Melfort RCMP are currently investigating a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. At around 12:20 a.m., police received reports of a shooting on 1 Ave. South in Melfort.Further investigation determined that a fight took place between a group of people, resulting in a pair of injuries.During the fight, a firear...

Pelican Narrows RCMP have charged and arrested a local woman after seizing weapons and drugs from a residence in Pelican Narrows.On July 4, police conducted evening patrols in the community to check for compliance with the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation's new emergency safety measures.During the patrol, they performed a ...

The Arborfield Curling Club is working to complete much-needed repairs to its facility before the winter season.Several components of the building reached the end of their service life this past season, prompting a fundraising campaign over the past few months to help ensure another year of curling."Our fundraisin...

CIGAR LAKE, SASK. - Cessa Fern's day begins with being squished into a metal cage with 19 others, and dropped to a depth greater than the height of New York's Empire State Building into a dark world of rock walls, pipes and wires.It's where uranium is mined and fears are faced.The radiation student technician had reser...

The South Saskatchewan River has once again caused problems in Saskatoon, with fire department crews involved in two water rescues and the fast-flowing river prompting another safety warning from the city on Sunday.River levels and flow rate in the South Saskatchewan increased markedly last week as the Water Security A...

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for Ankara on Monday to attend the annual NATO summit - the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey since 2015.Turkey's capital will make up the first leg of Carney's week-long sojourn to the Middle East, which will conclude with a short stay in Saudi...

Police in Prince Albert are investigating a weekend shooting. A 30-year-old man was shot in the 1600 block of Muir Dr. just after 6:30 on Saturday morning. Officers found the man who had been shot, and he was taken to hospital by Parkland Ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revea...

A Saskatoon homeowner is recovering in hospital from smoke inhalation after safely escaping an early morning house fire on Hazen Street in the city's North Park neighbourhood.The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to the blaze at 2:28 a.m. on July 4, after the homeowner called emergency services.When they arrive...

HOUSTON - Canada is out of the FIFA World Cup after falling 3-0 to Morocco in the round of 16 on Saturday.Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock in the 50th minute, then added a second goal in the 82nd for a brace. Soufiane Rahimi sent a rolling shot in the eighth minute of stoppage time to seal the score.Canada controll...

Parts of Saskatchewan could be in store for more unsettled weather on Saturday. This comes after a Friday evening that featured significant storm activity in western Saskatchewan and other areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a yellow Tornado Watch for much of western and north-central Saskatchewan. ...

Fans across the country will be cheering on the Canadian men's soccer team as they take on Morocco in the next World Cup knockout round.It could be another history-making match for Canada, although they will face their toughest opponent yet.Morocco entered the tournament sitting seventh in FIFA's rankings while Canada ...

Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is mourning the loss of a former chief and senator.Roy Head passed away on June 29 at the age of 70.Head served as chief of Red Earth Cree Nation from 1996 to 1999, and councillor from 1980 to 1996.He later served as a PAGC senator.According to a statement provided by PAGC, he was kno...

A disappointing development in Nipawin, as vandals have struck the Nipawin Elks and Royal Purple. "Just a few short weeks ago, three incredible ladies volunteered their time, energy, and hard work to give our fair booths a fresh coat of purple paint in preparation for the upcoming exhibition," the organizatio...

Pelican Narrows RCMP have arrested and charged two people after seizing firearms, drugs, and trafficking paraphernalia at a Pelican Narrows home.After police received a call alleging someone was being forcibly confined in a residence, police attended and found that the individual in question had been assaulted by an ad...

Melfort residents may notice more activity on the south and west side of the city over the coming weeks. The City of Melfort said that K-Line Maintenance and Construction will be working to complete underground power system upgrades on behalf of SaskPower. The company will be trenching and installing new power lines, a...

The Nipawin Fire Department (NFD) responded to a vehicle fire early Tuesday morning. A small car was fully engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived to the site just east of Nipawin. The department said the recent wet weather helped prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent fields, and crews were at the scene for ...

The Director of Education for the Horizon School Division is happy about this past school year and looking forward to 2026-27. Kevin Garinger wrapped up year 12 as director, and he told northeastNOW it's always exciting to see how the division is impacting staff, students, and the community. Garinger said the division'...

A scary incident early Thursday morning, after a vehicle hit a moose on Highway 41. The Yellow Creek Fire Department was called to the scene just east of Yellow Creek at 2 a.m. By the time crews arrived, the occupants exited the vehicle and had sustained "non-critical injuries." Members helped the occupants u...

The City of Melfort is having a long look at the future of the downtown core. The Main Street Concept Plan is reviewing the condition of the street's infrastructure and potential streetscape options. "The report presents several key recommendations, including three potential parking options: angled parking on one ...

Communities across the region will be celebrating Canada Day on Wednesday, despite concerns about the weather. Heavy rain in recent days and a forecast that could see showers fall on the country's 159th anniversary of Confederation. The Melfort Museum will host the celebration in Melfort for a second consecutive year. ...

A slow-moving weather system dumped significant rain across parts of Saskatchewan's parkland and eastern regions over the weekend and into Tuesday, leaving some roads under water, forcing local closures and prompting changes to Canada Day celebrations. Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor s...

Humboldt's city council has given the green light to the Rec-Create Humboldt Steering Committee's final report. With the endorsement, the City has also approved $250,000 to advance planning for the proposed recreation and cultural facility. The report was presented at Humboldt's most recent council meeting on June 22....

The Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery has received a 2026 Lieutenant Governor's Heritage Award. The honour was presented at Government House in Regina on June 24th. The award from Heritage Saskatchewan is for the Original Humboldt Treaty Sculpture Project. "The Original Humboldt Treaty Sculpture Project was...

The Melfort Fire Department responded to a motorhome fire and two-vehicle crash on Monday. They were called to the motorhome fire just southeast of Melfort at suppertime last night, and it was fully engulfed in flames by the time they arrived. The driver was able to safely exit the vehicle before crews got there. Earli...

A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for parts of eastern Saskatchewan. Hudson Bay and Porcupine Plain are among the communities that are under the warning, which also spans south past Esterhazy. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said that a low-pressure system will be moving north from the Dakotas, brin...

Another commitment for the Ripley Ford Melfort Mustangs. Cole Unger has committed to the University of Manitoba Bisons for the 2026-27 campaign. The blueliner was part of the Mustangs for three seasons, including the two SJHL championship squads. In 119 regular season games, Ungar had three goals and 36 assists, with 7...

A group of 87 graduates have bid adieu to Melfort Unit and Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) at their grad ceremony. A massive crowd gathered in the auditorium for the ceremony on Monday morning. "Today is the culmination of what was an amazing year for our graduates of 2026," MUCC Principal Dave Painchaid told...

A trial date has been set for a man accused of setting a house on fire in Cumberland House. 36-year-old Justin Sewap faces four counts of arson with disregard for human life, and four counts of attempted murder. His trial will begin on Aug. 4 in Cumberland House. Cumberland House RCMP were called to reports of a house ...