Ghost story
La Ronge woman's poltergeist story draws interest from TV series
Roxy Fisher won't reveal the address of the La Ronge home she claims she shared with a poltergeist, but she's preparing to tell her story to a television audience.Fisher, who now lives in Saskatoon, was contacted about two weeks ago by a producer of Paranormal Survivor. The series pairs first-person accounts of alleged...
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Housing crisis
NDP calls for direct rent payments as Prince Albert mayor urges broader housing strategy
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on Premier Scott Moe to restore direct rent payments to landlords to help prevent more people from becoming homeless.Speaking in Prince Albert Thursday, Kim Breckner, the Opposition's trade and export development critic, said the NDP plans to introduce private member's legislation during...
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Ghost story
La Ronge woman's poltergeist story draws interest from TV series
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Housing crisis
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Nov. 30 deadline
Tisdale issues request for proposal for new town office
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Nov. 30 deadline
Tisdale issues request for proposal for new town office
The town of Tisdale has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design and construction of their new town hall. Town council decided earlier this year to move forward with construction of a new town hall after being forced from their previous location two years ago due to mould issues. The town office staff were t...
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Main floor rehab
Prairie North Co-op donates $30k to Historic Post Office Advisory Group
Another step forward for the rehabilitation of the Historic Post Office in Melfort. During a pancake breakfast at the iconic structure on Wednesday, the Prairie North Co-op presented the Historic Post Office Advisory Group (HPOAG) with a $30,000 cheque to be used toward the restoration of the main floor of the building...
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Cost of living a factor
Melfort Food Bank in need of cash donations as usage spikes
The Melfort Food Bank is raising the alarm about their financial well-being amidst a drastic increase in program usage. The organization has posted on social media that increasing expenses have left them in financial difficulty. "At the moment we are struggling financially more so than we ever have before," S...
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Crime Watch
Hit and run suspect sought by Humboldt RCMP
Humboldt RCMP are looking for your help to solve a recent hit and run. Police were called about the incident Sept. 19 near the SARCAN building on 6th Ave. The investigation revealed that a white GMC truck hit a black SUV parked on the street and failed to report the incident. RCMP released a CCTV photo of the driver of...
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Investigation concluded
No charges against RCMP officers after death in custody on James Smith Cree Nation
Saskatchewan's police watchdog has found no grounds to lay criminal charges against RCMP officers after a 29-year-old man died in custody on James Smith Cree Nation in April 2025. An autopsy determined the man died from positional asphyxia combined with acute methamphetamine and cocaine toxicity, according to the Saska...
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Big week
Nipawin Hawks linemates earn SJHL Player of the Week nods
A pair of Nipawin Hawks are on the SJHL Players of the Week list. Mason Lowther is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week, after netting four goals and three assists in just three games last week. Linemate Carson Park had eight assists in those three games, earning the SaskMilk Rookie of the Week honours.
Oct 13, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Ghost story
La Ronge woman's poltergeist story draws interest from TV series
Roxy Fisher won't reveal the address of the La Ronge home she claims she shared with a poltergeist, but she's preparing to tell her story to a television audience.Fisher, who now lives in Saskatoon, was contacted about two weeks ago by a producer of Paranormal Survivor. The series pairs first-person accounts of alleged...
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Housing crisis
NDP calls for direct rent payments as Prince Albert mayor urges broader housing strategy
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on Premier Scott Moe to restore direct rent payments to landlords to help prevent more people from becoming homeless.Speaking in Prince Albert Thursday, Kim Breckner, the Opposition's trade and export development critic, said the NDP plans to introduce private member's legislation during...
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Service Disruption
Fibre cut disrupts SaskTel services across Saskatchewan
A fibre cut disrupted SaskTel internet, television, home phone and cellular services in several Saskatchewan communities Thursday, including Prince Albert and Saskatoon. The Crown corporation said crews were working to restore service as quickly as possible.SaskTel first reported the outage around 10:30 a.m. in Saskato...
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Financial irregularities
ISC demands FSIN pay back over $12 million, owed funding may be used to cover debt
After years of back and forth between Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), the federal government is now demanding re-payment of over $12.3 million and is threatening to use the funding it pays out to the organization to cover off the debt. That's according to a le...
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vaccinations encouraged
Saskatchewan could see severe cold and flu season: Expert
The upcoming cold and flu season in Saskatchewan may be a doozy.University of Saskatchewan microbiologist Dr. Joseph Blondeau gave a grim forecast following the launch of the fall influenza immunization campaign."My prediction is, unfortunately, we might have a rough respiratory virus season this year."He sai...
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Plastics appeal
Supreme Court will rule on Ottawa's single-use plastics ban
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear an appeal of Ottawa's ban on single-use plastics.The Federal Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision in January, allowing the federal government to keep the ban in place.A 2023 Federal Court decision in a case brought by the plastics industry said Ottawa ...
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Local Sports
Player Swap
Hawks send defenceman to Bruins, acquire rights to Trojans forward
The Nipawin Hawks have made a trade with the Estevan Bruins. Nipawin has acquired the list rights to 2009-born forward Ramy Borowsky in exchange for 2008-born defenceman Chris Newell.Borowsky is currently in his third season with the Tisdale Trojans, having produced four points (2G, 2A) through seven games this year. D...
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Hockey moves
Broncos trade with Bombers again, send Kaminski to Flin Flon
The Humboldt Broncos have once again made a trade with the Flin Flon Bombers. In the most recent deal, Humboldt has sent 2007-born forward Gabriel Kaminski to Flin Flon in exchange for a player development fee. Kaminski, a 19-year-old native of Langley, B.C., has spent the past two seasons with the Broncos, accumulatin...
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Big week
Nipawin Hawks linemates earn SJHL Player of the Week nods
A pair of Nipawin Hawks are on the SJHL Players of the Week list. Mason Lowther is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week, after netting four goals and three assists in just three games last week. Linemate Carson Park had eight assists in those three games, earning the SaskMilk Rookie of the Week honours.
Oct 13, 2026
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Hockey roundup
Mixed results for local hockey teams over the long weekend
The Tisdale Trojans earned three of four points this past weekend. They dropped a 5-4 overtime decision to Estevan on Saturday. Jacob Tait scored a pair for the Trojans, who also had goals from Ramy Borowsky and Camryn Aebig. Karter Hilbig stopped 29 shots for Tisdale. The Trojans bounced back with a 4-1 win on Sunday....
Oct 13, 2026
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A good fight
Riders get carved by Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday, lose 44-24
On a Thanksgiving Monday clash, it was the Montreal Alouettes who enjoyed a feast while the Saskatchewan Roughriders tumbled to a fourth-straight loss.Als quarterback Davis Alexander found plenty of big plays as he connected on touchdown passes of 45, 46, and 51 yards, as he finished with 403 yards, five touchdowns and...
Oct 13, 2026
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Stole a point
Late comeback earns Hawks a point in overtime loss
The Nipawin Hawks fell early in Warman on Saturday, bounced back to force a tie late, but eventually lost 4-3 in overtime to the Wolverines.Riding a two-game winning streak and looking to cap a perfect week Saturday, the Hawks found themselves down 3-0 after the second period at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex durin...
Oct 12, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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 4, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Weekend rain halts harvest in Manitoba
Manitoba farmers were making good progress with harvest until rain brought activities to a halt. In the weekly crop report, combining advanced substan...
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Province says it's righting historic wrong for Alberta ranchers
The Government of Alberta is reopening a registration program for eligible ranchers to have their long-standing water rights recognized.The province n...
Oct 14, 2026
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'Can't keep up with demand': Saskatchewan farmer talks turkey on Thanksgiving
For most Saskatchewan families, Thanksgiving dinner starts with turning on the oven. But at Fenek Farms just outside Regina, getting that turkey on th...
Oct 12, 2026
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Canada
Officials close road, respond to two transit buses on fire in northeast Calgary
CALGARY - Police have closed a road in northeast Calgary following a fiery crash involving transit buses. CTV News says a fire department spokesperson has confirmed there are multiple fatalities. Photos and video circulating online reveal thick plumes ...
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B.C. Conservatives dump candidate accused of making Hitler remarks
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Conservatives have dumped a candidate in the provincial election after he was accused of posting online remarks about Hitler and the Holocaust. The party says Vancouver-Strathcona candidate Jordan McIntosh is no longer a...
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CFB Kingston failed environmental compliance inspection on refrigerants: memo
OTTAWA - Environment and Climate Change Canada warned National Defence earlier this year that the CFB Kingston base had broken federal environmental regulations by failing to test air conditioners for refrigerant leaks. After inspecting a building on t...
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Vancouver officer denies giving 'lopsided' account of fatal fight with Myles Gray
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver police officer involved in the deadly arrest of Myles Gray in 2015 says he doesn't agree that he has given a "lopsided" account of the altercation by describing Gray as "the Hulk" or a "charging bull." Const. Eric Birzneck is o...
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AI, resources and water bombers: Draft document maps Canada, EU path to closer ties
MONTREAL - Canada and the European Union are laying out concrete steps to strengthen ties around digital security and defence as well as critical resources and a would-be fleet of Canadian-made water bombers, according to a draft joint statement ahead ...
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Cultural sector concerned about lack of news on Ottawa's promised $600M
OTTAWA - Cultural sector groups say they're starting to worry about the Liberal government's silence on $600 million in promised funding. "Funding that was supposed to reduce uncertainty is actually now leading to greater uncertainty, because we don't ...
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World
FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at his Florida estate sued on Thursday to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of "politic...
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Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery Thursday, abandoning a brief truce involving energy-related targets that it said Moscow did not heed, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt betrayed by U.S. President Donald...
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Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal authorities are investigating letters with "suspicious substances" that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide and are urging recipients to treat the mailings as "potentially hazardous." ...
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2 killed in explosions near palace used by Yemen's government in latest Houthi attack
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - At least six explosions struck Thursday near the palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized government in the port city of Aden, witnesses said. An official said at least two people were killed, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels b...
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Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says Pentagon won't livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD Vance said he ...
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Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery
ROME (AP) - Pope Leo XIV met with a top aide on Thursday and resumed working from the hospital, as doctors reported his lung had recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule. Leo's post-operative tests remained within normal l...
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