Birdwatching boom
Birdwatchers flock to Saskatchewan for rare species and prairie skies
Birdwatching may sound like a quiet pastime, but in Saskatchewan, it has become a growing tourism draw that attracts visitors from around the world.From snowy owls on winter fence posts to the rare whooping crane stopping in harvested fields, the province has earned a reputation among birders and wildlife photographers...
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Spring flood
Saskatchewan flooding: Highway to Île-à-la-Crosse reopens after culvert repair
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways has completed repairs to Highway 908 after the primary access in and out of Île-à-la-Crosse was closed due to flooding on Friday.The road closure east of Highway 155 effectively cut access to the northern village for residents outside the community, including to &Icir...
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Birdwatching boom
Birdwatchers flock to Saskatchewan for rare species and prairie skies
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
Spring flood
Saskatchewan flooding: Highway to Île-à-la-Crosse reopens after culvert repair
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“The Queen was always there."
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon reflects on five years of Indigenous diplomacy and reconciliation
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Northeast News
Projects start-up date of June 1
Flooding situation improves at Pasquia Golf Course
The Pasquia Golf Course south of Carrot River has some good news regarding the flooding that overtook the course during the spring melt. "The water has started to go down on the course," their social media page stated. "We are very thankful the [hole] number four fairway is still there for now." The...
May 09, 2026
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Project starting soon
Water main replacement tender awarded in Humboldt
The tender for the 2026 water main replacement program in Humboldt has been awarded. Council has approved the recommendation that Brockman Enterprises Ltd. be awarded the tender at a cost of $822,519.43. Director of Public Works Peter Bergquist told northeastNOW the program includes water main replacement and reconstru...
May 08, 2026
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Western Hockey League
Northeast trio selected in WHL Prospects Draft
A total of three northeast hockey players were selected in Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft.Of the three, two will stay in the province and remain teammates, while the other will look to make the jump to Alberta.Nipawin's own Parker Bleich was the highest selection of the three going in the fourth round, 72nd overall, to...
May 08, 2026
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Three people facing charges
People charged after Melfort shooting make court appearance
The two people facing firearms charges after a shooting in Melfort last month will soon have their case back in court. Shayla Tataquason-Bear of Tisdale will be back in court on Monday, while Austin Patton of Melfort will make an appearance May 19. Both were charged following a shooting at a home on Burrows Ave. W. on ...
May 07, 2026
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Be prepared
Emergency Preparedness Week hits home after wildfires, flooding
It's Emergency Preparedness Week in Saskatchewan, and officials say it's certainly an appropriate topic to discuss considering weather-related events the last few years. Melfort Fire Chief Leonard Whitney told northeastNOW the need to be prepared for emergency situations has only grown over time. "We're starting t...
May 07, 2026
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Truck, boat and trailer stolen
Prince Albert man and woman wanted by Wakaw/Humboldt RCMP
A man and woman from Prince Albert are wanted by RCMP in both Humboldt and Wakaw following a string of break and enters that included theft of a truck, a boat and trailer, power tools and yard tools. Multiple reports of break-ins to homes and properties in Wakaw and Rhona Lake were reported between April 27 and 29. O...
May 06, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Birdwatching boom
Birdwatchers flock to Saskatchewan for rare species and prairie skies
Birdwatching may sound like a quiet pastime, but in Saskatchewan, it has become a growing tourism draw that attracts visitors from around the world.From snowy owls on winter fence posts to the rare whooping crane stopping in harvested fields, the province has earned a reputation among birders and wildlife photographers...
12h ago
Read More
Spring flood
Saskatchewan flooding: Highway to Île-à-la-Crosse reopens after culvert repair
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways has completed repairs to Highway 908 after the primary access in and out of Île-à-la-Crosse was closed due to flooding on Friday.The road closure east of Highway 155 effectively cut access to the northern village for residents outside the community, including to &Icir...
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“The Queen was always there."
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon reflects on five years of Indigenous diplomacy and reconciliation
OTTAWA - Nunavik, where Gov. Gen. Mary Simon grew up, is a long way from Ottawa and farther still from Buckingham Palace.That never stopped her mother Nancy May, a unilingual Inuk, from keeping a photo of Queen Elizabeth on prominent display in their family home, or from filling young Mary Simon's mind with stories abo...
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updated strategy
WorkSafe Saskatchewan drops Mission Zero branding
Mission Zero may be ending, but Saskatchewan officials say the mission behind it is far from complete.WorkSafe Saskatchewan unveiled a new strategic framework Wednesday aimed at reducing serious workplace injuries and fatalities by broadening its focus on worker health, psychological safety and well-being."Slogans...
May 09, 2026
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Investigation
Deaths of two men at Humboldt property not suspicious: RCMP
RCMP say the deaths of two men at a building in Humboldt on Thursday are not considered suspicious.The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is engaged and is conducting a coroner's investigation. Fire investigators with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency are also investigating the incident.On May 7, at approximately 7:20 p...
May 08, 2026
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Spring melt 2026
Opposition demands action after historical flooding washes out roads across the province
Saskatchewan's provincial opposition is calling for urgent action by the Saskatchewan Party government, after multiple roads were washed out amid rising water levels and flooding concerns during the current snow melt. Erika Ritchie, the Saskatchewan NDP shadow minister for government relations, criticized Premier Scott...
May 08, 2026
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Riderville
2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders: Plenty of familiar faces return on offence
Consistency was the goal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on offensive side of the ball heading into the 2026 season.The defending Grey Cup champions were able to bring back a majority of their starting players from 2025, including Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris and running back A.J. Ouellette.That doesn't mean the group i...
May 09, 2026
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Western Hockey League
Northeast trio selected in WHL Prospects Draft
A total of three northeast hockey players were selected in Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft.Of the three, two will stay in the province and remain teammates, while the other will look to make the jump to Alberta.Nipawin's own Parker Bleich was the highest selection of the three going in the fourth round, 72nd overall, to...
May 08, 2026
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Riders sign five picks from 2026 CFL Draft, add to roster ahead of rookie camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added to the numbers the team will see at training camp this season.The CFL club has signed five of its 2026 draft picks, as well as three territorial junior players and a quarterback as a part of the league's internship program.Read more:Riders add defensive back Austin McKinney, Shel...
May 06, 2026
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Carson Deichert
Mustangs commit another WHL draftee
The Melfort Mustangs have added another future piece to their organization, and one who has played in the Western Hockey League.Carson Deichert is the newest member of the Blue and Green organization. The 17-year-old was a 2024 draft pick of the Mustangs and a 2023 draft pick of the Moose Jaw Warriors.A Moose Jaw nativ...
May 06, 2026
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Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
May 04, 2026
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Kickoff coming soon
Roughriders announce suite of themed games ahead of June 13 home opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have big plans for the 2026 CFL season.While the players will be looking to win back-to-back Grey Cup championships, fans can look forward to a number of themed games at Mosaic Stadium.Single-game tickets are currently on sale for all 10 regular-season home games, the team said, along with ...
May 02, 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
Federal committee recommends reversal on closure of Lacombe Research and Development Centre
A glimmer of hope has appeared on the horizon for those fighting to save the Lacombe Research and Development Centre. Lacombe is about 25 kilometres n...
May 08, 2026
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Scholarship program opens doors for people in the ag sector
Applications are now open for the 2027 Nuffield Canada Scholarship Program, offering agricultural professionals a chance to study global farming and f...
May 08, 2026
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Cool weather slows Manitoba seeding
Cool temperatures are delaying the start of spring planting across much of Manitoba, according to the province's first weekly crop report of the seaso...
May 08, 2026
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Canada
Crash in Delta, B.C., leaves motorcycle hanging from traffic light
DELTA - Police in Delta, B.C., say a motorcyclist is in hospital after a crash that left the bike suspended from a traffic light. They say in a news release that members from the department responded to the scene at the 7100 Block of Scott Road just b...
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Québec solidaire targets rent increases and landlord practices
MONTREAL - Quebec's leftist sovereigntist party closed its convention Sunday with a sharpened focus on housing affordability, announcing a suite of proposals aimed at reducing the cost of rent. Québec solidaire, which holds 11 of the national assembly...
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Bill to help authorities probe online activities raises widespread privacy fears
OTTAWA - A Liberal government bill that would make it easier for police and spies to navigate the online world is running into fierce opposition from major digital companies, civil liberties groups and law professors who say it would open the door to s...
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Bleu, blanc, rouge dominates skyline as Habs fever grips Montreal
MONTREAL - Some of Montreal's best-known landmarks are glowing red, white, and blue - a sign that NHL playoff fever has firmly taken hold across the city. From downtown skyscrapers to the island park in the St. Lawrence River, the official colours of ...
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Baltic, Nordic officials urge Canadians to learn from the Russian threats they face
OTTAWA - European officials are warning that Russia's meddling in the Baltic Sea is likely a preview of tactics Moscow could someday deploy in Canada's High North. A recent panel discussion in Ottawa hosted by the Polish embassy touched on how Estonia,...
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Canadians on ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak land in Canada
VANCOUVER - Four Canadians who disembarked the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak landed Sunday in B.C., where they will continue their quarantine. Online plane tracking platform FlightAware says the aircraft carrying the Canadia...
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World
French woman evacuated from cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus
PARIS (AP) - A French woman evacuated from a cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus and her health worsened in the hospital overnight, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said Monday. The woman was among five French passengers r...
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Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the army said Sunday. Military teams were still searching for a second missing soldier. ...
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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
BEIRUT (AP) - Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday. Her transfer comes after days of pleading by her family an...
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives at Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands
TENERIFE, Spain (AP) - A hantavirus-stricken cruise ship with more than 140 people on board has arrived at Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, off the coast of West Africa, where the passengers and some of the crew are to disembark. ...
May 10, 2026
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Death toll rises to 14 in Pakistan suicide attack. Pakistani Taliban splinter group claims blast
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan rose to 14 police officers, authorities said early Sunday, as a self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for ...
May 10, 2026
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives at Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands
TENERIFE, Spain (AP) - A hantavirus-stricken cruise ship with more than 140 people on board has arrived at Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands,off the coast of West Africa, where the passengers and some of the crew are to disembark. ...
May 10, 2026
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