Protecting Saskatchewan
Government plans to hire five new highway patrol officers in 2026-27
The Government of Saskatchewan says a bigger budget will translate into more highway patrol officers on the road around the province in the year ahead.The Saskatchewan Highway Patrol saw its funding increase from $7.8 million up to $8.5 million in the recent provincial budget. The Ministry of Community Safety said that...
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Widespread growth
Saskatchewan's GDP well above the national average, government says
Saskatchewan's GDP grew by 2.2 per cent bringing the total for 2025 to $85.4 billion, according to Statistics Canada.GDP is the total value of goods and services produced over a specific time period and is a primary measurement used to evaluate the health of an economy. An increase in real GDP is viewed as a sign that ...
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Widespread growth
Saskatchewan's GDP well above the national average, government says
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
Protecting Saskatchewan
Government plans to hire five new highway patrol officers in 2026-27
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Dangers around Melfort Creek
Flooding issues persist as more areas declare states of emergency
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Northeast News
Dangers around Melfort Creek
Flooding issues persist as more areas declare states of emergency
High water levels continue to wreak havoc in much of northeast and east-central Saskatchewan. The City of Melfort has issued a flood risk advisory for Melfort Creek on the east side of the city. "Residents are asked to avoid the Melfort Creek area due to an increased risk of flooding and reports of washed-out road...
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Helps with funding
Nipawin residents reminded to fill out census forms
The Town of Nipawin wants residents to fill out their census forms. The national census is being released next week, and Nipawin's General Manager of Community Services Derek Seckinger told northeastNOW that residents should complete the census form as soon as they receive it, ensuring that everyone in the house is inc...
May 02, 2026
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Government and Business Investments
New Carlton Trail training facility to open next fall
Carlton Trail College will soon have a new technical training facility, courtesy of BHP and the provincial government.The Government of Saskatchewan has invested just shy of $4 million into the new facility, while BHP has added an additional $1.9 million.The new facility, right in Humboldt, will be an expansion of Carl...
May 01, 2026
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Civic news
Humboldt issues alert over high levels at sewage lift station by hospital
The City of Humboldt is alerting residents to issues regarding the sewer in the hospital area. "Our sewage lift station reached a high level today which could result in sewer backups," the City posted on its social media pages on Friday. Property owners are urged to ensure that their sump pumps are discharged...
May 01, 2026
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Emergency Response
STARS called after rollover east of Melfort
STARS was called after a single vehicle rollover near Melfort. The Melfort Fire Department was called to the scene of the rollover east of Melfort just after noon on Friday. A truck was found on its side when crews arrived, and the driver was pinned inside. EMS secured the patient, while the fire department began work ...
May 01, 2026
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Missing and Murdered
Fourth annual MMIWG walk held in Melfort
Under clear skies and warm spring weather, people gathered in Melfort on Friday for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Walk. It's a day marked by reflection, community, and remembrance.The Marguerite Riel Centre hosted the fourth annual event at Memorial Gardens. Spokesperson Kevin Arcand told northeas...
May 01, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Widespread growth
Saskatchewan's GDP well above the national average, government says
Saskatchewan's GDP grew by 2.2 per cent bringing the total for 2025 to $85.4 billion, according to Statistics Canada.GDP is the total value of goods and services produced over a specific time period and is a primary measurement used to evaluate the health of an economy. An increase in real GDP is viewed as a sign that ...
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Protecting Saskatchewan
Government plans to hire five new highway patrol officers in 2026-27
The Government of Saskatchewan says a bigger budget will translate into more highway patrol officers on the road around the province in the year ahead.The Saskatchewan Highway Patrol saw its funding increase from $7.8 million up to $8.5 million in the recent provincial budget. The Ministry of Community Safety said that...
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Spring melt
VIDEO: Floodwaters and washouts keep many Saskatchewan highways closed
Spring melt water flow continued to close highways and destroy roads in Saskatchewan on Sunday, with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) assisting in 16 active flooding locations.Environment Canada is now forecasting only showers or flurries in the flood-hit areas on Sunday night and fine and cooler weather ne...
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Provincial flooding
Select highways shut down due to washouts as another community declares state of emergency
Another Saskatchewan community has declared a State of Emergency due to high water levels. The Town of Arborfield posted on their social media pages Saturday that they have declared a State of Emergency "due to potential flooding". Residents are being advised to be on alert as water levels can change quickly....
May 02, 2026
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Fire ban
City of North Battleford issues fire ban
The City of North Battleford has issued a fire ban for all residents, effective immediately. The ban comes after the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) for the region is considered "high", bordering on "extreme", due to dry conditions. The fire ban in...
May 02, 2026
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Modern history
Métis Nation recreating Batoche as a Roblox game
The sights and sounds of Batoche are going digital.This summer, Métis families won't just walk the historic grounds, they'll be able to explore them in a whole new way through Roblox.The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is preparing to unveil a virtual recreation of Batoche on the popular gaming platform,...
May 01, 2026
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Local Sports
Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
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Kickoff coming soon
Roughriders announce suite of themed games ahead of June 13 home opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have big plans for the 2026 CFL season.While the players will be looking to win back-to-back Grey Cup championships, fans can look forward to a number of themed games at Mosaic Stadium.Single-game tickets are currently on sale for all 10 regular-season home games, the team said, along with ...
May 02, 2026
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Riderville
Regina-born Roughrider receiver Mitch Picton retiring after nine seasons
After nine seasons and a Grey Cup win with the CFL team he grew up watching, Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton is hanging up his cleats.Picton, 30, was selected by the Riders in the fifth round of the CFL's 2017 draft. In the 64 regular-season games he played with the Riders, Pickton caught 96 passes for 1,081 yards an...
May 01, 2026
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks have locked down their bench boss for an additional two years.Head Coach and General Manager Tad Kozun has signed a two-year contract extension with the organization."I'm definitely really excited to be able to continue on what we've done here. It hasn't been easy sledding, obviously; we went thr...
Apr 30, 2026
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Mustang Hotspot
Former Mustang heading to NCAA Div I NMU
Another former Melfort Mustang has decided to take his talents to Northern Michigan University (NMU).Reilley Kotai has joined the NCAA Division One program for the 2026/27 season, after spending a year with the University of British Columbia (UBC)."I'm obviously super excited, it's been a long-time dream of mine t...
Apr 29, 2026
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CFL season to start on Victoria Day weekend in 2027, adds eight-team playoffs
Changes are coming to the Canadian Football League (CFL), beginning next year with season starting at the earliest date in its history.The newly-announced changes include updates to the season schedule and changes to the league's playoff format.In 2027, the season will begin on Victoria Day Weekend, "anchoring the...
Apr 29, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks have locked down their bench boss for an additional two years.Head Coach and General Manager Tad Kozun has signed a two-year contract extension with the organization."I'm definitely really excited to be able to continue on what we've done here. It hasn't been easy sledding, obviously; we went thr...
Apr 30, 2026
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Future Piece
Mustangs commit WHL drafted defenceman
The Melfort Mustangs continue to add pieces for their future, marking their sixth commitment in the past month.Daniel Skalicky, an 18-year-old defenceman from Stony Plain, Alta., is the newest member of the organization.A Western Hockey League draft pick of the Seattle Thunderbirds in 2023, Skalicky has had an impressi...
Apr 28, 2026
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Tarin Smith
Native of Porcupine Plain named WHL Defenceman of the Year finalist
Everett Silvertips defenceman, Tarin Smith, has been nominated for a major award.The Porcupine Plain, Sask. native is up for the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy, which goes annually to the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Defenceman of the Year.Smith, the captain of the Silvertips, was an over a point-per-game player this sea...
Apr 09, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
New equine event debuts in Saskatoon
The Equine Experience comes to Prairieland Ag Centre in Saskatoon this weekend The event, May 2 and 3, is a first of its kind event that brings togeth...
May 01, 2026
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Livestock industry concerns with Spring Economic Update
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is concerned with the federal government's approach to food security and trade diversification in the Spring Eco...
May 01, 2026
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Open Farm Days gives a closer look at agriculture in Saskatchewan
Have you ever wondered how your food gets from the pasture to the plate? If you're a farmer, are you curious how other similar producers run their ope...
Apr 30, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Carney in Armenia, Peter Nygard appeal, 'May the 4th be with you'
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney set to meet world leaders at European summit in Armenia Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Armenia today to meet with world leaders during the European Politi...
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Ontario's top court set to hear Nygard's appeal of sex assault conviction, sentence
TORONTO - The Ontario Court of Appeal is set to hear Peter Nygard's appeal of his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence today, with his lawyers arguing the Toronto trial judge made errors including admitting the testimony of an expert on traum...
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Federal audits into accessibility, First Nations funding set to be released
OTTAWA - Two federal watchdogs are set to release a series of audits today, including probes into federal workplace accessibility and funding arrangements for First Nations. Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal the findings of her investigation into...
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Executive public servants returning to the office on a full-time basis today
OTTAWA - Starting today, executives in the federal public service are expected to work on-site in the office five days a week. The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February and said all other employees will have to be in the ...
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B.C. bats 'do not know the border' - and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril
Scientists battling a deadly infection that has killed millions of bats in North America say the tiny creatures don't care about borders, as they flit between British Columbia and Washington state. But geopolitical realities now pose a potential threat...
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Alberta separatists set to deliver thousands of signatures on petition for referendum
EDMONTON - A group of Alberta separatists gathering signatures to trigger a referendum on pulling the province out of Confederation is set to hand in its petition sheets today. Mitch Sylvestre, the head of Stay Free Alberta, says it plans to deliver th...
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World
US-led task force tells ships to reroute on first day of new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States said Monday it is ready to "guide" commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a new effort to end the blockade wreaking havoc on the global economy. The U.S.-led Joint Maritime In...
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City sends at least 12 people to hospitals
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent least 12 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials. Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of...
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
NEW YORK (AP) - Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday, days after the Republican hoarsely told his talk show audience that his voice was "a little under the weather." ...
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A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization and ...
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States will launch an effort on Monday to "guide" stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks. Trump gav...
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2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
RABAT, Morocco (AP) - Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday. The U.S...
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