Community Unity
'We're not going anywhere': Denare Beach evacuees hope to rebuild after devastating wildfire
In the wake of the devastating wildfire that tore through the northern community of Denare Beach, residents who practically lost everything are coming together with determination in hopes to rebuild, not just their homes, but the spirit of the community itself. The Wolf fire, which spread rapidly and forced an urgent e...
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CurlSask
Hudson Bay wins Curling Club of the Year
The Hudson Bay Curling Club has been named the 2024/25 CURLSASK Club of the Year.Clubs are awarded for creating a positive, welcoming community space, increasing youth and adult participation, and striving for excellence in all club operations."It was a surprise, we honestly didn't even know the award was a thing,...
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CurlSask
Hudson Bay wins Curling Club of the Year
The Hudson Bay Curling Club has been named the 2024/25 CURLSASK Club of the Year.Clubs are awarded for creating a positive, welcoming community space, increasing youth and adult participation, and striving for excellence in all club operations."It was a surprise, we honestly didn't even know the award was a thing,...
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Crews heading home
Melfort fire crews heading home after fighting La Ronge wildfire
Melfort Fire Department (MFD) crews are returning home after being released from fighting the fire in La Ronge. Two groups of four firefighters spent time in the community helping to protect structures and performing other duties as needed.Melfort firefighters have been in La Ronge for nearly two weeks. "Over the ...
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Missing man from Humboldt
Humboldt RCMP locate missing man
The man reported missing has been located safe. All identifying information has been removed from this story.- cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com
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Northeast wildfire assistance
Wildfire evacuees staying in northeast Sask. receive help from Lions clubs
Evacuees from the northern wildfires that have been staying in the northeast have received some assistance thanks to the Lions Club. The 52 Lions clubs in District 5SKN, encompassing northern and central Saskatchewan, received a US$15,000 emergency grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation in Chicago. Since t...
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Helping evacuees
Marguerite Riel Centre among organizations assisting evacuees
Local organizations continue to work to help those displaced by wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort has been working with about 60 evacuees, and Executive Director Joanne Yakowec told northeastNOW that number may be higher, as some people could be staying with family in the communi...
Jun 10, 2025
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Pride Week
Flag raising launches Pride Week in Humboldt
It's Pride Week in the City of Humboldt. A flag raising ceremony was held at City Hall on Monday to launch the week in the city. Councillor Marilyn Scott was on hand to speak on behalf of the city, while councillors Sarah McInnis and Karen Siermachesky were also on hand for the ceremony. (City of Humboldt/Facebook)&quo...
Jun 10, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Community Unity
'We're not going anywhere': Denare Beach evacuees hope to rebuild after devastating wildfire
In the wake of the devastating wildfire that tore through the northern community of Denare Beach, residents who practically lost everything are coming together with determination in hopes to rebuild, not just their homes, but the spirit of the community itself. The Wolf fire, which spread rapidly and forced an urgent e...
13m ago
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arson
Unprecedented wildfire season tied to intentional arson
There have been 259 wildfires in Saskatchewan so far this year - well above the five-year average of 147. But that's not the most startling number the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is dealing with.Of all those wildfires, the SPSA said about 80 per cent are human-caused."Of those human caused fires, appr...
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preparations
Staff from gas stations, food stores, restaurants permitted to re-enter tri-communities early
Staff and suppliers for gas stations, food stores and restaurants have been permitted to enter La Ronge early as the general public waits for Thursday at 8 a.m. for the evacuation order to be lifted. That's according to an email sent to larongeNOW from chief administrative officer Lyle Hannan, who explained water and s...
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lack of tourism could ruin businesses
NDP, Northern Sask. businesses concerned about province's support
Thousands of people are still displaced from the wildfires ravaging the province's north, and although a lot of homes and businesses have been saved thanks to the valiant work of firefighters in the province, fire isn't the only thing that could damage a lot of these businesses in the long run. Northern Saskatchewan is...
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Lawsuit
Cumberland House Cree Nation sues province over Saskatchewan River delta
The Cumberland House Cree Nation has sued the province of Saskatchewan over the condition of the delta of the Saskatchewan River, which it said is in "a state of ecological crisis because of upstream activities approved and supported by the province." The Nation wants a court ruling to stop the province from ...
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Wednesday wildFire update
SPSA: 'No significant fire behaviour' but lots of work to do
There are currently 23 active wildfires in Saskatchewan; six of them are not contained. None of the fires have experienced significant growth over the last few days. Executive director of land operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Bryan Chartrand said on Wednesday that things are 'looking good now...
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Local Sports
CurlSask
Hudson Bay wins Curling Club of the Year
The Hudson Bay Curling Club has been named the 2024/25 CURLSASK Club of the Year.Clubs are awarded for creating a positive, welcoming community space, increasing youth and adult participation, and striving for excellence in all club operations."It was a surprise, we honestly didn't even know the award was a thing,...
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Playing at home
Mustangs' Keup tendered by Rochester Jr. Americans
Melfort Mustangs defenceman Logan Keup won't be returning to the team next season.Keup, a native of Bismarck, North Dakota, will now be playing back in the United States, as he has been tendered by the Rochester Jr. Americans of the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The Jr. Americans play in Fairport, New York.The n...
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Riderville
Ka'Deem Carey wanted to be a Rider after release from Argos
Ka'Deem Carey had Saskatchewan at the top of his free agency list - even if that meant the veteran had to accept a practice roster spot."When you love football, you love football. When I saw this team play, it was an easy yes to join something going on because I could see something going on from the outside lookin...
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Saskatchewan talent
Ninety-two players selected in 2025 SJHL Draft
The 2025 SJHL Draft was held on Tuesday afternoon, as eight rounds of Saskatchewan players were selected by the 12-member teams.In total, 92 players were drafted, 24 of them being 2010-born players, with the other 68 being born in 2009.For the Melfort Mustangs, they selected nine players of the future, which included t...
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Graduated Mustang
Kotai commits to UBC Thunderbirds
Former Melfort Mustangs forward Reilley Kotai has found his next place to play hockey.The Abbotsford, BC native has become the newest member of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds."It's definitely exciting. I've watched the UBC team growing up, so it was definitely a full circle moment for me to ...
Jun 09, 2025
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Riders
Riders officially announce signing of Ka'Deem Carey, two others
After several days of speculation and reports, the Saskatchewan Roughriders officially announced the signing of all-star running back Ka'Deem Carey.Last week, the Toronto Argonauts announced they had released the former star running back who helped lead the club to the Grey Cup title in 2024.The signing comes after the...
Jun 09, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
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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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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farmnewsNOW
Alberta Forage Network to close at the end of the month
The Alberta Forage Industry Network (AFIN) will transfer its responsibilities for representing the Alberta forage industry to the Agricultural Researc...
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Saskatchewan pulse and soybean levy to drop later this summer
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) is making a move that will leave more money in farmers' pockets. SPG said it's reducing the levy rate collected on pu...
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Protecting Canada's livestock industry with a new vaccine bank
Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. This will build on existing prote...
Jun 10, 2025
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Canada
Canada invites United Arab Emirates to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30
OTTAWA - Canada has invited the United Arab Emirates to attend the G7 summit in Alberta, The Canadian Press has learned. While UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan could end up attending the summit, which starts Sunday in Kananaskis, Abu Dhabi has not said whether it has accepted the invitation. A Canadian...
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All regions will get 'fair share' of defence windfall: industry minister
MONTREAL - Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada's defence industry will filter down to all regions of the country, as the federal government looks to jump-start domestic and overseas trade and reduce reliance on the United States. At a speech to Montreal's chambe...
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CP NewsAlert: Carney taps former finance deputy minister Sabia to head Privy Council
OTTAWA - Michael Sabia, a veteran of the public and private sector, will become the next head of the Privy Council in Ottawa. Sabia will take over the role on July 7, after serving as the CEO of Hydro-Québec since 2023. More coming. The Canadian Press
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NDP leader says Carney needs to update Parliament on trade talks
OTTAWA - Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says Prime Minister Mark Carney is not being transparent about negotiations with the U.S. on getting President Donald Trump's tariffs lifted. Davies says Parliament has not been kept in the loop on what Carney and Trump are talking about behind closed doors, or whether Ottawa has ...
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Carney's 'Canada Strong Pass' to come into effect on June 20
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to announce details of its promised "Canada Strong Pass" next week and the tourism initiative is set to take effect later this month. A Liberal government spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the pass will be available from June 20 until the end of August. Duri...
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Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a crude pipeline to coastal waters. She urged attendees at the Global Energy Show to keep up the pressure on Ottawa to help speed along such a nation-building project. Smith has been enthusiastic about rev...
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World
Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit's carbon dioxide pipeline
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday rejected a bill that could have introduced more complications for a massive carbon-capture pipeline project routed across several Midwestern states, issuing a rare veto in the Republican-controlled statehouse. The legislation was designed by Iowa House Republi...
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Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot deport and must release Mahmoud Khalil, the student whom the Trump administration jailed over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University. Khalil was detained by federal immigration agents on March 8 in the lobby of ...
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Defense rests case in second trial of Karen Read for Boston police officer boyfriend's death
The defense in Karen Read's second murder trial rested its case on Wednesday, arguing she was framed for the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read, 45, faces murder and other charges for the death of John O'Keefe, who was found dead in the snow in January 2022 after a night of drinking. Prosecutors have ...
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National Guard troops have temporarily detained civilians in LA protests, commander says
WASHINGTON (AP) - National Guard troops already have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over immigration raids, the commander in charge said Wednesday, but they quickly turned them over to law enforcement. Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman also said about 500 of the National Guard troops have been trained...
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US prepares to order departure of all nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department is preparing to order the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad due to the potential for regional unrest, two U.S. officials said Wednesday. The Baghdad embassy has already been on limited staffing, and the order will not affect a large number of...
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Oklahoma court clears the way for execution of a man convicted in a Tulsa woman's killing
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma appeals court on Wednesday ordered a stay of execution to be lifted for a man on death row, clearing the way for him to receive a lethal injection for killing a Tulsa woman in 1999. John Fitzgerald Hanson, 61, has been scheduled to be put to death Thursday, but a district court judge te...
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