
Riderville
'I'm coming home': Ajou Ajou back in Saskatchewan Roughriders' green
Ajou Ajou is back in Saskatchewan Roughriders green."It's a great day to be alive," said the 23-year-old pass-catcher. "It's bittersweet but I'm coming home to some fans and people who love me so I'm all for it. I'm happy."Ajou was taken in the seventh round (59th overall) of the 2024 CFL Draft by t...
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Annual General Meeeting
Mustangs host AGM, appoint new president and vice-president
The Melfort Mustangs hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday evening, during which the club reviewed its financials from the 2024/25 season.With another deep playoff run and a trip to the Centennial Cup, expenses were high, but the team did get ahead of them. In total, expenses were $1,129,486. Total rev...
Aug 29, 2025
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What's Trending
Panhandler a success
Panhandler Charity Golf Classic raises $90K for NRHF End-of-Life Campaign
Aug 27, 2025

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Farming Waits for No One: be ready when the ground is with Co-op® Premium Diesel
LOCAL TALENT
'I got the best crew': Jay Peeaychew leads Black Bear Indian Relay to 2026 Calgary Stampede spot with Medicine Hat win
Aug 27, 2025
Summer Games Medal Recap
Team Sask takes home 48 medals in Summer Games
Aug 26, 2025

Northeast News

Improvement proejcts
Melfort street improvement projects to wrap up mid-October
The City is providing an update on roadworks in Melfort this summer. Director of Works and Utilities Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW the 2025 Street Network Improvement Project includes several streets across the city. That includes: Pavement, sidewalk and curb on 100 Block of McKendry Ave E and in front of Reynolds ...
Aug 29, 2025
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Taking flight
North Sask. airline signs 15-year deal with Cameco, Orano
Some uranium mine workers in rural Saskatchewan can count on air transport between their worksites and professional training for the next 15 years because of a new $500 million agreement, reached between Cameco, Orano, and Rise Air.The deal also invests in initiatives like the Dziret'ai pilot training program, which ai...
Aug 28, 2025
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Traffic stop
Man, woman charged after weapons and drugs found during traffic stop
Two people face charges after a traffic stop on a grid road west of Nipawin. RCMP were called to assist conservation officers with Provincial Protective Services during the stop Wednesday morning. The conservation officers had stopped a man and woman travelling in the area with a significant quantity of drugs and weapo...
Aug 28, 2025
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Firefighting career
Humboldt Fire Department hosting recruitment information session and tryout
Have an interest in becoming a volunteer firefighter? If so, the Humboldt Fire Department has an opportunity for you to learn more about the process, and what the role entails. They are hosting a recruitment information session and tryout Sept. 6. Fire Chief Mike Kwasnica told northeastNOW they receive applications thr...
Aug 28, 2025
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Green Municipal Fund
Village of Muenster receives $70k grant for Climate Change Risk Assessment
The Village of Muenster has received a $70,000 grant from the Government of Canada.Through the Green Municipal Fund's (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative, the $70K will go towards a Climate Change Risk Assessment."This risk assessment will be created by taking a look at the different mu...
Aug 28, 2025
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Vehicle fire
Crews respond to vehicle fire near Beatty
The Melfort Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire west of Beatty late Tuesday afternoon. A pickup truck was fully engulfed in flames by the time fire crews arrived. The occupants got out of the vehicles safely, and firefighters were able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire. - cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com
Aug 28, 2025
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Saskatchewan

LOCAL TALENT
Flying Dust teen model to make New York Fashion Week debut in Time Square this September
At just 17, Grace Nguyen of Flying Dust First Nation is about to see her face in lights - high above the streets of Manhattan.The teenager has been selected to walk at New York Fashion Week this September, part of SCI PH's Spring/Summer Luxxe Collection."When I found out, I was really excited," she said. &quo...
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Arson
Man charged with sparking one of Sask's biggest wildfires
A 29-year-old La Ronge man has been charged with starting one of the province's largest wildfires of 2025 near Weyakwin.Jason Halkett is charged with one count of arson in connection with lighting the DITCH02 fire. He was arrested by police in Saskatoon on August 27. The DITCH02 fire was ignited on May 26 and was decla...
Aug 29, 2025
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deficit
Sask. deficit could more than double, to $815.4 million
Last week, the provincial government announced a projected $348.5 million deficit at the first quarter financial update. However, a closer look at the numbers reveals it could end up being more than double that.The Finance Minister, Jim Reiter, explained the budget had moved to that deficit from the $12 million surplus...
Aug 29, 2025
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27,000 units sold to date
2025 on pace to be one of Saskatchewan's biggest years for auto sales
Across the province, it has been a record year for vehicle sales according to the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealer's Association. Despite tariffs having a significant effect on sourcing auto parts and other challenges facing the Saskatchewan and Canadian economy, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Emergency Measures
NDP repeats calls for action committee on drought relief
After nearly a decade of drought in the southwest, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for action from the provincial government.On Wednesday, the opposition reiterated its calls for the creation of a drought action committee.The committee would involve affected producers and would focus on strengthening emergency measures...
Aug 28, 2025
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Crop report
Harvest progress behind average according to latest crop report
Hail and strong wind came to the province last week from several storm systems. The rain and humid conditions stalled harvest operations in some areas according to the latest provincial crop report; however, other regions saw harvest hit its stride. Twelve per cent of the crop is off, and that's behind the five- and 10...
Aug 28, 2025
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What's Trending
Panhandler a success
Panhandler Charity Golf Classic raises $90K for NRHF End-of-Life Campaign
Aug 27, 2025

Nursing
Studying Nursing with the University of Saskatchewan
LOCAL TALENT
'I got the best crew': Jay Peeaychew leads Black Bear Indian Relay to 2026 Calgary Stampede spot with Medicine Hat win
Aug 27, 2025
Summer Games Medal Recap
Team Sask takes home 48 medals in Summer Games
Aug 26, 2025

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Fuel theft
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Local Sports
Riderville
'I'm coming home': Ajou Ajou back in Saskatchewan Roughriders' green
Ajou Ajou is back in Saskatchewan Roughriders green."It's a great day to be alive," said the 23-year-old pass-catcher. "It's bittersweet but I'm coming home to some fans and people who love me so I'm all for it. I'm happy."Ajou was taken in the seventh round (59th overall) of the 2024 CFL Draft by t...
6h ago
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Annual General Meeeting
Mustangs host AGM, appoint new president and vice-president
The Melfort Mustangs hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday evening, during which the club reviewed its financials from the 2024/25 season.With another deep playoff run and a trip to the Centennial Cup, expenses were high, but the team did get ahead of them. In total, expenses were $1,129,486. Total rev...
Aug 29, 2025
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Rivalry game
'Big time': Riders feel anticipation for Labour Day Classic in Sask
The Labour Day Classic isn't quite the same like other regular-season games.In Saskatchewan, there's a certain buzz in the air in the days leading into the annual showdown between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.Members of the Riders certainly feel something in the air heading into the game."...
Aug 29, 2025
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Labour Day Classic
Riders' Jaxon Ford happy to start last week, excited for Labour Day Classic
Jaxon Ford has had to be patient but now could get a chance to start in this year's Labour Day Classic.The Regina, Sask. product started at safety in the Saskatchewan Roughriders' most recent game against the Calgary Stampeders after defensive back Marcus Sayles was a late scratch due to an injury. Starting safety Nels...
Aug 28, 2025
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Summer Games Medal Recap
Team Sask takes home 48 medals in Summer Games
After a hard-fought two weeks at the Canada Summer Games in St. Johns, Team Sask is leaving the games with 48 medals in hand, 44 of which were earned in the last six days of competition. Among the 48 medals were 13 gold, 14 silver and 21 bronze. Team Sask consisted of 488 athletes, coaches and managers from across the ...
Aug 26, 2025
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U13 Showcase
PA/Melfort softball team dominates rest of province
The Lakeland District 8 softball team brought home gold this past weekend in dominating fashion.A Prince Albert and Melfort combined team faced off against the other seven districts in the province over the two-day tournament, going undefeated throughout, with every game being a blowout."We went undefeated this we...
Aug 26, 2025
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Northeast Profiles

It’s a Co-op Thing
Building, Feeding, Fuelling, Growing and Helping Keep Our Communities Safe
At Prairie North Co-op (PNC) we often say that we are proud to serve our members with products and services that help build, feed, fuel and grow the communities in which we live and do business. Now we can add "help keep our members and communities safe' through our commitment to a strong safety culture to that li...
Aug 26, 2025
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
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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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farmnewsNOW
NDP repeats calls for action committee on drought relief
After nearly a decade of drought in the southwest, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for action from the provincial government.On Wednesday, the opposit...
Aug 28, 2025
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Livestock producers glowing about increased access to provincial low-cost loans
The Government of Alberta is increasing access to low-cost loans for livestock producers, and the industry seems fairly happy about it.The increase is...
Aug 28, 2025
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'Most costly' storm of 2025: Sask. hail insurance company flooded with claims
While lightning was streaking across the prairie skies on Wednesday night, hail was pounding Saskatchewan crops.For the Municipal Hail Insurance, that...
Aug 25, 2025
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Canada

Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more items containing pistachio in Quebec
MONTREAL - More recalls have been issued in Quebec for pistachio-containing products linked to a recent salmonella outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced on Friday that four separate items are being recalled due to possible contamination. They include two products from the Montreal-based company Allo S...
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A look at the race to replace Canada's rapidly aging fleet of submarines
OTTAWA - The contest to supply Canada with its next fleet of submarines heated up this week, as Ottawa narrowed down the competition to just two suppliers: a Korean company and a German one. Here's a look at where the massive procurement project currently stands. 1. Why does Canada need to buy new submarines? Canada is...
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CP NewsAlert: U.S.federal appeal's court rules Trump's tariffs illegal
WASHINGTON - A United States federal appeals court ruled today that many of U.S President Donald Trump's tariffs, including the fentanyl-related duties on Canada, are illegal but allowed for the levies to remain in place as the case likely makes its way to the Supreme Court. More coming. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Can...
Aug 29, 2025
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B.C. ministry unaware of coroners attending death scenes remotely after 2019
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Ministry of Public Safety says it was unaware of the BC Coroners Service continuing a practice of attending certain death scenes remotely after 2019. Ministry spokeswoman Tasha Schollen says the ministry's understanding was that in-person scene attendance had been "restored" six...
Aug 29, 2025
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Former Trans Mountain CEO to head major projects office
OTTAWA - Ottawa's one-stop shop for industry to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary. The Prime Minister's Office provided details today about the major projects office which is part of its plan to get big national projects fast-tracked through the approval process. Th...
Aug 29, 2025
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Montreal's transit agency says too expensive to display 'Go Habs Go!' before winter
MONTREAL - Montreal's transit agency says city buses won't be able to flash the "Go! Canadiens Go!" NHL hockey slogan any time soon. The agency had removed the expression from electronic signs on buses and replaced it with "Allez! Canadiens Allez!" to appease the province's language watchdog. Follow...
Aug 29, 2025
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World

Tariffs
U.S. federal appeals court rules many Trump tariffs are illegal
A United States federal appeals court ruled on Friday that many of U.S President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal - but it allowed for the levies to remain in place as the case makes its way to the Supreme Court.The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that Trump's "Liberation Day" t...
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Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Sanaa
CAIRO (AP) - The Iranian-backed Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in a Thursday strike in Sanaa along with a number of ministers, the rebels said in a statement. The Associated Press
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Novak Djokovic shakes off back problem, reaches 4th round of U.S. Open at 38
NEW YORK (AP) - Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open since Jimmy Connors was the same age in 1991. Djokovic pulled away to win 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3, helped by hitting 18 aces in what he ...
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Novak Djokovic shakes off a back problem and reaches the 4th round of the US Open at 38
NEW YORK (AP) - Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open since Jimmy Connors was the same age in 1991. Djokovic pulled away to win 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-3, helped by hitting 18 aces in what he ...
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Utah Supreme Court blocks execution of prisoner with dementia who chose to die by firing squad
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The impending execution of a man by firing squad in Utah was blocked by the state's Supreme Court on Friday after his attorneys argued he should be spared because he has dementia. Ralph Leroy Menzies, 67, was set to be executed Sept. 5 for abducting and killing Utah mother of three Maurine Hunsake...
Aug 29, 2025
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US revokes visas of Palestinian president and other officials ahead of UN General Assembly
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials ahead of next month's annual high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, where the Palestinians previously have been represented. A State Department official, who spoke on condition ...
Aug 29, 2025
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