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Hudson Bay ER closed on Tuesday
An emergency room closure in the northeast today. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced that the ER at the hospital in Hudson Bay will be closed until midnight. Emergency services are availa...
Oct 07, 2025
Trump talks ‘love’ and ‘conflict’ with Carney during Canadian prime minister’s visit
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said there's "mutual love" but "natural conflict" between the United States and Canada as he sat down with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday in the Oval Of...
Oct 07, 2025
Sask. govt lays out lithium royalty structure as demand for critical minerals grows
With lithium mining emerging as an important industry for Saskatchewan, the provincial government is working to create "a clear and consistent royalty framework" for lithium and other minerals sourced...
Oct 06, 2025
Weekend rollover kills Porcupine Plain woman
An investigation is underway into a fatal single-vehicle rollover north of Porcupine Plain. RCMP were called about the rollover on Highway 678 Sunday afternoon. Fire and EMS also responded to the call...
Oct 06, 2025
Local leaders compete in mocktail challenge
Ever tried a Pia No-lada? How about a Pink Flamingo or Saskatchewan Sunset?These creative mocktails will be showcased during a new fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Prince Albert next ...
Oct 06, 2025
Police presence continues on 110th Street after early-morning shooting in North Battleford
Two men are in hospital after an early-morning shooting in North Battleford.RCMP say officers were called around 7:15 a.m. Monday to a home on the 1200 block of 110 Street, where they found two adult ...
Oct 06, 2025
Riders look to clean up mistakes in clash with Argonauts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders know some hard conversations needed to be had after the win over the Ottawa Redblacks.While the Riders won the showdown 20-13, the CFL club felt like it was their own mist...
Oct 06, 2025
North Battleford mayor hopeful future federal budget will support proposed regional arena
Mayor Kelli Hawtin says her recent trip to Ottawa was both productive and encouraging, as Saskatchewan's municipal and provincial leaders presented a united message calling for renewed federal infrast...
Oct 06, 2025
Kobelka, Roberts named SJHL Players of the Week
A pair of local goaltenders have been named to the SJHL Players of the Week list. The SGEU MVP of the Week is Kaden Kobelka of the Melfort Mustangs. The rookie backup helped Melfort earn two wins over...
Oct 06, 2025
Melfort's Culturama brings big crowds at Kerry Vickar Centre
An event celebrating diversity in the northeast was a big hit.Culturama in Melfort was held at the Kerry Vickar Centre on the weekend, and Melfort Museum curator Brenda Mellon told northeastNOW the ev...
Oct 06, 2025