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Humboldt Golf Club to host 2025 Saskatchewan Amateur Championship
Golf Saskatchewan announced its 2025 provincial amateur golf championship schedule on Wednesday and it includes a local club as one of the hosts.The Humboldt Golf Club (HGC) will play host to the Saskatchewan Amateur Championships in July.This includes the Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships for both men and women.&q...
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Crime
14-year-old girl accused in Evan Hardy incident facing additional charges
A 14-year-old girl was accused of pouring a liquid on a 15-year-old girl at Evan Hardy Collegiate, and lighting her on fire on Sept. 5, is facing new charges unrelated to that incident.During a brief appearance on Wednesday at Saskatoon Provincial Court, Furlonger said the 14-year-old has since been charged with assaul...
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Sask Am
Humboldt Golf Club to host 2025 Saskatchewan Amateur Championship
Golf Saskatchewan announced its 2025 provincial amateur golf championship schedule on Wednesday and it includes a local club as one of the hosts.The Humboldt Golf Club (HGC) will play host to the Saskatchewan Amateur Championships in July.This includes the Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships for both men and women.&q...
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Carjacking update
RCMP still looking for Dallas Fulton and second missing man
The exact location of Dallas Fulton, a suspect in the shooting of a Prince Albert man almost a month ago, remains a mystery. RCMP said on November 20 they completed extensive searches of the Thunder Rapids area north of Carrot River but have not found any indication Fulton is there. If the man, who has outstanding warr...
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Arborfield flu clinic cancelled
Arborfield Flu Clinic for Nov. 20 cancelled
A local flu clinic that had been scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20 will no longer take place.The Arborfield Flu Clinic that was slated to run from 3 to 6 p.m. tonight has been cancelled.
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Workplace death
Nipawin company fined for workplace death in 2023
A local company has been heavily fined after a workplace fatality last year. Kevin's Custom Ag Ltd. pleaded guilty in Nipawin Provincial Court Sept. 25 to one Occupational Health and Safety Regulations violation. The company was charged after a worker was fatally injured due to carbon monoxide exposure while using a sa...
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3x3 Mentorship
Paige Crozon to host youth basketball camp in Saskatoon with help from men's national team
Olympic 3x3 basketball player, Paige Crozon, will be back in her home province this weekend to teach the next generation.Crozon will be hosting a youth basketball camp in Saskatoon on Sunday, with help from Canada Basketball.The Canadian Men's National team is set to host the Dominican Republic on Thursday and Mexico o...
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Moose killed
Young bull moose shot and left to waste near Crystal Springs
Conservation officers are asking for your help after receiving a call about a young bull moose shot and left to waste in the area. Melfort conservation officers received a call on the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) Line about the moose that was found in a field five kilometres east and a kilometre north of Cryst...
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Crime
14-year-old girl accused in Evan Hardy incident facing additional charges
A 14-year-old girl was accused of pouring a liquid on a 15-year-old girl at Evan Hardy Collegiate, and lighting her on fire on Sept. 5, is facing new charges unrelated to that incident.During a brief appearance on Wednesday at Saskatoon Provincial Court, Furlonger said the 14-year-old has since been charged with assaul...
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Child poverty increase
27 per cent of Sask. children living in poverty
The increased cost of living is leading to an increased number of children living below the poverty line with a significant number of those in Saskatchewan and even more the further north it goes. Miguel Sanchez, who is based out of Regina and is part of the Campaign to End Child and Family Poverty, said the increase i...
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food insecurity
Pressure on province to address food costs after scurvy cases
News of the 27 scurvy cases in La Ronge has reached the political realm with opposition parties calling on the Sask. Party government to decrease the cost of living, while a local leader pushes for widespread testing.Chief Tammy Cook-Searson said she was surprised to hear the concerning results of the scurvy study cond...
Nov 19, 2024
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Two Battlefords dancers set to take the stage in 'The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition'
In just over a week's time, the Sugar Plum Fairy is set to flutter and sparkle in Saskatoon, and this year, a squirrel and a bear cub from the Battlefords will join her. Two dance students from the Stand Out Dance Collective have been chosen to dance in Ballet Jorgen's annual touring performance of The Nutcracker: A Ca...
Nov 19, 2024
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Service disruptions
Canada Post strike leaves P.A. physiotherapist without essential eyewear, unable to work
Ranju Pillai is a physiotherapist in Prince Albert, but she hasn't been able to do her job since the Canada Post strike began last week. Pillai has an eye disorder called keratoconus which results in progressive thinning of the cornea. A specialized fitted contact lens she uses to help her see broke. She was waiting on...
Nov 19, 2024
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'They are not alone': Sask. RCMP address rising domestic violence with prevention and support programs
Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdictions have seen a 13 per cent increase in intimate partner and family violence over the past five years. Sergeant Kim Stewart hopes to raise awareness about available resources for victims and prevention."It happens to everyone over every socio-economic status," said Stewart, who is ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Humboldt Golf Club to host 2025 Saskatchewan Amateur Championship
Golf Saskatchewan announced its 2025 provincial amateur golf championship schedule on Wednesday and it includes a local club as one of the hosts.The Humboldt Golf Club (HGC) will play host to the Saskatchewan Amateur Championships in July.This includes the Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships for both men and women.&q...
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3x3 Mentorship
Paige Crozon to host youth basketball camp in Saskatoon with help from men's national team
Olympic 3x3 basketball player, Paige Crozon, will be back in her home province this weekend to teach the next generation.Crozon will be hosting a youth basketball camp in Saskatoon on Sunday, with help from Canada Basketball.The Canadian Men's National team is set to host the Dominican Republic on Thursday and Mexico o...
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Mustangs game postponed
Weather causes postponement of Melfort Mustangs game
The snowy conditions have affected a local hockey team. The Melfort Mustangs game in Yorkton Tuesday night has been postponed due to the weather and highway conditions. The Mustangs are riding a three-game winning streak and lead the league with 28 points. No word yet on when the game will be played. - Cam.lee@pattison...
Nov 19, 2024
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Award Winner
Hawks netminder among SJHL weekly award winners
Nipawin Hawks' netminder Gage Roberts is the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Rookie of the Week.The SJHL named their weekly winners Monday, Roberts is the first Hawk to be honoured for their play this season. The 18-year-old made 36 saves in a 1-0 Hawks win Saturday in Humboldt over the Broncos.Overall this ye...
Nov 18, 2024
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North Battleford wins gold in provincial volleyball championship
North Battleford's John Paul II Collegiate senior girls' volleyball team emerged victorious in the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association's 4A provincial championship held in La Ronge over the weekend. The John Paul II Crusaders arrived at the tournament as the team to beat and they didn't let their fierce repu...
Nov 18, 2024
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Mustangs in CJHL rankings
Melfort Mustangs remain in CJHL's Top 20 rankings
The Melfort Mustangs are back in the top 10 in the Canadian Junior Hockey League's (CJHL) Top 20 rankings. The Mustangs are number 10 in this week's rankings, the highest-ranked SJHL team. Melfort is 8-2 in their last 10 games and have won three straight. The Mustangs were 3-0 last week, with three one-goal victories. ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Digital Farming
Managing resources and visualizing ROI with data and digital farming
With the completion of planting, optimizing seed investment is top of mind for farmers. But how do we know that the decisions made on the farm are making a difference to the bottom line? It all starts with data, and with digital agriculture technology, farmers are now able to make better, more informed decisions when f...
Aug 07, 2024
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Nursing
Studying Nursing with the University of Saskatchewan
"Staying in my home community of Prince Albert and studying at the beautiful new University of Saskatchewan (USask) Prince Albert Campus were two reasons I chose USask in PA," said Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student Justine Capilitan.Since 2012, USask College of Nursing has been offering the BSN pro...
May 08, 2024
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Time to vote
PBCN prepares for election
Members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation head to the polls next month.The election for chief and council has been scheduled for April 9 and a list of candidates was released Monday by the electoral officer. They have however indicated the list is still subject to change and may have to do in part with a requirement all ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Finetuning fertilizers for better crop yields
Many agricultural soils are deficient in the nutrient zinc despite the fact that farmers use fertilizers enriched with the element. This limits crop y...
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Crop hail claim payouts reach $230 million
Member companies of the Canadian Crop Hail Insurance Association (CCHA) paid out $230 million to Western Canadian grain farmers. With coverage in plac...
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Federal ag minister concludes trip to China
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Canada
Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says in a statement that the announcement is in response to his party's demands to permanently lift the goods and services tax on a ...
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Trump nominates former congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has picked a former Michigan congressman as his upcoming administration's ambassador to Canada. Trump said in a statement that Pete Hoekstra would help him "once again put America first." Hoekstra thanked Trump on social media platform X, saying he was honoured f...
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Investigation led to huge drug bust, which will disrupt Surrey drug trade, says RCMP
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Coroner's inquest into 2016 death of Ottawa man hears from ex-cop involved in arrest
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Montreal unveils 2025 budget with new spending for housing, homelessness
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Young Quebecers care less than older people about being served in English: survey
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American and Australian tourists die, raising toll to 4 in Laos alcohol poisoning incident
VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) - An Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos, Australia's prime minister said Thursday, and the U.S. State Department confirmed an American also died in the same party town, bringing the death toll to four in the poisoning incident. Australian Prime Minister ...
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Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska's only House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Republican Nick Begich has won Alaska's U.S. House race, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to claim the seat once held by his grandfather. Begich was among the opponents Peltola defeated during her special and regular election wins in 2022, following the death of Republican Rep. Don Young. Yo...
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Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska's only House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Republican Nick Begich has won Alaska's U.S. House race, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to claim the seat once held by his grandfather. Begich was among the opponents Peltola defeated during her special and regular election wins in 2022, following the death of Republican Rep. Don Young. Yo...
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The FBI arrested a man whose been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange
A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged in a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week, according to the FBI. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, of Coral Springs, Florida, was charged with attempt to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce. The FBI began investiga...
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Chris Sale wins NL Cy Young Award after being league's 1st pitching Triple Crown winner since 2011
Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after being the league's first pitching triple crown winner since 2011. In his first season with the Braves, Sale led the NL with 18 wins and 225 strikeouts, while his 2.38 ERA was the best among all MLB qualifiers. The 35-y...
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Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz
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