Sexual Violence Prevention Month
RCMP: Sexually violent crimes still heavily under-reported
The month of May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month in Canada. Inspector Ashley St. Germaine with the Saskatchewan RCMP said this year, they have shifted their approach when it comes to the key messaging for prevention. "Historically, we've always seen it as tips on how to keep yourself safe, but we're looking at...
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Canada Post workers set to wrap up voting on new tentative deal
Canada Post workers were set to wrap up voting on new tentative agreements Saturday after more than two years of labour strife. Some 55,000 Canadian Union of Postal Workers members began voting April 20 on a five-year contract, which includes wage increases of 6.5 per cent and three per cent in the first two years. Vot...
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Sexual Violence Prevention Month
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Fighting for a spot
Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
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Northeast News
Support available at United Church
Nipawin and District Regional Park closed and evacuated due to nearby wildfire activity
The Nipawin and District Regional Park has been evacuated due to an elevated fire risk. The park was closed late Friday afternoon, and evacuees were directed to supports available at the United Church in Nipawin. "For those who were visiting our community and camping at the Regional Park, Central Park is available...
May 30, 2026
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One person seriously injured
Suspect in Cumberland House arson remains in custody
The man charged after a house fire in Cumberland House this week will spend the weekend behind bars.Justin Sewap, 36, will have a show cause hearing in La Ronge June 4 after his case was in court in Nipawin on Thursday. Sewap faces four counts of attempted murder and four counts of arson with disregard for human life a...
May 29, 2026
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Sexual Violence Prevention Month
'Silent Witness' display focuses on honouring victims of sexual violence
As Sexual Violence Prevention Month winds down, North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is keeping the focus on those who have experienced such trauma. Their Silent Witness Display at the Historic Post Office on Tuesdays in May was "meant to honour and remember women and girls whose lives were impacted by...
May 29, 2026
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Hot, dry, windy conditions
More fire bans issued in northeast
The list of communities in the northeast that are under a fire ban continues to grow. The Village of Codette town of Hudson Bay, and the RMs of Hudson Bay and Invergordon have now issued fire bans. Other areas under a fire ban include: City of Melfort Town of Hudson Bay Village of Denare Beach RM of Kelvington RM of...
May 29, 2026
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One of a Kind
Longtime Bronco calling 2025/26 season his last
After decades of service in nearly every role imaginable, longtime Humboldt Broncos staple Ed Perry is calling it a career.The 87-year-old - who has served as a board member, assistant coach, and most recently a volunteer trainer - has said the 2025/26 season was his last with the organization. Turning 88 years old in ...
May 29, 2026
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Provincial politics
NDP claims government has dropped the ball on northern addictions and violence rates
Citing data that shows crime rates in the North are nine times higher than those in urban centres in central and southern Saskatchewan, the provincial NDP is claiming the provincial government failed to address the underlying issues. The data from Statistics Canada identifies the Northern crime rate as being a staggeri...
May 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Sexual Violence Prevention Month
RCMP: Sexually violent crimes still heavily under-reported
The month of May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month in Canada. Inspector Ashley St. Germaine with the Saskatchewan RCMP said this year, they have shifted their approach when it comes to the key messaging for prevention. "Historically, we've always seen it as tips on how to keep yourself safe, but we're looking at...
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Wildfire watch
Lobstick wildfire surges to 19,000 hectares; residents urged to heed evacuation orders
The Lobstick fire is now 19,000 hectares in size, which is approximately the size of the City of Regina or 38 football fields.It is one of ten active wildfires in the province burning Saturday. The minister responsible for Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Michael Weger said the blaze, which started between Duck...
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SASK. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR BURSARY
Sask. Chamber encouraging young entrepreneurs to apply for bursary
Applications are now open for Saskatchewan's Young Entrepreneur Bursary, which offers $5,000 to eligible small-business owners in the province between the ages of 18 and 35. The program, now in its second year, is administered by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and includes mentorship and networking opportunities ...
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"We have to take this very seriously."
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issues widespread fire ban
Saskatchewan has imposed a sweeping fire ban across much of central and southern parts of the province as new details emerge about the Lobstick Fire burning southwest of Prince Albert.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency announced the restrictions Thursday, days after some rural municipalities implemented their own fi...
May 30, 2026
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"We really need to err on the side of caution."
SPSA issues sweeping fire ban as Lobstick wildfire crosses North Sask. River
Standing at the kitchen window, Colleen Neufeld watched as the flames from the Lobstick wildfire grew ever closer.The familiar prairie sunset she knows, filtered through a dark haze of smoke. On Friday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) issued a fire ban that covers a large portion of the province....
May 29, 2026
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SASKATCHEWAN'S LARGEST TREE
A landmark without its label: Sign disappears from beloved Popoff Tree
In the heart of the North Saskatchewan River Valley, near Blaine Lake, stands the largest tree ever recorded in the province. This plains cottonwood and poplar cross, locally known as the Popoff Tree, is believed to be more than 175 years old. It stands 68 feet tall with a girth measuring 16 feet, making it one of the ...
May 29, 2026
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Local Sports
Fighting for a spot
Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
For Saskatchewan Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton, the waiting is just beginning.The receiver and return specialist spent the last few weeks fighting for a roster spot, making plays in the pre-season and trying to prove he belongs in green and white. Now, with final roster decisions looming, all he could do was wait ...
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Careers Extended
Five Hawks committed to post-secondary hockey
Five graduating players from the Nipawin Hawks' 2025-26 campaign are set to continue their hockey careers at the post-secondary level this fall.Captain Finley Radloff, assistant captains Erich Hoiness and Carter Anderson, along with Brady Seabrook and Braeden Jockims, have all made commitments to programs across Canada...
May 29, 2026
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One of a Kind
Longtime Bronco calling 2025/26 season his last
After decades of service in nearly every role imaginable, longtime Humboldt Broncos staple Ed Perry is calling it a career.The 87-year-old - who has served as a board member, assistant coach, and most recently a volunteer trainer - has said the 2025/26 season was his last with the organization. Turning 88 years old in ...
May 29, 2026
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Significant Legacy
Mark Odnokon remembered for influence on and off the ice
Mark Odnokon holds a special place in Melfort Mustangs history as the franchise's first head coach.The Moose Jaw native, who played for the Prince Albert Raiders and later spent many years behind their bench, passed away recently after a short battle with cancer. As news spread, both the Mustangs organization and those...
May 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
Why defensive end Desmond Evans finally signed
It wasn't a quick decision by Desmond Evans to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The defensive end said he received about 20 calls from the CFL club over a nine-month span before he eventually gave them the answer they were looking for."I got cut from the Tennessee Titans and then went back home for three months,&...
May 27, 2026
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ADAMA Canada
Kinistino Rink receives additional funding
The Kinistino Sports Complex has undergone major renovations and continues to receive funding from a variety of sources.The building was renamed the CLAAS Centre in April, raising $75,000. Since then, ADAMA Canada has contributed through its Stomping Grounds initiative.Renovations included the purchase of a new ice pla...
May 26, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Monster trucks are set to return to Prince Albert for the first time in more than 30 years this summer.Lake Country Co-op presents Ram Monsters and Mayhem, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds, marking a rare stop for the high-octane motorsports show in northern Saskatchewan. Promoter Ro...
May 04, 2026
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks have locked down their bench boss for an additional two years.Head Coach and General Manager Tad Kozun has signed a two-year contract extension with the organization."I'm definitely really excited to be able to continue on what we've done here. It hasn't been easy sledding, obviously; we went thr...
Apr 30, 2026
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Future Piece
Mustangs commit WHL drafted defenceman
The Melfort Mustangs continue to add pieces for their future, marking their sixth commitment in the past month.Daniel Skalicky, an 18-year-old defenceman from Stony Plain, Alta., is the newest member of the organization.A Western Hockey League draft pick of the Seattle Thunderbirds in 2023, Skalicky has had an impressi...
Apr 28, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Saskatoon-based company creates portable disease detection device
The Food and Agriculture Organization reported up to 40 per cent of global crop production is lost to plant pests and diseases each year. An up-and-co...
May 29, 2026
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Prairie heat making mustard spicier, researchers find
If your mustard seems a little spicier lately, you're probably not imagining it.Researchers say hotter, drier conditions across the Prairies are chang...
May 29, 2026
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Cattle group urges Ottawa to protect Canadian beef in Mercosur negotiations
Canadian and Mercosur negotiators are meeting in Toronto this week for a key round of trade talks, with the Canadian Cattle Association working with t...
May 28, 2026
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Canada
First Nations haven't been consulted on clean drinking water legislation: lawyer
OTTAWA - A lawyer who represented First Nations in a class-action lawsuit against Ottawa says his clients still have not been consulted on promised clean drinking water legislation - even though the lawsuit settlement directed the federal government to...
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International competition to build Canada's next submarine fleet enters home stretch
OTTAWA - The race to build Canada's next submarine fleet is on its final lap as the federal government evaluates two rival bids for the lucrative contract. The two qualified bidders, South Korea's Hanwha Oceans and Germany's TKMS, have fought tooth and...
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Two men found guilty of second-degree murder in random roadside shooting near Calgary
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA - The wife of an Alberta man gunned down in a roadside shooting east of Calgary shared an emotional hug with the prosecutor after a jury found two men guilty of second-degree murder Saturday. Jurors deliberated for 14 hours bef...
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'So much love': Montreal Victoire celebrate cup win with parade, beers and a tuba
MONTREAL - Paola Lara has followed the Montreal Victoire since their first game 2 1/2 years ago. On that nail-biting January day in 2024, they vanquished the Ottawa Charge in an away game - just as they did last week to win the Professional Women's Hoc...
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How a theatre is opening its doors for audiences with visual and hearing impairments
MONTREAL - For decades, Dominique Boucher stayed away from the theatre. Boucher avoided being in the audience for shows because he has lived with a visual impairment for the past 40 years. But as more theatres in Quebec experiment with performances tha...
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Former federal MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay wins B.C. Conservative race
VANCOUVER - Former federal MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay has won the race to replace former British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad on the fourth ballot, beating commentator Caroline Elliott. Findlay won with 51 per cent of the vote, just ahead of El...
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World
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
BEIRUT (AP) - Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion of the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said Sunday. The capture of Beau...
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Claude Lemieux's brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says
Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop. Lemieux died of suicide at ...
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US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military has stopped another merchant vessel trying to break through the American blockade of Iranian ports, a U.S. official with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday. The Gambia-flag...
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WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - The head of the World Health Organization on Saturday visited eastern Congo's Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the virus is spreading faster than the response despite better-organized health f...
May 30, 2026
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Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
BANGKOK (AP) - Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the day after another one was successfully extracted. Two men remain missing. Lao and Thai rescue groups ...
May 30, 2026
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Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A federal judge has said that New Hampshire must make voter registration easier by allowing applicants to attest to their U.S. citizenship if they don't have the documents to prove it. The case was seen as the first m...
May 29, 2026
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