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Aircraft maintenance program takes flight at SIIT
A new program being offered exclusively through the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) promises to take students to new heights.Airbus Helicopters Canada and SIIT have partnered up to provide Aircraft Maintenance Engineer training. Airbus will provide SIIT instructors and students at the Saskatchewan ...
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Fire prevention week
Melfort Fire Department hosting open house Thursday night
An annual event that's fun for the young and young-at-heart. The Melfort Fire Department is hosting their open house at the fire hall Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., as part of Fire Prevention Week. Fire Chief Leonard Whitney said the event gives a chance for people to see what being a firefighter is all about. "Tourin...
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Fire prevention week
Melfort Fire Department hosting open house Thursday night
An annual event that's fun for the young and young-at-heart. The Melfort Fire Department is hosting their open house at the fire hall Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., as part of Fire Prevention Week. Fire Chief Leonard Whitney said the event gives a chance for people to see what being a firefighter is all about. "Tourin...
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Closing arguments Thursday
Testimony wraps up at Chubey murder trial in Melfort
Final arguments in the Cody Chubey murder trial in Melfort will be heard on Thursday. Defense counsel Peter Abrametz rested his case on Wednesday, with the accused taking the stand in the morning. Chubey testified that he was responsible for the death of his long-time partner Danielle Dobersheck at the Carra Valla Inn ...
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Adjourned in June
Chubey murder trial scheduled to restart Wednesday
After a four-month delay, the Cody Chubey murder trial is expected to resume Wednesday at Melfort Court of King's Bench. The trial was adjourned in June at the request of defense counsel Peter Abrametz, who asked for the delay for 'mental element'. Abrametz is expected to call expert witnesses to testify about Chubey'...
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Minor Injuries
Crash near Melfort leads to traffic charges
A two-vehicle crash near Melfort has led to charges. Emergency crews were called to the collision at the intersection of Highways 41 and 41A southwest of Melfort, just before 6:30 Tuesday morning. RCMP say an eastbound semi attempted to make a left turn off Highway 41 onto 41A and turned in front of a westbound pickup ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Crime
UPDATED: Man injured in Tuesday morning shooting in Sandy Bay
Update: On Tuesday afternoon, Sandy Bay RCMP reported that an individual has been arrested in relation to this investigation.No charges have been laid at this time. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting continues and police will provide updates when they are able.--A man is recovering from non-life-t...
Oct 6, 2026
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Displays, demonstrations, entertainment
Melfort's Culturama event packs Kerry Vickar Centre
Celebrating culture in Melfort. The 2026 Culturama was held at the Kerry Vickar Centre on Saturday, part of the national Culture Days celebration of culture and heritage. Melfort and District Museum curator Brenda Mellon told northeastNOW the event had another great year. "We had 25 different cultural groups and o...
Oct 5, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Advanced opportunities
Aircraft maintenance program takes flight at SIIT
A new program being offered exclusively through the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) promises to take students to new heights.Airbus Helicopters Canada and SIIT have partnered up to provide Aircraft Maintenance Engineer training. Airbus will provide SIIT instructors and students at the Saskatchewan ...
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Improving relations
Canadian corporations encouraged to sign pledge for Indigenous reconciliation
OTTAWA - Private businesses in Canada are being encouraged to sign a declaration committing to strengthening their relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities.The Corporate Declaration was developed by multiple companies and private entities - including Microsoft, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Leith Whee...
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Court proceedings
Bail hearing set for man charged in Foam Lake Crash that killed mother and daughters
The 40-year-old man charged in connection with a crash that killed a mother and her two young daughters near Foam Lake will be back in court on Wednesday.Kelly Knopf, a resident of South Carolina, has been charged with three counts of dangerous driving causing death and three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily ...
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First of Many
Red Pheasant's Biz Nico wins 2026 Gospel Recording of the Year at SIMA awards
The woman remembered Biz Nico. He didn't remember her.She shook his hand and asked, "Do you remember me?". She explained that she had attended one of his backyard outreach gatherings in Saskatoon while she was involved in sex work.Since then, she told him she had reunited with her family and returned to schoo...
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More crime
RCMP investigate two serious assaults in Pelican Narrows amid broader policing changes
A teenager and a man were found seriously injured on the same street in Pelican Narrows in separate incidents Saturday, prompting police to ask residents for surveillance footage as investigators determine whether the assaults are connected.At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 3, Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report th...
Oct 6, 2026
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Flu season
Fall immunization appointments now open across Saskatchewan
Appointments for fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccines opened across Saskatchewan on Tuesday.The provincial government said seniors, children under five, pregnant women and those with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of contracting a respiratory illness, and members of those groups were encouraged to g...
Oct 6, 2026
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Local Sports
Another two points up for grabs
Mustangs host Red Wings for first weekday contest of the season
The Melfort Mustangs will look to grab their fourth straight victory tonight when they host the Weyburn Red Wings.Melfort is coming off a weekend sweep over the Warman Wolverines, in which they needed nine goals over two games to collect a pair of shootout wins.Weyburn, meanwhile, is coming off a nine-goal effort over ...
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Season gaining steam
Hawks, Bronco win SJHL Players of the Week honours
A pair of Nipawin Hawks are on the SJHL Players of the Week list. Jack Janzen is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week. Janzen had three goals and two assists in three games, along with being 58.3 per cent on the dot. Teammate Austin Mori-Goodman was the SaskMilk Rookie of the Week, as the 18-year-old from Sylvan Lake,...
Oct 5, 2026
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Mixed results
Trojans, Outback Thunder, Wolfpack hockey roundup
The Tisdale Trojans are still looking for their first win of the season after a 5-1 loss to the Saskatoon Blazers Friday night. Kash Elke scored the lone Tisdale goal, and Karter Hilbig made 31 saves in the loss. The 0-4 Trojans make a return visit to face the Blazers on Thursday. - In the PJHL, the Carrot River Outbac...
Oct 5, 2026
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Weekend Sweep
Mustangs pickup second straight shootout victory over Warman
The Melfort Mustangs completed the weekend sweep Saturday night, taking a 3-2 shootout victory at home over the Warman Wolverines.The win came after a 6-5 shootout decision in Warman on Friday, as the Mustangs needed the skills competition both nights to take home the two points.What's most impressive is that their two...
Oct 4, 2026
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
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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 4, 2026
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Agricultural leaders selected for prestigious scholarship
Nuffield Canada has chosen four people to receive $30,000 scholarships for self-directed, hands-on agricultural research around the world. Recipients ...
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Manitoba harvest nearly two-thirds complete
About 65 per cent of the Manitoba crop is in the bin. Manitoba Agriculture applied research and production specialist James Frey said producers in the...
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Lanigan area farmer reflects on 2026 season
A farmer northeast of Lanigan in east central Saskatchewan is counting down the days to having the crop in the bin. Clinton Monchuk said canola is the...
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Canada
Tumbler Ridge conspiracy complaint puts focus on messaging and social media firms
Social media and other companies must be held accountable to report conversations about causing harm after an FBI complaint detailed extensive online conversations involving the Tumbler Ridge shooter as she planned her deadly attack, NDP Leader David E...
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Conservative motion seeking more diesel relief defeated in House of Commons
OTTAWA - The Conservative party's proposal to extend federal relief on diesel fuel was voted down in the House of Commons today. Global prices for diesel and gasoline have spiked since the spring as the war in Iran has disrupted fuel shipments from the...
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Fact File: Headlines falsely claim woman approved for MAID because she couldn't cook
This week, media headlines and social media posts claimed a Canadian woman was approved for medical assistance in dying because she lost her ability to cook. The claim stems from an opinion article written by two Canadian psychiatrists who recount the ...
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Canadian corporations encouraged to sign pledge for Indigenous reconciliation
OTTAWA - Private businesses in Canada are being encouraged to sign a declaration committing to strengthening their relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities. The Corporate Declaration was developed by multiple companies and private entities...
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Woman's defamation defence no longer says author Galloway sexually assaulted her
VANCOUVER - The lawyer for a woman at the heart of a defamation case brought by author and former University of B.C. professor Steven Galloway says her defence no longer includes an assertion that he sexually assaulted her. Arden Beddoes instead said t...
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McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in defence spending
EDMONTON - Canada's defence minister came to Alberta Wednesday to highlight the billions of military dollars being spent there, with less than two weeks to go before Albertans vote on whether it's time to quit Confederation. David McGuinty, with Albert...
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World
Tropical Storm Simon forms in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Simon formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was located about 175 miles (285 kilometers) south-southeast of La...
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DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump's administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The compla...
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Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital
MADRID (AP) - María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalized. Spanish Prime Mini...
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Attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people, officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Two attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen killed three people Wednesday, Saudi officials said, as the kingdom was pulled deeper into the latest front in the Iran war. Th...
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Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday. Pike, believed to be the firs...
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FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The FBI thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teenager after agents supplied him with an assault rifle, authorities said Wednesday. The 18-year-old had been under investigation for nearly two years, trading messages with a c...
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