Classes begin next week
Melfort RCMP issuing school zone safety reminder ahead of school year
Summer is quickly winding down, with school staff returning to work in the coming days. The school year in both the North East School Division (NESD) and Horizon School Division begins Sept. 2. With that in mind, the Melfort RCMP are reminding motorists about safe driving in school zones. S/Sgt. Ryan Case told northeas...
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Proud traditions
Gathering of Nations showcases traditional cooking techniques
Feeding the crowd at this year's Gathering of Nations event in Prince Albert is truly a community effort.Northern Saskatchewan communities have pitched in moose, caribou, duck, roughly 400 pounds of fish and locally picked blueberries.Darlene Carrier from Cumberland House Cree Nation, with help from her best friend, ha...
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Classes begin next week
Melfort RCMP issuing school zone safety reminder ahead of school year
Summer is quickly winding down, with school staff returning to work in the coming days. The school year in both the North East School Division (NESD) and Horizon School Division begins Sept. 2. With that in mind, the Melfort RCMP are reminding motorists about safe driving in school zones. S/Sgt. Ryan Case told northeas...
5h ago
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Proud traditions
Gathering of Nations showcases traditional cooking techniques
Feeding the crowd at this year's Gathering of Nations event in Prince Albert is truly a community effort.Northern Saskatchewan communities have pitched in moose, caribou, duck, roughly 400 pounds of fish and locally picked blueberries.Darlene Carrier from Cumberland House Cree Nation, with help from her best friend, ha...
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Equipment upgrades
Panhandler brings in over $105k for Nipawin Region Health Foundation
The 2026 Panhandler Charity Golf Classic fundraiser for the Nipawin Region Health Foundation (NRHF) was a massive hit. The tournament held at the Nipawin Evergreen Golf Course brought in valuable money to help advance health care in the Nipawin area. Executive Director Danielle Armstrong told northeastNOW the foundatio...
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Being phased in
Tisdale introducing infrastructure fees attached to utility bills
Tisdale has introduced an infrastructure fee for its residents. The town said the fee is necessary "to help fund future maintenance, repair, and replacement of the community's water and sewer systems." The fee will appear as a separate entry on each bi-monthly utility bill and does not change depending on wat...
Aug 25, 2026
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Last seen Aug. 18
Missing woman from Nipawin
Nipawin RCMP are asking for your help to find a missing woman. 35-year-old Patricia Dussion was last seen in Nipawin Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Dussion is 5'2", 110 lbs., with brown eyes and medium-length blonde hair. RCMP have not yet provided a photo of her. Anyone with information can contact 310-RCMP or Crime Stoppe...
Aug 25, 2026
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AGM Sept. 8
Star City Community Council looking for members amid school review
It is a critical time for the Star City Community Council. They are hosting their Annual General Meeting Sept. 8 at Star City School, amid the North East School Division's (NESD) school review, triggered by low enrollment. Director of Education Stacy Lair told northeastNOW that with all SCCs, the division hopes to have...
Aug 25, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Tariff fallout
Some businesses seeing tariff impacts now, consumers may feel it later
Some Saskatchewan businesses are already paying more for inventory because of the Canada-U.S. trade disputeAt Windsor Plywood in Prince Albert, owner Ray Kokotailo said the biggest impact so far has been on steel and aluminum products, with the cost of some steel products rising by about 30 per cent."We have defin...
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Sask to tariff US alcohol
Moe says cost of living will go up for everyone, as Saskatchewan responds to trade war
For the average Saskatchewan resident, and Canadians in general, the cost of living will go up because of tariffs on Canadian goods and coming counter-tariffs, Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday in response to the U.S. trade war.How much it goes up and how quickly that happens is much less tangible, but buyers of U.S. al...
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In Conversation with Adam Johnson - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Adam Johnson/DMDS Adam Johnson joins us on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup
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Rural recruitment incentive expands to 12 more Saskatchewan communities
A provincial program that allows communities to offer up to $50,000 to recruit high-priority workers has expanded to include another dozen communities. Hafford, Cudworth, Sandy Bay, Loon Lake, Whitewood, Canwood, Stoughton, Strasbourg, Eston, Langenburg, Leask and Norquay are now part of the Rural and Remote Recruitmen...
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In Conversation with Josh Stumpf - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Dale Peters/DMDS A skilled multi-genre writer, Stumpf has already made his mark in the music scene by winning the 2024 Emerging Artist o...
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In Conversation with Tenille Arts - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Charlie Dean Tenille Arts joins us on the phone to talk new music, CCMA's and what's on the way Have a listen to her brand new so...
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New Tendy
Trojans sign Hounds netminder
The Tisdale Trojans have signed a new goaltender for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.Karter Hilbig, a 2009-born native of Saskatoon, will be joining the Trojans organization this fall.Hilbig spent the entirety of last season within the SMAAAHL (Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League), suiting up for the U18 AAA Notre Dame H...
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Riders now 6-and-4
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...
Aug 24, 2026
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University of Alberta Augustana Vikings
Dream come true: Mustangs Binner talks University commit
Melfort Mustangs forward Kaleb Binner announced his commitment to the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings last week.Binner has since spoken with northeastNOW and has said it's a dream come true to continue his hockey career at the post-secondary level."I honestly didn't know if this was gonna be a reality for ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
Aug 21, 2026
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Charity Golf Tournament
Melfort RCMP golf tournament adds funds towards Dale Frier Memorial Rink
The Melfort RCMP held their annual charity golf tournament this past weekend to raise funds for a community project.In total, the tournament raised $5k for the Dale Frier Memorial Rink upgrades, being done by the Melfort Kinsmen."We just enjoy giving back to the community, and we try to pick something that we work...
Aug 21, 2026
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Quickly approaching
New GM, President leading MMHA into hockey season
Melfort Minor Hockey (MMHA) has some new faces in leadership positions as the hockey season approaches. Janine Keller is the new General Manager, replacing long-time GM Donna Dressler, who announced her resignation this spring after a three-decade run in the position. The new president in 2026-27 is Jeff Keller, who su...
Aug 20, 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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Some combining started in Manitoba
Roughly four per cent of Manitoba's harvest has been completedThe latest crop report noted scattered rain reached parts of the province with the major...
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Concerns over proposed changes to federal food safety regulations
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC)raised concerns about proposed amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) that would allow certain pr...
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National farm organization raises concerns about fallout from Canada-U.S. relations
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) expressed deep concern over the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.CFA President Keith Currie sa...
Aug 25, 2026
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Canada
B.C. forestry leader backs Canada's trade walkout despite possible softwood progress
VANCOUVER - A leader in British Columbia's forestry sector is voicing support for Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States despite reported concessions on lumber tariffs in a scuttled deal. Kim Haakstad...
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The president says the U.S. doesn't need anything from Canada. Exports say otherwise.
OTTAWA - "WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!" U.S. President Donald Trump's social media post this week was a continuation on a theme he's maintained throughout the trade war: that his country doesn't need anything from Canada. Experts - and exports ...
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New child safety measures Meta pledged in U.S. settlement not coming to Canada
OTTAWA - New child protection measures Meta has promised as part of a massive legal settlement in the United States won't be implemented in Canada. A spokesperson for Meta says the changes on its Facebook and Instagram platforms will only be made in th...
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As Carney pivots trade from U.S., here are some of Canada's new deals
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was elected on a platform to stand up to the United States on tariffs, and diversify trade so Canada is no longer as dependent on the U.S. as it has been. Carney said on Saturday, hours after he suspended trade talks...
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Fact File: News story using Jim Balsillie to promote AI crypto platform is fake
An article made to look like it came from CBC News was shared on LinkedIn this month claiming that former BlackBerry chief executive Jim Balsillie was encouraging investment in an artificial intelligence-powered cryptocurrency platform. Balsillie says ...
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Saskatchewan's Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT - As Canada's trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting back with a reciprocal tax on American alcohol. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday that starting Sept. 8, Saskatchewan is to impose a 50 per...
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World
More than 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by glacial collapse
DEVIGHAT, Nepal (AP) - The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority in Nepal said 826 people were missing and the death toll from the country's flash floods rose to 165 on Thursday, as rescue teams were searching for survivors along th...
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More than 550 missing in Tibet after floods that left hundreds also missing in Nepal
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) - China's Xinhua News Agency said mudslides Wednesday caused by a glacial collapse in Tibet have left 558 people missing, while police in Nepal reported Thursday morning that at least 162 were killed after massive flash floods i...
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Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who shot iconic 'Burst of Joy,' dies at age 99
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Slava 'Sal' Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam, died Aug. 22. H...
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Judge denies Minnesota's bid to compel the extradition of an ICE officer from Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. U.S....
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Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Jury to hear closing arguments Thursday
Testimony concluded Wednesday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of strangling her three young children in a case that has drawn attention to postpartum mental health. Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday,...
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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on opponent's past in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent, as part of an ongoing effort to keep the focus on Paxton's history of scandals. The depositions...
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