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Northeast News

Minor Injuries
Single vehicle collision takes down two light poles in Melfort
A single vehicle collision took out two light poles in Melfort on Wednesday night.The crash happened around 9 p.m. near the intersection of Stonegate Place and Saskatchewan Drive, across from Boston Pizza.A white SUV was seen in the ditch, alongside the Melfort Golf & Country Club, with a smashed-in front end. Acco...
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ER closure
Porcupine Carragana ER facing temporary closure dates
Another temporary service disruption for a local emergency room. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said the Porcupine Carragana Hospital emergency department will be closed for parts of three days. The ER will close July 31, Aug. 1, and Aug. 3 from 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. each day. Emergency services during that time will...
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On the run
UPDATED: One remains at large after eight charged in violent assault, confinement in Deschambault Lake
Update: July 31, 9:17 a.m.RCMP arrested Tyler Ballantyne on July 30 in Deschambault Lake.He is scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court on July 31.Police are still actively searching for 31-year-old Earl Ballantyne, who is described as 5'8 with a medium build, black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for assault...
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Memorial Walk
'A pandemic': P.A. comes together to shed light on growing crisis
Hundreds wearing red gathered at the Sisters In Spirit monument in downtown Prince Albert on Wednesday to remember family, friends, and loved ones who were taken from them or who haven't returned home. Before the 21st Annual "Honouring our Sisters, Brothers, & 2SLGBTQ+" Memorial Walk marched down Central ...
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Economic collaboration
Humboldt exploring joint economic collaboration with George Gordon First Nation
The City of Humboldt and George Gordon First Nation, south of Punnichy, are looking to build economic collaboration. They are both participating in the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI), which is a national program delivered by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) and th...
Jul 30, 2025
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LOTTERIES AND GAMING SASKATCHEWAN
Charitable gaming grants top $207K in Meadow Lake region; other cities to benefit
More than $2.49 million in charitable gaming grants has been distributed across Saskatchewan, including over $207,000 for groups in the Meadow Lake region and more than $269,000 for organizations in the Prince Albert area.Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) said the money went to more than 1,000 groups across 250 c...
Jul 30, 2025
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Saskatchewan

Cenovus Energy
Well release now under control at Rush Lake 2 facility
Cenovus Energy has officially confirmed that the uncontrolled well release at its Rush Lake 2 thermal facility is now under control, putting an end to the incident that began nearly three months ago. The release, which started on May 7, stemmed from a casing failure in an injection well at the facility, located near Ll...
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Cell relief
SaskTel extends fees waiver for wildfire evacuees
SaskTel is extending its support for customers impacted by ongoing wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. These supports will now remain in place until August 15 for residents of communities that have been evacuated due to wildfire activity."This year's wildfire season has been especially challenging, displacing thou...
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weather update
Hot weather forecasted over the next several days
Residents in Central and Northern Saskatchewan can expect a stretch of hot weather over the coming days. "We have an upper ridge building in Alberta, so they are kind of getting hot now," said Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Crawford Luke. "Basically, that's going to translate eastwar...
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UN to meet in September
Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September.He says this move will be predicated on the Palestinian Authority carrying out reforms and holding an election next year in which Hamas can play no part.Carney says Can...
Jul 30, 2025
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Wildfire 2025
High temps with wind changes don't bode well for fire situation
Even with the addition of hundreds of Type 3 firefighters from Canada's armed forces, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is on edge in the face of five days of 30-degree weather coming. SPSA Vice President of Operations, Steve Roberts spoke to media along with Lieutenant Colonel Jason Hudson of the Canadian Armed Fo...
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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Local Sports

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...
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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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Local players
Sask. athletes prepare to head across the country for 2025 Canada Summer Games
Athletes from across North Central Saskatchewan are honing their skills over the next couple of weeks as they gear up to head to the 2025 Canada Summer Games next month. This year's installment is in St. John's, N.L. and will see over 4,000 athletes, coaches and managers from around the country make the trip to the eas...
Jul 29, 2025
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Legends of the Game
Hawks to host NHL/Alumni game in late October
Just over a month into the 2025/26 SJHL regular season, the best game of the year could take place, and it won't be between two SJHL teams.The Nipawin Hawks will be bringing back 24 of their alumni (a full four lines of skaters, two goalies and two coaches) to play in a full, 60-minute contest against NHL alums."W...
Jul 29, 2025
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Riders atop West
Sack attack: Riders record eight sacks to beat Elks
On a game with the theme of Christmas in July, the Saskatchewan Roughriders delivered the gift of a victory to their fans at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders defeated the Edmonton Elks 21-18 in front of a crowd of 27,933 on Friday night to improve to 6-1 in the 2025 CFL season.But even with Saskatchewan leading 21-4 after thr...
Jul 26, 2025
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Canada

Abbotsford, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show, citing protests
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia's Fraser Valley says it will not issue a permit for a concert by Sean Feucht, becoming the latest Canadian cancellation for the American Christian musician who's outspoken in the Make America Great Again movement. The city said in a statement that the permit for a...
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Canada's shifting stance on Palestinian statehood, explained
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday his government intends to recognize a Palestinian state. Here's a closer look at why that's happening and what it all means. Is Palestine a country? The name Palestine has been attached to an area of the Middle East for centuries. Britain took control of the regio...
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Toronto Public Health reports its 1st human case of West Nile virus this year
TORONTO - Toronto Public Health is reporting its first laboratory-confirmed case of West Nile virus in a human in 2025. The agency says the person is an adult and was infected in Canada. The virus is transmitted to humans through infected mosquitoes. The Public Health Agency of Canada's West Nile virus surveillance rep...
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Police chief disappointed at alleged drug deals from chair outside consumption site
VICTORIA - Victoria's police chief says he called senior leadership at the Island Health authority to express disappointment at the handling of a suspected cocaine dealer who police say sold drugs from a chair directly in front of a supervised consumption site Del Manak says he supports an overdose consumption site in ...
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Canada, NATO allies warn of 'growing number' of state threats from Iran
OTTAWA - Canada and several of its NATO allies have released a joint statement condemning a "growing number" of state threats from Iranian intelligence services. The joint statement released Thursday says the countries are united in their opposition to attempts to "kill, kidnap and harass" people in...
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Carney's pledge that Canada would recognize Palestinian state gets mixed reactions
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state is prompting mixed reactions from Canadians with family in the Middle East. Omar Mansour from Victoria says he feels encouraged by Carney's announcement but believes Canada needs to do more to assist people trying to flee...
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World

Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade with the Twins, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a huge - and familiar - boost after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursday's trade deadline, according to a person with direct knowledge. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity be...
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A teacher has been charged in the stabbing deaths of a couple in an Arkansas state park
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas police have charged a 28-year-old schoolteacher in the stabbing deaths of a married couple who were killed when they were hiking with two of their children at Devil's Den State Park. State Police arrested Andrew James McGann on Wednesday at a barbershop in Springdale not far from the p...
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Trump envoy Witkoff and US Ambassador Huckabee will inspect food distribution in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, as the death toll of Palestinians waiting for food and other aid continued to climb. The White House said Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huc...
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Tennessee death row inmate can be executed without deactivating implanted defibrillator, court rules
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee death row inmate can be executed without deactivating his implanted defibrillator, the state's high court ruled on Thursday. The ruling overturns a lower court's order and paves the way for Byron Black to be executed on Tuesday morning, as scheduled. The Tennessee Supreme Court found...
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Swedish man convicted for his role in 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State group
STOCKHOLM (AP) - A Swedish man was convicted and sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for his role in the 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State militant group, Swedish media reported. The 26-year-old Jordanian, 1st Lt. Mu'ath al-Kaseasbeh, was taken captive after his F-16 fighter jet crashed near th...
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Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country 's capital calling for his resignation. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced Paluckas' resignation to the media on Th...
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