather looks promising to enjoy a weekend outdoors. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Kyle Ziolkowski confirmed the rest of the week will be mild after a cool start to August. "Going into the weekend, we're looking at a more stable pattern setti...
Aug 20, 2026
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Quickly approaching
New GM, President leading MMHA into hockey season
Melfort Minor Hockey (MMHA) has some new faces in leadership positions as the hockey season approaches. Janine Keller is the new General Manager, replacing long-time GM Donna Dressler, who announced her resignation this spring after a three-decade run in the position. The new president in 2026-27 is Jeff Keller, who su...
Aug 20, 2026
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Saskatchewan
historic event
Treaty 6 celebration draws in thousands of attendees
People have come from far and wide to join in on the 150-year celebration of Treaty 6 being held at Fort Carlton near Duck Lake. The four-day event began on Thursday and organizers are expecting 1,000 people or more each day, with up to 2,500 estimated to attend on Sunday. The celebration includes a Village of Nations...
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International trade talks
What people are saying about the failed Canada-U.S. trade deal
OTTAWA - The United States imposed 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian exporta Saturday, after the two countries failed to reach a new trade deal before an extended deadline imposed by President Donald Trump earlier in the week.In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will retal...
5h ago
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International tensions
Carney says retaliatory tariffs on U.S. to take effect next month
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says retaliatory tariffs will hit the U.S. starting next month.The U.S. introduced new 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian exports on Saturday after trade talks failed.Carney suspended talks with the United States and summoned his negotiators back to Ottawa.Speakin...
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Development
Childhood arena dream becomes $32M community hub on Thunderchild First Nation
Growing up on Thunderchild First Nation, Chief Delbert Wapass remembers wanting something his community didn't have."We always wanted an arena in our community," he said.What eventually emerged was much more than a rink.Federal, provincial and First Nations leaders gathered Friday to mark the completion of th...
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Economy
U.S. tariffs to hit Canada after trade talks collapse
OTTAWA - The United States imposed 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian exports Saturday, after the two countries failed to reach a new trade deal before an extended deadline imposed by President Donald Trump earlier in the week.In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will retaliate w...
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DILUENT RECOVERY AND INJECTION FACILITY
Cenovus Energy outlines proposed DilSAP expansion at Spruce Lake
Community members in the Spruce Lake area gathered Thursday for a Cenovus Energy open house to learn more about the company's proposed diluent solvent-aided process (DilSAP) project.The DilSAP project is an expansion of Cenovus Energy's existing Spruce Lake facilities. It would use a liquid called diluent, along with s...
Aug 21, 2026
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Local Sports
University of Alberta Augustana Vikings
Dream come true: Mustangs Binner talks University commit
Melfort Mustangs forward Kaleb Binner announced his commitment to the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings last week.Binner has since spoken with northeastNOW and has said it's a dream come true to continue his hockey career at the post-secondary level."I honestly didn't know if this was gonna be a reality for ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
Aug 21, 2026
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Charity Golf Tournament
Melfort RCMP golf tournament adds funds towards Dale Frier Memorial Rink
The Melfort RCMP held their annual charity golf tournament this past weekend to raise funds for a community project.In total, the tournament raised $5k for the Dale Frier Memorial Rink upgrades, being done by the Melfort Kinsmen."We just enjoy giving back to the community, and we try to pick something that we work...
Aug 21, 2026
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Quickly approaching
New GM, President leading MMHA into hockey season
Melfort Minor Hockey (MMHA) has some new faces in leadership positions as the hockey season approaches. Janine Keller is the new General Manager, replacing long-time GM Donna Dressler, who announced her resignation this spring after a three-decade run in the position. The new president in 2026-27 is Jeff Keller, who su...
Aug 20, 2026
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Two 20-year-olds
Broncos make pair of trades with Devon Xtreme
The Humboldt Broncos have made a pair of trades with the Devon Xtreme of the AJHL (Alberta Junior Hockey League).First, the Broncos acquired 2006-born defenceman Ryan Richardson in exchange for the rights to Jack Birch and a player development fee.Richardson has spent the past two seasons in Devon, where he produced tw...
Aug 20, 2026
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Annual General Meeting
Revenue and Expenses down for Mustangs in 2025/26
The Melfort Mustangs held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday night, as the club's financials for the past year were reviewed.Overall, the organization remained in the black during the 2025/26 campaign, despite the shorter playoff run."Pretty happy with the way we turned out financially over the past year. ...
Aug 19, 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
USask Professor presented with national award
A nationally and internationally recognized leader in beef cattle management and forage production has been recognized with one of the Canadian beef i...
Aug 20, 2026
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Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
Harvest is moving slowly on farms across Saskatchewan, as producers hope for warm weather to help bring their crops to maturity.According to the lates...
Aug 20, 2026
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Rain delays harvest in Manitoba
Rain fell across most of Manitoba over the past week, and that slowed harvest progress. According to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture ...
Aug 20, 2026
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Canada
Mystery man found collapsed on Amsterdam street is not missing Canadian, police say
Police in the Netherlands say a man found collapsed on a street in that country three years ago is not a Canadian who went missing in British Columbia in the 1990s. Online speculation claimed the man is John Russell Kenny of Ontario, who went missing i...
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Latvia: Drones, hybrid warfare, and the redeployment of Canadian troops
RIGA - As Russian threats escalate in Latvia, a Canadian-led NATO mission is strengthening its presence near the Russian and Belarusian borders. The Canadian Press observed the increasing tensions on the ground. In the early hours of Aug. 14, resident...
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Five Things: PM Carney explains why Canada left the U.S. negotiating table
OTTAWA - Canada is preparing to hit the U.S. with dollar-for-dollar tariffs in response to new 50 per cent duties on $28 billion worth of Canadian products that took effect when talks between the two nations collapsed as negotiations neared the finish ...
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Canada's premiers react to U.S. trade war with calls for unity and economic support
Several premiers across Canada showed a united front on Saturday after waking up to find their country in a trade war with the United States. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said after a virtual meeting with premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney that ther...
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Their homes destroyed by wildfire, B.C. residents are more worried about missing pets
Robin Gibbs' home in Summerland, B.C., was burned down nearly to its foundation amid the Bald Range wildfire, but he says the devastation doesn't compare to the emotion of knowing the family dog is still missing. Boris, a four-year-old St. Bernard bor...
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Connected cars pose privacy issues, Quebec report says
Modern vehicles have become complex digital hubs that constantly track and record what you do. Those are the findings published in a new report by Quebec's commission on ethics in science and technology. "We wanted to map out the risks and challenges a...
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World
Latvia: Drones, hybrid warfare, and the redeployment of Canadian troops
RIGA - As Russian threats escalate in Latvia, a Canadian-led NATO mission is strengthening its presence near the Russian and Belarusian borders. The Canadian Press observed the increasing tensions on the ground. In the early hours of Aug. 14, resident...
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Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event in Caribbean amid global soccer rift
GENEVA (AP) - Gianni Infantino defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean and instead made a rare public appearance during the global furor over his failed plan to sell future World C...
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Tropical Storm Moke forms on track to bring heavy rain and winds to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) - Tropical Storm Moke formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said, on track to bring another round of heavy rain and wind to Hawaii as residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Moke was l...
Aug 21, 2026
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Plane crashed on second attempt to land in heavy fog in Alaska, killing all 8 aboard, officials say
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A plane that crashed at a remote military site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, was making its second runway approach in heavy fog when it lost contact, authorities said Friday. The Cessna's two ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday allowed the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project for now, as the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration's emergency request to in...
Aug 21, 2026
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Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project for now. Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday allowing work t...
Aug 21, 2026
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