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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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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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...
2h ago
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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. ...
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Crime Watch
Break-in at Humboldt residential building
Humboldt RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter last week. RCMP were called about the incident at a multi-unit residential building on the 500 block of 5th St. in Humboldt on Oct. 26. The investigation determined that someone broke into a unit at the residential complex and stole several items, including a wi-fi rout...
Nov 2, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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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Serious incident
Pelican Narrows dog attack leaves young woman critically injured
A young woman was critically injured in a dog attack in Pelican Narrows on Monday, with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) health staff saying it was the fifth dangerous dog attack in recent days.The condition or age of the injured woman was not available Tuesday, but the attack prompted the First Nation's leadership ...
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Local Sports
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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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Looking to cash in another win
Nipawin meets Millionaires for first time Friday
The Nipawin Hawks will make their first visit to Melville on Friday to face the Millionaires.The first of four meetings feature two of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's hottest teams. The Hawks have points in seven straight games; the Millionaires have points in five in a row.Nipawin is coming off a 3-2 shootout ...
Oct 30, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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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
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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Head of UN relief praises Canada, calls for accountability in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan
OTTAWA - The United Nations' global head of humanitarian issues is praising Canada for helping the world's most vulnerable even as he calls for accountability for the wars driving suffering worldwide. "Canada has become a humanitarian superpower," Tom ...
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One dead, one missing in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C.
BELLA COOLA - One person is dead and another is missing after a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C., a year after an attack on a group of schoolchildren in the same community. The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service said the ...
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Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala recognized with heroism award from U.S. foundation
TUMBLER RIDGE - Maya Gebala, who was badly injured during the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has received the first international award from a U.S.-based charity that was formed in the aftermath of another school shooting. The Youth Peace and Ju...
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Ostrich farm sues for loss of dietary pill business, says projected revenue was $200M
The owners of a British Columbia farm where hundreds of ostriches were killed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is suing the government and police, claiming the loss of a business with revenue it projected at $200 million. The lawsuit by Universal...
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World
Spain's transport minister steps down 6 days after fatal high-speed rail crash
MADRID (AP) - Spain's transport minister announced Tuesday that he is stepping down, six days after a high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 69 people. Transport Minister Óscar Puente made the announcement at the end of an hou...
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'Very important' evidence found miles from Learjet crash site in Florida, investigator says
A piece of the Learjet that slammed into the ground in Florida, killing all nine people aboard, was found nearly 4 miles from the crash site, investigators said Tuesday, confirming that the plane was breaking apart before impact. National...
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Authorities release 911 call from the man who killed a shooter inside an Oregon elementary school
A frantic 911 call from the man who fatally shot a 16-year-old shooter who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school last month was released Tuesday to The Associated Press through a public records request. In a tense call lasting...
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Escaped Tennessee inmate caught after 10 days on the run when his truck gets stuck in the mud
An escaped Tennessee prison er convicted of murder was recaptured Tuesday near Kansas City, Missouri, when his truck got stuck in the mud after troopers used roadside cameras and a helicopter to track him down, ending more than a week on the run, autho...
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Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The powders turned out to be yeast or flour, though not all letter...
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Seattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have hired Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager, the team said Tuesday. The 36-year-old Kanzler replaces Dan Wilson, who was fired after a disappointing 76-86 season that began with World...
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