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Student Vote
Canadian students elect Conservative government
If Monday's election had been up to Canadian high school and elementary students, there would have been a different result.They would have elected a minority Conservative government.More than 900,000 students participated in Student Vote Canada which is run by the CIVIX group.After learning about democracy and election...
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Armed robbery
Thieves hold up taxi to steal truck at PA business
Two of three men who forced a taxi driver at gunpoint to take them to a business in Prince Albert's Crescent Heights neighbourhood, where they then stole another vehicle, are behind bars. Prince Albert Police and the RCMP are looking for the third man, who ran into the bush after the stolen truck was stopped south of J...
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Northeast News
Local winners
Block, Wagantall react to victories in local ridings
A pair of local Conservative MPs will be returning to Ottawa. Both Cathay Wagantall of Yorkton-Melville and Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek MP Kelly Block won with nearly 80 per cent of the vote. Wagantall told northeastNOW she's thrilled to be heading back to the nation's capital. "Oh, overwhelmed, just so thrilled to ...
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Armed robbery
Thieves hold up taxi to steal truck at PA business
Two of three men who forced a taxi driver at gunpoint to take them to a business in Prince Albert's Crescent Heights neighbourhood, where they then stole another vehicle, are behind bars. Prince Albert Police and the RCMP are looking for the third man, who ran into the bush after the stolen truck was stopped south of J...
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Kelvington fire ban
Town of Kelvington declares fire ban
Another local fire ban is now in effect. The Town of Kelvington has declared a fire ban that took effect Tuesday at 9 a.m. "For the duration of the ban, no open fires are permitted," the statement read. "Self-contained heating devices, pressurized stoves, gas barbecues, propane fire pits or charcoal briq...
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Break-and-enter
Break-and-enter in Lanigan under investigation
Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter. The incident happened at a home in Lanigan March 21. RCMP say three suspects smashed the front door window of the home before entering. The suspects are described as males between 20 and 30 years old. No other details have been released.Anyone with information ...
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James Smith Cree Nation death
SIRT investigating after in-custody death on James Smith Cree Nation
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating an in-custody death after an arrest on the James Smith Cree Nation. The incident happened just before 8 a.m. on Monday. Melfort RCMP were called about a man discharging bear spray inside a home. A second caller soon let RCMP know the man may have u...
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Firearm incident
Man charged after firearm incident at Red Earth Cree Nation
A Red Earth Cree Nation man faces charges after a firearm incident over the weekend. Carrot River RCMP were called about an armed man at Red Earth early Sunday morning. Police determined a man stopped a vehicle and pointed a gun at the people inside. The vehicle drove away, and the man shot the gun into the air several...
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Saskatchewan
Student Vote
Canadian students elect Conservative government
If Monday's election had been up to Canadian high school and elementary students, there would have been a different result.They would have elected a minority Conservative government.More than 900,000 students participated in Student Vote Canada which is run by the CIVIX group.After learning about democracy and election...
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Elections Canada resumes vote counting with majority still in question
The shape of the next Liberal government is becoming clearer as ballot counting continues after a historic election day in Canada.Canadians still won't know until later Tuesday whether Mark Carney's Liberals have won a majority or minority mandate from voters.Elections Canada decided early Tuesday morning to pause the ...
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CP NewsAlert: Jagmeet Singh to step down as NDP Leader after losing seat
Jagmeet Singh says he will step down as the leader of the NDP as soon as new interim leader is chosen.Singh conceded defeat in his British Columbia riding of Burnaby Central and the party is at risk of losing official party status.
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Election 2025
Conservative incumbents hold their seats in Saskatchewan, Far North flips to Liberal
In a stunning reversal of an expected loss just three months ago, the Liberal Party is projected to form government again with Mark Carney at the helm. Vote counting remains ongoing but several Conservative incumbents are expected to hold their seats in Saskatchewan.PRINCE ALBERT RIDINGRandy Hoback was first elected as...
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45th general election results
Canadians give Liberals 4th mandate; Carney wins Ottawa riding
Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth mandate on Monday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney set to lead Canada through an economic crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump.Carney will also take a seat in the House of Commons for the first time, having won the Ottawa riding of Nepean.At midnight EDT ballots were st...
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first results
Early results show tight race in federal election as Tories take Nfld. seat
Early results from Atlantic Canada are showing a tight race, following a short, intense and heated federal election campaign.The Canadian Press decision desk says the Liberals are leading in 22 of the 32 ridings where polls have closed, while in the 2021 election, the Liberals took 24 of 32 seats in the region.Polls ar...
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Local Sports
Trojans signings
Tisdale Trojans ink former Notre Dame Hounds
The Tisdale Trojans have announced another pair of signings. Both players come to the team from the U18 AAA Notre Dame Hounds. The club inked defenseman Dryden Ekstrom. (Tisdale Trojans/Facebook)The 2008-born defenseman from Wadena had five assists in 43 games with the Hounds, and another assist in four games with the ...
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Melfort golf course
Golf season nearly here in Melfort
We now know exactly when the driving range and full course will open in Melfort. The Melfort Golf & Country Club has announced they will open the range Tuesday, from 8:30 am to 6 pm. The golf course will be opening Thursday at noon.- cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com
Apr 28, 2025
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Another championship
Mustangs win back-to-back SJHL Titles
A dynasty is in the making as the Melfort Mustangs are back-to-back Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Champions. Melfort defeated the Weyburn Red Wings in five games to claim the Canterra Seeds Cup, culminating with a 3-0 win Sunday night at the Northern Lights Palace. "It's not easy to win back-to-back, and I don...
Apr 28, 2025
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So close but so so far away
Mustangs one win away from back-to-back SJHL Championships
Nearly two years in the making, the Melfort Mustangs are just one win away (in their next three games) from securing back-to-back Canterra Seeds Cups.Melfort won their third straight finals game this season on Thursday night in Weyburn, doing so by a score of 5-1."We had a better start, and that's what we wanted, ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Riders
Running back Ryquell Armstead one of two Rider releases
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided to move on from running back Ryquell Armstead.The CFL club announced the 28-year-old rusher was released on Friday. The Riders also announced defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd would no longer be with the team.Armstead joined the Riders on Sept. 16 after he was released from th...
Apr 25, 2025
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Golf season is here
Several local golf courses close to opening as warmer weather arrives
A welcome sight for golfers in the northeast as courses are starting to stir back to life.The Melfort Golf & Country Club has not solidified an opening date yet, but general manager Kevin Ryhorchuk said they will update people via social media when the decision is made. He expected that it could be as soon as next ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
Fill Your Tanks
Farming Waits for No One: be ready when the ground is with Co-op® Premium Diesel
Diesel technology is constantly evolving, and to ensure our members and customers continue experiencing industry leading performance, protection, and power, we closely monitor our Co-op® Premium Diesel formulation and adjust when necessary. Due to a powerful package of additives that was added in 2021, Co-op® P...
Mar 14, 2025
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Co-op® Premium Diesel
Seasonal Diesel: Is it really a thing?
It actually is, let's break it down. Co-op® Premium Diesel is a seasonally adjusted diesel fuel blend that's designed to perform well in cold weather. While other fuel providers have moved to a single diesel blend that's available year-round, Co-op is proud to continue offering winter and summer blends of Co-op®...
Jan 31, 2025
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Digital Farming
Managing resources and visualizing ROI with data and digital farming
With the completion of planting, optimizing seed investment is top of mind for farmers. But how do we know that the decisions made on the farm are making a difference to the bottom line? It all starts with data, and with digital agriculture technology, farmers are now able to make better, more informed decisions when f...
Aug 07, 2024
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farmnewsNOW
Canada's agriculture minister re-elected
A Nova Scotia MP, who was named the country's agriculture minister in March, has be re-elected. Kody Blois won his Kings-Hants riding in yesterday's e...
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SaskPower urges safety on the farm during seeding season
As seeding gets underway across Saskatchewan, SaskPower reminds farmers to make safety their top priority. It continues to be a concern as last year S...
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New market potential for Alberta barley variety
It may not be on the local coffee shop menu yet, but barley tea is a popular staple in many Asian nations. It's also an opportunity for Canadian growe...
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Canada
B.C. Premier David Eby not interested in taking on federal NDP leadership
OTTAWA - B.C. Premier David Eby says he's not interested in taking the helm of the federal NDP, now that the party finds itself without a leader following Monday's election. Eby would not say who he thinks should take on the role but acknowledged it's going to be a "challenging job" after a "tough night&...
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Blanchet criticized by Parti Québécois as he promises to work with other leaders
MONTREAL - Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is calling for a "partisan truce" with other federal party leaders after Monday's federal election, even as he faces criticism from his party's provincial cousins for putting sovereignty aside. Blanchet told reporters in Montreal tha...
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Elections Canada says more than 19.2M voters cast a ballot in federal election
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says more than 67 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election - more than 19.2 million people. While this election was widely expected to see increased turnout, it did not surpass the record set in March 1958, when 79.4 per cent of eligible electors voted. But turnout was...
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Canadians, world leaders congratulate Mark Carney and Liberals on election win
OTTAWA - Reaction is pouring in from across Canada and the globe after Prime Minister Mark Carney led the Liberal party to victory in Monday's federal election. It is the party's fourth straight election win, although it's still not clear if the Liberals will have a minority or majority government. Here's a look at wha...
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Premier Moe congratulates Carney, says Saskatchewan sent strong message
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney for the Liberals federal election win. The province mostly stayed Conservative blue, except for one seat. Liberal Buckley Belanger, a former provincial NDP cabinet minister, won his second attempt for a federal seat in Saskatchewan's n...
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CP NewsAlert: Eby wants inquiry if festival crash isn't resolved by criminal charges
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he'll call a public inquiry into Saturday's deadly vehicle ramming at a Vancouver festival if the criminal case doesn't provide answers the public is looking for. Eby says if it weren't for the police investigation and upcoming criminal trial, his government would call...
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World
Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. No word was given on the cause of the fire, which broke out shortly after noon, but images from the scene showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the two- or...
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Authorities believe crash through Illinois after-school building that killed 4 wasn't targeted
CHATHAM, Ill. (AP) - Authorities said Tuesday they believe a crash through an Illinois after-school building that killed three kids and one teenager wasn't targeted. The car smashed through a building Monday afternoon, injuring several others in the small city outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers res...
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Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican's "trial of the century" announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope for "the good of the church." Cardinal Angelo Becciu's status has dominated discussions in the days after...
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Spain's power supply is almost fully restored after one of Europe's most severe blackouts
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Power had almost fully returned to Spain early Tuesday morning as many questions remained about what caused one of Europe's most severe blackouts across Spain and Portugal. By 6:30 a.m., more than 99% of energy demand had been restored, Spanish electricity operator Red Eléctrica said. THI...
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Four people were killed when vehicle smashed through Illinois building, police say
CHATHAM, Ill. (AP) - Four people were killed when a car smashed through a building during an after-school program Monday afternoon in a town outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers responded at about 3:20 p.m. to calls about a vehicle hitting hit three people outside, ramming through the building and th...
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Israel's domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The head of Israel's internal security service says he will resign in June over the failure of his agency to warn of Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attacks - defusing an escalating battle with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announced his resignation Monday, saying he will form...
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