A Well Deserved Week Off
Mustangs reach double digit wins, shut out Stars for second time
The Melfort Mustangs became the second team in the SJHL to reach double wins on Wednesday.Melfort did so with a 4-0 shutout victory over the visiting Battlefords North Stars, as Luke McKechnie made 26 saves in the win."He's our rock back there; he's super calm, which at the beginning of the year almost worried me ...
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Attempted break-in, theft, vandalism
Suspect sought after incidents in Melfort area
Melfort RCMP are investigating two incidents they believe involved the same suspects. The first happened Oct. 20 when the suspects tried to break into a commercial building at Peter Chapman Cree Nation. The next incident involved theft from a business in Melfort, and damage to vehicles parked on the lot of the business...
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A Well Deserved Week Off
Mustangs reach double digit wins, shut out Stars for second time
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
Attempted break-in, theft, vandalism
Suspect sought after incidents in Melfort area
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Win streak reaches four
Hawks stay hot; complete comeback win in Humboldt
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Attempted break-in, theft, vandalism
Suspect sought after incidents in Melfort area
Melfort RCMP are investigating two incidents they believe involved the same suspects. The first happened Oct. 20 when the suspects tried to break into a commercial building at Peter Chapman Cree Nation. The next incident involved theft from a business in Melfort, and damage to vehicles parked on the lot of the business...
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Win streak reaches four
Hawks stay hot; complete comeback win in Humboldt
The Nipawin Hawks kept their point streak alive Tuesday with a 3-2 comeback win in Humboldt over the Broncos, winning for the sixth time in seven games.The victory was very different for one of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's hottest clubs who had outscored their last three opponents 27 to five.Humboldt was loo...
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Changes already made
Laliberte inquest concludes without recommendations
A coroner's jury examining the circumstances surrounding the 2021 death of Saul Laliberte in Prince Albert police custody concluded its inquest without making any recommendations.Coroner Fred Kovach said it is not unusual for an inquest jury to conclude without recommendations, noting that sweeping changes have already...
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Kelvington-Wadena MLA
Beaudry sees Saskatchewan's 'certainty' a rallying point for Tuesday's Throne Speech
The MLA for Kelvington/Wadena sees a lot of opportunity in Tuesdays provincial Throne Speech. Chris Beaudry, who is also the Minister of Energy and Resources in the SaskParty government, told northeastNOW that a year ago, people were talking about power generation as the greatest commodity. "Beyond that, the great...
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Semi destroyed
Driver escapes unharmed after semi fire near Yellow Creek
A semi fire near Yellow Creek had fire crews from the community responding. Firefighters arrived at the scene Tuesday morning on Highway 41 east of Yellow Creek to find the semi fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, the driver safely got out of the vehicle and was not injured. The fire was quicky extinguished, and the...
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Informal discussions
Melfort's latest Coffee with Council busy with ideas, questions
The latest Coffee with Council in Melfort brought another enthusiastic crowd to the Kerry Vickar Centre. Councillor Tara Muntain told northeastNOW that she was pleased with the turnout for last week's event. "I think we had about 25 to 30 people come and go throughout the night," Muntain said. The event is de...
Oct 27, 2026
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fall sitting
McPhail believes province's North underrepresented in Throne Speech
Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail believes residents of Saskatchewan are looking for change and the Sask. Party failed to deliver that in Tuesday's Speech from the Throne. "We see from the government they have taken on a steady-on approach. I think a lot of people were looking for change," he said. "I h...
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Candy conundrum
Preparing for the incoming candy haul
This year's candy haul could be a big one with Halloween landing on a Saturday, giving kids a whole day to try and collect as much as they can. But when that candy haul gets too big to deal with, what options do parents have to get rid of some of that candy without upsetting their kids stomachs or feelings? Catherine A...
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Provincial politics
Senior care, MAID and AI: Key takeaways from Saskatchewan's Throne Speech
The fall session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly kicked off Tuesday, with Premier Scott Moe's government outlining its priorities and promising several new laws in the throne speech.It includes legislation to provide greater oversight and accountability in personal care homes, restrictions on assisted dying, s...
Oct 27, 2026
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Carney says Ottawa's Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination.The Indian Act gives Ottawa sweeping powers over First Nations communities and people, including the authority to determine who qualifies for recognition and what reserves ca...
Oct 27, 2026
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Provincial politics
Health care, education, drunk driving tickets: Sask. throne speech set for Tuesday
The hallways of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building will be full and noisy again on Tuesday as MLAs and their staff return for the fall sitting.The new legislative session will open with the speech from the throne, laying out the government's priorities for the session.The focus Premier Scott Moe outlined ahead of Tu...
Oct 27, 2026
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Saul Laliberte
Prince Albert inquest watches cellblock videos of hours leading up to prisoner's death
Saul Laliberte suffered multiple violent seizures in the hours before he was taken from Prince Albert police cells to Victoria Hospital on the day he died. The first day of an inquest into the circumstances of Laliberte's death began Monday at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Multiple police officers testified, begi...
Oct 26, 2026
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A Well Deserved Week Off
Mustangs reach double digit wins, shut out Stars for second time
The Melfort Mustangs became the second team in the SJHL to reach double wins on Wednesday.Melfort did so with a 4-0 shutout victory over the visiting Battlefords North Stars, as Luke McKechnie made 26 saves in the win."He's our rock back there; he's super calm, which at the beginning of the year almost worried me ...
1h ago
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Win streak reaches four
Hawks stay hot; complete comeback win in Humboldt
The Nipawin Hawks kept their point streak alive Tuesday with a 3-2 comeback win in Humboldt over the Broncos, winning for the sixth time in seven games.The victory was very different for one of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's hottest clubs who had outscored their last three opponents 27 to five.Humboldt was loo...
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Quarter of the way through
Mustangs welcome Stars ahead of week long break
The Melfort Mustangs will begin the second quarter of their season Wednesday, as they play host to the visiting Battlefords North Stars.Melfort, through 14 of their 56 scheduled regular-season games so far, have a record of 9-4-1, good for first in their division and second in the SJHL.When looking at Battlefords, they...
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SJ/MJ Clash in Martensville
Mustangs, Hawks, Broncos see players named to Western All-Star Challenge
Multiple Melfort Mustangs, Nipawin Hawks and Humboldt Broncos players have been named to Team SJHL for the 2026 Western All-Star Challenge.The challenge, set to feature 40 of the top players born in 2008 or later from the SJHL and MJHL, will take place Nov. 2-4 in Martensville.MustangsA pair of Melfort defencemen will ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Offensive Juggernaut
Hawks head to Humboldt looking to keep point streak going
The red hot Nipawin Hawks hit the highway to Humboldt Tuesday looking for a second win over the Broncos this Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season.On Oct. 9 Nipawin routed the Broncos 7-3 at the Centennial Arena. The win was Nipawin's third of the year and second in what is now a six game point streak includi...
Oct 27, 2026
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Players of the Week
Mustangs, Hawks, Broncos all see weekly SJHL awards
A trio of hockey players split between three northeast SJHL clubs have been named players of the week.Starting off, Melfort Mustangs' netminder Luke McKechnie is the SaskTel Goalie of the Week. McKechnie played two games, taking down some of the league's better teams, the Flin Flon Bombers and the Weyburn Red Wings.Ove...
Oct 26, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
Oct 21, 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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Wild weather highlight of Manitoba growing season
With the last official crop report released, many Manitoba farmers are still trying to finish combining. Harvest is 94 per cent complete province-wide...
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Saskatchewan changes the way it handles Crown land leases
The Saskatchewan Government wants to ensure agricultural Crown lands remain accessible to producers for agricultural purposes. The Ministry of Agricul...
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Engagement on the future of agriculture science in Canada
The federal government has been conducting agricultural research for nearly 140 years. The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) department is Canad...
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Canada
In the news today: Canada-EU summit, U.S. midterms loom, Kutryk spacewalk
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada welcomes EU leaders to Montreal for talks on next steps in relationship Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to welcome European Commissioner Ursula von der Le...
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Auditor general to release reports on greenhouse gases, coal exports, pesticides
OTTAWA - The federal spending watchdog plans to issue report cards today tracking government agencies' progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and working toward a ban on the export of thermal coal. The latest batch of reports from Auditor Genera...
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National security strategy coming today will include focus on safeguarding economy
OTTAWA - The Liberal government plans to release a national security strategy today that maps out plans to safeguard Canada's economy. The long-awaited strategy is also expected to discuss the handling of traditional security threats, including espiona...
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Canada welcomes EU leaders to Montreal for talks on next steps in relationship
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to welcome European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen to Montreal today after months of pursuing closer ties with the EU. While membership in the EU is off the table, officials on both sides say they're lookin...
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The U.S. Congress is in play - here are the midterm races to watch
Tight races between Republicans and Democrats continue to heat up ahead of the U.S. midterm elections next Tuesday, with control of Congress up for grabs. The stakes are sky-high for both parties. For the Republicans, it's their narrow majority in Cong...
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Kutryk to become fifth Canadian astronaut to perform a spacewalk
Joshua Kutryk is set to become the fifth Canadian astronaut to perform a spacewalk today. Kutryk, along with NASA astronaut Anil Menon, will upgrade the International Space Station's power generation system. The spacewalk is scheduled for 8 a.m. EDT a...
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World
North Korea fires missile barrage toward the sea as tensions with South rise
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea Thursday, South Korea's military said, days after the North threatened to resume front-line propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts and deploy new weapons along the...
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Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - William Contreras became the eighth catcher voted the World Series MVP after lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to their first World Series championship. The heart and soul of the small-market Brewers, Contreras bat...
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Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade. ...
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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal judge rejected on Wednesday a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people over allegations they are likely noncitizens, warning it would "wreak havoc" on the midterm el...
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Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the enduring "Sí, se puede!" rallying cry, has died. She was 96. Huerta died of cancer Wedne...
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UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump administration push
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year on Wednesday, even as Washington's campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out...
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