Graduated Players
Four Mustangs set for university hockey this fall
A total of four graduating Melfort Mustangs from the 2025/26 roster have committed to continuing their hockey careers so far.All 2005-born players, defencemen Bo Eisner and Danton Cox, and forwards Zayden Sadlemyer and Noel Englot have committed to either universities or colleges next season. Eisner, a 21-year-old from...
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Safety measures
Melfort RCMP conduct Canada Road Safety Week check stop
Motorists in the Melfort area could see more traffic enforcement over the coming days. It's all part of Canada Road Safety Week, running from May 12-18. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CAPC) initiative is designed to "increase public compliance with safe driving measures in order to save lives and re...
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Safety measures
Melfort RCMP conduct Canada Road Safety Week check stop
Motorists in the Melfort area could see more traffic enforcement over the coming days. It's all part of Canada Road Safety Week, running from May 12-18. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CAPC) initiative is designed to "increase public compliance with safe driving measures in order to save lives and re...
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Minutes matter
Nipawin mayor praises heliport
The heliport at the Nipawin Hospital has been open for about a year, and it's being described as a gamechanger. Nipawin Mayor Marlon Zacharias told northeastNOW the Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC), made up of representatives from local communities and RMs, helped to make the project a reality. "It ...
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No injuries
Burn barrel blast sparks grass fire near Hudson Bay
The Hudson Bay Fire Department was called to a grass fire Tuesday afternoon. The department said a property owner was burning garbage in a burn barrel, and an item inside the barrel exploded. The fire rapidly began to spread throughout the surrounding grass and underneath several nearby vacant buildings. Crews containe...
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The green grass is finally showing
Melfort Golf Course planning for Friday opening
Folks in Melfort should soon be able to golf in town for the first time this year.After a lengthy winter that has carried deep into the spring, the recent warm weather and lack of snow should allow the Melfort Golf and Country Club to open this week.According to the club, they are currently working to get the course pr...
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Silvertip Great
Porcupine Plain's Smith commits to University of Minnesota
A native of Porcupine Plain, Sask., will soon play for one of the most storied NCAA Division I hockey programs.Tarin Smith has announced his commitment to the University of Minnesota to become a member of the Golden Gophers.Smith will join the organization for the 2026/27 campaign, coming off the heels of an ongoing re...
May 12, 2026
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City eyes culvert improvements
Crews respond to sudden runoff flooding in Melfort
A year after the threat of wildfires loomed large, concerns about flooding have been in front of mind across parts of the province. That includes the City of Melfort as runoff caused some issues as the calendar flipped to May. Council heard at Monday's meeting about the challenges city crews faced during that time. &qu...
May 12, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Mines and Minerals
Alumina project ready for next steps, says CEO
A massive alumina discovery in northeastern Saskatchewan could eventually lead to aluminum smelting in Tisdale, according to the CEO of Canadian Energy Metals (CEM) - but only if the province can supply enough power.Speaking at a Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday, Chris Hopkins said th...
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historical community
Ile-à-la Crosse nearly ready for 250th anniversary celebration
Organizers of the 250th anniversary celebration of Ile-à-la Crosse are asking those who are connected to the northern Métis to come home. According to event coordinator Maureen Belanger, the itinerary for the six-day gathering is nearly complete. The committee has been able to raise approximately $900,00...
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Helium shortage
International shortage of helium could be opportunity for Sask. industry
When one thinks about drilling and mining in Saskatchewan, it's likely about uranium, potash or oil, but global shortages have recently put the spotlight on the province's helium industry.Saskatchewan has "significant" underground reserves, according to the provincial government, and they're secreted in a way...
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alberta separatism
Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations
An Alberta judge quashed a separatist petition Wednesday, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations.Justice Shaina Leonard said the petition should never have been issued.Lawyers for several Alberta First Nations had argued the province's referendum process and its use by separatists are...
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Responding to a growing need
USask bringing industrial arts teacher training program to Prince Albert
The University of Saskatchewan is expanding industrial arts training for teachers in Prince Albert, aiming to help schools better prepare students for careers in the skilled trades and other hands-on professions.The College of Education announced this week it will offer its Certificate in Practical and Applied Arts in ...
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bear attack
Father of 2020 Saskatchewan bear attack victim 'heartbroken' over latest fatal encounter
The father of a woman who died in a bear attack in 2020 says his heart goes out to the family and friends of the 27-year-old man who died in a bear encounter northeast of Points North Landing last Friday.According to a news release issued by Uranium X Discovery Corporation, the 27-year-old man mauled and killed by the ...
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Graduated Players
Four Mustangs set for university hockey this fall
A total of four graduating Melfort Mustangs from the 2025/26 roster have committed to continuing their hockey careers so far.All 2005-born players, defencemen Bo Eisner and Danton Cox, and forwards Zayden Sadlemyer and Noel Englot have committed to either universities or colleges next season. Eisner, a 21-year-old from...
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Go riders go
'A great opportunity': Jack Coan pushing for backup quarterback role at Riders camp
Jack Coan has played under some of the brightest lights in the sport, but he's now facing one of the biggest tests of his career at Roughriders training camp.From throwing touchdowns at Notre Dame Stadium in front of over 80,000 of the most passionate college football fans on the planet to running out of the tunnel at ...
20h ago
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The green grass is finally showing
Melfort Golf Course planning for Friday opening
Folks in Melfort should soon be able to golf in town for the first time this year.After a lengthy winter that has carried deep into the spring, the recent warm weather and lack of snow should allow the Melfort Golf and Country Club to open this week.According to the club, they are currently working to get the course pr...
23h ago
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Silvertip Great
Porcupine Plain's Smith commits to University of Minnesota
A native of Porcupine Plain, Sask., will soon play for one of the most storied NCAA Division I hockey programs.Tarin Smith has announced his commitment to the University of Minnesota to become a member of the Golden Gophers.Smith will join the organization for the 2026/27 campaign, coming off the heels of an ongoing re...
May 12, 2026
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Offseason Changes
Hawks announce forward commit, continue hunt for assistant coach
The Nipawin Hawks are making moves both on and off the ice ahead of the 2026/27 SJHL season.The club recently secured a commitment from forward TJ Terpsma, while also beginning the search for a new assistant coach following the departure of Derek Hutton.Terpsma, 17, joins the Hawks after developing through the Leduc Oi...
May 11, 2026
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Riderville
2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders: Plenty of familiar faces return on offence
Consistency was the goal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on offensive side of the ball heading into the 2026 season.The defending Grey Cup champions were able to bring back a majority of their starting players from 2025, including Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris and running back A.J. Ouellette.That doesn't mean the group i...
May 09, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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 04, 2026
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks have locked down their bench boss for an additional two years.Head Coach and General Manager Tad Kozun has signed a two-year contract extension with the organization."I'm definitely really excited to be able to continue on what we've done here. It hasn't been easy sledding, obviously; we went thr...
Apr 30, 2026
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Future Piece
Mustangs commit WHL drafted defenceman
The Melfort Mustangs continue to add pieces for their future, marking their sixth commitment in the past month.Daniel Skalicky, an 18-year-old defenceman from Stony Plain, Alta., is the newest member of the organization.A Western Hockey League draft pick of the Seattle Thunderbirds in 2023, Skalicky has had an impressi...
Apr 28, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Alumina project ready for next steps, says CEO
A massive alumina discovery in northeastern Saskatchewan could eventually lead to aluminum smelting in Tisdale, according to the CEO of Canadian Energ...
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Manitoba farmers make early seeding progress, remain behind average
Manitoba farmers made some seeding progress in early May, although the pace remains behind average. That's according to the latest crop report from Ma...
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Federal government commits to clean technology in agriculture
Ottawa is investing up to $30 million over two years to help accelerate the development and adoption of clean technologies in agriculture. Agriculture...
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Canada
CP NewsAlert: Honda indefinitely suspends Canadian EV plant plans
TORONTO - Honda Canada says it has indefinitely suspended its plans for a new EV plant in Canada that had the potential to create 1,000 jobs in Alliston, Ont. More coming. The Canadian Press
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In the news today: Ottawa's electricity plan, Chinese e-commerce, Probing the cosmos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney to announce clean electricity strategy today Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce his long-awaited clean electricity strategy today. The federal g...
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B.C. symposium puts spotlight on dangers associated with strangulation
Charuka Maheswaran was 29 when she met the man she would later marry, have three children with, and who she said eventually beat and strangled her. "He pushed me up against the counter and I could feel the counter in my back and the cold steel of the f...
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Carney to announce clean electricity strategy today
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce his long-awaited clean electricity strategy today. The federal government has signalled it plans to double the capacity of Canada's power grid by 2050, and Carney said in March that an announcemen...
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Poll suggests politics, geography and trust play roles in vaccine hesitancy
OTTAWA - A new online survey suggests nearly a quarter of Canadians say they've declined to get a vaccine recommended by their doctor - and the data indicates most of them did so because they were concerned about potential side effects. A report from P...
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Ottawa pushing to get Canadian companies selling goods on Chinese platforms
OTTAWA - The federal government is pushing to get Canadian companies on major Chinese e-commerce platforms as the two countries deepen their ties. International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told The Canadian Press in a recent interview that China's e-...
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World
UK health secretary resigns and is expected to challenge Starmer's leadership
LONDON (AP) - Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer broke out into open rebellion Thursday, with one potential rival resigning from the Cabinet and another clearing the way for her to enter any future leadership contest. H...
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Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest, officials said Thursday. Sen. Ronald dela R...
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Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones
RIGA, Latvia (AP) - Latvian center-right Prime Minister Evika Silina announced her resignation on Thursday, according to the Baltic News Service. Her resignation came after the left-wing Progressives Party, part of the governing coalition...
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Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska's 'blue dot' 2nd District
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Denise Powell won the Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday in a contest focused on the state's "blue dot" status in presidential elections. The Omaha-area district, where Republican ...
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Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - The remains of the second U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered, the Army said Wednesday, ending a multinational search operation that deployed air, naval and artificial i...
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Kouri Richins, who wrote a children's book on grief after her husband's death, gets life sentence
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) - A Utah mother who published a children's book about grief after the death of her husband will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole for his murder, a judge ruled Wednesday. Kouri Richins was convic...
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