Air quality
Air Quality Health Index explained as more wildfire smoke blankets Sask.
Warnings about wildfire smoke have many people turning to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for updates on local air conditions. But what exactly does the AQHI measure, and how does it connect to the smoke we see - and smell - drifting through the region?According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the AQHI is...
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LLRIB member invited to partake in historic military role in London
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) member Cpl. Daniel Choquette is currently in London after having been invited to serve as a King's Life Guard at Buckingham Palace. "I am super honoured to have this experience, especially being a small-town boy from La Ronge," the 28-year-old remarked."It's absolutely am...
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SaskPower installing smart meters in Melfort area
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Melfort RCMP searching for missing 19-year-old
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Smart meters
SaskPower installing smart meters in Melfort area
Homeowners in the Melfort area could soon see some activity around their properties. SaskPower is currently installing smart meters in the Melfort region. Spokesperson Joel Cherry told northeastNOW notices about the smart meter installations were sent out to residents recently, and they hope to have all of them install...
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Weekly Report
Multiple vehicle fires and motor vehicle collision in one week for Nipawin Fire Department
The Nipawin Fire Department had a fairly normal week when it comes to the workload they had, but the nature of their calls from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18th attracted a lot of attention.On Monday, the NFD responded to a two vehicle collision. Fire Chief Paul Cockell confirmed over the phone that nobody was...
Jul 19, 2025
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Missing since July 9
Melfort RCMP searching for missing 19-year-old
The Melfort RCMP are asking the public's assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old male from Melfort named Zachery Gerard.He's described as about 5'10, between 140-150 pounds, with hazel eyes, and has light brown hair that's currently in a buzz cut. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with a black shirt, black pa...
Jul 19, 2025
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Missing woman
Edmonton Police release new information, timeline about missing La Ronge woman
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has released new information regarding their investigation into a missing 24-year-old woman. Natanis Merasty was reported missing by her family to the RCMP on May 9.Later that same month, EPS took over the investigation and continues to work with its law enforcement counterparts in var...
Jul 18, 2025
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Melfort parade
Melfort parade entertains large crowd
It's a sure sign summer is in full swing - the Melfort Parade was held in the city on Friday. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce organized this year's parade with the theme 'Back to the Future.'(Cam Lee/northeastNOW)Warm, dry weather greeted parade-goers as the event wound down Bemister Ave. E., Brunswick S...
Jul 18, 2025
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Back Alley Tour
Melfort Northern Lights Woodcarvers part of Back Alley Tour
The Back Alley Tour in Melfort was in full swing on Thursday. The ninth annual event features artists from the northeast and beyond displaying a wide variety of artwork. Artists at the show in the alley behind Northern Lights Gallery work in many different mediums, including metal, canvas, and crystal. One of the most ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Air quality
Air Quality Health Index explained as more wildfire smoke blankets Sask.
Warnings about wildfire smoke have many people turning to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for updates on local air conditions. But what exactly does the AQHI measure, and how does it connect to the smoke we see - and smell - drifting through the region?According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the AQHI is...
55m ago
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tradition
LLRIB member invited to partake in historic military role in London
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) member Cpl. Daniel Choquette is currently in London after having been invited to serve as a King's Life Guard at Buckingham Palace. "I am super honoured to have this experience, especially being a small-town boy from La Ronge," the 28-year-old remarked."It's absolutely am...
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Court proceedings
Guilty pleas entered in Sask. Pen homicide case
A homicide case that involves the death of an inmate at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, is showing signs of moving forward.On Monday, guilty pleas were entered at Prince Albert Provincial Court by three of the six men charged. Wyatt Crookedneck, Dominick Cochrane and Jonathan Soosay all accepted responsibility for manslaugh...
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legal concerns raised
Premiers meet with Indigenous groups on first day of three-day Ontario gathering
Canada's premiers are pledging economic reconciliation with Indigenous people as they head into discussions with First Nations, Métis and Inuit groups at a three-day meeting in cottage country north of Toronto.The premiers have gathered at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., to talk trade and tariffs, particul...
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RezCross Reactivated: Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation Emergency Centre for Wildfire Evacuees
When thousands across northern Saskatchewan evacuated their homes and communities due to the wildfires, Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation (BOCN) opened their doors to those in need.The First Nation launched 'Operation Red Willow' by activating their 'RezCross' Emergency Evacuation Centre, which opened on June 2nd at B...
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Search continues
Abandoned at birth, Regina man still hopes to thank the mother he's never met
For many adopted children, the search for their birth parents is not just about answers - it can be about finding the missing pieces of who they are, or sometimes to just say "thank you."On March 23, 1964, a newborn baby was found wrapped in blankets, placed in a paper bag, and left in a doctor's car at the P...
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Local Sports
U15 AA baseball provincials
Lumsden beats Weyburn in U15 Baseball provincial final
With a stacked field of teams coming into the tournament, the hosting Prince Albert Royals were in tough at the U15 AA Tier 1 Provincials. Ultimately Prince Albert would fall short in the semi-finals, setting up a rematch of the Regina Baseball AA League finals as the Lumsden Cubs met the Weyburn Beavers in the final. ...
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Week 7 Recap
Trevor Harris solid as Roughriders bounce back to tame Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders entered the week with their eyes set on starting a new win streak, after a sub-par effort ended in a Week 6 home loss to the Calgary Stampeders.It didn't take long for the green and white to get the ball rolling in Vancouver as the Riders were able to tame the BC Lions, claiming a 33-27 vic...
Jul 20, 2025
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Week 7
Roughriders look to recapture roar against the Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading into the Lion's den to try and get back into the win column.Saskatchewan will take on the B.C. Lions at B.C. Place on Saturday. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m. The Green Zone pregame show begins at 3 p.m.Saskatchewan is coming off of its first loss of the season - a 24-10...
Jul 19, 2025
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Day 3
Humboldt local leads Men's Amateur, mid-am and women's championships on homestretch
Three of the four titles at the 2025 Saskatchewan Amateur Golf Championships are just hours away from being handed out at the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC).The women's championships (amateur and mid-amateur) and the men's mid-am are roughly halfway through their third and final round.Meanwhile, the men's amateur has nearly ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Walleye Championship
Hawks raise nearly $40k at 14th annual fishing tournament
The Nipawin Hawks held their annual fishing tournament this past weekend, raising nearly $40,000 for their organization.The 14th annual Tobin Lake Walleye Championship is one of the club's biggest fundraisers of the year."It is one of our major fundraisers, so it's fairly important that we keep it going. Somewhere...
Jul 17, 2025
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waiting in the wings
Drae McCray ready to shine if called upon for Roughriders
Drae McCray might get his chance to electrify the CFL this week.The Saskatchewan Roughriders' kick returner is expected to step into the lineup with veteran returner Mario Alford dealing with a hip injury and not practicing.Head coach Corey Mace confirmed Alford underwent imaging this week and said, "(this is) pro...
Jul 17, 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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Boosting on-farm profitability by getting the most from harvest equipment
In today's high-cost, low-margin environment, grain and row crop farmers can't afford to leave yield and profit in the field. Whether it's canola, whe...
Jul 18, 2025
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'Prime time': Sask. ag specialist breaks down the good and the bad of summer algae blooms
As temperatures climb and water sources across Saskatchewan warm up, conditions are ripe for algae to flourish - both the helpful kind and the potenti...
Jul 18, 2025
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Canadian pork producers join national farm group
The voice of a national pork organization is joining forces with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). Representing more than 7,000 farms acro...
Jul 17, 2025
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Canada
CP NewsAlert: Murder probe after boy, 15, stabbed to death in downtown Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Police say a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death near Vancouver's Robson Square over the weekend and the killing is being investigated as a murder. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Conservative MPs publicly support 'Freedom Convoy' organizers ahead of sentencing
OTTAWA - Several Conservative MPs are criticizing the Crown's approach to prosecuting two key organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" protests, with the party's deputy leader calling it an act of "political vengeance." Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were convicted of mischief in April for their roles in or...
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Indigenous organization condemns Trump's call to bring back Washington NFL team name
WASHINGTON - The Association on American Indian Affairs is condemning U.S President Donald Trump's call for Washington's football team to revert to its old name, saying any claim that Indigenous nations support the use of Indigenous-themed mascots is false. On Sunday, in a social media post, Trump threatened to hold up...
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Inmate charged with first-degree murder in death of serial killer Robert Pickton
MONTREAL - A federal inmate has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of serial killer Robert Pickton last year. Martin Charest, 52, was charged on July 3 for allegedly attacking Pickton at Quebec's Port-Cartier maximum security prison. Pickton died in hospital on May 31, 2024, 12 days after he was assault...
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Auditor general plans to examine Canada's international students program
OTTAWA - The federal auditor general is planning a probe of Canada's international students program after critics claimed that public services were ill-equipped to take on a surge in student visas. A spokesperson for auditor general Karen Hogan says her office is planning an audit of the program for 2026. That review i...
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Palestinian student quickly receives French visa while waiting for Canadian approval
OTTAWA - A Palestinian student accepted by the University of Alberta is now preparing to continue his studies in France because he says that country was able to get him out of Gaza to safety - and Canada wasn't. Ehab is one of about 70 students from Gaza pursuing study opportunities abroad with the help of the Canadian...
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World
Pentagon to withdraw 700 Marines from Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Seven hundred Marines sent to Los Angeles will leave the city, the Pentagon said Monday. The Marines were sent to the city in June alongside 4,000 National Guard soldiers in response to protests over the Trump administration's ongoing immigration raids around the city. They primarily guarded federal ...
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Trump administration released FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family's opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has released records of the FBI's surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate's family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination. The release involves an estimated 200,000 pages of records that had been und...
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Appeals court orders new trial for man convicted in 1979 Etan Patz case
NEW YORK (AP) - The man convicted of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979 was awarded a new trial Monday as a federal appeals court overturned the guilty verdict in one of the nation's most notorious missing child cases. Pedro Hernandez has been serving 25 years to life in prison since his 2017 conviction. He had been ...
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Father arrested in New York in death of 9-year-old daughter he had reported missing
LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) - A Canadian man whose 9-year-old daughter was found dead after he reported that she had been abducted while they were vacationing in upstate New York was charged Monday with murder. Luciano Frattolin is charged with murder and concealing of a corpse in the death of his daughter, Melina Frattolin, New...
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Arkansas man pleads guilty in 2024 mass shooting at grocery store that killed 4
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - An Arkansas man changed his plea to guilty Monday in the shooting at a grocery store last year that killed four people and injured 11 others, including two police officers. Travis Eugene Posey, 45, pleaded guilty to four counts of capital murder and 11 counts of attempted capital murder in the ...
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UK, France and 23 other countries say the war in Gaza 'must end now'
LONDON (AP) - Twenty-five countries including Britain, France and a host of European nations say the war in Gaza "must end now" and Israel must comply with international law. The foreign ministers of countries including Australia, Canada and Japan have condemned "the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane ...
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