Wildfire education
Stopping human-caused wildfires the goal of new campaign by PAGC
Teaching people how much damage wildfires can cause and how people can prevent them is the target of a new campaign by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).The PAGC is teaming up with the Sask. Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to run the educational campaign starting in May and finishing in June. "Human-caused fires ...
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Fire near Codette
Nipawin fire crews respond to brushfire west of Codette
Fire crews from Nipawin had to respond to a controlled burn that soon got out of hand. The brushfire call came around noon Thursday in the RM of Nipawin, west of Codette, along the lake. Nipawin Fire's Facebook page said the burn got away and the landowner quickly called 9-1-1 before the fire spread into Crown land. (N...
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Weekend hockey
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Tax enforcement
Nipawin using method to collect rent from tenants for landlords in tax arrears
The Town of Nipawin is increasing their ability to collect tax arrears from landlords. The tax enforcement method through the Municipalities Act allows the town to collect rent from tenants renting properties that are in arrears. "This is new for us. We haven't done it in the past," Chief Administrative Offic...
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Fire near Codette
Nipawin fire crews respond to brushfire west of Codette
Fire crews from Nipawin had to respond to a controlled burn that soon got out of hand. The brushfire call came around noon Thursday in the RM of Nipawin, west of Codette, along the lake. Nipawin Fire's Facebook page said the burn got away and the landowner quickly called 9-1-1 before the fire spread into Crown land. (N...
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Firearms motion
Carrot River Valley MLA's motion on firearms owners' rights passes unanimously
The provincial government has passed a Private Member's Motion by Carrot River Valley MLA Fred Bradshaw. The motion calls on the Federal Government to allow the Government of Saskatchewan to administer and regulate legal firearms possession. The move comes after the federal Liberals passed Bill C-21, which saw the codi...
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Prince Albert's famous cat
Four dabloons later, P.A. cat has worldwide fame
Phoenix the cat is only about three years old but has accomplished much in that short time and used up several of her nine lives. First, she survived being abandoned at a home where there had been a murder, then she fell into a turtle's tank full of water and then she accidentally became a famous internet cat with her ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Well wishes
Long-time museum curator celebrated with retirement tea
A fond farewell to a Melfort fixture. A farewell tea for Gailmarie Anderson was held at the Melfort and District Museum Apr. 25. The long-time museum curator and cultural coordinator is retiring at the end of the month, and she told northeastNOW it was wonderful to see so many friends at the event in her honour. "...
Apr 25, 2024
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MOU
Carlton Trail College, BHP sign MOU to enhance training in mining industry
Carlton Trail College and BHP are joining forces to boost training and educational opportunities in the mining field. Both groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further bolster their mining training partnership with the two already working together to deliver pre-apprenticeship and related industry ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Saskatchewan
Weekend hockey
PAGC set to host largest Senator's Cup tournament to date
Indigenous hockey teams from across the prairies are in Prince Albert this weekend for the eighth annual Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Senator's Cup. The 2024 edition of the tournament will feature 19 teams competing for the grand prize, three more than last year when they had 16. This year will feature three team...
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Wildfire education
Stopping human-caused wildfires the goal of new campaign by PAGC
Teaching people how much damage wildfires can cause and how people can prevent them is the target of a new campaign by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).The PAGC is teaming up with the Sask. Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to run the educational campaign starting in May and finishing in June. "Human-caused fires ...
12h ago
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Court proceedings
Sentencing decision reserved in Sask. manslaughter case involving former RCMP officer
The fate of a former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, who shot and killed his young lover, now rests in the hands of a King's Bench Justice.A sentencing decision for Bernie Herman has been reserved to June 18.Thursday morning's hearing at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert lasted roughly two hours and included sentencing...
Apr 25, 2024
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Nearing the finish line
Sentencing begins for former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, responsible for death of young lover
What's expected to be a lengthy and emotional sentencing hearing for a former Saskatchewan Mountie guilty of manslaughter, will begin today at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.Bernie Herman, 55, has been in custody since last January's verdict.The morning proceedings are expected to include extensive arguments fr...
Apr 25, 2024
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Study delayed
Results of Canadian uranium workers study delayed
The country's most comprehensive study on the effects of radiation on 90,000 Canadian uranium workers is delayed.Originally expected to have its final study results released this year, the study has been pushed back to 2026 due to data-collecting complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada is the world's s...
Apr 24, 2024
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Trudeau says Saskatchewan to get carbon rebates despite province not paying levies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Saskatchewan residents will continue to get carbon rebates even though the province has stopped remitting levies from natural gas to Ottawa. Trudeau said Tuesday in Saskatoon the Canada Revenue Agency has mechanisms to collect money the province owes. "We're going to continue to ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Local Sports
An overtime goal away
Mustangs comeback falls just short as Bombers force a Game 5
The Melfort Mustangs were one goal away from an SJHL Championship on Thursday night, as the SJHL Finals needed extra time for the second consecutive game.Aidyn Hutchinson had the game on his stick in the dying seconds of the third period, but couldn't get the handcuffed rebound attempt off, while Chase Friedt-Mohr was ...
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sports betting
Former Roughrider Shawn Lemon suspended indefinitely for betting on CFL games
A former member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and a three-time Grey Cup champion has been hit with an indefinite suspension by the Canadian Football League.The CFL issued the suspension to defensive end Shawn Lemon on Wednesday for betting on the league's games, including a game in which he played."An investigat...
Apr 25, 2024
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Riderville
Roughriders release details of 10 theme games during 2024 season
Fans of the Saskatchewan Roughriders will have 10 different themed home games to attend during the 2024 CFL season.Craig Reynolds, the team's president and CEO, said the excitement is already building for the upcoming season."We spent the off-season building a football team you will be proud of alongside a can't-m...
Apr 25, 2024
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Chance to go out on top
Mustangs 20-year-olds understand what's at stake
The Melfort Mustangs are now one win away from an SJHL Championship, which means a handful of their players have a great opportunity to end their Junior A hockey careers on the best possible note.This current Mustangs squad has eight 2003-born players, including Clay Sleeva, Aidyn Hutchinson, Ryan Duguay, Leith Olafson...
Apr 25, 2024
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Can taste it now
Mustangs one win away from SJHL glory after Game 3 triumph
It took more than 80 minutes on Wednesday night for Game 3 to decide a winner but the Melfort Mustangs got it done.On the Mustangs' 47th shot of the evening, which came in double overtime, it was number 47 Aidyn Hutchinson played the hero for a 4-3 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers.The Mustangs have pushed Flin Flon t...
Apr 25, 2024
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Third time's a charm?
Mustangs presented with yet another opportunity for 3-0 series cushion
For the third time in a row, the Melfort Mustangs have put themselves in position to grab a 3-0 series lead.In Rounds 1 and 2, they were unable to take that stranglehold but thankfully walked away with wins in Game 4.Now, in the SJHL Finals, against the league-best Flin Flon Bombers, the stakes are bigger, which means ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Northeast Profiles
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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Plugging In
EV charging now offered at three SIGA casinos
Electric vehicle owners rejoice! Level 3 (fast charging) and Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now offered for SIGA Casino guests at three locations: Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford and Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton."It is important to us to operate...
Feb 15, 2024
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Best Campground
Tobin Lake Leisure: A premier camping experience
If you're looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, while not having to compromise on comfort, look no further than Tobin Lake Leisure - winner of the 2024 Best of the Best (BOB) awards for 'Best Campground.'Owners Amy and Roger Shipley started building the campground in 2011 with 56 sites. Since then, they ...
Feb 12, 2024
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farmnewsNOW
Listen: Manitoba summit looks at ways to eradicate wild pigs
The Wild Pig Summit was held this week in Brandon, Man. to help launch a strategy to control the feral pig population on the Prairies, as well as part...
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Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra
Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges im...
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AgriSpirit fund supports rural communities
A program with a goal to provide financial support for rural projects is now accepting applications. Since the inception of the Farm Credit Canada (FC...
Apr 24, 2024
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Canada
Globe wins seven newspaper awards; CP recognized for CSIS investigation
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail was the top winner at the National Newspaper Awards, which were handed out on Friday night. The Globe won nods in seven of the 23 regular categories. La Presse and the Toronto Star both won three awards, and the Brandon Sun and the Narwhal each had two. Thirteen other news outlets received ...
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A list of NNA winners and finalists; Globe and Mail nabs seven
TORONTO - The National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Toronto on Friday night. Here is the complete list of the winners and finalists: Arts and Entertainment: Winner: Matt Simmons, Cara McKenna and Marty Clemens, IndigiNews and The Narwhal, for their feature about the return of a stolen totem pole to Nisga'a Natio...
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B.C. sex offender pleads guilty to breaching supervision order following manhunt
VANCOUVER - A high-risk sex offender who went on the run for 10 days in Vancouver has pleaded guilty to breaching his long-term supervision order and failing to attend court. The province's prosecution service confirmed that Randall Hopley entered the guilty pleas in provincial court on Friday. Hopley walked away from...
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CP NewsAlert: B.C. asks Health Canada to make drug use in public illegal again
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is asking Health Canada to "urgently change" the province's decriminalization policy to stop drug use in public. Premier David Eby says in a statement the change would make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit and in...
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Bin there, dumped that: Trash cans to be reinstalled along Montreal's Lachine Canal
MONTREAL - Parks Canada will reinstall around 30 garbage bins along Montreal's Lachine Canal after some visitors expressed frustration at their sudden disappearance earlier this month. The federal agency says the measure was a pilot project to encourage visitors to take responsibility for waste destined for landfills. ...
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Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine
OTTAWA - The federal government is earmarking $3 million for production of drones in Ukraine in support of Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion. Defence Minister Bill Blair says the financial assistance is being made in collaboration with the United Kingdom. Speaking with a group of defence leaders, Blair also announ...
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World
Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha suburbs
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, destroying homes and other structures as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. Injuries were reported but it wasn't yet clear if anyone was killed in the storm. Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebra...
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Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his death avoids prison
BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) - A former paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine avoided prison and was sentenced to probation Friday after his homicide conviction in the Black man's death, which helped fuel the 2020 racial injustice protests. Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison. He administered a dose o...
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President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
NEW YORK (AP) - President Joe Biden said Friday that he is willing to debate his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall - his most definitive comment yet on the issue. Trump said he was ready, though he questioned Bidens's willingness. Biden's comment came during an interview with the Sirius XM ...
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Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. Charles took a break from public appearances almost three months ago to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. The palace said Charles would make a public visit t...
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U.S. announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday. The missiles will be used to replenish previously supplied Patriot air defense systems and are part of a packag...
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Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A court in Romania's capital on Friday ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Tribunal ruled that prosecutors' case file against Tate met the legal crit...
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