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Melfort Multi-K celebrating 15 years
A major anniversary for the Melfort Multi-K this year. The event is celebrating 15 years in September, which would have been 16 had the COVID-19 pandemic not thrown a wrench into organizers' plans. "We're celebrating 15 years this year, so it's pretty exciting," Race Director Allison Rogers said. Rogers told ...
Aug 07, 2026
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Historic Site
Humboldt Railway Station to be demolished barring public pushback
The historic Humboldt Canadian National (CN) railway station will soon have a demolition date.CN is planning to apply to the federal government for permission to demolish the station, which has federal heritage status.That will likely happen next week on Aug. 12, based on a notice attached to the fence surrounding the ...
Aug 07, 2026
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Northeast News
20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path.Evacuation orders cover the entire community of Summerland, population 12,000, while a further 8,000 were told to flee ...
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20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path.Evacuation orders cover the entire community of Summerland, population 12,000, while a further 8,000 were told to flee ...
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Water update
Watson drinking water advisory lifted
Good news for residents in Watson. The precautionary drinking water advisory that was in place has been lifted.The advisory was issued earlier this week due to low chlorine levels.
Aug 07, 2026
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Get moving!
Melfort Multi-K celebrating 15 years
A major anniversary for the Melfort Multi-K this year. The event is celebrating 15 years in September, which would have been 16 had the COVID-19 pandemic not thrown a wrench into organizers' plans. "We're celebrating 15 years this year, so it's pretty exciting," Race Director Allison Rogers said. Rogers told ...
Aug 07, 2026
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Historic Site
Humboldt Railway Station to be demolished barring public pushback
The historic Humboldt Canadian National (CN) railway station will soon have a demolition date.CN is planning to apply to the federal government for permission to demolish the station, which has federal heritage status.That will likely happen next week on Aug. 12, based on a notice attached to the fence surrounding the ...
Aug 07, 2026
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Construction
Road projects in Wakaw area underway as other work reaches finish line
Motorists in the Wakaw area could be affected by a couple of road projects. Over 17 km of Highway 2, between Wakaw and Cudworth, is being rebuilt, along with the replacement of two culverts. That will be followed by paving. Grading work is underway and the Ministry of Highways expects that project to wrap up by the end...
Aug 07, 2026
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Saskatchewan
emergency
Man dead after motorcycle incident
A man is dead following a motorcycle incident near Domremy. The St. Louis Fire Department reports at 9:42 a.m. on Aug. 8, firefighters were dispatched following a report of a motorcycle in a slough approximately two kilometers north of Domremy on Highway 2.Upon arrival, the man had already been removed from the water b...
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Grid and Growth Fireside Chat
NDP bringing plan for power grid to public discussions
The Saskatchewan NDP has outlined their plan for Saskatchewan's power grid in the future, and they're taking that plan around the province. Leader Carla Beck along with Economy and Jobs Shadow Minister Aleana Young were in Prince Albert on Thursday for one of their Grid and Growth Fireside Chats, where they presented t...
Aug 07, 2026
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Investigation ongoing
Woman killed in Corrections transport crash was from Poundmaker First Nation
A 24-year-old North Battleford woman who died in a crash involving a Correctional Service Canada transport vehicle in eastern Alberta was a member of Poundmaker First Nation. Poundmaker First Nation officials identified the woman as Kiara Mooswa. RCMP did not initially release the names of the people who died, saying t...
Aug 07, 2026
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Investigation
SIRT releases timeline in Turtleford RCMP in-custody death
Saskatchewan's police watchdog has released more details about the death of a 37-year-old man who went into medical distress while in custody at the Turtleford RCMP detachment. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) said RCMP officers went to a home on Thunderchild First Nation shortly before 12:30 p.m....
Aug 07, 2026
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Cheers!
Labatt Breweries raises a toast to Sask. farmers with Baleboards campaign
The Labatt Brewing Company has teamed up with some Saskatchewan farmers as part of their new advertising campaign. The advertisements are far from what you'd normally see around the province as they're not a billboard, but rather, a 'Baleboard'. Placed along Highway 4 near Rosetown and Biggar, the eye-catching display...
Aug 06, 2026
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"absolutely incredible"
North Battleford reflects on successful Tony Cote Summer Games
North Battleford officials are calling the 2026 Tony Cote Summer Games a success after a week of competition that brought thousands of athletes, families and spectators to the community. Despite an increase in overall calls for service during the period, Battlefords RCMP say the Games did not contribute to the higher w...
Aug 06, 2026
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Local Sports
Riders Gameday
'This is pro football': Riders taking nothing for granted against 0-7 Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't have to look too far back in their history to know you can't take any team lightly in the CFL.In 2024, the 5-2 Riders locked horns with the 0-7 Edmonton Elks at Mosaic Stadium. Edmonton won that showdown 42-31.On Friday, the 5-2 Riders will take on the 0-7 Ottawa Redblacks. Kickoff is...
Aug 07, 2026
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Lasting Legacy
Longtime Bombers coach, GM Reagan hired by Kelowna Rockets
Mike Reagan is no longer the head coach and general manager of the Flin Flon Bombers.A Flin Flon native, Reagan has agreed to become the new assistant coach for the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League, leaving the Bombers after 19+ seasons behind the bench."It's kind of been difficult to wrap my head arou...
Aug 07, 2026
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Mustangs Reunion
Hutchinson returns to hometown to rejoin former teammates
A former Melfort Mustang is returning home to continue his post-secondary hockey career.Forward Aidyn Hutchinson has committed to the University of Alberta Golden Bears, following two seasons with the Northern Michigan University Wildcats.A St. Albert, Alta. native, Hutchinson will join the Golden Bears in the fall, as...
Aug 05, 2026
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Returning with a promotion
McCaig named head coach, GM of Flin Flon Bombers
With the departure of longtime head coach and GM Mike Reagan to the WHL's Kelowna Rockets, the SJHL's Flin Flon Bombers had massive shoes to fill at the head coach and general manager position. They announced yesterday they're turning to a Brandon product to fill them.Former AAA Wheat King and Brandon native Cole McCai...
Aug 05, 2026
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Week 10
Roughriders lean on depth as injuries mount ahead of matchup with Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders relied on their depth to earn their latest win and may need more players to step up over the next stretch.Saskatchewan ruled out wide receiver Sam Emilus (foot) just before it's 28-26 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.During the game, key contributors like slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker ...
Aug 04, 2026
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Behind the Bench
P.A.'s Taylor excited for new role in Nipawin
The Nipawin Hawks have announced Van Taylor will take on the role of assistant coach on a full time basis after injuries forced the then 19-year-old to hang up his skates.After suffering an injury just six games into the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season last year, the Prince Albert native was unable to p...
Aug 04, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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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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farmnewsNOW
Agribition signs MOU with Argentinian agriculture group
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA), one of Argentina's most influent...
Aug 07, 2026
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PM says Ottawa is 'loyal' to supply management system protecting dairy sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Libe...
Aug 07, 2026
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Labatt Breweries raises a toast to Sask. farmers with Baleboards campaign
The Labatt Brewing Company has teamed up with some Saskatchewan farmers as part of their new advertising campaign. The advertisements are far from wha...
Aug 07, 2026
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Canada
Canada has half as many measles cases as U.S.: WHO data
Measles data from the World Health Organization show that Canada has half the number of confirmed cases as the United States, despite having a population only about one-tenth the size of its neighbour. WHO says 47,459 measles cases have been confirmed ...
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Carney's work hours reduced next week but his eyes still on priorities: PM's office
OTTAWA - Canada's prime minister will be working reduced hours for a week starting Monday because he previously committed to plans in Italy. But Mark Carney's office says he will still keep his eyes on several government priorities, including trade neg...
6h ago
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The latest on the wildfire burning near Summerland, B.C.
Thousands of residents in the British Columbia communities of Summerland and Peachland have been chased out of their homes by an explosive wildfire that sprang up Friday. Here is the latest on the wildfire that forced 20,000 to flee (all times PT): 4...
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Here's a list of B.C.'s most destructive wildfires seasons
VANCOUVER - A ferocious fire has forced thousands of residents out in Summerland and Peachland along British Columbia's Okanagan Lake. It's unclear if homes have been lost in the latest fire to flare up in the province, but it's been an early and destr...
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LGBTQ+ political candidates in Quebec report a wave of online hate
MONTRÉAL - As pride month celebrations take place across Quebec, political candidates from sexual and gender-diverse backgrounds who are running in the fall provincial election are sounding the alarm over a flood of hateful messages targeting them. Qué...
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Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
When Tom Davison's son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after a wildfire swept past in 2021, Davison wasn't sure the hoses would get much use. He figured the blaze, which caused smoke damage to the property...
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World
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, dies at 68
ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) - Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. The Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys announced his death ...
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Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Iran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile. Yemen's military attacked the country's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. And Turkey's Kur...
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Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, dies at 68
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. The Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys announced his death...
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IS-linked group kills at least 13 in Congo village
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Militants affiliated with the Islamic State group attacked a village in Congo near the border with Uganda early Saturday, killing at least 13 people and burning and looting homes, a local civil society group said. T...
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Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing President Donald Trump's former personal attorney's command of a Justice Department the Republican president has sought to bend to his w...
15h ago
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A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes with no word on the 2 people aboard
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP) - A helicopter helping battle a large Utah wildfire crashed Friday with no word on the conditions of the two people aboard as officials said they couldn't immediately reach the crash site. The helicopter was one of se...
Aug 07, 2026
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