Flag Football
Zenon Park native competes at national flag football event
A local football player had the opportunity to try something new last week, in a high-level competition in Quebec.Zenon Park native and Tisdale Tornado, Moise Lalonde, was playing flag football with EquipSask (Team Sask) at JeuxFC (Les Jeux De La Francophonie Canadienne).Moise had previously never played flag football,...
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PUBLIC SAFETY
RCMP report shows violent crime spike in Sask.; premier vows action on drugs, bail reform
Premier Scott Moe says his government is doubling down on policing, bail reform and addictions recovery as violent crime continues to rise in Saskatchewan."We've been very clear about our approach when it comes to keeping our community safe," Moe said during a media conference Wednesday."Working with Pri...
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PUBLIC SAFETY
RCMP report shows violent crime spike in Sask.; premier vows action on drugs, bail reform
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Propane For Pets - May 15th
Making a Difference for the NESPCA One Propane Fill at a Time
Senior Golf Championships
Local golfers in hunt to defend titles at Senior Championships
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Melfort exhibition wrap
Melfort Exhibition sets Saturday attendance record during successful event
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Melfort exhibition wrap
Melfort Exhibition sets Saturday attendance record during successful event
A new attendance record was part of a successful Melfort Exhibition last weekend. Emily Lacno of the Melfort Ag Society said the fair was a hit, with an attendance record set for Saturday. "All of the vendors and amenities were able to keep up and ensure everyone had a great time," Lacno told northeastNOW. Th...
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Lanigan BHP update
Town of Lanigan discusses Jansen BHP project delay
A community that will likely see some benefit from BHP's potash mine in Jansen is weighing in on a delay in the project. Mayor Tony Mycock spoke about BHP's decision in a news release outlining updates in the community. "The recent BHP news about the Jansen mine being operational mid 2027 rather than 2026 and the ...
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Smoke causing issues
Health concerns stemming from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke will lead to reduced air quality across Saskatchewan over the next couple of days. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Air Quality Health Index value forecast in areas like Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, and Buffalo Narrows is high to very high tonight into tomorrow. People with lu...
Jul 22, 2025
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Port of Churchill
Prince Albert Chamber welcomes provincial agreement on Port of Churchill expansion
The biggest regional beneficiaries of an expansion at the Port of Churchill would be agricultural producers, estimates Patty Hughes, CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce. Hughes welcomed the news of an agreement between Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Arctic Gateway Group, which owns and operates th...
Jul 22, 2025
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On the Map
'We've always known what we've had here': Humboldt Golf Club reflects on hosting successful Sask. Amateur
For the first time in its 114-year history, the Saskatchewan Men's Amateur Championships were held at the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC) this past week.Also at the course were the Women's Amateur Championships, marking the second time the event was in Humboldt, as it was previously hosted there in 2014.Almost 150 golfers fro...
Jul 22, 2025
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Clean Energy Products
Kinistin Saulteaux Nation receives over $845k to build EV charging system
By way of the Low Carbon Economy Fund's Indigenous Leadership Fund, the Government of Canada is supporting 13 Indigenous-led clean energy projects and that includes one in the northeast.Kinistin Saulteaux Nation is receiving over $845,000 for its Kizis-Pimibizaowgamik project to build a charging system to power communi...
Jul 21, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Aid for Indigenous Trapline Cabins
PAGC, MN-S call for changes with disaster assistance program; SPSA requests federal help
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) wants the Saskatchewan government to revise its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) to include trapline cabins. Under the program, assistance is available to municipalities, homeowners, small businesses, farms and non-profit organizations for uninsurable losses. However,...
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PUBLIC SAFETY
RCMP report shows violent crime spike in Sask.; premier vows action on drugs, bail reform
Premier Scott Moe says his government is doubling down on policing, bail reform and addictions recovery as violent crime continues to rise in Saskatchewan."We've been very clear about our approach when it comes to keeping our community safe," Moe said during a media conference Wednesday."Working with Pri...
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Trade focus
Moe praises work on breaking down trade barriers at premiers' meeting
As it has been for more than seven months, trade was top of mind for many of the premiers as they met in Ontario this week for the Council of the Federation summer meeting.The prime minister spoke with the premiers Tuesday to update them about the trade negotiations with the U.S., and Premier Scott Moe had been signing...
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18 months probation
Former Macklin firefighter sentenced to probation, community service for arson
A former Macklin firefighter was given 18 months of probation and 200 hours of community service for lighting a number of hay bales on fire near Macklin and Evesham last July.Logan Sieben received his sentence on Monday in Unity, after pleading guilty to a single charge of arson causing property damage in January.Mackl...
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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 calling for volunteers to help raise and foster the next generation of guide dogs for those who are blind or partially sighted. "...
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'TOGETHER FOR A THRIVING SASKATCHEWAN'
Conexus name, CEO to lead 2026 merger of three Sask. credit unions
Three Saskatchewan credit unions are joining forces under a single name and leader, forming the province's largest financial cooperative.Conexus, Synergy and Cornerstone credit unions announced Wednesday they will merge as of Jan. 1, 2026, under the Conexus Credit Union banner. Celina Philpot, who currently serves as C...
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Local Sports
Flag Football
Zenon Park native competes at national flag football event
A local football player had the opportunity to try something new last week, in a high-level competition in Quebec.Zenon Park native and Tisdale Tornado, Moise Lalonde, was playing flag football with EquipSask (Team Sask) at JeuxFC (Les Jeux De La Francophonie Canadienne).Moise had previously never played flag football,...
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Riders
Riders' Mario Anderson back for a second stint in Saskatchewan
Mario Anderson hoped he would get another chance with the Saskatchewan Roughriders - he didn't even unpack his bags."I was very confident that if they needed me, I would always be ready whenever they gave me that call and opportunity to play the game I love. I'm just thankful for that opportunity," Anderson s...
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Senior Golf Championships
Local golfers in hunt to defend titles at Senior Championships
For the third week in a row, a major provincial golf championship is underway in Saskatchewan.This week, over 130 players descended on the Chinook Golf Course in Swift Current for the Senior Championships, the first time since 2005 that the tournament has been held there.A pair of local golfers have entered the tournam...
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Returning with a bang
Humboldt golfer qualifies for National Amateur after first competitive tournament in eight years
A local golfer earned a trip to Nationals this past week at the Saskatchewan Amateur Championships in Humboldt.The hometown hero, Paul Raycroft, finished seventh in the Men's Amateur and second in the Mid-Amateur at his own course, earning spots in both national tournaments.Raycroft plans to attend just the one, the Ca...
Jul 22, 2025
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Scoreboard Upgrade
New score clock now installed at Northern Lights Palace
The Northern Lights Palace in Melfort finally has its new score clock installed.Although the clock arrived last year, there wasn't enough time to install it prior to the hockey season beginning and the ice being put in. Therefore, there's been a bit of anticipation and an excited wait for the new large piece of rink eq...
Jul 22, 2025
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On the Map
'We've always known what we've had here': Humboldt Golf Club reflects on hosting successful Sask. Amateur
For the first time in its 114-year history, the Saskatchewan Men's Amateur Championships were held at the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC) this past week.Also at the course were the Women's Amateur Championships, marking the second time the event was in Humboldt, as it was previously hosted there in 2014.Almost 150 golfers fro...
Jul 22, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
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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Propane For Pets - May 15th
Making a Difference for the NESPCA One Propane Fill at a Time
At Prairie North Co-op, we love when our team members come up with great ideas, especially when those ideas are about raising funds for local charities! Keith Mamer, our gas bar division manager, had seen a similar fundraising event in Alberta and took the initiative up with Federated Co-op Limited (FCL) to make things...
May 08, 2025
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farmnewsNOW
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Arctic Gateway Group establish Northern trade Corridor
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, and Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday to st...
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Seeds of innovation: Investing in Alberta's agri-research
Alberta's applied research associations have been supporting the adoption of farm research since the 1970s. That's why the Alberta government has prov...
Jul 22, 2025
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Listen: Healthy native rangelands support songbird species
Grazing management plays an important role in maintaining the health of native rangelands and the wildlife that depend on them.Tristan Flath, an agric...
Jul 22, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial An Ontario judge is set to deliver her ruling today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, the culmination of a complex case that ...
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Ruling expected today in sexual assault trial of five hockey players
LONDON - An Ontario judge is set to deliver her ruling today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, the culmination of a complex case that has fuelled ongoing conversations on consent and sports culture. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Calla...
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Bail hearing starts for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot
QUÉBEC - A bail hearing is scheduled to begin today for three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take over land in the Quebec City region. The Crown is opposing bail for Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24. They are am...
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Sentencing hearing continues for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber
OTTAWA - The sentencing hearing for "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber continues in Ottawa today, months after the two were found guilty of mischief. Lich's lawyer Lawrence Greenspon is expected to deliver sentencing submissions during this morning's hearing. A Crown prosecutor is expected ...
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'Fragile': An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire
JASPER, ALTA. - Kimberley Stark has a scavenger hunt planned for her three kids on the plot of land in Jasper, Alta., where they used to crawl, play and sleep. They'll be searching for pieces of Jasper's nature, like mushrooms, purple asters, daisies and pine trees. Stark says she wants to bring a light touch to what's...
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Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules
OTTAWA - Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government's plans to cut its procurement costs could compromise the public's access to parliamentary, Supreme Court and other official proceedings in both official languages. Jeremy Link, a spokesperson for Public Services and Procurement Canada, said the...
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World
Plane with 49 people crashes in Russia's Far East
MOSCOW (AP) - The wreckage of a plane that crashed while carrying 49 people has been found in Russia's Far East, local emergency services said Thursday. Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said that they had found the plane's burning fuselage on a hillside south of its planned destination in the town of Tynda. Image...
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Thai and Cambodia soldiers fire at each other in disputed border area
BANGKOK (AP) - Thai and Cambodian soldiers fired at each other in contested border area Thursday after the nations downgraded their diplomatic relations in a rapidly escalating dispute. It was not immediately clear if the clash was ongoing. A livestream video from Thailand's side showed people running from their homes ...
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Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding
NEW YORK (AP) - Columbia University has reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus, the university announced Wednesday. Under the agreement, the Ivy League school...
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Appeals court finds Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, affirming a lower-court decision that blocked its enforcement nationwide. The ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes after the push was also blocked b...
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House subcommittee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) - A House subcommittee on Wednesday voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after Democrats successfully goaded GOP lawmakers to defy Trump and Republican leadership to support the action. Democrats on a subcommittee of the powerful...
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Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he's released from jail
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A federal judge in Maryland has prohibited the Trump administration from taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into immediate immigration custody if he's released from jail in Tennessee while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges, according to an order issued Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis o...
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