Middle east conflict
Israel losing Canadian hearts and minds as poll shows growing outrage over Gaza
A new poll suggests Israel is losing the battle for hearts and minds in Canada, with more Canadians now reporting their sympathies lie with Palestinians due to moral outrage over the war in Gaza.Another poll suggests a slight majority of younger Canadians now say they're optimistic about the prospects for peace in the ...
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Rainfall warning
Rainfall warning issued for northeast, east-central areas
Much of the northeast is now under a rainfall warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning Thursday afternoon, saying the region can expect 50 to 75 mm of rain in total. A low-pressure system is due to make its way through the province starting on Friday, and the heaviest rain will fall on the nort...
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Rainfall warning
Rainfall warning issued for northeast, east-central areas
Much of the northeast is now under a rainfall warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning Thursday afternoon, saying the region can expect 50 to 75 mm of rain in total. A low-pressure system is due to make its way through the province starting on Friday, and the heaviest rain will fall on the nort...
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Melfort recycling
Recycling materials expanded for Melfort residents
Residents in Melfort have more options when it comes to recycling. Additional paper and packaging items can now be included in their curbside collection cart. That includes ice cream cartons, disposable coffee cups, and paper gift bags. "This new household paper and packaging recycling program is being implemented...
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Sentence Over
Choiceland teen who killed mother to be released into custody of father
CONTENT WARNING: The following story contains disturbing descriptions of violence.A 13-year-old who killed his pregnant mother in Choiceland in 2021 will soon be a member of society again.A decision was made in Nipawin court late Wednesday afternoon to release the now 17-year-old to the custody of his father on Septemb...
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New website
Town of Tisdale debuts new, more modern website
The Town of Tisdale's website has undergone a much-needed refresh. The new website was launched late last month, and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Lovely Magnaye told northeastNOW the update is very exciting. "The new website represents a fresh, modern face for the Town of Tisdale," Magnaye explained. &q...
Aug 06, 2025
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Lake Lenore incidents
Incidents in Lake Lenore area under investigation
Humboldt RCMP are looking for the suspects in a couple of cases in the area late last month. Both incidents took place July 28. The first case was a theft of fuel and damage to a truck at a business in Lake Lenore. (Submitted/Humboldt RCMP)The second incident involved damage to a grain auger and theft of fuel. Video su...
Aug 06, 2025
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Community Engagement
SaskPower gathering input on proposed Beatty to Jansen power line
SaskPower has been touring around the northeast this past week and will do so again next week as they seek input on their planned power line from the Beatty to Jansen area.So far, the Crown corporation held information meetings in St. Gregor, Lake Lenore and Melfort to discuss next steps."The line will help reinfo...
Aug 06, 2025
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Saskatchewan
NDP in Prince Albert
NDP focus on economy, northern issues as caucus meets in Prince Albert
Saskatchewan's official opposition is taking aim at the provincial economy, highlighting what its plans would be as its now much larger caucus met in Prince Albert on Thursday. Leader Carla Beck met with media near the Knotty Pine Bistro in Little Red River Park to talk about two local priorities: growing the economy a...
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Wildfires
Rainfall not enough for significant change to Sask. wildfires: SPSA
There are currently 87 wildfires burning in Saskatchewan, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.So far this year, the province has seen 459 wildfires, well over the five-year average of 356.Steve Roberts, the public safety agency's vice president of operations, said fire conditions have improved slightly, ...
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Crime
18-year-old driver facing charges after 13-year-old passenger killed in Regina crash
An 18-year-old man is facing criminal charges after a crash that left a 13-year-old passenger dead last week in Regina.According to the Regina Police Service, officers were called to the intersection of Sixth Avenue North and Smith Street at around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday."When they arrived, they found a vehicle tha...
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POLICING
Manhunt underway for man wanted with serious charges, outstanding warrants: RCMP
Mounties in Cut Knife are asking the public to report sightings of a man wanted in connection with several serious charges and outstanding warrants in multiple Saskatchewan communities. Creighton Bull-Frank, 27, is wanted on charges including forcible confinement, uttering threats, theft of a motor vehicle and firearms...
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Politics
Carney to meet with three Métis groups on major projects bill Thursday
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial Métis groups to discuss his government's major projects legislation.The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects that are deemed to be in the national interest by sidestepping environmental prot...
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fire update
Rainfall limiting intensity and growth of northern wildfires
Recent rainfall on the Buhl fire has helped to keep its intensity low and growth minimal. That's according to provincial wildfire update released on Aug. 6, which stated as of Tuesday evening the pre-evacuation alert for Prince Albert National Park, including the Waskesiu Lake townsite, has been lifted. "This deci...
Aug 06, 2025
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Local Sports
Riders improve to 7-1
Triumph in Montreal: Riders win big over Als
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have been searching for a dominating performance in 2025 - and appeared to find one in Montreal.In a game that the Riders led from the opening drive all throughout, Saskatchewan defeated the Montreal Alouettes 34-6 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.It was the first win f...
Aug 03, 2025
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Go Riders Go!
Riders put Sam Emilus on six-game injured list, Tommy Nield to start
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' receiver room will have its depth tested over the next few weeks.Wide receiver Sam Emilus has been placed on the six-game injured list after suffering a knee injury in the team's 21-18 win over the Edmonton Elks."He's the heartbeat of our team, especially in our room," wide recei...
Aug 02, 2025
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Hockey for All
Humboldt Broncos to hold new girls' summer hockey school
The Humboldt Broncos will be hosting their first-ever girls' summer hockey school later this month.The club has always hosted a summer hockey school, however, this will be the first year they will host an additional, girls-only portion."We used to do a female one when I was in Battlefords, and it always had a pret...
Aug 01, 2025
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New Voice
Broncos hire Humboldt native as new play-by-play
The Humboldt Broncos will have a new but familiar radio voice for the upcoming season.Hometown play-by-play guy, Blaine Weyland, will soon be calling the team's games, both at home and on the road.Weyland comes with plenty of experience, now finding his way back home for the team that's always had a special place in hi...
Jul 31, 2025
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Payton Collins back along the Riders' offensive line
The man known as "Clifford the Big Red Dog" is back along the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line.Payton Collins, the red-haired rookie in the group, is back after suffering a knee injury in a Week 1 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. He has been taking the first-team reps at left tackle this week at practic...
Jul 30, 2025
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Remembering a legend
Canadian wrestling promoter mourns death of Hulk Hogan
The news of Hulk Hogan's passing rocked the world last week, and one of the people who was inspired most by the wrestling icon is a man well-known to fans in Saskatchewan.Canadian Wrestling's Elite's (CWE) Danny Duggan believes the wrestling business wouldn't be what it is today without the likes of Hogan. "He def...
Jul 30, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
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Innovation at Work
Prairie North Co-op Retrofit Serves Rural Members
At Prairie North Co-operative, the vision is to be the trusted first choice in the community. Sometimes achieving that vision requires thinking outside the box and taking an innovative approach to problem solving. In 2019, the Prairie North Co-op Agro Fuel team began to offer a number of bulk oil products to its rural ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Rooted In Agriculture
Growing Community . . . One Acre at a Time
The Prairie North Co-operative of today has a rich history that is rooted in agriculture. It was originally established in 1914 as the Melfort Grain Growers Co-operative Trading Association. Hampered by a lack of access to markets, area farmers decided to experiment with a purchasing co-operative to buy basic supplies ...
Jun 10, 2025
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farmnewsNOW
AgriStability program enhanced to better support B.C. farmers who lose crops
The provincial and federal governments have made changes to the program that provides financial support to B.C. farmers experiencing unexpected losses...
Jul 29, 2025
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Battery operated grain auger introduced at Ag in Motion
The outdoor farm show Ag in Motion is known for showcasing and introducing new innovations in the agricultural industry. This year was no exception wi...
Jul 25, 2025
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Most of Saskatchewan crop at normal stage of development
The latest Saskatchewan crop report shows rain that fell over the weekend through wide sections of the province proved helpful. But not all benefited,...
Jul 24, 2025
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Middle east conflict
Israel losing Canadian hearts and minds as poll shows growing outrage over Gaza
A new poll suggests Israel is losing the battle for hearts and minds in Canada, with more Canadians now reporting their sympathies lie with Palestinians due to moral outrage over the war in Gaza.Another poll suggests a slight majority of younger Canadians now say they're optimistic about the prospects for peace in the ...
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Guatemalan man's estate entitled to redress after court says death was linked to work
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal has ruled that the family of a Guatemalan farm worker crushed to death in 2021 trying to repair a flat tire on his employer's car is entitled to compensation. The high court ruled in majority 2-1 decision that Ottoniel Lares Batzibal was on the job when he died and his estate should ...
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Murderer who reportedly kissed prison manager allowed to return to minimum security
PORT COQUITLAM - The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a first-degree murderer be moved back to a minimum-security prison after he challenged his transfer to a higher-security institution for allegedly kissing a staff member. The ruling posted this week says Treyvonne Willis was transferred from minimum-security William H...
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Israel losing Canadian hearts and minds as poll shows growing outrage over Gaza
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Israel is losing the battle for hearts and minds in Canada, with more Canadians now reporting their sympathies lie with Palestinians due to moral outrage over the war in Gaza. Another poll suggests a slight majority of younger Canadians now say they're optimistic about the prospects for pea...
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Time to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires, chiefs say
OTTAWA - The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action. The organization's president wants the federal government to take inspiration from the U.S. Fire Administration to establish a similar office in Canada. Th...
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New N.S. wildfire rules that ban on activity in woods prompt confusion, frustration
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government is getting a flood of feedback from people expressing confusion and frustration over new wildfire rules that forbid spending time in the woods. There are more than 1,000 questions and comments on a government of Nova Scotia Facebook video in which the premier and other officials ann...
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World
Israeli Security Cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City in escalation of war
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says Israel's Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City. The decision taken early Friday marks another escalation of Israel's 22-month offensive launched in response to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier...
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Administration asks Supreme Court to lift restrictions on Southern California immigration stops
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to lift a court order blocking immigration stops a judge found to be indiscriminate in Southern California. The emergency petition comes after an appeals court refused to lift the temporary restraining order. Judge Maame E. Frimpong found th...
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Suspect who 'ambushed' two Pennsylvania state troopers in shooting is dead, official says
THOMPSON, Pa. (AP) - A suspect who ambushed and shot two Pennsylvania state troopers Thursday died and the troopers were hospitalized, officials said. The attack took place in the rural area near Thompson shortly after 11 a.m., state police Col. Christoper Paris told reporters after he and Gov. Josh Shapiro met with on...
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US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits. The move means that transgender service members will now be faced with the choice of either tak...
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Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
MIAMI (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to construction of an immigration detention center - built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" - as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws. The facility can continue to operate and hold detain...
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Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River
EAST ALTON, Ill. (AP) - Two people died when a helicopter crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Cpl. Dallas Thompson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that the two inside the aircraft were killed and that there were n...
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