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Nipawin RCMP are responding to a serious collision on Highway 35 near the intersection with Highway 335.Both highways are closed for an undetermined amount of time. Detours are in place, and motorists should expect delays in the area.RCMP are asking drivers to slow down and follow the directions of emergency personnel ...
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Serious collision closes highways near Nipawin
Nipawin RCMP are responding to a serious collision on Highway 35 near the intersection with Highway 335.Both highways are closed for an undetermined amount of time. Detours are in place, and motorists should expect delays in the area.RCMP are asking drivers to slow down and follow the directions of emergency personnel ...
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Early Saturday
Emergency health service disruption in Wakaw
Emergency services at a local health facility will be unavailable for a brief time on Saturday. The disruption at the Wakaw Primary Health Care Centre and Collaborative Emergency Centre will last Saturday from 8 a.m to noon. Residents can still call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.
Oct 30, 2026
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Broadcast industry
SAB Scholarship application extended
The nomination deadline for the Saskatchewan Association of Broadcasters (SAB) scholarship program has been extended. The SAB invites students interested in broadcasting, journalism, communications, and media to apply to the program. "The SAB Scholarship supports the next generation of Saskatchewan broadcasters by...
Oct 30, 2026
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Input wanted
Tisdale residents encouraged to participate in pre-budget survey
The town of Tisdale is conducting a community survey to gather feedback that will help shape their 2027 budget. Chief Administrative Officer Lovely Magnaye said council wanted to hear directly from residents before decisions are made. "Budget decisions affect every resident, through property taxes, utility rates, ...
Oct 30, 2026
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Looking to cash in another win
Nipawin meets Millionaires for first time Friday
The Nipawin Hawks will make their first visit to Melville on Friday to face the Millionaires.The first of four meetings feature two of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's hottest teams. The Hawks have points in seven straight games; the Millionaires have points in five in a row.Nipawin is coming off a 3-2 shootout ...
Oct 30, 2026
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Local hockey roundup
Trojans, Wolfpack in action this weekend
The Tisdale Trojans are on the road for a pair of AAA games against Notre Dame Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tisdale is 5-6-1 on the season. - The 3-3-1 North East AA Wolfpack host Warman Saturday night at 8:30 at the Northern Lights Palace in Melfort. - The PJHL's Carrot River Outback Thunder are off until W...
Oct 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Canada's trucking industry at a crossroads as safety and compliance concerns grow
In the depths of winter more than 20 years ago, Kate Shingler set off on the Plaster Rock Highway, a remote two-lane route cutting east-west through the dense wilderness of central New Brunswick.It was 2005 and so snowy and slippery that the young driver behind the wheel of a Toyota Tercel had to pull over on the side ...
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"WE'RE REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS"
Sask. police and firefighters give bodily fluids law changes a positive review
Police and firefighters in Regina are happy to see new legislation that could give their members some peace of mind.This week, the provincial government introduced legislation that would amend an existing law and potentially speed up the process of getting a court order to test a person for diseases like hepatitis and ...
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Sask. army reservists raise over $5,000 walking for Wainwright victims
A little bit later than scheduled, one of the two army reservists finished his 200-kilometre walk in honour of the Canadian Armed Forces troops injured in the major grass fire at that Alberta base.Ethan Spiess and Owen Schultz set out on Monday at 6 a.m. to walk 200 kilometres around Saskatoon in honour of their fellow...
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HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
Spooky season all year? Canadians crave Halloween candy
Halloween has officially evolved past a single night of trick-or-treating into an entire cultural season, and a new survey reveals that a majority of Canadians also wish they could keep the sweet treats flowing all year long.According to the 2026 Mars Canada Spooktacular Trends Report, 57 per cent of Canadians say they...
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NO MORE ADJUSTING CLOCKS
Time Act brings Lloydminster onto same time as rest of Sask. year round
Lloydminster is no longer a "time island."Saskatchewan's new Time Act took effect Friday, a move that brings Lloydminster - which straddles the Alberta border - and the surrounding area into line with the rest of the province year-round.The act establishes Central Standard Time as the only time zone in Saskat...
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Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
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Looking to cash in another win
Nipawin meets Millionaires for first time Friday
The Nipawin Hawks will make their first visit to Melville on Friday to face the Millionaires.The first of four meetings feature two of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's hottest teams. The Hawks have points in seven straight games; the Millionaires have points in five in a row.Nipawin is coming off a 3-2 shootout ...
Oct 30, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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Friday, Saturday
High school football playoffs kick off
High school football playoffs are here, with games Friday and Saturday. In 4A nine-a-side action, the undefeated Tisdale Tornadoes will host Delisle, and the Melfort Comets hit the road to face the Humboldt Mohawks. Foam Lake is also in action to square off against Lumsden. All those games kick off Saturday at 1 p.m. W...
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Early Season Addition
Trojans add young Regina forward
The Tisdale Trojans have added a young Regina forward to their roster. Nash Bullman is the newest member of the organization.Bullman comes from the Regina Pat Canadians, where he's played four games this season. The 15-year-old also spent some time with the Regina Capitals U18 AA squad, starting the first seven games o...
Oct 29, 2026
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Third consecutive
Melfort's Ferland named divisional All-CFL selection
Logan Ferland has earned his third consecutive divisional All-CFL selection. The Melfort native centred an offensive line that allowed the second-fewest sacks in the CFL, with 29 in 18 games. Ferland and the o-line also allowed quaterback Trevor Harris to lead the league with 5,370 passing yards, and short-yardage QB t...
Oct 29, 2026
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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...
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Improving access to fruits and vegetables in a short season climate
Canada's short growing season limits the ability to produce enough fruits and vegetables to meet the country's year-round demand. To look closer at th...
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Live auction format returns to NE Saskatchewan
While most auction sales are conducted online, one company is reviving the in-person event. Steffes Group Auctioneers will hold its first live auction...
Oct 30, 2026
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SARM brings Saskatchewan's priorities to Ottawa
Representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) travelled to Parliament Hill to speak with federal decision-makers on...
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Canada
Veteran who lost daughter in military training exercise named Silver Cross Mother
A veteran whose daughter died during a military training exercise in 2002 has been named the 2026 National Silver Cross Mother. The Royal Canadian Legion says Virginia Hicks will place a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, an annu...
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Liberals out-fundraise Conservatives by almost $1M in third quarter of 2026
OTTAWA - The Liberal Party surpassed the Conservatives in fundraising by almost $1 million in the third quarter of 2026, says Elections Canada. Records published by Elections Canada show the Conservatives raised $3.9 million, while the Liberals raised...
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Trump says U.S., Canada have the 'concept of a very good deal'
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada and the United States have "the concept of a very good deal." Speaking to reporters in Iowa on Sunday, Trump said the countries were "very close" to reaching a trade deal. "We've been losing money for ma...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney calls six federal byelections for December
OTTAWA - Voters in six federal ridings in Quebec, Ontario and Saskatchewan will be heading to the polls Dec. 7, after Prime Minister Mark Carney called byelections Sunday. A press release from the Prime Minster's Office says byelections will take place...
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Michiganders slammed by historic political ad spend ready for midterms to end
DETROIT - Gwyneth Love is ready for the United States midterm elections to be over. The 24-year-old Michigander lives in the eye of the political storm. The tight race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for a key Michigan Senate...
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Poilievre lays out demands ahead of budget, includes call to cut wasteful spending
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for the federal government to eliminate all federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day, part of a list of demands ahead of the budget being tabled on Thursday. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Ca...
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Trump signals he'll give closing election pitch at the Reflecting Pool, a revamp plagued by problems
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signaled Sunday that he'll make his closing pitch of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, pushing his slow, expensive and problem-plagued efforts to repair it back into the spotlight as...
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All 9 people aboard a jet that crashed in Florida have died, transportation secretary says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway. All passengers on board were ki...
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Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, the latest development in a ballot controversy that has roile...
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Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic rival, Haley Stevens, endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers after Democratic tensions boiled over days before the election that could de...
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Andreas Almgren wins men's race in NYC in marathon debut, Sheila Chepkirui wins women's race
NEW YORK (AP) - Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon in his debut in the event while Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race on Sunday for the second time. Almgren was making his debut at 26.2 ...
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Police say 4 dead, 15 injured in separate shootings in Dallas on Halloween night
Police in Dallas say four people are dead and 15 are injured following separate shootings in a Dallas neighborhood. Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said police are still trying to determine if the shootings in the Deep Ellum neighborhood were related. It w...
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