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Northeast News

Power reinforcement project
SaskPower to seek input on planned power line from Beatty to Jansen area
A significant upgrade to the power grid is in the works for the northeast area of the province. SaskPower will be building a new power line to service the region that will run from the Beatty switching station near Melfort to an existing power line near the village of Jansen. "What this is going to do is modernize...
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Ripley Rumble cheques
Three organizations receive $20K cheques from Ripley Rumble
Three local organizations are reaping the benefits of the incredibly successful Ripley Rumble in Melfort. The Professional Bull Riding (PBR) event was organized by Ripley Ford owner Mark Ripley and others, and was held in the lot beside the Ford dealership in June. Between the money raised from the PBR, and a matching ...
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Former Bruins Enforcer
Nipawin born and former Boston Bruin Byers dead at 61
Hockey fans in Nipawin lost a local legend on July 4, 2025 when local boy Lyndon Byers passed away at the age of 61. Born in Nipawin on February 29, 1964, Byers had an NHL career that lasted from 1983 until 1993 where he jumped in and out of the AHL. Of his 279 games in the NHL, 261 of them were spent as a member of th...
Jul 05, 2025
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Missing Person
Tisdale RCMP locate 15-year-old girl
A girl reported missing in the Tisdale area has been located. All identifying information has been removed from this news story.-news@northeastnow.com
Jul 05, 2025
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Strategic Plan
City of Melfort seeking community feedback on proposed strategic plan
The City of Melfort has developed a proposed strategic plan for the years 2026-2029.Currently, the plan is just a draft, and before it becomes official, the city is looking for feedback from its community members."The strategic plan is about shaping Melfort's future, and that future belongs to the people who live ...
Jul 03, 2025
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Community support
Porcupine Plain group home residents pitch in to help wildfire evacuees
The Director of Saskatchewan First Nation Emergency Management said she was moved to tears after hearing group home residents from Porcupine Plain wanted to help the wildfire evacuees.Michelle Vandevord was present on Thursday when a truck that travelled over three hours, showed up at Cottage 11 on the Joseph Custer Re...
Jul 03, 2025
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Saskatchewan

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports - but isn't saying yet when it will take effect.Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting that "today we're doing copper" but the president was not scheduled to sign any executive orders today to implement the duties.It's a...
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Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll
As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019.While this year's survey by the Pew Research Center suggests that 55 per cent of Canadians still say the U.S. remains this...
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Wildfire response
Sask. Government commits $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by wildfires
The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by this year's devastating wildfires. Through the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), a dedicated Recovery Task Team (RTT) has been established to lead the province's wildfire recovery efforts."We know th...
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Don't Swim
E.Coli detected at Emma Lake's Sunnyside Beach
Environmental Public Health is advising the public not to swim in certain parts of Emma Lake, north of Prince Albert, after high levels of a harmful bacteria were found. E.coli (Escherichia coli) is an intestinal bacterium found in humans and other mammals. It was detected at Sunnyside Beach. The presence of it in wate...
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Opening remarks
Canada looking to recapture gold at 18th Men's Softball World Cup
The wait is over and the world has arrived in Prince Albert as the first pitch of the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup is set to be thrown in less than 24 hours. Local dignitaries and the coaches from the eight competing countries along with their team captains gathered in the lobby of the Art Hauser Centre on Monday...
Jul 07, 2025
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Up and down weather
Hot temperatures to be followed by rain this week
More up and down temperatures are expected to continue this week across the province.While the next couple of days will be hot, with temperatures rising to the low 30s, they will quickly drop to the low 20s by the end of the work week, with expected rainfall and possible thunderstorms."Just some warm air mass righ...
Jul 07, 2025
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Local Sports

FIBA 3x3
Crozon, Canada claim bronze at 2025 World Cup
The 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, recently, and the new-look Canadian Women's squad, featuring Humboldt native Paige Crozon, brought home a bronze medal.The third-place finish at the biggest and arguably most important tournament of this year's 3x3 season capped off a multi-week stay in Mon...
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Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Trevor Harris back after bye week
Trevor Harris is glad to be back on the field.The Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback missed the team's 37-18 win over the B.C. Lions on June 28 with a concussion prior to the team's bye week.As the CFL club returned to practice, the 39-year-old was ready to go."I had my bye week (the week prior) so I'm excited t...
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Another U Sports Commit
Mustangs Belton commits to Brock University
Yet another graduating Melfort Mustang will extend their hockey career at the university level.Logan Belton has announced his commitment to Brock University, where he will become a Badger for the 2025/26 season."Belton was a key piece of the Mustangs' forward group over the past three seasons... his offensive skil...
Jul 04, 2025
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Rising up the ranks
Scherger accepts position with Blades, Mustangs in search of new assistant coach
Melfort Mustangs assistant coach Tye Scherger, has accepted a position with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League.Scherger, who rejoined the Mustangs organization two years ago after previously playing for the club as an assistant captain, is the Blades' newest assistant coach."I'd like to thank Trevor...
Jul 03, 2025
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Going Camping
Locals and Raiders among names at NHL Development Camps
The Prince Albert and North Central areas of the province are well represented at NHL Development Camps this week. Among those attending camps with one of the 32 NHL clubs include eight current and former Raiders and a handful of players who were born around the area. Starting off with the locals, two players hail from...
Jul 02, 2025
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Excelling at every level
Humboldt ballplayer named to three separate Team Sask. rosters
A Humboldt baseball player is set for a busy couple of months, as she's been named to three separate Team Sask. rosters.Camden Suchan is just 16 years old, yet she will be on the 16U Girls' Canada Summer Games roster, the 19U Women's Team Sask roster, and the Women's Team Sask roster."I'm very excited for my summe...
Jul 02, 2025
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Canada

B.C. seeks to claw back future ownership and breeding of exotic cats
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is proposing to ban the breeding, sale and future ownership of all exotic and non-domestic cats, including servals, ocelots and European wildcats. The proposed changes would add the cats to the list of about 1,200 animals already designated as "controlled alien species&qu...
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Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11
QUÉBEC - Quebec's government has announced that a hotly contested byelection northeast of Montreal will take place Aug. 11. The Arthabaska riding has been held by the Coalition Avenir Québec since 2012, but polls indicate the governing party is set to lose its stronghold to the Parti Québéco...
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CP NewsAlert: Trump says he will hit copper with 50 per cent tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports but did not say when it will take effect. More coming. The Canadian Press
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CP NewsAlert: RCMP say two planes have collided southeast of Winnipeg
STEINBACH - RCMP say two planes have collided near Steinbach, southeast of Winnipeg. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family
IQALUIT - The premier of Nunavut has announced he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall. P.J. Akeeagok says he's leaving politics to spend more time with his family and not for another political position. Akeeagok has served as premier since November 2021, whe...
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Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll
WASHINGTON - As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019. The survey by the Pew Research Center also suggests that 55 per cent of Canadians say the U.S. remains this ...
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World

ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the Taliban's supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan's supreme court on charges of persecuting women and girls since seizing power nearly four years ago. The warrants also accuse the leaders of persecuting "other ...
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Yemen's Houthi rebels attack a ship in the Red Sea after claiming they sunk another
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea killed three mariners and wounded two others, a European Union naval force said Tuesday. The attack on the Greek-owned Eternity C also saw one of the wounded lose his leg in the attack, the EU's Operati...
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5 Israeli soldiers killed overnight in northern Gaza, military says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Five Israeli soldiers were killed overnight in northern Gaza, the Israeli military said Tuesday. The military said two other soldiers were seriously wounded. Israeli media said the infantry soldiers were on patrol when explosive devices were detonated against them. Media said militants also open...
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National Guard troops protect immigration officers in large-scale LA operation
LOS ANGELES (AP) - About 90 members of the California National Guard and over dozen military vehicles like Humvees are helping protect immigration officers Monday as they carry out a raid in a Los Angeles park, defense officials said. The operation in MacArthur Park, which is in a neighborhood with a large immigrant po...
Jul 07, 2025
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A man has been killed after opening fire at a US Border Patrol facility in Texas, authorities say
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said. Federal agents returned fire at the man, who had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday morning. Rodri...
Jul 07, 2025
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Russia's ex-minister found dead hours after being fired in an apparent suicide, officials said
Russian's transport minister was found dead Monday, hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, in what officials said was an apparent suicide. Roman Starovoyt, who served as Russia's transport minister since May 2024, was fired in a presidential decree earlier in the day. His dismissal came after a weeken...
Jul 07, 2025
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