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BNDN signs agreement for uranium project to proceed
Paladin Canada Inc. and the Birch Narrows Dene Nation (BNDN) have signed a Mutual Benefits Agreement (MBA) in respect to the Patterson Lake South Project. A media release issued by the company on Monday states the MBA will cover the lifespan of the project, which lies within BNDN traditional territory in the southwest...
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Crime
Drug bust in Pilger nets over half a kilogram of cocaine and meth
A drug bust that occurred in the small community of Pilger, netted over half a kilogram of cocaine and over 52,000 unstamped illegal cigarettes.On Aug. 27, Saskatchewan RCMP executed a search warrant at a residential property in Pilger.In addition to the cocaine and cigarettes, officers also seized a small quantity of ...
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Crime
Drug bust in Pilger nets over half a kilogram of cocaine and meth
A drug bust that occurred in the small community of Pilger, netted over half a kilogram of cocaine and over 52,000 unstamped illegal cigarettes.On Aug. 27, Saskatchewan RCMP executed a search warrant at a residential property in Pilger.In addition to the cocaine and cigarettes, officers also seized a small quantity of ...
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Wieacker-Wolff Syndrome
Broncos Legacy Fund supports local girl with rare syndrome
A girl in Humboldt has received support from the Humboldt Broncos Memorial Golf Tournament and the Broncos Legacy Fund.Eight-year-old Ayla Gutowski deals with Wieacker-Wolff Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects only 250 people worldwide.The syndrome affects how the nervous system and muscles grow, resulting ...
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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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Saskatchewan
mutual benefits
BNDN signs agreement for uranium project to proceed
Paladin Canada Inc. and the Birch Narrows Dene Nation (BNDN) have signed a Mutual Benefits Agreement (MBA) in respect to the Patterson Lake South Project. A media release issued by the company on Monday states the MBA will cover the lifespan of the project, which lies within BNDN traditional territory in the southwest...
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GAMING EXPANSION
Gaming centre pilot project announced for Flying Dust First Nation
Flying Dust First Nation will soon be home to a gaming centre pilot project with up to 49 slot machines.The Government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) have amended their Gaming Framework Agreement (GFA), extending the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (SIGA) online gaming ...
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Wet weather
Wind, rainfall warnings continue after stormy weekend in Saskatchewan
Wind and rainfall warnings from Environment Canada remained in effect across large areas of Saskatchewan on Monday morning after a very stormy weekend.The rainfall warning covered Saskatoon and parts of central Saskatchewan, including Prince Albert, Nipawin, Melfort and Tisdale. The weather service said as much as 50-6...
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Saskatchewan prosecutors seek forfeiture of truck belonging to Mountie killer
A man in prison for killing two Saskatchewan Mounties 20 years ago is set to have a court hearing today over the fate of his pickup truck.Prosecutors have filed an application to have the blue 1986 GMC 1500 belonging to 61-year-old Curtis Dagenais forfeited to the Crown.In 2009, a jury convicted Dagenais of first-degre...
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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...
Aug 30, 2026
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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...
Aug 30, 2026
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Early Ice
Trojans inaugural hockey school welcomes over 100 kids
The Tisdale Trojans recently hosted their inaugural summer hockey school, bringing in more than 100 athletes over two weeks.The organization started the school to give Northeast area youth a chance at earlier ice time and development ahead of their minor hockey seasons."It's tough in the Northeast; there's not a l...
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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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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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Bourgault Industries to produce seeders for CNH
Bourgault seeders will be sporting some new colours. Bourgault Industries entered into an agreement with CNH, to supply co-branded Case IH and New Hol...
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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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Canada
Ottawa sends officials to Nepal as search for missing Canadians continues: Anand
OTTAWA - The federal government has 10 officials on the ground in Nepal to support Canadians affected by flooding, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Monday. In a statement posted on social media, Anand said the officials, which include a membe...
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Carney meets business leaders to discuss U.S. trade, says PM's office
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with a number of business leaders across different sectors to discuss Canada's trade relationship with the U.S. A statement from the Prime Minister's Office says the meeting covered recent developments on...
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Meta's new rules for kids should extend to Canada, B.C. attorney general says
VICTORIA - British Columbia's attorney general is calling on social media giant Meta to implement the same protections for Canadian children who use its platforms that American children will receive. The company that operates Facebook and Instagram is ...
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Steven Guilbeault formally resigns his seat in Laurier-Sainte-Marie
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to schedule another six byelections for the coming months. Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault officially resigned his Montreal seat on Friday, according to the House of Commons website. The MP for Laurier-Sainte-Mar...
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Fact File: Canada is not blocking ships that refuse to honour Lake Ontario name
Online posts claiming Canada blocked vessels from entering Lake Ontario through a canal on the St. Lawrence Seaway appeared online this week. The posts claimed a Fox News report said Canada would allow the vessels to pass through if they agreed to refe...
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Coalition Avenir Québec's health care reversal criticized by rivals on campaign Day 5
MONTREAL - The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec faced accusations of inconsistency on Monday after announcing her party would make it easier for doctors to work in both the public and private sectors if it forms a new government after the Oct. 5 p...
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World
Woman randomly stabs 2 people in New York City's Times Square, killing 1, then is killed by police
A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York City's Times Square on Monday, killing one woman, and then was fatally shot by police, according to officials. The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. next to a New York Police Departmen...
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration. No reason was given for the departur...
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Some 80 people rescued from Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 still missing, officials say
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) - The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person have been found after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, and officials said Monday that one person remains unaccounted for after ...
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Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump's $400 million ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for President Donald Trump as he flexes unprecedented executive power and remakes the ca...
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DA says a teen who recorded San Diego mosque shooting livestream has been charged with murder
A 17-year-old North Carolina girl who recorded a livestream of a shooting that killed three people at a San Diego mosque and disseminated the attackers' white-supremacist writings has been charged with murder by aiding and abetting, a district attorney...
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Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Congo's authorities said Monday that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths. More than 1,360 people have recovered from the virus, in what authorities said was an "encou...
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