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Livestream will allow public to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell during Prince Albert funeral
Family, friends and fellow soldiers will gather in Prince Albert on Wednesday to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell, with a livestream allowing the public to watch the military service.The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the Prince Albert Armoury on Exhibition Drive. A link to the YouTube livestream can be found belo...
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Best of the best opportunity
Mustang duo excited for Western All-Star Challenge experience
Some rookie Melfort Mustangs defencemen will be competing in a pair of games in the next 24 hours as members of Team SJHL.Eric Grandberg and Xavier Doane are on the roster for the 2026 Western All-Star Challenge, which will see them take on Team MJHL."It's definitely really cool; I'm honoured to be a part of this,...
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Kelvington man charged after firearms investigation
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Guns seized
Kelvington man charged after firearms investigation
Rose Valley RCMP have laid charges against a Kelvington man for weapons-related offences. Police executed a search warrant at a home in the RM of Kelvington on Monday in relation to a firearms investigation. Officers seized four firearms, ammunition, and illegal cigarettes in the house. The 52-year-old is charged with ...
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Crime
RCMP investigate smash and grab at Birch Hills pharmacy
A messy clean up was required Sunday morning after a brazen robbery at the only pharmacy in Birch Hills.At approximately 5:50 a.m., the suspects drove an SUV through the front window of the store. Two men entered the business, stole an undisclosed sum of cash and goods, and fled on foot. RCMP responded, along with loca...
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Safer communities
Sask. dog rescue group says communities, not RCMP, responsible for stray dogs
A northwest Saskatchewan dog rescue founder is calling on communities to establish and enforce dog control policies following an attack that critically injured a young woman in Pelican Narrows.Amanda Harder, with Northern Transitional Dog Rescue, said communities need plans for managing stray and aggressive dogs.Her co...
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Submerged in water
Two killed after truck left grid road near Elfros
Two people are dead after their pickup left a grid road and ended up in water southeast of Elfros. Wynyard RCMP were called Sunday about a vehicle discovered in a body of water. Two of the vehicle's passengers were able to exit the vehicle and did not report physical injuries. Officers were unable to find the driver an...
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Crime Watch
Theft from business in Humboldt under investigation
Humboldt RCMP are looking for help solving a theft from a local business. They were contacted Oct. 28 about a theft from a business on B Ave. The investigation showed the suspect drove to the business in a truck, loaded two 28" EGO snowblowers into his vehicle, and left without paying for them. The theft happened ...
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investigation update
Youth released without charges in Pelican Narrows shooting death
A teenage youth arrested in connection with a man's shooting death in Pelican Narrows has been released without charges after investigators reviewed additional evidence and consulted Crown prosecutors.Saskatchewan RCMP said their investigation determined a 22-year-old man approached two teenage youths around 6:53 p.m. ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Livestream will allow public to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell during Prince Albert funeral
Family, friends and fellow soldiers will gather in Prince Albert on Wednesday to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell, with a livestream allowing the public to watch the military service.The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the Prince Albert Armoury on Exhibition Drive. A link to the YouTube livestream can be found belo...
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Owl banding
Fall migration brings hundreds of owls through Prince Albert banding station
For Harold Fisher, a fall evening in the Nisbet forest can mean an encounter with a tiny northern saw-whet owl, or a much larger bird with formidable talons.The Prince Albert Nature Society member has spent about 20 years banding owls, capturing and marking the birds before releasing them. Late fall is a prime time for...
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Submerged in water
Two killed after truck left grid road near Elfros
Two people are dead after their pickup left a grid road and ended up in water southeast of Elfros. Wynyard RCMP were called Sunday about a vehicle discovered in a body of water. Two of the vehicle's passengers were able to exit the vehicle and did not report physical injuries. Officers were unable to find the driver an...
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Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
A new airtanker will be based in La Ronge as Saskatchewan prepares for the 2027 wildfire season, but the provincial NDP is questioning why the aircraft did not arrive in time for this summer.The province unveiled the Dash-8 Q400 Multi-Role Emergency Response (Q400MRE) aircraft at Regina International Airport on Tuesday...
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"suspected mining induced incident"
'We woke to a thud': Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
An earthquake rattled Esterhazy early Tuesday morning, and it isn't the first time tremors have been felt in the community.According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake - with a magnitude of 3.4 - hit the area northeast of Esterhazy just after 7 a.m. The federal agency described it as a "suspected mining-induced even...
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improved relationship
Saskatchewan seeks trade progress with U.S and China
The Government of Saskatchewan is hoping that renewed trade talks with the United States and China will open new opportunities for the province's oil and agriculture industries, with discussions around the Keystone XL pipeline gaining momentum and a deadline approaching for temporary Chinese tariff relief.Warren Kaedin...
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Another Addition
Trojans add young Saskatoon defenceman
For the second time in the last week, the Tisdale Trojans have added another young player to their roster.After picking up Nash Bullman this past week, Tisdale has now grabbed defenceman Cole Evans.Evans comes from the U18AA Saskatoon Riverkings, having spent the first six games of the season with his hometown team. In...
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Best of the best opportunity
Mustang duo excited for Western All-Star Challenge experience
Some rookie Melfort Mustangs defencemen will be competing in a pair of games in the next 24 hours as members of Team SJHL.Eric Grandberg and Xavier Doane are on the roster for the 2026 Western All-Star Challenge, which will see them take on Team MJHL."It's definitely really cool; I'm honoured to be a part of this,...
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Mustangs hit CJHL top 20
Two Hawks, one Mustangs named SJHL Players of the Month
The SJHL has announced their Players of the Month, for September and October. Mason Karakochuk of the Nipawin Hawks is the SGEU MVP of the Month, with 16 goals and 5 assists in 14 games. Teammate Brock Evans is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Month, with four goals and 19 assists in those 14 games. Luke McKechnie of t...
Nov 2, 2026
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Local hockey
Trojans split weekend games, Wolfpack lose
The Tisdale Trojans split their weekend series on the road against Notre Dame. They fell 8-4 on Saturday after giving up a 3-2 lead. Ramy Borowsky, Grayden Little, Kash Elke, and Lukas Dreschler scored for the Trojans, who bounced back with a 4-2 victory on Sunday. Bevan Swan, Ramy Borowsky, Oliver Homstol, and Oakley ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Semi-finals on Saturday
Local teams advance in high school football playoffs
The Tisdale Tornadoes and Melfort Comets have advanced to the semi-finals in provincial 4A nine-a-side football playoffs. Tisdale earned a 43-22 victory at home over Delisle, while the Comets went to Humboldt and beat the Mohawks 18-13. The Tornadoes will host Melville in one semi-final, while Melfort welcomes Lumsden ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
It's the day no player wants to have come early - locker clean-out day.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday to pack up their things as the quest for a repeat came to an end at B.C. Place on Saturday with a 33-26 loss to the B.C. Lions.The #Riders cleared out their lockers after their #CFL West ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
Oct 21, 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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A new chapter for digital agriculture and Indigenous knowledge at USask
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) officially opened the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre and the kihci-okwmw askiy (Great Mother Earth) Knowled...
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Solving tough soil problems with cover crops
Producers face many challenges during the growing season. Weed pressure, fertility, drought, and poor water infiltration can impact production. A seri...
Nov 2, 2026
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Improving access to fruits and vegetables in a short season climate
Canada's short growing season limits the ability to produce enough fruits and vegetables to meet the country's year-round demand. To look closer at th...
Oct 30, 2026
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Canada
More intense U.S. trade negotiations have started, Carney says
ST JOHN'S - Prime Minister Mark Carney says "more intense" trade negotiations with the United States have started since his call with President Donald Trump last weekend. "We've made progress but we haven't finished," Carney told reporters Tuesday in S...
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Carney says Russian team won't be allowed at Alberta's world junior hockey tournament
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Russia will not be allowed to compete at next month's world junior hockey championship in Alberta. Carney, speaking in Antigua at the Commonwealth Summit, said Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be permitted to rep...
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UBC professor says calling police on Galloway was 'act of care' after suicide remark
VANCOUVER - A University of British Columbia professor has testified about a colleague's decision to call police to visit Steven Galloway after he was accused of sexual assault, describing it as an "act of care" toward the author, who had spoken of kil...
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B.C. Conservatives turmoil didn't stop the political donations from flowing
VICTORIA - The Conservative Party of B.C. raised almost three times the donations as the New Democrats during the third quarter of 2026, despite experiencing internal turmoil at the time. This fundraising figure for the party of premier-designate Lorn...
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Elections chief issues warning about AI's influence on voters
OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer is raising concerns about the rising influence of AI on the democratic process. Stéphane Perrault says voters are now more likely to use AI agents than Elections Canada's official website to get names of politi...
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AFN chief says no one besides Carney, Kinew talked about abolishing Indian Act
OTTAWA - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the only leaders to discuss abolishing the Indian Act during a landmark meeting last week were Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney said after the meeting th...
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World
Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas and sends a shockwave through the GOP
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democrat James Talarico flipped a U.S. Senate seat in Texas on Tuesday, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to pull off the first statewide victory in more than 30 years and sending a jolt through a longtime GOP stronghold that Preside...
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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who ran on his decades of experience in public office, will take over from California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the next governor of the nation's most populous state. The victory by Becerra,...
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Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas
Democrat James Talarico won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico's victory represents the first time a Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since 1994, a shakeup for a state long domi...
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Republican Tom Tiffany concedes defeat in Wisconsin governor's race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Tom Tiffany conceded defeat Tuesday in the Wisconsin governor's race. The Associated Press hasn't called the race yet and Tiffany's Democratic opponent, David Crowley, hasn't declared victory. But Tiffany s...
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Voters deliver embarrassing loss to Trump by rejecting Darline Graham in South Carolina
WASHINGTON (AP) - Voters in deep-red South Carolina delivered an embarrassing loss to President Donald Trump on Tuesday when they rejected Republican Darline Graham, who the president had urged to run and twice campaigned with in the final weeks of the...
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Democrat Shomari Figures wins reelection to U.S. House in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District
Democratic incumbent Shomari Figures won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican Rhett Marques. Figures, an attorney and former Obama administration staffer, secured ...
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