further cuts
Immigration board asks feds to better track temporary residents
OTTAWA - Canada needs to make further cuts to the number of temporary residents in the country and generate better tracking data when they leave the country, the head of an expert panel on immigration said.Parisa Mahboubi chairs the C.D. Howe Institute's immigration targets council, which includes former immigration mi...
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“No one’s going to call it Lake of America."
Google Maps to display Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.
OTTAWA - Google Maps has updated to display "Lake America" for users located in the United States, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to rename the Great Lake.Users in Canada will still see it displayed as Lake Ontario on Google Maps, though the search engine will pull up Lake Am...
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Yellow warning
Heavy rainfall warning in effect for North Central Sask.
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
further cuts
Immigration board asks feds to better track temporary residents
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“No one’s going to call it Lake of America."
Google Maps to display Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.
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Northeast News
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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List for RCMP investigations
City of Melfort sets up security camera system registry
Propoerty owners in Melfort with a security camera system can now register it with the city. Director of Corporate Services Lydia Steffen told northeastNOW that the registry is voluntary. "[The registry] helps the city and RCMP identify privately owned security cameras in the community that may have footage releva...
Aug 28, 2026
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Investigation underway
E-bike stolen from Melfort business Thursday night
RCMP in Melfort are asking for help in solving a theft on Thursday. A woman stole a valuable E-bike from a business in the city at about 7:45 p.m. She is described as heavier set, and was wearing a black ballcap, white t-shirt, black pants, and black and white shoes. The woman was wearing glasses and had wired earphone...
Aug 28, 2026
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Byelection next month
Four candidates for vacant Hudson Bay councillor seat
The Town of Hudson Bay will hold a byelection for their vacant councillor position. Four candidates have put their name forward for the spot on council, those being Jerrod Drechsler, Chris Galacz, Mona Schultz, and Angela Staszczak. Voting will take place in the council chambers at the Recreation Complex. Advance polls...
Aug 28, 2026
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9-1-1 still available
Porcupine Plain ER temporarily closed Friday night
The community of Porcupine Plain will be without emergency room services for part of Friday. According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Porcupine Carragana Hospital will see emergency services temporarily disrupted on Friday, between 5 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. Residents can still call 9-1-1 in the event of an emerg...
Aug 27, 2026
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Gathering of Nations
Dene hand games: a proud tradition
A game that incorporates elements of bluffing, sleight of hand, and the rhythmic sound of a drum beat, is being enjoyed this week by both Elders and youth alike at the annual Gathering of Nations in Prince Albert. The Dene hand game dates back generations and involves two teams. Players on each team take turns hiding a...
Aug 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Yellow warning
Heavy rainfall warning in effect for North Central Sask.
An area that includes Prince Albert, Battlefords, Melfort, Saskatoon and south down to Yorkton is under a heavy rainfall warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada said a low pressure system is expected to begin in southern Saskatchewan this afternoon. Rain will continue through to Monday evening. Rainfall totals a...
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bringing technology where its needed
$5.4 million federal investment to advance healthcare, accessibility in northern Sask
The federal government has committed another $5.4 million to a state-of-the-art virtual health centre that is aiming to transform healthcare for those in rural and remote areas.The Virtual Health Hub (VHH), currently being constructed on Whitecap Dakota First Nation, is an Indigenous-led healthcare organization to deli...
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Crime watch
Escaped prisoner turns himself in to Biggar RCMP
A man being sought by RCMP in Biggar after he escaped while being transferred to a police vehicle on Aug. 20 has turned himself in.Josh Meszaros, 34, turned himself in to North Battleford RCMP on Aug. 24 where he was handed multiple charges.According to police, 34-year-old Joshua Meszaros was arrested on Aug. 20 on cha...
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Riders improve to 7-4
Riders show off resilience in 28-24 win over the Argos
The Saskatchewan Roughriders leaned into adversity throughout Saturday's game against the Toronto Argonauts to get an important win at a sold-out Mosaic Stadium.Saskatchewan trailed for most of the game until short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens scored from two yards out with 2:57 left in the game to give the Riders...
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Bones
2,100 year-old artifact found at the St. Victor Petroglyphs in southern Saskatchewan
Unearthed during an archaeological dig in 1990, pieces of bone at the St. Victor Petroglyphs Provincial Historic Park remained undated until the Friends of the St. Victor Petroglyphs Cooperative Ltd recently sent the bones for carbon dating."We were just hoping to find if there were some dates that would match the...
Aug 29, 2026
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Most Wanted
Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people being hunted by RCMP in August
Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for August includes people being sought for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, arson and assault while choking.The RCMP said it publishes the list based on people with active warrants who were last known to be living in Saskatchewan, selected based on a review of their...
Aug 29, 2026
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Local Sports
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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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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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
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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Two Saskatchewan farmers to lead oat grower organization
There have been some changes to the leadership at an organization that representes oat growers across western Canada. The Prairie Oat Growers Associat...
Aug 27, 2026
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More farmers begin harvest in Saskatchewan
Harvest is now underway in all regions of Saskatchewan. It was relatively warm across the province for the week of Aug. 18 to 24, which helped with cr...
Aug 27, 2026
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Canada
Teej festivals cancelled across Canada as Nepal grapples with extreme flooding
OTTAWA - Nepalese community organizations across the country cancelled annual cultural festivals over the weekend following the devastating flash flooding that struck Nepal and China. This weekend would normally be the annual Teej festival, a Hindu pra...
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Candidates talk affordability on Day 4 of Quebec's election campaign
Affordability and the economy took the spotlight on Sunday as Quebec's election campaign entered its fourth day, with party leaders unveiling their visions to ease financial pressures while grappling with the province's budgetary constraints. The Quebe...
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Google Maps to display Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.
OTTAWA - Google Maps has updated to display "Lake America" for users located in the United States, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to rename the Great Lake. Users in Canada will still see it displayed as Lake Ontario on...
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Voters head to the polls in three federal byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec
OTTAWA - A trio of federal byelections are set for Monday in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. Two of the ridings are considered fairly safe Liberal seats, both of which were vacated by former cabinet ministers. In Quebec, where voters had elected...
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Immigration board asks feds to better track temporary residents
OTTAWA - Canada needs to make further cuts to the number of temporary residents in the country and generate better tracking data when they leave the country, the head of an expert panel on immigration said. Parisa Mahboubi chairs the C.D. Howe Institut...
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B.C. premier calls byelection in riding where Conservative leader set to run
B.C. Premier David Eby has called a byelection for next month in the riding of Abbotsford-Mission, where embattled Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is set to run. Eby's New Democrats said Saturday that former agriculture minister Pam Alexis, who...
Aug 29, 2026
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World
Grand Canyon flooding knocks out water pipeline serving tourists at the national park, officials say
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - One person died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service said Sunday night that the body of a 46-year-old man was recovered near Cr...
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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a month on Sunday, breaking a lull in fighting during an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. Vowing to retaliate ...
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Norwegians line up at memorials remembering the late King Harald V. Funeral set for Sept 9
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Tens of thousands of Norwegians lined up Sunday in front of cathedrals and churches across the country for memorial services held for the late King Harald V, who died at 89. Harald passed away Friday and his son immedi...
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NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before. SpaceX launched the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope sh...
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Karina rapidly becomes a major hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Karina formed Sunday in the Pacific Ocean and swiftly intensified into a dangerous major storm within hours, fueled by warm waters far offshore where it poses no immediate threat to land. Karina gained Category 1 hu...
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NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before. SpaceX launched the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope sh...
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