White Star Road shooting
RCMP still search for shooting suspect last seen near Thunder Rapids six months later
Almost seven months have passed since a car jacking north of Prince Albert resulted in a man being sent to hospital with a gunshot wound.One of the people alleged responsible remains unaccounted for and the RCMP are still hoping to find 28-year-old Dallas Fulton, who last seen in the Thunder Rapids area north of Carrot...
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Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs
Nikihk becomes official partner of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
In a landmark collaboration that shows a powerful step toward Indigenous economic empowerment and development, Nikihk Enviroway Ventures LP has announced a partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, uniting their shared values of sustainability, local impact, and reconciliation. Nikihk, a joint venture between Envi...
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White Star Road shooting
RCMP still search for shooting suspect last seen near Thunder Rapids six months later
Almost seven months have passed since a car jacking north of Prince Albert resulted in a man being sent to hospital with a gunshot wound.One of the people alleged responsible remains unaccounted for and the RCMP are still hoping to find 28-year-old Dallas Fulton, who last seen in the Thunder Rapids area north of Carrot...
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Nipawin Heliport now in operation
After years of planning, discussion, and hard work, the Nipawin Heliport is now fully operational. The Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC) has issued a news release, stating the heliport will "enhance emergency response capabilities and provide faster access to life-saving care for residents across nor...
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Rain coming?
Rain possible this week as temperatures moderate
The hot, dry, windy weather will be giving way to more seasonable conditions - and a possibility of some precipitation. The wildfire conditions may get a bit of a break over the coming days. Danielle Desjardins of Environment and Climate Change Canada told northeastNOW there could be a chance of some showers today, wit...
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Missing teen
Missing teen located
A 13-year-old reported missing has been located. All identifying information has been removed from this news story.- Cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com
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Tractor fire
Fire destroys tractor near Zenon Park
The Zenon Park and District Fire Department responded to a tractor fire near the community over the weekend. They were called to the fire southwest of Zenon Park on Saturday. There were no injuries.The department thanked Ferre Farms for supplying a water tanker to fight the blaze. - Cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com
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Kinistino, La Ronge students go for 'Gears and Glory' at annual Sask Polytech robot rumble
There were 69 teams, 138 students from 29 high schools and it all came down to the last robot standing.The high school students from across Saskatchewan showcased their technical expertise and problem-solving abilities at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Robot Rumble. The event saw students working in pairs to build, program...
May 11, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Seeking public information
Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP investigating suspicious animal death
A deceased animal, believed to be a dog, was discovered in a metal kennel within the site of a grass fire north of Île-à-la-Crosse. Now, RCMP are asking for the public's help in determining who left it there.On May 7, fire investigators with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency were investigating the caus...
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Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs
Nikihk becomes official partner of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
In a landmark collaboration that shows a powerful step toward Indigenous economic empowerment and development, Nikihk Enviroway Ventures LP has announced a partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, uniting their shared values of sustainability, local impact, and reconciliation. Nikihk, a joint venture between Envi...
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Sask. NDP outspent Sask. Party by 2 per cent in fall 2024 election
Months after the provincial election ended with a Sask. Party win, but a significant gain in Sask. NDP seats, the returns are published, showing how much each party spent and what they spent it on.Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck was hoping for a win in the fall provincial election, and the party's spending could show it.Th...
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Mental health crisis
Birch Narrows Dene Nation calls for help amid suicide crisis
Leaders in the northern community of Birch Narrows Dene Nation have issued an urgent call for action following a spate of deaths in their community in the last two weeks. Four suicides have come on the heels of the deaths of two well respected elders in the last three weeks. Chief Jonathan Sylvestre said the situation ...
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Leafs forward Domi fined $5,000 for late hit on Panthers captain Barkov
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi has avoided a suspension for his late hit from behind on Florida Panthers captain Alexander Barkov.The NHL announced Monday that it has fined Domi US$5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the NHL Players' Association, after he ...
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TSX, U.S. markets jump as U.S. and China call 90-day truce in trade war
Canada's main stock index was up nearly 200 points in early trading after the U.S. and China called a 90-day truce in their trade war and lowered tariffs on trade between the countries.The S&P/TSX composite index was up 196.94 points at 25,554.68.In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 1,026.33 points ...
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redemption against Ontario
Team Sask. wins men's and women's bronze at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
For the past 22 years, the Aboriginal Sport Circle has been hosting the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships involving six different teams from around the country, inviting U18 hockey players to compete against each other. This year Team Saskatchewan went to Kamloops, B.C. where they met Team Ontario in the bronze ...
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Huge Response
Somers' hat trick leads Mustangs over Blizzard
The Melfort Mustangs picked up their first win at this year's Centennial Cup on Saturday.Melfort native Zac Somers had a hat trick to lift the Mustangs over the Edmundston Blizzard by a score of 5-3."Gotta give credit to Edmundston, they played with a lot of pace and jam, and we didn't have a good first period. In...
May 11, 2025
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Badminton
Locals medal at SHSAA badminton provincials
Some local athletes are returning home with some shiny hardware following the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association's (SHSAA) badminton provincial championships. Student athletes from around Saskatchewan were in Estevan for the tournament on Saturday, which included local schools like St. Mary in Prince Albert...
May 11, 2025
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Riders Camp
Riders bring back plenty of offensive veterans for CFL training camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a lot of consistency on offence ahead of the 2025 season.A number of veterans are returning, but a few big free agent signings will look to shore up the offensive line and provide some depth at other positions.The Riders came within a game of reaching their first Grey Cup since 2013 bu...
May 10, 2025
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Riders Camp
New Riders coaches Josh Donnelly and Andrew Harris embrace rookie camp
It wasn't only rookie camp for players this week in Saskatoon, but some new Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches were also put through their paces.One of those new faces in the Riders' locker room this season is 24-year-old offensive assistant Josh Donnelly.Donnelly's rise through the coaching ranks has been fast.He spent ...
May 10, 2025
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Getting back to how we play
Mustangs look to respond against Edmundston after loss to Calgary
The Melfort Mustangs are back in action today for their second of four round-robin games at this year's Centennial Cup.Melfort dropped their opening game against the host Calgary Canucks on Thursday by a score of 3-1.Now, they'll face the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) champion Edmundston Blizzard, with puck drop ...
May 10, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
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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Every Business Needs a Rudy
Living the Corporate Brand
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives, the theme for the year is 'Co-operatives Build a Better World'. If that seems a little too 'rose coloured glasses' on a global scale, one has to only take a look at how one local co-operative operates to understand how the co-operative model ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Farming Waits for No One: be ready when the ground is with Co-op® Premium Diesel
Diesel technology is constantly evolving, and to ensure our members and customers continue experiencing industry leading performance, protection, and power, we closely monitor our Co-op® Premium Diesel formulation and adjust when necessary. Due to a powerful package of additives that was added in 2021, Co-op® P...
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Improving living and working conditions for Ontario's seasonal and temporary farm workers
As spring arrives, Ontario's fruit and vegetable farms are once again welcoming seasonal and temporary farm workers from other countries. After the ch...
May 09, 2025
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Listen: Choosing the right inputs for your farm
Seeding is underway across Saskatchewan. Riley Rude, Crop Extension Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture, says whether you're already putting i...
May 09, 2025
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Alberta join group that monitors apiaries near crop fields
A non-profit company that promotes communication and stewardship among crop producers, beekeepers and pesticide applicators has welcomed Alberta as th...
May 09, 2025
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Canada
Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says
OTTAWA - Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country's oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability. Throughout the election campaign, Carney signalled an openness to building more pipelines in Canada and promis...
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Montreal public health reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases
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Business community eyeing new cabinet for signs Carney serious on shifting priorities
OTTAWA - Canada's business community will be watching Tuesday's cabinet shuffle for signs that Prime Minister Mark Carney will be easier to work with than the last Liberal government. Experts and insiders say one of the ways Carney can emphasize that is by keeping a lean cabinet. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau's ...
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Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments
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CP NewsAlert: Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for vehicle before deadly weekend crash
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AFN chief calls for speedy return of clean water legislation
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Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.
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Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel. The Israeli military confirmed that 21-year-old Edan...
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6 Bulgarians convicted in UK of spying for Russia get prison terms up to nearly 11 years
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A power outage disrupts London's subway network
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UK police investigate overnight fire at Prime Minister Starmer's house
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Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial named acting Librarian of Congress
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