Prince Albert RCMP are working to locate a man who is wanted in relation to an armed robbery that occurred early Thursday morning at Muskoday First Nation.A warrant has been issued for Brennan Sewap's arrest.The 36-year-old from Saskatoon is facing a number of gun related charges, as well as breaking and entering with ...

The second annual Wapiti Steak Night fundraiser was another big success. The event Nov. 29 is believed to have raised more than the $25,000 brought in during last year's inaugural fundraiser, though totals have not yet been calculated. The fundraiser is a partnership between the Wapiti Valley Ski and Board Resort and P...

A labour dispute at Melfort Daycare Co-operative may have escalated. CUPE 5080 members, including early childhood educators, childcare providers, and cooks at the Melfort Daycare Co-operative, rejected the employers' latest contract offer on Tuesday. Members cited seniority concessions and two-tier wage increases as ke...

A couple of local groups were big winners after the 100 Women Who Care groups in Melfort and Tisdale held their quarterly meetings. In Melfort, the recipient of the $10,000 donation was the Melfort Ag Society. "Very surprised, but very happy," Ag Society manager Kim Eskowich told northeastNOW.The society will...

Wyatt Fleishhacker made 29 saves as the Tisdale Trojans shut out the Yorkton Kinsmen Maulers 1-0 in AAA hockey action Wednesday night. Taren Erhardt's first of the season was the lone goal of the night. The 9-12-1-0 Trojans will host Regina Saturday and Sunday at the RECplex. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outback Thu...

A longtime contributor to the Nipawin golf scene will soon call it a career after 40 years in the business.Derrick Tallon, the Golf Pro and Golf Side Manager at the Evergreen Golf Course in Nipawin, is set to retire in just three months."I've really enjoyed my time at the Evergreen Golf Course; I started my career...

Property owners in Humboldt will have to dig a little deeper to pay their tax bill this year. Council has approved the 2026 Budget, which will see an average tax increase of 5.01 per cent. There will also be a 5.19 per cent increase in water and sewer rates in 2026. Mayor Rob Muench admits they would have liked to have...

Humboldt RCMP are investigating a break-in and theft at a home in the RM of St. Peter. Sometime between 2 p.m. Nov. 22 and 11 p.m. Nov. 23, someone broke into the home and stole several high value items, as well as several pieces of jewelry, including the item pictured. Anyone with information on this theft can contact...

With the cooler weather here, the bulk of the work at the Melfort Landfill will soon be wrapping up for the winter. The city was tasked by the Ministry of Environment to decommission the current landfill while constructing a new landfill cell that meets current environmental standards. Melfort Project Manager Nadine Go...

Christmas is fast approaching, and many communities across the northeast are busy with events highlighting the season. In Melfort, the Christmas Castle is open at the Historic Post Office through Dec. 21. You can enjoy the decorated trees and entertainment nightly, with proceeds going to the Historic Post Office Adviso...

The Tisdale Trojans welcome the Yorkton Kinsmen Maulers to the RECplex in a Wednesday night tilt. The Trojans enter the game with an 8-12-1-0 record on the season, good for 17 points. Yorkton is just two points back in the AAA standings with a 6-12-2-1 record. Tisdale is looking to make it two wins in a row after a 5-4...

A man arrested and charged in Melfort in June has been sentenced on several counts. Police spotted Tyler Waldner when he was known to be on a warrant, and he was arrested. Officers seized weapons and other items from a residence in Melfort. Waldner was sentenced Nov. 27 in Melfort Provincial Court on three counts. On o...

The City of Melfort has begun the process of addressing its future water storage needs. The City and SaskWater have drafted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to take a collaborative approach to the issue. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk said the MOU is a product of many discussions between the two parties ab...

The North East U18 AA Wolfpack dropped a 5-1 decision in Prince Albert against the Lake Country Timberwolves. Jonas Markwart scored the goal for the Wolfpack, while John Gall made 35 saves. The loss drops the Wolfpack's record to 5-8-0-1. They will host the Saskatoon Screaming Eagles Sunday afternoon at the Northern Li...

We have more information on the addition of two full-time nurse practitioners in Melfort. As we announced in November, Trent Leland and Taylor Arnold have joined the Primary Health Care team and will begin accepting new patients this week. Patients without a family physician are encouraged to call 306-752-6375 to be ad...

The Melfort Mustangs have announced the commitment of Eric Grandberg for 2026/2027. The 17-year-old blueliner has nine goals and 15 assists in 19 games for the U18 AAA Saskatoon Blazers this season. The Saskatoon native had 37 points in 44 games for the Blazers in 2024/25.- cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com

The RECplex in Tisdale will soon have a new ice plant. Town council approved the tender for the ice plant and cooling tower replacement project to Ainsworth, Inc. The cost of the project will be $1.7 million, plus taxes and freight. Chief Administrative Officer Lovely Magnaye told northeastNOW the project is sorely nee...

A Nipawin Hawk is an SJHL Player of the Month - and a Player of the Week. Gage Roberts is the SaskTel Goalie of the Month for November. He went 6-1-0-0 during the month with a 2.67 goals-against-average and .916 save percentage.Roberts was also named SaskTel Goalie of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.98 goals-against-avera...

The Nipawin Hawks are in the Canadian Junior Hockey League's Top-20 rankings. The Hawks are now ranked 19th in the country, with a 15-6-1-0 record on the season. They edged the Melfort Mustangs 2-1 in overtime Friday night. The Flin Flon Bombers are one spot ahead of the Hawks in the rankings, while the Weyburn Red Win...

UPDATE: Dustin Kinzel has been apprehended. He made his first appearance in Saskatoon Provincial Court yesterday.See original story below:-Humboldt RCMP want your help to find Dustin Dale Kinzel. He is currently wanted for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000. Kinzel, 38, is 6'0, 240 pounds, and has shor...

The Nipawin Fire Department (NFD) joined crews from Carrot River to fight a house fire southeast of Nipawin. The blaze started Friday afternoon, and the department said they sent 10 firefighters, a tanker and an engine to assist the Carrot River Fire Department in fighting the blaze. The NFD said the gas line had ruptu...

The Tisdale Trojans split their weekend games against the Estevan Innovex Bears this weekend at the RECplex. The Trojans let a 2-1 lead slip on Friday night as they fell 5-2. Oliver Homstol and Ramy Borowsky scored to give the Trojans a 2-1 lead early in the third, but they were outshot 17-5 in the final frame and outs...

RCMP in the Humboldt area are asking residents to remain vigilant and to report any sightings of a wanted man. Police are searching for 38-year-old Dustin Kinzel, who is wanted for possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. He is described as six feet tall and 240 lbs with short brown hair and blue eyes. He i...

Conservation officers near Humboldt are looking for information on who shot a bull elk and left the meat to waste. A tip came in on November 23 through the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) hotline. Officers found the bull six miles south and two miles west of Plunkett. There was no open season on bull elk at the t...

The mild, tranquil weather we've had across the northeast for most of November is now a memory. Snow and reduced visibility are issues in the region, with swirling, loose snow reported on local highways. Keep an eye on the Highway Hotline before you travel, as snow is expected off-and-on through Friday. Temperatures ar...

Nipawin conservation officers are asking for your help to find the person responsible for shooting a cow elk. They were called on Wednesday about a cow elk shot and left to waste southeast of Garrick. Officers believe that there was no edible meat harvested. There was an antlerless elk hunting season during that time. ...

Kelvington's fully renovated K-12 school has officially opened. Kelvington-Wadena MLA Chris Beaudry, on behalf of Education Minister Everett Hindley, was there to celebrate the opening, along with representatives from Horizon School Division, school and community leaders, and of course the students. "Investing in ...

Local teams in the Northeast will be keeping busy on the ice this weekend.The Tisdale Trojans are set to play a pair of home games against the Estevan Innovex Bears Friday and Saturday. The Trojans are 7-11-1-0 (W-L-OTL-SOL) but have played just six games at the RECplex, where they are 4-2 this season. Tisdale's coming...