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...
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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'.&...
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'I'm not shocked': grieving mother responds to murder charge
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Routine lab collection services update for Melfort Hospital
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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...
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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...
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Melfort, Carrot River
Two games under the lights in high school football Friday
The high school football season continues Friday in several local communities. The Melfort Comets will host the Nipawin L.P. Miller Bears under the lights in nine-a-side aciton. The Comets are 2-0 after a 54-12 victory in La Ronge last week, while Nipawin is 0-2 on the season following a 62-19 loss to Tisdale last week...
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Raising money, awareness
Believe in the Gold walk held in Melfort Thursday
A walk in Melfort Thursday afternoon was the 'gold' standard. The Believe in the Gold childhood cancer walk began at the Melfort Legion and wound its way down Main St. (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW) Coordinator Mavis Durell told northeastNOW the weather was great for the walk and has been on virtually every year ...
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Temporary closures start Monday
Staffing shortage to affect Melfort Hospital outpatient lab services
Residents in Melfort who need lab work could face some challenges in the coming weeks. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has issued a notice stating that outpatient services at the Melfort Hospital's lab will be affected by a staffing shortage. Outpatient lab services will be closed Sept. 28-30, and Oct 1, 2, 8, and 9....
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Elected by acclamation
Star City fills vacant council spot
There will be no election required in Star City. The vacant councillor position has been filled. The town announced that Nick Koturbash was elected by acclamation.
Sep 24, 2026
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Saskatchewan
energy
$345M Meota oil project brings jobs, $1.3M in annual tax revenue
A $345-million heavy-oil project near Meota has created 22 full-time jobs and contributes about $1.3 million a year in local property taxes, according to Strathcona Resources.Meota Central, built near the company's existing operations, has a design capacity of 12,000 barrels of oil a day and an expected lifespan of abo...
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U.S. Relations
Trump's trade czar says he sees no urgent need to get a trade deal with Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar said Friday he sees no urgent need to get a deal with Canada as the bilateral relationship continues to be rocked by escalating tariffs."The reality is President Trump is comfortable where we are on Canada," United States Trade Representative Jamieson Gree...
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'A big win for the festival.'
Megan Moroney first 2027 headliner announced for Country Thunder in Craven
Country music star Megan Moroney has just been announced as the first headliner at Country Thunder Saskatchewan this summer.Moroney will close out the show on Sunday, July 11, 2027.Megan Benoit, a spokesperson for Country Thunder Music Festivals, joined The Greg Morgan Morning Show to make the announcement."We are...
Sep 24, 2026
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Crime
Teenage boy charged with murder of Peyton Flett
A 14-year-old boy is alleged responsible for causing the death of a girl the same age in Prince Albert.The youth, who was arrested on Thursday, stands charged with second degree murder and is scheduled to appear Friday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court.Peyton Flett, 14, was reported missing on June 30.On Aug. 1...
Sep 24, 2026
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Making progress
Harvest nears halfway mark in Sask. as wet conditions cause delays
Harvest is nearly halfway complete across Saskatchewan, but persistent wet conditions continue to cause delays on many farms.According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, harvest is 41 per cent complete across the province. But while producer...
Sep 24, 2026
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Auto sales
Saskatchewan auto sales expected to hit 10 year high
Saskatchewan auto dealers expect August to be one of their strongest months for new vehicle sales in more than a decade.Though official figures have yet to be released, Larry Heggs, executive director of the Saskatchewan Auto Dealers Association, said preliminary numbers are promising. "Sales have been fantastic. ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Local Sports
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'.&...
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Friday night football
Riders open final stretch with key matchup against B.C.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back from their final bye week and begin an important stretch of games to end the 2026 CFL season.The Riders could still finish anywhere from first to fifth in the standings, meaning the next five games will be crucial for the Green and White."I anticipate us playing our best footb...
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Melfort, Carrot River
Two games under the lights in high school football Friday
The high school football season continues Friday in several local communities. The Melfort Comets will host the Nipawin L.P. Miller Bears under the lights in nine-a-side aciton. The Comets are 2-0 after a 54-12 victory in La Ronge last week, while Nipawin is 0-2 on the season following a 62-19 loss to Tisdale last week...
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Look Ahead
Trojans announce leadership group, add Giles, preview 2026/27 campaign
The Tisdale Trojans will begin their 2026/27 campaign this Friday (Sept. 25) as they look to return to the playoffs, after just falling short last season.Tisdale held an 18-24-2 record this past year, finishing just two points behind the eighth-place Saskatoon Contacts.The 2025/26 campaign was virtually run by Moose Ja...
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Showdown with the Lions
Ouellette, Schaffer-Baker, Brooks Jr. return to Riders' starting lineup
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have two big weapons returning to their arsenal for their showdown with the B.C. Lions on Friday.After logging full practices this week, the returns of running back A.J. Ouellette and slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker were made official as the team released its depth chart on Thursday.Ouellette ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Rider news
Riders' Malcolm Bell ready to make first CFL start against B.C.
Defensive back Malcom Bell could be making his first CFL start this week against last season's Most Outstanding Player in B.C. Lions quarterback, Nathan Rourke.But the Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back doesn't believe the pressure is on him in Friday's showdown at B.C. Place."I'm not under pressure - I'm the...
Sep 23, 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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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
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 ...
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Made in Canada artificial intelligence tools for farmers
Western Canadian partnerships could accelerate the adoption of made-in-Canada artificial intelligence (AI) tools.Protein Industries Canada is investin...
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Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities
OTTAWA - The federal government will not reverse a decision to close several agricultural research facilities across the country, a move the oppositio...
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Canada
MPs split on whether AI should be used in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Canadian members of Parliament are split on whether - and how - artificial intelligence should be used by lawmakers. The Economist reported this week that as much as 20 per cent of what's said on the floor of the House of Commons was flagged ...
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Anand says Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights despite Ottawa's silence on Turkey crackdown
OTTAWA - While Canada has kept silent on Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says that should not be interpreted as a lack of solidarity with oppressed people. The Carney government did not join Germany, France and...
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B.C.'s Eby says NDP would tax new, unsold condos, raise speculation, vacancy fees
VICTORIA - A new tax on unsold condominiums was among the promises British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby made Friday in the first week of the snap election he called for Oct. 24. At a campaign stop in Burnaby, B.C., with a condo complex under construc...
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Competition bureau to publish a call for information on grocery pricing policies
OTTAWA - Canada's competition bureau will move next week to begin gathering information on retail grocery pricing policies. The agency is tasked with protecting and promoting competition for the benefit for Canadian consumers and businesses. In June, t...
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B.C. attorney general seeks Criminal Code change after Tumbler Ridge AI chat report
British Columbia's attorney general says she has asked the federal government to change the Criminal Code to ensure accountability for artificial intelligence companies after a "disturbing" report that OpenAI's chatbot coached the Tumbler Ridge shooter...
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Canadian charged with voting fraud in the U.S. for casting ballot in 3 elections
OTTAWA - A Canadian has been charged in the United States with three counts of voter fraud for casting ballots in three elections without being a U.S. citizen. The U.S. Attorney's Office for Florida says Christiane Vinette Young voted in the 2024 and 2...
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World
Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party wins parliamentary election, interior ministry says
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in the country's parliamentary election, taking 97 of 395 seats in the House of Representatives, according to final results announced by the Interior Ministry on F...
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Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' after her death in a drug dispute, Mississippi police say
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Tasia Fortune was apparently killed in a drug dispute before her body was hung in a tree in a "staged" lynching behind an abandoned home in the Mississippi capital this summer, a detective testified Friday. Fortune w...
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Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
HILO, Hawaii (AP) - Residents on Hawaii's Big Island were bracing Friday for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico was still under the threat of Hurricane Polo as it headed toward the Baja Peninsula af...
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New Jersey's lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey 's Democratic lieutenant governor resigned Friday, pushed out by the state's governor after less than a year in office over accusations of ethics lapses and inappropriate behavior with women. Gov. Mikie She...
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Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed
A new report on Charlie Kirk's assassination says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns, while the university where he was killed didn't properly assess dangers such as the possibility of a rooftop shoo...
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
NEW YORK (AP) - The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November's elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. T...
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