CRIME WATCH
Saskatchewan RCMP Homicide Investigation Unit seeks information on wanted man charged with murder
Rose Valley RCMP received a report of an injured person at a residence on Railway Avenue North in Rose Valley on Nov. 5. Responding RCMP officers found a man dead inside the residence. Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit investigated in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. Steven Kishayinew,...
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Tragedy
Tourists and locals recount fatal Krakow mass shooting that left Poland reeling
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) - Tourists and locals alike this weekend witnessed a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, that left six people dead and 15 wounded.The country's second-largest city is in mourning after a 24-year-old man with far-right views opened fire in Main Square, a major tourist hub, Saturday afternoon. The gunman...
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CRIME WATCH
Saskatchewan RCMP Homicide Investigation Unit seeks information on wanted man charged with murder
Rose Valley RCMP received a report of an injured person at a residence on Railway Avenue North in Rose Valley on Nov. 5. Responding RCMP officers found a man dead inside the residence. Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit investigated in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. Steven Kishayinew,...
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Early Saturday morning
Fire claims house south of Kinistino
A home south of Kinistino was destroyed by fire Saturday morning.The Kinistino Fire Department was called to the fire at 6:45 a.m. and the house and attached garage were ablaze when they arrived.Crews were able to determine that nobody was home at the time of the fire, and firefighters worked the fire for three hours.T...
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Near Nipawin
Woman sentenced to jail after colliding with police cruiser
A woman charged after a police chase in May has been sentenced on two counts. Alyssa Natewayes will spend 55 days in jail and have other conditions, including a driving prohibition, after being sentenced late last month. Nipawin RCMP were called about a suspect who left a business without paying for merchandise and lef...
Nov 6, 2026
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Honour and Remember
Trojans to play Mark Cross memorial game in Strasbourg
The Tisdale Trojans are set to play a memorial game next week, as they honour and remember one of their own.Tisdale will host the Regina Pat Canadians on Friday, Nov. 13; however, the game will be played in Strasbourg, the home of Mark Cross."Mark's always been an upstanding person, a great human being in whatever...
Nov 6, 2026
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Council to vote in December
City of Melfort proposes 4.86 per cent tax increase for 2027
We know more about the city of Melfort's budget numbers for 2027. The draft operating budget was discussed at this week's Budget Committee Meeting, and it is proposing a property tax increase of 4.86 per cent. There will also be a five per cent increase in water and sewer rates. City Manager Adam Homes told northeastNO...
Nov 6, 2026
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Business first
Making the business case, Premier Scott Moe talks about Port of Churchill expansion
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a group of municipal and business leaders on Friday that once the Port of Churchill can show strong interest from business, getting related government infrastructure funding will flow more easily. Moe was speaking in Prince Albert at the annual meeting of the Hudson Bay Route Associ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Tragedy
Tourists and locals recount fatal Krakow mass shooting that left Poland reeling
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) - Tourists and locals alike this weekend witnessed a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, that left six people dead and 15 wounded.The country's second-largest city is in mourning after a 24-year-old man with far-right views opened fire in Main Square, a major tourist hub, Saturday afternoon. The gunman...
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budget
Budget offers little new relief for middle-income Canadians
OTTAWA - The latest federal budget promises billions of dollars in affordability relief, but middle-income Canadians struggling with the cost of living may find little new immediate help in the spending plan.While Ottawa earmarked fresh assistance for lower-income households in Budget 2026, families with earnings above...
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Eagle Feather News
Saskatoon opens one-of-a-kind support centre for families of MMIWG2S+
Adorned on nearly every wall and corner of the new Coming Home Centre is proof of a place where families have been supported and nurtured. Paintings, drawings, dreamcatchers, handmade crafts, letters, carvings, and countless other personal items given to Dorthea Swiftwolfe, Saskatoon's Auntie Advocate, as a gift for he...
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care homes
Advocate looks for more regulation, not fines, for personal care homes
This week, the Sask. Party government introduced a bill that would add teeth to the current regulations for personal care homes in the province, however an advocate doesn't believe that will do much.The Personal Care Homes (Safer Homes for Seniors) Amendment Act was introduced on Thursday. According to the provincial g...
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Way, way, down.
No snow, no wind, no bugs: Going underground at Cigar Lake
If you've lived in Saskatchewan for any length of time, you know better than to put too much faith in the weather forecast.One day you're enjoying the sunshine; the next, you're searching for your warmest mitts, scraping frost off the windshield and wondering why you didn't get the snow tires on sooner.It's the kind of...
Nov 7, 2026
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Eagle Feather News
Canada open to Indian Act reform as Indigenous leaders call for First Nations-led process
After 150 years, Canada is looking to finally start a process to move beyond the Indian Act. And Indigenous leaders are declaring that any amendments to the Indian Act need to include their voices.In October, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is "very open to" and committed to a process that explore...
Nov 7, 2026
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Local Sports
Yorkton in Town
Mustangs set for first meeting of the season against Terriers
For the final time of the 2026/27 SJHL regular season, the Melfort Mustangs will have their first meeting of the season against a specific opponent.Tonight, they welcome the Yorkton Terriers to town for the two clubs' lone contest of the week.Both teams have yet to suit up this month, as Melfort hasn't played since las...
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Honour and Remember
Trojans to play Mark Cross memorial game in Strasbourg
The Tisdale Trojans are set to play a memorial game next week, as they honour and remember one of their own.Tisdale will host the Regina Pat Canadians on Friday, Nov. 13; however, the game will be played in Strasbourg, the home of Mark Cross."Mark's always been an upstanding person, a great human being in whatever...
Nov 6, 2026
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Local hockey
Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack in action this weekend
The Tisdale Trojans are in Swift Current twice this weekend in AAA action. The two teams will tangle Friday night at 7:45 and Saturday at 12:45 p.m. In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outback Thunder will host the Saskatoon Westleys Saturday at 7:30, and Regina Sunday afternoon at 4. The North East AA Wolfpack welcomes the ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Action Friday, Saturday
Local teams gear up for high school football semis
High school football playoff semi-finals are being held in several local communities this weekend. The undefeated Tisdale Tornadoes will welcome Melville in one of the 4A nine-a-side semis, while the Melfort Comets host Lumsden, with both those games Saturday at 1. In 2A six-a-side semis, Wynyard welcomes Clavet Friday...
Nov 6, 2026
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a 20 for a 20
Mustangs complete player swap with Broncos
The Melfort Mustangs have made a trade with the Humboldt Broncos. The two SJHL clubs have swapped a pair of 20-year-olds.Coming to Melfort is 2006-born defenceman Kai Holowachuk. The native of Calgary, Alta. has 66 games of SJHL experience under his belt, all coming in the last two seasons.So far this year, Holowachuk ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Trade alert
Nipawin adds forward from Melville; defenseman heading to Millionaires
The Nipawin Hawks have added to their forward group while moving a 20-year-old defenseman to Melville.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club announced Thursday that Mason Eggen has been traded to Melville for Leo Jewitt. Nipawin General Manager Tad Kozun appreciated the work Eggen put in over almost a year w...
Nov 5, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
Oct 21, 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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farmnewsNOW
Saskatchewan harvest 99 per cent complete, yields match 10-year average
With harvest wrapping up across Saskatchewan, the province has issued its final crop report of 2026.The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reported ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for C...
Nov 4, 2026
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Ag Equipment dealers call for free and fair trade post U.S. midterm elections
One of the largest Canada-U.S. trade associations called on Ottawa to make trade with the United States a top priority in its renewed negotiations wit...
Nov 4, 2026
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Canada
Second in series of storms brings wind, rain and power outages to parts of B.C.
ZEBALLOS - The second in a series of storms in British Columbia brought howling winds and torrential rainfall to parts of the province Sunday morning, while knocking out power for thousands of customers. BC Hydro says at the height of the storm, approx...
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Funeral today for B.C. soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire
VANCOUVER - The funeral for one of the four Canadian soldiers killed in a fire at a military base in Alberta is today in Vancouver. The ceremony honouring 23-year-old Pte. Aidan Goulding will take place at the Seaforth Armoury where family, friends and...
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Justin Trudeau named distinguished fellow at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau has joined England's Oxford University in a new role. Trudeau, 54, joined the Blavatnik School of Government as a distinguished fellow and member of the World Leaders Circle, the school said in a news release Frida...
Nov 7, 2026
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Aid sector calls out lack of any mention of foreign aid in federal budget
OTTAWA - Canada's aid sector is expressing dismay over the first federal budget in more than 15 years to make no mention of foreign aid, and is calling on Ottawa to outline its vision in an upcoming foreign policy review. "The budget is largely silent ...
Nov 7, 2026
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Crisis in Cuba sending Canadian travellers to pricier sun destinations: travel agents
As the winter holiday season approaches, one of the most popular sunny destinations for Canadian travellers remains out of reach. The United States' oil blockade against Cuba triggered severe fuel shortages in the country and prompted Canadian airlines...
Nov 7, 2026
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Federal budget looks to restore auditor general's access to privileged information
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking to restore the auditor general's access to privileged information. In Thursday's federal budget, a line item in a list of proposed legislative changes indicated Ottawa plans to update the Auditor General Act "...
Nov 6, 2026
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World
Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 7 and injures more than 100
CAIRO (AP) - Seven people were killed and over 100 others injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the Chief Prosecutor's office said in a statement. It also said the train's conductor was among those killed. ...
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Israel's president gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government Sunday evening. Complex coalition negotiations still lie ahead, but it marked a significant st...
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A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan, meteorological agency says
TOKYO (AP) - A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. Japan's Meteorological Agency put the quake's ...
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US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockade
JERUSALEM (AP) - U.S. Central Command said late Saturday it disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship after it ignored multiple warnings and attempted to leave the region after visiting an Iranian port. U.S. forces have been enforcing a naval blo...
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Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27. Eisenkot, a former military chie...
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Polish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has 'ultranationalistic' views, authorities say
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) - A Polish man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow on Saturday and opened fire, killing six people and injuring 15 others before police shot and wounded him, authorities said. The attack, wh...
Nov 7, 2026
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