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Ford makes an impact in first preseason contest for Riders
Jaxon Ford turned some heads in the Saskatchewan Roughriders preseason game - and not just because he was in a new jersey number.The Regina product had four tackles and a tackle-for-loss as a safety i...
May 26, 2025

Provincial fire ban expanded to include vacant Crown land
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has expanded the provincial fire ban to include all vacant Crown land, Provincial parks located within the provincial forest; and the provincial forest, in...
May 26, 2025

Weekend crimes include stabbings, separate firearm incidents in Muskoday area and Prince Albert
There were about 300 calls for service made to the Prince Albert Police Service over the last few days. On Thursday, a woman was arrested and charged in connection to a shooting in the 900 Block of 17...
May 26, 2025

RCMP searching for missing La Loche man
La Loche RCMP are asking for the public's help locating 30-year-old Clayton Fontaine from La Loche. Officers wish to confirm his safety and well-being.Fontaine is described as approximately six-foot-t...
May 26, 2025

Gausman pitches 8 innings and Varsho homers as Blue Jays beat Rangers 2-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kevin Gausman struck out six over eight strong innings, Daulton Varsho had a solo homer among his three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Monday. Gau...
May 26, 2025

NSITEP marks third graduation class
Thirteen graduates of the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NSITEP) in La Ronge received their Bachelor of Education degrees on Friday. The ceremony, which included residents...
May 26, 2025

House declared total loss after fire
The La Ronge Regional Fire Department continues to investigate a house fire at Bigstone of Sunday.Firefighters were called out at 6:29 p.m. and were on the scene for approximately three hours. The cau...
May 26, 2025

U15B Bandits bring home gold after perfect weekend in Regina
The U15B Battlefords Bandits softball team delivered a flawless performance this past weekend, going undefeated to win the Sharon Knott Tournament in Regina. With a perfect 5-0 record, the Bandits cap...
May 26, 2025

Melfort and District Museum welcomes new buildings as part of expansion
The Melfort and District Museum has added new buildings to the Settler Village. The museum added two new buildings to kick off their expansion project. Curator Brenda Mellon told northeastNOW the muse...
May 26, 2025

Perspective: Mustangs celebrate another championship, National silver medal
For two straight years now, the Melfort Mustangs season has lasted late into May as the team has brought back both an SJHL Championship and a National silver medal.Two incredible years, likely labelle...
May 26, 2025