Tough start
Hawks seek first win of the season in La Ronge Wednesday
The Nipawin Hawks seek their first win of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season Wednesday in La Ronge.The Hawks are 0-3 to start the year and will begin the week against the Ice Wolves on the road. Nipawin last played on Friday, Sept. 25, a 5-4 loss to the Warman Wolverines. The setback followed two losse...
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Rider news
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
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Tough start
Hawks seek first win of the season in La Ronge Wednesday
The Nipawin Hawks seek their first win of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season Wednesday in La Ronge.The Hawks are 0-3 to start the year and will begin the week against the Ice Wolves on the road. Nipawin last played on Friday, Sept. 25, a 5-4 loss to the Warman Wolverines. The setback followed two losse...
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Honoured by friends, co-workers
Melfort radio station engineer Bayne Opseth retires after 51-year career
A keystone to the Pattison Media family in Melfort has retired. Engineer Bayne Opseth was honoured by friends and colleagues past and present at a come-and-go cake and coffee event at 105 CJVR/750 Beach Radio headquarters on Tuesday. Opseth has worked at the radio station for over 51 years, most of which were focused o...
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Reconciliation
Prince Albert Deputy Police Chief aspires to see more Indigenous people in policing
An Indigenous woman in a senior role with the Prince Albert Police Service says she would like to see more people like herself in the profession. Deputy Chief Farica Prince has been with the organization since 2021. "As an Indigenous woman in policing, you know, I look around at the national landscape, you know, a...
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Moore money
'My knees were weak': Hudson Bay man wins nearly $1.5 million playing VLT
A huge VLT win for a man from Hudson Bay.Don Moore won the province-wide jackpot on the Vault Breaker wide-area progressive, taking home $1,484,688.33. He won the jackpot at Desrochers Hotel Sept. 17 and said he was stunned when he won. "My knees were weak," said Moore. "It took a while to come to terms ...
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Round dance and walk
NDTR event in Melfort focused on Indigenous history, reconciliation
Wearing an orange shirt once a year is not enough, Lori Constant told people gathered in Melfort Tuesday for a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event."Putting on an orange shirt once a year is not working towards reconciliation," said Constant, a member of Reconciliation Melfort. "There's a lot ...
Sep 29, 2026
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No complaints received
E-bikes, scooters not a major issue in Melfort so far: RCMP
E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming more popular, but the head of the Melfort RCMP detachment said they haven't had any major issues with them so far. S/Sgt. Ryan Case told northeastNOW that they haven't received any complaints about electronic bikes or scooters in the city so far, and no collisions have been reported....
Sep 28, 2026
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NDTR
Residential school took her away. Her language brought her home
It was a beautiful day in August of 1964 when Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth was told she was going to school.She was six years old, and she was delighted."I didn't understand what school meant," she reflected.She remembers getting onto a small airplane. There were goodbyes, familiar faces, familiar voices.The plane...
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NDTR
Residential school survivor says system worked against Indigenous students
Kerry Benjoe is holding her family's stories from the Qu'Appelle Indian Residential School close to her."I carry forth the stories from my parents, my grandparents and great-grandparents, because they didn't have the opportunity we have today to share these stories," Benjoe said. "It was hidden."The...
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Nuclear lessons
What Saskatchewan can learn from an Ontario nuclear host community
For an Ontario community that has lived alongside nuclear power for decades, the industry has brought well-paying jobs, business opportunities and investments - benefits its mayor said could also reshape communities in Saskatchewan.But Adrian Foster said prospective host communities should plan early to make the most o...
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Nuclear power plans
Saskatchewan unveils plan for two nuclear reactors in the northwest
The provincial government has unveiled plans to establish two nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan, with the first expected to come online by 2042.The Government of Saskatchewan's plan - titled Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power - outlines a goal of generating at least 2,600 megawatts utilizing nucl...
Sep 29, 2026
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Health Funding
Saskatchewan at the table for federal meeting about health transfers
OTTAWA - Health ministers from across the country are set to meet Tuesday to warn they're headed toward a "fiscal cliff" if federal funding agreements for things like home care and mental health are not renewed, Ontario's health minister said.Sylvia Jones told a provincial committee meeting on Monday that she...
Sep 29, 2026
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Western nuclear project
Saskatchewan government to confirm nuclear reactor plan
Saskatchewan's future power generation will include nuclear energy, with an announcement on plans and the location of potential reactors expected Tuesday afternoon.Speaking to reporters at the Oil and Gas Show in Lloydminster on Sept. 17, Premier Scott Moe confirmed the province is considering potential nuclear power s...
Sep 29, 2026
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Local Sports
Tough start
Hawks seek first win of the season in La Ronge Wednesday
The Nipawin Hawks seek their first win of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season Wednesday in La Ronge.The Hawks are 0-3 to start the year and will begin the week against the Ice Wolves on the road. Nipawin last played on Friday, Sept. 25, a 5-4 loss to the Warman Wolverines. The setback followed two losse...
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Rider news
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
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Rider news
Tevaughn Campbell returns to practice as Riders prepare for Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could be close to getting another key piece of their team back.Tevaughn Campbell, the all-star defensive back who has been out since Week 9, was back on the field with the CFL club on Monday as a limited participant in practice."I feel healthy and I feel as good as I can feel after wha...
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SMAAAHL, PJHL
Trojans, Outback Thunder fall on season-opening weekend
The Tisdale Trojans dropped both games of their debut weekend in the Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League. Tisdale opened with a 6-3 loss Friday night in Moose Jaw. The Winmar Warriors built a 4-0 lead before Grayden Little scored the first Trojans goal of the 2026-27 campaign in the second period. Camryn Aebig and Mill...
Sep 28, 2026
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Weekend Split
McKechnie's 42-save shutout leads Mustangs over Millionaires
The Melfort Mustangs are back to .500 following a 1-0 shutout victory over the Melville Millionaires Saturday night.Melfort travelled to Melville following a 2-1 defeat at home to the Millionaires the previous night, and earned the weekend split."That was a stressful one, but that's a greasy road win, and we'll ta...
Sep 28, 2026
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Home-and-home
Mustangs drop first of two to Mills, go for revenge in Melville
The Melfort Mustangs dropped their second straight game Friday night, losing 2-1 at home to the visiting Melville Millionaires.Despite scoring 10 minutes into the game, having six power plays, and putting 31 shots on net, one goal was all the Mustangs could muster in their first meeting of the season with the Mills.&qu...
Sep 26, 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
Saskatchewan farmers facing pressure from rising diesel costs, floods, trade uncertainty
The conditions this year have been anything but cooperative for farmers in Saskatchewan.Farmers have faced waterlogged fields, high temperatures, hail...
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Important AgriStability deadline Thursday
The price of diesel has nearly doubled since last year. That's just one reason why the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is ur...
Sep 29, 2026
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A unified voice for North American equipment dealers
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will merge next year to create a unified organiza...
Sep 29, 2026
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Canada
Canada urges France to back off plan for snow crab fishery off coast of Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S - Canada's fisheries minister urged France on Wednesday to abandon a plan to launch a snow crab fishery in waters near Newfoundland and the French territory of St-Pierre-Miquelon. Joanne Thompson said France made no mention of its plan to Ca...
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2 killed, 2 hurt in crash involving medical emergency at Delta, B.C., mall
DELTA - Two people have been killed in a crash at the Tsawwassen Mills mall in Delta, B.C., while two other pedestrians were injured in what police said appears to have been set off by a medical emergency. Police said Wednesday the injured were treate...
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Canada's memorable year in space set to continue with NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission
COCOA BEACH - Astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to blast off for the International Space Station on Thursday as Canada continues a memorable year for space exploration and research. The 44-year-old is one of four people assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 m...
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Carney reflects on 'dark chapter' at Truth and Reconciliation ceremony in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's important to reflect on a "dark chapter" in Canada's history and honour the children who survived residential schools and those who never made it home. He made the comment Wednesday on the National Day fo...
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Ontario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison to resign when fall sitting ends
OTTAWA - Ontario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison announced Wednesday he will resign his seat of Parry Sound-Muskoka at the end of the fall parliamentary sitting. In a letter released to constituents, Aitchison said he will explore other opportunities a...
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78-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in partner's death in Laval
MONTREAL - Laval police say a 78-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 77-year-old partner. Police say Ronald Thibault was charged after officers found the woman dead and Thibault injured inside a condo in the Chome...
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World
Helicopter with 6 aboard crashes in Zimbabwe with no survivors, officials say
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A helicopter with six people on board crashed in a rural part of Zimbabwe on Wednesday and it appears there were no survivors, officials said. Among the victims was a prominent businessman and his wife, state medi...
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Police say parents to face charges after a Michigan toddler displayed a gun at daycare
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - The parents of a Detroit-area toddler who pulled a loaded pistol out of his backpack at a daycare will face charges in the case, police said Wednesday. In a statement, police in Canton Township said the paren...
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Hurricane Rachel forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Rachel formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean but posed no threat to land, the National Hurricane Center said. Rachel was located about 380 miles (615 kilometers) west of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, or about 220 miles (...
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Hurricane Rachel forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Rachel formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was at sea and posed no threat to land. Rachel was located about 380 miles (615 kilometers) west of Lazaro ...
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UK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at a US-run air base
LONDON (AP) - The U.K. has "strong indications" that Iran played a part in the incident that saw five men arrested near a U.S.-run military air base in England late at night, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday. Burnham said U.K. a...
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UK-France deal aimed at reducing number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats is scrapped
LONDON (AP) - A pilot program between the U.K. and France that aimed to curb the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, Britain's government said Wednesday. In a statement, the Home Office said t...
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