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Lanigan BHP update
Town of Lanigan discusses Jansen BHP project delay
A community that will likely see some benefit from BHP's potash mine in Jansen is weighing in on a delay in the project. Mayor Tony Mycock spoke about BHP's decision in a news release outlining updates in the community. "The recent BHP news about the Jansen mine being operational mid 2027 rather than 2026 and the ...
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Smoke causing issues
Health concerns stemming from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke will lead to reduced air quality across Saskatchewan over the next couple of days. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Air Quality Health Index value forecast in areas like Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, and Buffalo Narrows is high to very high tonight into tomorrow. People with lu...
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Port of Churchill
Prince Albert Chamber welcomes provincial agreement on Port of Churchill expansion
The biggest regional beneficiaries of an expansion at the Port of Churchill would be agricultural producers, estimates Patty Hughes, CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce. Hughes welcomed the news of an agreement between Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Arctic Gateway Group, which owns and operates th...
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On the Map
'We've always known what we've had here': Humboldt Golf Club reflects on hosting successful Sask. Amateur
For the first time in its 114-year history, the Saskatchewan Men's Amateur Championships were held at the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC) this past week.Also at the course were the Women's Amateur Championships, marking the second time the event was in Humboldt, as it was previously hosted there in 2014.Almost 150 golfers fro...
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Clean Energy Products
Kinistin Saulteaux Nation receives over $845k to build EV charging system
By way of the Low Carbon Economy Fund's Indigenous Leadership Fund, the Government of Canada is supporting 13 Indigenous-led clean energy projects and that includes one in the northeast.Kinistin Saulteaux Nation is receiving over $845,000 for its Kizis-Pimibizaowgamik project to build a charging system to power communi...
Jul 21, 2025
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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...
Jul 21, 2025
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Saskatchewan

'TOGETHER FOR A THRIVING SASKATCHEWAN'
Conexus name, CEO to lead 2026 merger of three Sask. credit unions
Three Saskatchewan credit unions are joining forces under a single name and leader, forming one of the province's largest financial cooperatives.Conexus, Synergy and Cornerstone credit unions announced Wednesday they will merge as of Jan. 1, 2026, under the Conexus Credit Union banner. Celina Philpot, who currently ser...
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Resolution
Man involved in fatal attack at Sask. Pen receives 8-year sentence
An eight-year sentence has been handed to a man who was involved in a violent and fatal attack at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Jonathan Soosay's sentence, which was issued Tuesday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court, and follows Monday's guilty plea to manslaughter, won't actually start until after he completes a...
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WILDFIRE UPDATE
Buhl wildfire near Waskesiu shows no recent growth; 49 blazes burning in the North
The Buhl fire, first reported on June 29 and caused by a lightning strike, has now burned approximately 60,389 hectares, including 11,059 hectares inside Prince Albert National Park and 49,329 hectares on provincial Crown land.According to Parks Canada, as of July 21, the fire remained eight kilometres from Ramsey Bay,...
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A LEGEND
Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76
The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died. A family statement said he died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. The statement did not include a cause but in 2020, Osbourne revealed he had P...
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Provincial politics
Sask. government working with other provinces to strengthen trade
The Government of Saskatchewan is working with other provinces to improve cross-Canada trade.On Tuesday, Premier Scott Moe signed an agreement with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, aiming to co-ordinate the transport and export of oil, gas and minerals from western Canada to refineries, sea...
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Court
Former Saskatoon Christian school director found guilty of assault with a weapon
The former director of Legacy Christian Academy has been found guilty of assault with a weapon.In a packed Saskatoon courtroom on Monday, Judge Lisa Watson delivered a lengthy decision, ruling that John Olubobokun is guilty of nine counts of assault with a weapon for paddling students who once attended the school."...
Jul 22, 2025
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Local Sports

Returning with a bang
Humboldt golfer qualifies for National Amateur after first competitive tournament in eight years
A local golfer earned a trip to Nationals this past week at the Saskatchewan Amateur Championships in Humboldt.The hometown hero, Paul Raycroft, finished seventh in the Men's Amateur and second in the Mid-Amateur at his own course, earning spots in both national tournaments.Raycroft plans to attend just the one, the Ca...
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Scoreboard Upgrade
New score clock now installed at Northern Lights Palace
The Northern Lights Palace in Melfort finally has its new score clock installed.Although the clock arrived last year, there wasn't enough time to install it prior to the hockey season beginning and the ice being put in. Therefore, there's been a bit of anticipation and an excited wait for the new large piece of rink eq...
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On the Map
'We've always known what we've had here': Humboldt Golf Club reflects on hosting successful Sask. Amateur
For the first time in its 114-year history, the Saskatchewan Men's Amateur Championships were held at the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC) this past week.Also at the course were the Women's Amateur Championships, marking the second time the event was in Humboldt, as it was previously hosted there in 2014.Almost 150 golfers fro...
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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. ...
Jul 21, 2025
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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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Canada

Three people trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine, Premier David Eby says
HUNTSVILLE, ONT. - Three miners have been trapped underground at British Columbia's Red Chris copper and gold mine. B.C. Premier David Eby released the news at the end of the premiers' gathering in Ontario. Eby says there was an accident overnight at the mine, which is located in B.C.'s northern Interior. He says to th...
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Military Police Complaints Commission investigates botched shooter drill on CAF base
OTTAWA - The Military Police Complaints Commission is investigating what happened during a botched active-shooter drill on a Canadian Forces base last fall that reportedly left an employee injured and traumatized. The drill happened on Nov. 12 at CFB Longue-Pointe in Montreal. An internal report says military police co...
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Outgoing antisemitism envoy calls out business, religious leaders for lack of action
OTTAWA - Ottawa's outgoing envoy for tackling antisemitism is accusing Canada's business sector and civil society of failing to call out a rising tide of hate against Jews and other minorities. In an extensive interview with The Canadian Jewish News, Deborah Lyons also says she could not get a meeting with Conservative...
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Freedom Convoy trial
Sentencing hearing begins for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber
The sentencing hearing for "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is set to begin Wednesday morning, months after the two were found guilty of mischief.Two days have been set aside for the parties to present their sentencing submissions.The Crown is seeking a prison sentence of seven years for ...
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Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline for Canada and the United States to negotiate a new economic and security partnership draws closer. Trump said Tuesday that the United States had made deals with Japan and the Philippines. The White House also provided more in...
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In the news today: Convoy leaders to be sentenced, festival attack suspect in court
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Sentencing begins for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders The sentencing hearing for "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is set to begin Wednesday morning, months after the two were found guilty of mischief. Two d...
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World

Families of the Idaho students Bryan Kohberger stabbed to death are set to see him sentenced
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A judge is expected to order Bryan Kohberger to serve four life sentences without parole this week for the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students nearly three years ago. Wednesday's sentencing hearing will give the families of Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Kayle...
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The UN's top court delivers landmark decision on tackling climate change
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The top United Nations court has opened a hearing to deliver an advisory opinion in a landmark case about nations' obligations to tackle climate change and consequences they may face if they don't. The president of the International Court of Justice is expected to read the non-binding opin...
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Officials say Syria has asked Turkey for defense support after sectarian clashes
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Syria's interim government has requested Turkey's support to strengthen its defense capabilities, Turkish officials said, following sectarian violence over the past two weeks that increased tensions in Syria and drew intervention by Israel. The defense ministry officials, who spoke on condition of...
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Indian police arrest a suspected scammer running a fake embassy near New Delhi
NEW DELHI (AP) - Indian police have arrested a man accused of running a bogus embassy from a rented residential building near the capital, New Delhi, and recovered cars with fake diplomatic plates. The suspect impersonated an ambassador and allegedly duped people for money by promising overseas employment, said senior ...
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45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a match
WASHINGTON (AP) - Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis, delivering some of her familiar big serves and groundstrokes at age 45 while beating Peyton Stearns - 22 years her junior - by a 6-3, 6-4 score at the DC Open on Tuesday night. This was the first si...
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Driver accused of ramming into LA crowd charged with 37 counts of attempted murder, prosecutor says
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles prosecutors announced felony charges Tuesday in connection with a car crash outside a nightclub over the weekend that injured at least 37 people and led to the driver being shot. Partygoers were leaving the Vermont Hollywood venue at the end of a reggae hip-hop event early Saturday when a...
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