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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

The City of Melfort has released the results of a survey of local businesses conducted as part of the 2025-2026 Economic Development Action Plan. Community Development Coordinator Kayla Prefontaine told northeastNOW that they received a total of 32 responses to the survey. "The response rate was lower than anticip...

The Tisdale Fire Department was called to a fire in a field north of Tisdale. Crews responded to the blaze Wednesday afternoon. A tractor disking the field was found emitting smoke, and igniting the stubble. Teams quickly responded to tend to the tractor and the field fire that was growing due to the wind. The fire was...

A person was seriously injured after a suspicious house fire in Cumberland House Tuesday evening, leading to attempted murder and arson charges against a 36-year-old man.RCMP, the fire department, and EMS were called to a fire at a home in the community Tuesday evening.The investigation determined that five adults were...

The hot, dry, windy weather we're experiencing is causing concerns about wildfires. It doesn't take much to spark a blaze, and it can quickly get out of control in these conditions. Leonard Whitney is the fire chief in the City of Melfort, which has just instituted a temporary fire ban due to the conditions. He said th...

Humboldt RCMP are investigating after a man allegedly pointed a firearm at two children and threatened them in Humboldt.Police said the incident happened on 8th Avenue on May 23 at about 7:30 p.m.RCMP said two children under the age of 10 were approached by a man in a truck, who then pointed a firearm at them and made ...

A fire near Hudson Bay caused some nervous moments during a windy Tuesday night. Hudson Bay Fire and Rescue responded to a large yard fire that spread through several acres of bush. The blaze also quickly spread through several pieces of equipment and some small outbuildings. All units were on scene, and the department...

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...

A social media post by a Humboldt councillor alleging concerning conduct by the city's chief administrative officer is drawing attention locally and prompting a council review.Sarah McInnis said she no longer supports the direction of City Manager Joe Day, citing what she described as multiple incidents during her time...

RCMP in Cumberland House are looking for help in finding a truck connected to an assault investigation. Police were called May 22 at approximately 9 a.m. about an assault at a home in Mameek Subdivision in Cumberland House. Officers found an injured man who was taken by EMS to the hospital with non-life-threatening inj...

The Town of Watson's Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory has been rescinded. The Water Security Agency (WSA) lifted the advisory Tuesday after testing showed there was no bacterial growth in the water. Water was shut down in the community for several hours last week after a significant water main break. A water val...

Nipawin's town council has approved the discretionary use application for the former Ukrainian Orthodox Church. A developer is looking to make the building, which has been vacant for seven years, into a multi-unit dwelling. A public hearing was held Monday night as required, so the public can give their thoughts on the...

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...

RCMP in Humboldt are investigating the theft of a vehicle. Sometime between May 25 and 26, suspects stole a grey 2007 Chevrolet Silverado from a driveway on Platzer Dr. in Humboldt. Anyone with surveillance footage in the area at the time, or who has information on the theft, can contact Humboldt RCMP at 310-RCMP or Cr...

Fire crews from Nipawin had a busy weekend. They were called late Saturday afternoon about a camper fire in Pontrilas, about 16 kilometres south of Nipawin. (Image Credit: Nipawin Fire/Facebook) That was followed up on Sunday by a call about a downed power line and brush fire, and a ditch fire just past the bridge that...

The second annual Ripley Rumble drew another strong turnout in Melfort on Friday evening, building on the success of last year's inaugural event.The Ripley Rumble brought PBR Canada pro bull riding to Melfort for the first time last May. After a successful debut, organizers knew making it an annual event was an easy de...

Police in Humboldt are asking for help in identifying the suspects behind a recent theft. Suspects entered a vehicle parked on the 300 block of 2nd St. in Annaheim on May 3 and stole a wallet. Soon after, two people in an SUV were captured on video surveillance at a store in Humboldt using the stolen credit cards from ...

A public hearing will be held in conjunction with Nipawin's council meeting tonight about a proposal regarding the former Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Land planner Jeff Hrynkiw said developers are interested in turning the building into a seven-unit dwelling. The proposal would require 11 on-site parking spaces, and the...

A Nipawin man faces charges after a Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit investigation. The ICE unit executed a search warrant at a home in Nipawin on March 25, and they seized electronic devices at the scene. 34-year-old Douglas Elmer Ray Barks of Nipawin is charged with two counts of possessing child s...

Tributes are pouring in following the loss of longtime coach and teacher Mark Odnokon.In a social media post, Carlton Sports Academy said Odnokon, known to many students as "Mr. O" or "Ozzy," died recently after helping shape the academy since it opened six years ago.The academy said Odnokon worked ...

The weather has finally warmed up but it's not all good news for public works crews in Melfort. The freeze and thaw of the winter and spring has littered roads in the city with potholes. "The warmer and drier weather has allowed our crews to be out addressing potholes across the city," Director of Public Work...

Men will be kicking up their heels in Nipawin in a couple of weeks. North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes June 5 in Nipawin. NEOSS Executive Director Joan Bear told northeastNOW that they are hoping for at least 60 registrations for the walk. Men (and others) are meant to ...

Following two recent deaths, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is again speaking publicly about the level of violence facing Pelican Narrows, with Chief Peter Beatty saying the community needs more long-term support and the RCMP saying it is deploying specialized resources and examining new policing models for the area. The...