
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 ...
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First landing
First STARS landing at Nipawin helipad
An effort that started in Nipawin as a direct result of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2016 has met with success. The first landing of a STARS medevac helicopter happened near the Nipawin Hospital on Wednesday, May 7. The first landing on the Nipawin helipad. (TLDPC Nipawin Heliport Fundraising Project)The Twin Lake...
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Wildfire update
Wildfires keep crews busy in Northeast, some highways closed as local fire bans continue to grow
May 09, 2025

Time to vote
PBCN prepares for election
Tough Start
Mustangs drop Centennial Cup opener to host Canucks
May 09, 2025
Crime
Former Sask. Government employee charged with money laundering, breach of trust
May 08, 2025

Northeast News

Paintball gun crime
Nipawin man arrested after using paintball gun in break and enter, flight from police
A 31-year-old Nipawin man was arrested Thursday evening after a series of incidents in the community that started just before 7 pm. RCMP officers were called to a break and enter at a home and learned that an unknown man, armed with what was described a gun, entered the home and was confronted by a woman inside. After ...
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Wildfire season 2025
Wildfires near Onion, Lower Fishing Lakes of concern for SPSA
What started out as slightly slower than previous wildfire seasons has quickly changed thanks to hot, dry weather and human activity. In the first online media update of the season, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said while wildfires often change rapidly, several blazes across the north central belt of Sa...
May 09, 2025
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Air quality statement
Update: special air quality statement lifted
UPDATE: The special air quality statement issued by Environment Canada has been lifted. Original story below:-Much of northeast and east-central Saskatchewan could see some smoke over the next day or so. Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for areas including Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, Hudson ...
May 09, 2025
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Wildfires near Wadena, Fishing Lake, Alvena
Crews respond to wildfires near Wadena, Fishing Lake, Alvena; more fire bans
An incredibly busy fire season continues across the province. The Wadena Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) responded to a pair of calls on Thursday. A fire just after 10:30 Thursday night at Fishing Lake First Nation was described as large and fast-moving. (Wadena Volunteer Fire Department)The Wadena Fire Department sai...
May 09, 2025
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Wildfire update
Wildfires keep crews busy in Northeast, some highways closed as local fire bans continue to grow
Two more local fires kept crews in Melfort and Kinistino busy on Thursday. The Melfort Fire Department responded to a bush fire north of the city just after 10 p.m. Thursday. The crew had just returned home from their weekly training when the call came in. A large pile of burning brush was found when they arrived, and ...
May 09, 2025
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WHL draft
Several local products taken in day 2 of WHL Prospect Draft
Three more local players were selected in the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Prospect Draft. Kohen Ruedig of the U15 AA Humboldt Broncos was chosen in the fourth round, 81st overall, by the Portland Winterhawks. The defenseman had 19 goals and 21 assists in 29 games last season. The Moose Jaw Warriors picked defenseman ...
May 09, 2025
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Saskatchewan
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 ...
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OLD-FASHIONED FUN
Horse bones and hometown pride: Bunnock brings generations together in Meadow Lake
Horse ankle bones, lawn chairs, and laughter might sound like an odd mix - but in Meadow Lake, they're part of a growing tradition that's bringing generations together through an old-fashioned sport called bunnock."We always forget how absurd it is. When you're explaining it to a newcomer, some of the reactions yo...
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Watch for symptoms
Measles exposure risk in Regina and Lumsden
For the fourth day in a row, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about measles exposure risks due to confirmed measles cases. This time, locations in Regina and Lumsden were identified. ReginaEllis Pools and Construction (1135 Pettigrew Avenue): Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00...
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Saskatchewan Marshals
Sask Marshals Sworn In Amid Rising Crime-and Rising Questions
The first class of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) were sworn in at the end of April.The new, provincial law enforcement agency has jurisdiction throughout Saskatchewan, including First Nations, and will reportedly support RCMP, First Nations, and municipal police services.At an annual cost of $20 million to ta...
May 09, 2025
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SIRT investigation
SIRT: Man found in medical distress 5.5 hours after being lodged in cell by Melfort RCMP
More details have been released regarding an in-custody death at the Melfort RCMP detachment. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was notified about the death on Tuesday, May 6. Shortly before 10 a.m. that morning, members of the Melfort RCMP responded to a disturbance at a residence in Melfort where...
May 09, 2025
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Crime
Former Sask. Government employee charged with money laundering, breach of trust
A former employee of the Government of Saskatchewan is facing charges after allegedly laundering the proceeds of crime and obtaining more than $650,000 from participants in the province's immigrant nominee program.According to the RCMP, Tony Dou, a resident of Saskatoon, is facing charges including fraud over $5,000, b...
May 08, 2025
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Wildfire update
Wildfires keep crews busy in Northeast, some highways closed as local fire bans continue to grow
May 09, 2025

Co-op® Premium Diesel
Seasonal Diesel: Is it really a thing?
Tough Start
Mustangs drop Centennial Cup opener to host Canucks
May 09, 2025
Crime
Former Sask. Government employee charged with money laundering, breach of trust
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Nursing
Studying Nursing with the University of Saskatchewan
Propane For Pets - May 15th
Making a Difference for the NESPCA One Propane Fill at a Time
May 08, 2025
New Pope elected
Robert Prevost elected as the first American pope in history, will be known as Leo XIV
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Local Sports
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 ...
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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 ...
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Back where it all began
Centennial Cup a homecoming for some Mustangs players
The 2025 Centennial Cup is being hosted in a pretty ideal spot for a handful of Mustangs players; for some, Calgary is closer to home, while for others Calgary is home.For Kaleb Binner and Kristian Coombs in particular, Calgary is their home town which means they're playing a national championship right where their lov...
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Rookie Camp
From Haiti to Saskatchewan: How Kendy Charles is turning opportunity into his dream
Kendy Charles' road to becoming a professional football player has been anything but normal.The six-foot-tall 287-pound defensive lineman was born in Haiti and grew up in the country until he turned nine. His family immigrated to the United States after the earthquake in 2010 that killed over 100,000 people."My ti...
May 09, 2025
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WHL draft
Several local products taken in day 2 of WHL Prospect Draft
Three more local players were selected in the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Prospect Draft. Kohen Ruedig of the U15 AA Humboldt Broncos was chosen in the fourth round, 81st overall, by the Portland Winterhawks. The defenseman had 19 goals and 21 assists in 29 games last season. The Moose Jaw Warriors picked defenseman ...
May 09, 2025
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Tough Start
Mustangs drop Centennial Cup opener to host Canucks
The Melfort Mustangs dropped their opening game at this year's Centennial Cup on Thursday night.Melfort fell 3-1 to the host Calgary Canucks, despite scoring just over three minutes into the game."I'll tell you what, you can't win a game when you play half a game, that's just a fact. The drive, the want and the co...
May 09, 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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Fill Your Tanks
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...
Mar 14, 2025
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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

Quebec Superior Court authorizes class-action over traffic stops without reason
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action suit brought on behalf of racialized people who were stopped while behind the wheel by police without reason to suspect an offence. Justice Catherine Piché authorized the lawsuit in a ruling rendered last month, which targets police in eight ...
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National
Indigenous groups keen to see Pope Leo continue reconciliation work
Indigenous groups in Canada say they want to see Pope Leo XIV continue the reconciliation work started by his predecessor, the late Pope Francis.Francis was recognized as an ally of Canada's Indigenous Peoples and was known for advancing reconciliation efforts and apologizing - both in the Vatican and in Canada - for t...
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Survivor holds cautious hope amid claims new Pope mishandled clergy abuse allegations
ST. JOHN'S - An advocate for victims of clergy abuse says they are cautiously optimistic about Pope Leo XIV, but they are keeping a close eye on recently surfaced allegations that he previously sheltered those accused of abuse. Newfoundlander Gemma Hickey is the board president of Ending Clergy Abuse, and they are in R...
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Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine - an antihistamine and sedative sometimes used to sleep better - should be better managed in pharmacies after the overdose death of an 18-year-old man south of Montreal in December 2023. The young man, whose identity is not revealed in the report made pub...
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Canadians could stay visa-free longer in U.S. under proposed bill
Canadian snowbirds could stay longer in the United States without a visa if a bill recently proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives becomes law. The bipartisan bill put forward by Reps. Elise Stefanik of New York, Laurel Lee of Florida and Greg Stanton of Arizona proposes to extend the time Canadian citizens can ...
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Ottawa looks to off-load costly, seldom-used mobile hospitals bought for the pandemic
OTTAWA - The federal government expects to spend about $7 million this fiscal year to store and maintain four custom-made, portable hospitals that cost taxpayers more than $200 million to buy - facilities meant to bolster overwhelmed hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic that were barely used. Early on in the pandemic...
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World

Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit Saturday to a sanctuary south of Rome that is dedicated to the Madonna. Italy's TV2000 showed images of residents in the town of Genazzano gathered outside the church housing the Madre del Buon Consiglio sanctuary, where the pope arrived to pray some 20 minutes ear...
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An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude was reported Saturday morning in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, Georgia, and western North Carolina, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and local news reports. The website for USGS said the earthquake originated shortly after 9 a.m. EDT about 12 miles (...
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European leaders arrive in Kyiv amid push for 30-day cease-fire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - The leaders of four European countries arrived in Kyiv Saturday in a joint show of support as calls intensify for Russia to agree to a monthlong cease-fire in the war. The leaders of France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom arrived together at the train station in Kyiv, where they are expecte...
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India says it targeted Pakistani military bases after Islamabad fired several high-speed missiles
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - India said it targeted Pakistani military bases after Islamabad fired several high-speed missiles at multiple Indian air bases in the country's Punjab state early Saturday. It's the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by a massacre last month that India blames on Pakistan. Pakistan earl...
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Judge pauses much of Trump administration's massive downsizing of federal agencies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Trump administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday. Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco issued the emergency order in a lawsuit filed last week by labor unions and cities, one of multiple legal challenges to Republican Pre...
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Pakistan's army spokesman says India has fired missiles at 3 Pakistani air bases
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's army spokesman said that India has fired missiles at three air bases inside the country, but most of the missiles have been intercepted. Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif said in a televised address that all Pakistan Air Force assets are safe. He added that some of the Indian missiles also hit...
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