100 Women Who Care Melfort donation
Melfort Public Library receives $10,000
The 100 Women Who Care chapter in Melfort has donated another $10,000 to a worthy local organization. This quarter's recipient is the Melfort Public Library (MPL). "We were surprised, overwhelmed, and honoured to be chosen, as all three organizations were worthy recipients," Board Chair Christina Prybylski, V...
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Nipawin sweeps weekend
Hawks' Roberts named SJHL's MVP of the Week
Gage Roberts of the Nipawin Hawks is the SGEU MVP of the Week in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. The backstop went 2-0-0-0 with a 0.50 goals-against-average and a .981 save percentage. The Hawks defeated the Mustangs in Melfort 3-1 Friday night, and blanked the Warman Wolverines 5-0 at the Centennial Arena on Su...
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SIRT report shows death on Fishing Lake First Nation was result of self-inflicted wound
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100 Women Who Care Melfort donation
Melfort Public Library receives $10,000
The 100 Women Who Care chapter in Melfort has donated another $10,000 to a worthy local organization. This quarter's recipient is the Melfort Public Library (MPL). "We were surprised, overwhelmed, and honoured to be chosen, as all three organizations were worthy recipients," Board Chair Christina Prybylski, V...
10h ago
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Nipawin sweeps weekend
Hawks' Roberts named SJHL's MVP of the Week
Gage Roberts of the Nipawin Hawks is the SGEU MVP of the Week in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. The backstop went 2-0-0-0 with a 0.50 goals-against-average and a .981 save percentage. The Hawks defeated the Mustangs in Melfort 3-1 Friday night, and blanked the Warman Wolverines 5-0 at the Centennial Arena on Su...
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U of S Huskies win Canada West
Former Mustangs heading to University Cup Championship
A couple of Melfort Mustangs alumni are Canada West champions.Forwards Zac Somers, Ben Tkachuk, and the rest of the University of Saskatchewan Men's Hockey Team have advanced to the University Cup Championship. The Huskies swept the Mount Royal Cougars 5-0 and 4-2 in the best-of-three series over the weekend. They went...
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Taking down the champs
Cole's first career SJHL game winner the sealer in Hawks victory over Melfort
The Hawks continue to demonize the Mustangs after Nipawin won 3-1 Friday in Melfort in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) action.The win was Nipawin's sixth over Melfort this season in seven games with one more to be played on March 13.Melfort opened the scoring in the first period courtesy of Lanigan, Sask. prod...
Mar 07, 2026
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Weather
Icy, snow covered highways in Melfort area
The Highway Hotline is reporting less than ideal driving conditions in the Melfort and Tisdale areas.At 1p.m., all highways were either partially covered or full covered, and some recent rain has resulted in icy sections.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Saturday afternoon's forecast includes periods ...
Mar 07, 2026
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Raising money for restoration
Concert at Melfort's Historic Post Office raises $1,600
The Historic Post Office Advisory Group (HPOAG) has brought in more money to help in their efforts to restore and beautify the century-old building. The organization hosted a concert last weekend and raised $1,600. Doug Holoien and the Hometown Band provided the entertainment for the evening, and HPOAG thanked them and...
Mar 06, 2026
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Saskatchewan
No offence committed by police
SIRT report shows death on Fishing Lake First Nation was result of self-inflicted wound
The death of a man being pursued by RCMP in Fishing Lake in September 2024 was due to a shotgun wound to his head, according to a report from the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) released on Monday. The report into the death of Joey Desjarlais, 34, showed that the fatal wound was self-inflicted following a pursui...
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Name that town
No bids yet as deadline approaches for Duck Lake naming rights
It doesn't appear the Town of Duck Lake is going to change its name.The community is just weeks away from a deadline to submit bids for the naming rights and hasn't received any yet. "Was I ever actually expecting any? It's a hard call," said Mayor Jason Anderson.For him, the idea was worth the effort since i...
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Find My Plus One
Saskatchewan-made 'activity-first' app helps connect people with similar interests
"Loneliness is an epidemic. Health Canada backs that up. We have this incredible country full of things to do and too many of us are sitting them out because we don't have anybody to do them with. I wanted to change that."Aitken describes Find My Plus One as an 'activity-first app.'"This isn't about swip...
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Carney expected to be a no-show as MPs debate Iran war in House of Commons
OTTAWA - MPs are expected to square off tonight in a debate about Canada's approach to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, although the prime minister won't be taking part.Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon said Sunday the government is proposing a take-note debate in the House of Commons this evening over the conflict and...
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Historic Step
Saskatchewan enters agreement to advance national energy corridor
Saskatchewan and several other provinces and territories have signed an agreement to advance a proposal for a national energy corridor in Canada.The partnership also includes Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Nova Scotia, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, P.E.I. and the Yukon.The Government of Saskatchewan said the agreement ...
Mar 08, 2026
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Travel Plans
Planning a vacation? CAA says Mexico OK, Middle East a no-go
After weeks filled with global conflicts, travellers may be rethinking their vacations - but whether they should reschedule or not depends on the destination.It has been two weeks since tourists in areas of Mexico were put under a shelter-in-place order due to cartel violence, including in the coastal city of Puerto Va...
Mar 08, 2026
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Local Sports
Nipawin sweeps weekend
Hawks' Roberts named SJHL's MVP of the Week
Gage Roberts of the Nipawin Hawks is the SGEU MVP of the Week in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. The backstop went 2-0-0-0 with a 0.50 goals-against-average and a .981 save percentage. The Hawks defeated the Mustangs in Melfort 3-1 Friday night, and blanked the Warman Wolverines 5-0 at the Centennial Arena on Su...
13h ago
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U of S Huskies win Canada West
Former Mustangs heading to University Cup Championship
A couple of Melfort Mustangs alumni are Canada West champions.Forwards Zac Somers, Ben Tkachuk, and the rest of the University of Saskatchewan Men's Hockey Team have advanced to the University Cup Championship. The Huskies swept the Mount Royal Cougars 5-0 and 4-2 in the best-of-three series over the weekend. They went...
13h ago
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Taking down the champs
Cole's first career SJHL game winner the sealer in Hawks victory over Melfort
The Hawks continue to demonize the Mustangs after Nipawin won 3-1 Friday in Melfort in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) action.The win was Nipawin's sixth over Melfort this season in seven games with one more to be played on March 13.Melfort opened the scoring in the first period courtesy of Lanigan, Sask. prod...
Mar 07, 2026
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local talent
'We hope to make Saskatchewan proud': local curlers set for U-20 nationals after provincial win
Curling often begins with small moments - a first step onto the ice, learning to slide and balance, finding the rhythm of the sweep, and the precise push of the stone from the hack.For North Battleford's Chloe Semeniuk, those moment came when she was just a toddler."I first stepped on the ice when I was just littl...
Mar 06, 2026
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Rivalry renewed
Nipawin Hawks make final trip to Melfort to face Mustangs
The Nipawin Hawks will look to snap a four-game road losing streak Friday in Melfort as the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's (SJHL) fiercest rivalry is renewed at the Northern Lights Palace.Nipawin hasn't played since a 7-2 loss in Yorkton on Feb. 27. The Mustangs are the SJHL's best team right now, winning 12 in a ...
Mar 06, 2026
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Rivals in the building
Mustangs go for 13th straight against rival Hawks
The Melfort Mustangs will welcome the Nipawin Hawks to the Northern Lights Palace on Friday for the final time this season.Nipawin has the edge in the season series so far; however, the Mustangs enter the game on a 12-game win streak and are trying to track down the Hawks in the final weeks."I think it comes down ...
Mar 06, 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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farmnewsNOW
SSGA debates traceability, presents honour scrolls at semi-annual meeting
Farmers and ranchers met last month just outside of Saskatoon to address several pressing matters at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA)...
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Ag Canada to provide funds for youth employment
Support is coming for young Canadians across the country to gain valuable hands-on experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The federal gov...
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Croptimistic Technology makes changes to its software products
Croptimistic Technology Inc. has released two improvements tosoftware products SWAT RECORDS web app and Prescription Exporter. The focus of the compan...
11h ago
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Canada
In the news: MPs debate Iran war, TikTok to continue operating, Stronach Trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as op...
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Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. - a city she's never visited - to work as a registered nurse. Alvarez is among...
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'Uncover what's really going on': UFO researcher in Manitoba supports AI tracking
WINNIPEG - Artificial intelligence is going to make it easier to spot whether a bird, a plane or an otherworldly creature is in the sky, as Canadians continue to report sightings of unidentified flying objects, says Canada's top UFO expert. Chris Rutko...
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Defence to call more witnesses in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial
TORONTO - Defence lawyers are set to call more witnesses today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence began presenting its case Monday, calling several witnesses, including the businessman's former driver....
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Mother of wounded Maya Gebala sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot acted as the "collaborator, trusted confidant, friend and ally" of the shooter in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass killings, according to a lawsuit by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the atta...
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TikTok to continue operating in Canada, subject to safety conditions
OTTAWA - TikTok is being allowed to continue its operations in Canada after the government wrapped up a national security review. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the decision hinges on key conditions, including for TikTok to bring in stronger prot...
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World
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) - Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday. The announcement followed...
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NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' plans to celebrate famed Magic City adult entertainment club
The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks' plans for a night of celebrating the city's famed Magic City adult entertainment club, saying it was responding to "concerns" from many across the league. Atlanta announced the plan last month, saying it wanted...
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Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world
NEW YORK (AP) - Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women t...
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Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who inadvertently hastened Richard Nixon's resignation over the Watergate scandal when he revealed that the president had bugged the Oval Office and Cabinet Room and routinely recorded his c...
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Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
NEW YORK (AP) - Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, according to a court complaint. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi...
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Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) - The Lebanese parliament extended its term by two years on Monday due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, which has pushed the region into an escalating conflict, and Israel stepped up its attacks on Lebanon following renewed strikes with th...
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