Middle East Conflict
Iran-backed Houthis join month-old war and could further threaten shipping
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-old war in the Middle East on Saturday by claiming a missile launch that Israel said it intercepted. Pakistan said regional powers plan to meet Sunday on how to end the war, while Iran expressed skepticism about the diplomatic efforts.The...
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Emily Gustus, Marti Burechailo
Tisdale, Wakaw students honoured for academic, extracurricular success
A pair of local students have received prestigious honours. Emily Gustus of Tisdale Middle and Secondary School (TMSS) has been named a 2026 Loran Scholar. "The Loran Award is Canada's largest and most comprehensive undergraduate award, granted to young people on the basis of character, commitment to service in th...
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Middle East Conflict
Iran-backed Houthis join month-old war and could further threaten shipping
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Emily Gustus, Marti Burechailo
Tisdale, Wakaw students honoured for academic, extracurricular success
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Parts of Friday and Sunday
Hudson Bay emergency room closures announced
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Emily Gustus, Marti Burechailo
Tisdale, Wakaw students honoured for academic, extracurricular success
A pair of local students have received prestigious honours. Emily Gustus of Tisdale Middle and Secondary School (TMSS) has been named a 2026 Loran Scholar. "The Loran Award is Canada's largest and most comprehensive undergraduate award, granted to young people on the basis of character, commitment to service in th...
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Parts of Friday and Sunday
Hudson Bay emergency room closures announced
A heads-up for residents in the Hudson Bay area. The Hudson Bay Hospital will be on bypass twice over the coming days. The emergency department will be closed Friday until midnight, and again Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight. Emergency services during those times are available at Tisdale and Porcupine Carragana Hospitals...
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Trevor Blevins: Citizen of the Year
One of the most prominent sports figures in North East Saskatchewan has been recognized by his community.Melfort Mustangs' head coach Trevor Blevins has been honoured by his hometown as Citizen of the Year.The honour comes from the Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce and their Mel-Bex Awards."It definitely ...
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Dr. Afshin Zakerameli Renani
Town of Tisdale welcomes new doctor
The town of Tisdale is welcoming a new physician. Dr. Afshin Zakerameli Renani studied medicine in Iran and obtained a specialist certification in pediatrics. The Northeast Medical Clinic said he moved to Canada in 2018 with his wife and two daughters and is looking to establish his career in Tisdale. "He is eager...
Mar 27, 2026
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Tourney wraps up Saturday
Local teams at Hoopla in Moose Jaw
Several local high school basketball teams are in action over the coming days at Hoopla. The Humboldt Mohawks are vying for the 4A boys title in Moose Jaw, as they take on the host team at 4:15 p.m. The St. Brieux Crusaders battle Waldheim at 2:30 p.m. in 2A boys' action. Porcupine Plain takes on Eston in 1A boys play ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Detailed assessment to take place
Nipawin Council approves further review of Evergreen Centre's boiler system
The Town of Nipawin continues to work toward improvements to the Evergreen Centre. At the recent council meeting, a report from General Manager of Leisure Services Chelsea Corrigan to council asked for direction regarding a professional review of mechanical upgrades to the building. "This is part of our ongoing du...
Mar 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Tariff relief
Feds, province announce $15.6 million in Saskatchewan tariff relief
An extra boost of $15.6 million has been announced for a joint provincial and federal tariff relief response in Saskatchewan. The money will be added to existing employment programs, said Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), along with Eric Schmalz, Saskatchewan Minister of Immigration and Career ...
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Attempted murder
P.A. man charged with attempted murder of police officer near Meadow Lake
Two people are facing charges after an RCMP member from the Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Team was hit by an SUV fleeing from police after running through a stop sign. Keistein Michell, age 26, is facing multiple charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault of a police officer, failing to stop after an accident...
Mar 27, 2026
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Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation
$1.5 million from hospital foundation to fund U of R pediatric and maternal research
A large investment from the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation is going to fund research at a University of Regina centre.The foundation wrote a cheque for $1.5 million to help with studies at the Child Trauma Research Centre.The centre supports children and expecting families through "strength-based, tra...
Mar 27, 2026
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Carnegie Hero Fund
Teacher who helped girl set on fire at Saskatoon school recognized with heroism medal
The teacher who helped a girl who was lit on fire by a fellow student at a Saskatoon school in 2024 has been recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund.The Pittsburgh-based fund recognizes individuals who "enter into extreme danger while saving or attempting to save the lives of others" in both Canada and the Unite...
Mar 27, 2026
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renewable resources
Northern Saskatchewan feels impact of global oil crisis, solar seen as a solution
Even as there's hope for an easing of conflict in the Middle East, oil and gas prices remain volatile. In northern Saskatchewan, the effects are being felt in everyday life, from grocery bills to transportation costs.Brent Bushell, GM and CEO of the Meadow Lake Co-op Association, which operates grocery stores in Meadow...
Mar 27, 2026
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Indigenous policing
Existing First Nation police services share experience with PAGC
As the Prince Albert Grand Council nears a final decision on the future of policing in their member communities, the Chief of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service had some insights to share. Jason Colon, one of multiple presenters at a PAGC symposium on the models of policing options available, said the force he ...
Mar 27, 2026
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MTACC
Trevor Blevins: Citizen of the Year
One of the most prominent sports figures in North East Saskatchewan has been recognized by his community.Melfort Mustangs' head coach Trevor Blevins has been honoured by his hometown as Citizen of the Year.The honour comes from the Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce and their Mel-Bex Awards."It definitely ...
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Same team, new role
Former Mintos captain behind bench as coach for Nipawin Hawks following injuries
A Prince Albert hockey player is honing in on his coaching skills for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs. Although Van Taylor should be suiting up for the Nipawin Hawks in their first-round matchup against the Weyburn Red Wings, he's instead standing on the bench after an injury early in the season f...
Mar 27, 2026
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Future Mustang
Mustangs commit Manitoba forward
The Melfort Mustangs have committed a new forward for the 2026/2027 season.Winnipeg, Man., native Jack Ross is the newest member of the Mustangs organization.Ross has spent the past five seasons with his hometown Wild organization, rising through the U15 AAA, U17 AAA, and now U18 AAA ranks.In a combined 175 regular-sea...
Mar 26, 2026
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Down to a best of three
Hawks tie series again with comeback overtime win in Weyburn
It's down to a best of three series between Nipawin and Weyburn after the Hawks won game four 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday to square the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) at two games each.The Red Wings, looking to take a stranglehold on the series after a 6-3 win in game three Tuesday jumped out to a 2-0 lead i...
Mar 26, 2026
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Need a response
Hawks grounded in game three loss to Red Wings: game four Wednesday
For the second time in their first round Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoff series, Nipawin is needing a response.The Hawks are down again in the best of seven series after a 6-3 loss in Weyburn on Tuesday. Nipawin trailed the series 1-0 after the first game but responded with a win in game two. Now down ...
Mar 26, 2026
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Shredded Slopes
Little Red, Wapiti Valley ski hills reflect on snowy and successful seasons
As temperatures slowly warm and the snow melts away, local ski hills are looking back at the wicked season it was. From a snowstorm that dropped over 40 cm to a cold spell that saw temperatures plummet to near -50, the weather proved to be one of the few challenges for both the Kinsmen Ski and Snowboard Centre in Princ...
Mar 26, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
It’s a Co-op Thing
Building, Feeding, Fuelling, Growing and Helping Keep Our Communities Safe
At Prairie North Co-op (PNC) we often say that we are proud to serve our members with products and services that help build, feed, fuel and grow the communities in which we live and do business. Now we can add "help keep our members and communities safe' through our commitment to a strong safety culture to that li...
Aug 26, 2025
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
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Innovation at Work
Prairie North Co-op Retrofit Serves Rural Members
At Prairie North Co-operative, the vision is to be the trusted first choice in the community. Sometimes achieving that vision requires thinking outside the box and taking an innovative approach to problem solving. In 2019, the Prairie North Co-op Agro Fuel team began to offer a number of bulk oil products to its rural ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Collaboration on a soil health strategy
The federal government and the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) are creating a National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy. AAFC will collabo...
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Extended tax deferral period for livestock producers affected by 2024/25 bovine tuberculosis
The federal government is proposing changes to the Income Tax Act that would give livestock producers more time to manage compensation payments receiv...
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Farmers share their wishes for the agriculture and agri-food sector
The next five-year Agricultural Policy Framework (APF) will take effect on April 2028 and continue until March 2033. The plan is to have a policy stat...
Mar 27, 2026
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Canada
China denies forced labour allegations amid fallout from Michael Ma's comments
China is again denying claims of forced labour in the country as calls grow for Prime Minister Mark Carney to clarify Canada's stance on the issue amid fallout from comments made by Liberal MP Michael Ma that appeared to cast doubt on reported human ri...
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Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she fell into a coma in China
It was supposed to be a joyful family reunion, but instead a British Columbia grandmother is stranded in China in a coma, her family unable to pay the hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring her home via air ambulance. Her family says Lilia Avoutova,...
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Drainville, Fréchette spar over language, immigration in heated CAQ leadership debate
LAVAL - The two candidates vying to replace François Legault as Coalition Avenir Québec leader and Quebec premier faced off over language and immigration in a heated final debate north of Montreal on Saturday. Bernard Drainville and Christine Fréchette...
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Energy policy key as NDP leadership candidates make final pitch
WINNIPEG - The NDP leadership candidates made their last pitch to voters Saturday morning in a last-ditch effort to win support from the handful of members who have not voted yet. Many of the roughly 2,000 delegates at the Winnipeg convention have alr...
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Quicksketch: Who's who in the NDP leadership race
WINNIPEG - The next NDP leader will be announced on Sunday. There are five candidates on the ballot and voting concludes Saturday. Here's a quick look at the candidates and how the last six months have gone for them. Avi Lewis Work: Lewis is a document...
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Feminists urge continuing fight of slain Iraqi-Canadian, Yanar Mohammed
OTTAWA - Gender-equality activists say a Toronto woman who was killed this month after decades pushing for women's rights in her native Iraq would not want Canadians to give up the fight for equality. Toronto resident Yanar Mohammed opened the first wo...
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World
Drainville, Fréchette square off in second Coalition Avenir Québec leadership debate
LAVAL - The two candidates vying to replace François Legault as Coalition Avenir Québec leader and Quebec premier are meeting today in a second and final debate. Bernard Drainville and Christine Fréchette exchanged friendly greetings ahead of the start...
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5 killed after a train and a van collide in a train crossing in rural Mississippi
WIGGINS, Miss. (AP) - Five people were killed when a train and van collided in rural Mississippi, authorities said Friday. All five killed were in the van, Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry said. The lone surviving van passenger, a 23-yea...
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Tiger Woods' rollover crash is golfer's fourth high-profile car accident and second DUI arrest
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods' arrest Friday for a car crash in Florida was at least the fourth auto-related incident involving the golfer and the second in which he was charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. ...
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Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops and damages several planes
WASHINGTON (AP) - An Iranian missile attack Friday wounded at least 10 U.S. service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the situation. Two of the troops were...
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2 students dead and at least 7 others injured in Tennessee school bus crash
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. (AP) - A school bus crash in west Tennessee on Friday killed two students and injured at least seven other people, officials said. The crash involving a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck, a Chevrolet Trai...
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Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods was released on bail late Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the golfer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said. Woods had ...
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