Truth and Reconciliation
Wanuskewin hosting major commemoration for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
One of Saskatchewan's most significant cultural and historical centres is playing an active role commemorating and educating the public on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.On September 30, Wanuskewin Heritage Park is planning a full day of gathering, cultural programming, learning, and reflection, followed ...
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CBC's 'Hockey Night in Canada' to return this season with PWHL games
TORONTO - The CBC says that "Hockey Night in Canada" will return this season in partnership with the Professional Women's Hockey League.The network says the first women's game to be featured on the long-running program will be a Dec. 5 matchup between the Montreal Victoire and expansion club PWHL Hamilton.Nat...
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Truth and Reconciliation
Wanuskewin hosting major commemoration for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
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Northeast News
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...
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PJHL action
Carrot River Outback Thunder season opener Saturday
The Carrot River Outback Thunder open their 2026-27 PJHL campaign Saturday night against the Quakers in Saskatoon. Carrot River dropped their lone pre-season game, 9-0 to the Prince Albert Timberjaks. The Outback Thunder finished 14-26-0-2 last season and missed the playoffs. Game time at Rod Hamm Arena in Saskatoon is...
Sep 26, 2026
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Saturday
Temporary weekend ER closures for Wakaw, Lanigan
A couple of local emergency rooms will be closed briefly this weekend. According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), emergency services will be unavailable in Wakaw from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Lanigan Integrated Hospital will be without emergency services on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to midnight...
Sep 25, 2026
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Students to Melfort or Tisdale
BREAKING: Star City School to close next July
The fate of Star City School has been sealed. The North East School Division Board of Education has approved the closure of the school, effective July 2, 2027. Director of Education Stacy Lair told northeastNOW the board reviewed the School Community Council's (SCC's) information package and made the difficult decision...
Sep 25, 2026
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Court proceedings
'I'm not shocked': grieving mother responds to murder charge
Standing outside Prince Albert Provincial Court and surrounded by supporters, Danica Moore expressed feelings of relief but also sadness over news a 14-year-old has been charged with the murder of her daughter.The youth, who appeared in court Friday for the first time on the charge, said nothing beyond confirming pronu...
Sep 25, 2026
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Services affected next week
Routine lab collection services update for Melfort Hospital
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a public notice for residents of Melfort and area. The notice stated that routine lab collection services for next week will differ from normal. On Monday and Tuesday, services will be available from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The lab will be closed for the National Day for Tr...
Sep 25, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Truth and Reconciliation
Wanuskewin hosting major commemoration for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
One of Saskatchewan's most significant cultural and historical centres is playing an active role commemorating and educating the public on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.On September 30, Wanuskewin Heritage Park is planning a full day of gathering, cultural programming, learning, and reflection, followed ...
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Watchdog
Competition Bureau investigates minimum advertised pricing policies in grocery sector
The Competition Bureau has launched an investigation into the use of minimum advertised pricing policies in the grocery sector.The watchdog says the policies can prevent retailers from advertising their lowest prices, potentially keeping deals from consumers and restricting competition.It says minimum pricing policies ...
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Higher diesel prices could push Canadian grocery costs higher
Canadians have been watching their grocery bills climb for years, and one food expert says higher diesel prices could add even more pressure in the weeks ahead. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois of Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab joined The Evan Bray Show to discuss what is driving food costs, how quickly higher tr...
Sep 27, 2026
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As Canada pivots to Arctic, experts wonder if Ottawa has enough regional diplomats
OTTAWA - As Canada plans an ambitious expansion of defence and economic activity in the Arctic, regional experts are asking whether it has enough diplomats to build the ties it wants in the North."The Arctic is a geopolitical hot spot," said Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. "The (Global ...
Sep 27, 2026
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Investment
Canpotex investment into Port of Vancouver expected to boost Sask. potash exports
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a $500 million investment in the Port of Vancouver by Canpotex will allow more of the province's potash to reach markets around the world.Moe attended a groundbreaking ceremony at Neptune Bulk Terminals on Friday, signalling the start of the expansion project, which will include repl...
Sep 27, 2026
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Bell Canada AI Data Centre
New AI Data Centre sparks concerns for member of George Gordon First Nation
A massive artificial intelligence (AI) data centre is being developed near Regina, and some locals are voicing concerns over impacts and lack of consultations.In March, Bell Canada and the Saskatchewan government announced that a 300-megawatt data centre will be built in Sherwood, Saskatchewan. The project is set to be...
Sep 26, 2026
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Local Sports
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...
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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...
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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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BC Blues
Lions pounce with big plays, beat Riders 31-24 to jump into second in the West
The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't stop a B.C. Lions offence from getting big plays on Friday night.B.C. only needed two plays to score touchdowns on two separate drives as the Lions defeated the Riders 31-16 to win the season series between the teams and move into second place in the CFL's West Division. Saskatchew...
Sep 26, 2026
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PJHL action
Carrot River Outback Thunder season opener Saturday
The Carrot River Outback Thunder open their 2026-27 PJHL campaign Saturday night against the Quakers in Saskatoon. Carrot River dropped their lone pre-season game, 9-0 to the Prince Albert Timberjaks. The Outback Thunder finished 14-26-0-2 last season and missed the playoffs. Game time at Rod Hamm Arena in Saskatoon is...
Sep 26, 2026
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Weekend Set
Mustangs set for home-and-home with Melville, remembering Mark Odnokon
The Melfort Mustangs begin their second week of the SJHL season tonight when they play host to the Melville Millionaires.The evening's contest will kick off a home-and-home set between the two clubs.This weekend will mark the first two of four meetings on the year, as the pair battle it out in a 'mini playoff series'.&...
Sep 25, 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
Manitoba farm group leadership change
There has been a change in senior leadership for a Manitoba farm group. Jim Smolik has been hired as the interim executive director of the Keystone Ag...
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Scientists targeting troublesome weeds with unique methods
What if a simple kitchen staple like baking soda could help Canadian farmers tackle stubborn weeds? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research s...
Sep 25, 2026
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Soil as a living organism
When many people think of soil, they think of dirt. Agri-Environmental Specialist Jacqueline Drieschner with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Canada
Trump says he expects Canada trade deal within weeks as import ban looms
WASHINGTON - With just hours to go before import bans on certain Canadian goods were set to take effect, U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he thinks he can make a trade deal with Canada in the coming weeks. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Offic...
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Advocates plea for Ottawa to call inquiry into Alberta, Saskatchewan trans laws
OTTAWA - Advocates are in Ottawa asking the federal government to call an inquiry into provincial laws they say have escalated harassment, bullying and mental health harms for transgender people. Laws on the books in Saskatchewan and Alberta require pa...
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Canada extends travel restrictions linked to Ebola outbreak for 60 days
OTTAWA - Canada has extended its travel and immigration restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak for another 60 days, and the health ministry in the Democratic Republic of Congo has released new data showing there have been more than 8,000 cases of t...
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RCMP boss Duheme says it's still too soon to release details on Tumbler Ridge guns
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says in a recent letter that information about firearms used in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., will stay under wraps for now because it's still part of an active investigation. The Sept. 23 letter from ...
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Man accused in Nijjar's assassination put on FBI most-wanted list
LOS ANGELES - A man charged in connection with the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia has been added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's ten most-wanted list. Satinderjeet Singh, who is also known as Goldy Brar, was cha...
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Minister won't commit to criminalizing residential school denialism
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty was noncommittal Monday when asked about criminalizing residential school denialism after a group linked to white nationalism reportedly staged a demonstration in the B.C. interior over the weekend...
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World
Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday in the Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters said. The storm was located about 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) east-northeast of Bermuda and was moving east, according to an ad...
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SpaceX's supersized Starship launches toward orbit for the first time
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship toward orbit for the first time Monday, aiming for six full laps around Earth to prove its readiness for NASA's Artemis moon program. The company stressed that everything needed to be operating proper...
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South Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers were likely caused by North Korean mines
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea likely planted the land mines that injured three South Korean soldiers last week along the heavily fortified border separating the countries, South Korea's military said Monday. The preliminary finding could furthe...
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5 men arrested near a US-run air base are bailed as UK police probe whether there's a link to Iran
FAIRFORD, England (AP) - Five young British men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a U.S.-operated air force base in England were released on bail Monday, and counterterror detectives said they were investigating "multiple lines of inquiry,...
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Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo
HILO, Hawaii (AP) - Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds persisted in areas still recovering from previous storms. Mexico's Baja Peninsula, meanw...
Sep 27, 2026
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Pope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion' at French shrine known for miraculous cures
LOURDES, France (AP) - Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the legalization of medically assisted death as immoral "false compassion," reaffirming Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life during a visit to Lourdes, the French shrine associated with mirac...
Sep 27, 2026
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