Happy Father's Day
Buzzing with wisdom: Five life lessons from a Sask. beekeeper dad
SHELLBROOK, SASK. - In the early light of a Saskatchewan morning, the hum of bees fills the air.A boy shadows his father, wide-eyed, trailing through the wildflowers and canola blossoms that dance in the prairie breeze. The soft curl of smoke from a bee smoker mingles with summer air. There's no rush, only the quiet re...
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Travel
WestJet hit with 'cybersecurity incident,' says operations running safely
WestJet says a "cybersecurity incident" is affecting access to some of its servers and software systems.The Calgary-based airline says its operations are nonetheless running safely, and they have not been affected by the incident.In a statement posted to its website, the company says it is working to figure o...
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Northeast News
2025 wildfire season
Recovery planning underway for Denare Beach members; 75 per cent of homes lost
Evacuation orders remain in effect for Creighton and Denare Beach near the Manitoba border, but even when it's safe to return, many evacuees won't have a home to return to. Wildfires raging in the area devastated the Northern Village of Denare Beach and the First Nations community near Amisk Lake. Band councillor Clayt...
Jun 13, 2025
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Healthcare Improvements
Health Minister Carr visits Melfort as Hospital receives funded upgrades
Earlier this week, Rural and Remote Health Minister Lori Carr visited the City of Melfort as part of her Saskatchewan summer tour.Carr toured two of the local healthcare facilities and met with healthcare professionals in the community, as the hospital continues to receive upgrades, funded by the provincial government....
Jun 13, 2025
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Woman charged
Traffic stop on James Smith Cree Nation leads to drug charges
A 31-year-old woman faces charges after a traffic stop on James Smith Cree Nation. Melfort RCMP conducted a traffic stop at James Smith Thursday morning as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers could see drug paraphernalia in plain view in the vehicle when it was stopped, and they seized about 300 grams of cocaine...
Jun 13, 2025
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ER closure
Emergency room closure at Porcupine Carragana Hospital
The Porcupine Carragana Emergency Room will not be available for much of Friday. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said the ER will be closed from 4 p.m. to midnight.No reason was given for the closure. Emergency services are still available at hospitals in Tisdale or Kelvington during that time.- cam.lee@pattisonmedia...
Jun 13, 2025
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More information
Tisdale RCMP provide timeline on swastika vandalism
Tisdale RCMP have release some more information on the painting of a swastika on a crosswalk painted for Pride Month. Police receive a report of vandalism at a community facility on 101st St. on June 12. The investigators determined the hateful symbol was painted on a pride flag painted on a walkway at the facility, an...
Jun 13, 2025
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Fire ban lifted
Fire bans lifted
Two local municipalities have lifted their fire bans. The Town of Kelvington and the RM of Kelvington No. 366 has removed the bans. Residents, campers and other visitors are being urged to be careful with fire or burning due to the dry conditions. - cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com
Jun 13, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Wildfire update
Sask. wildfires update: No change in active fire numbers from Saturday
There were still 12 active fires burning in Saskatchewan on Sunday, no change from the numbers provided on Saturday by Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).SPSA said in its daily report at 1 p.m. on June 15 that five of those blazes were still not contained, while another two fires were under ongoing assessment and...
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Happy Father's Day
Buzzing with wisdom: Five life lessons from a Sask. beekeeper dad
SHELLBROOK, SASK. - In the early light of a Saskatchewan morning, the hum of bees fills the air.A boy shadows his father, wide-eyed, trailing through the wildflowers and canola blossoms that dance in the prairie breeze. The soft curl of smoke from a bee smoker mingles with summer air. There's no rush, only the quiet re...
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International relations
Kananaskis prepares for arrival of heads of state for G7 event
The small Alberta town of Banff and even smaller area of Kananaskis will soon see a swell of delegates, heads of state and heightened security as the G7 presidency gets officially underway.Prime Minister Mark Carney will host the representatives at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, a mountain spa with picturesque view...
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Man's dying wish supports STARS
Classic car to sell in Saskatoon auction with proceeds to STARS
In September of last year, Ed Haraldson from Outlook was able to find his dream car, a red and silver 1969 Dodge Dart, so he purchased it from Rod's Hot Rods in Saskatoon.Unfortunately, in January of this year, Haraldson then passed away at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer.Haraldson wanted the car to mean somet...
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Extreme Weather
Conditions favourable for severe storms in Saskatchewan on Saturday
After the skies cooked up powerful storms in Saskatchewan Friday evening, history could repeat on Saturday.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued storm watches Saturday afternoon for central and southern areas with conditions favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms capable of producing st...
Jun 14, 2025
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Public safety
Fire Chiefs association says national body could help better coordinate wildfire response
In the midst of an unprecedented early wildfire season in Saskatchewan, and what the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) calls 'disturbing data' from its latest census on fire safety, there are renewed calls for a National Fire Administration.CAFC President Ken McMullen said the 2024 State of Fire and Emergency ...
Jun 14, 2025
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Local Sports
Riders win
'Not being who we are': Riders hold on for victory in Hamilton
The Saskatchewan Roughriders overcame a first half of some uncharacteristic mistakes to emerge with a win in Hamilton.Saskatchewan overcame a 7-6 halftime deficit to beat the Tiger-Cats 27-23 on Saturday in CFL action at Hamilton Stadium."Perfection, I don't think is a thing, specifically in this game, but I don't...
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Riders Gameday
Riders head east for showdown in Hamilton against Ti-Cats
The Saskatchewan Roughriders head to Hamilton today looking to earn a second win to start the 2025 campaign.Saskatchewan defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 31-26 to open the year but now take on the Ti-Cats, who are looking to rebound after a loss to the Calgary Stampeders."They are going to be a fired-up bunch. They d...
Jun 14, 2025
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Going Home
Mustangs' Turner commits to University of Manitoba Bisons
Another Melfort Mustang has decided on where to continue their hockey career.Graduated defenceman Zach Turner has committed to the University of Manitoba Bisons in USports."I'm super pumped, I'm excited to play close to where my family can come and watch, and I know quite a few guys that play there," Turner t...
Jun 13, 2025
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Local Team
Mustangs' Somers, Andrusiak commit to U of S Huskies
Two graduating players for the Melfort Mustangs are going to remain teammates, now at the collegiate level.Zac Somers and Nic Andrusiak have committed to the University of Saskatchewan Huskie hockey program (U Sports)."We are extremely proud of Zac's commitment to the U of S Huskies Men's Hockey Team. His dedicati...
Jun 13, 2025
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Annual Tournament
222's Fastpitch Shootout in Melfort this weekend
The Spruce Haven ball diamonds will be full of action this weekend, as the Melfort Minor Softball Association (MMSA) hosts their annual 222's Fastpitch Shootout.The tournament will have the U13 and U15 Melfort Spirit as the hosts with 13 other teams competing, eight in the U15 side and five in the U13 side.Five teams a...
Jun 12, 2025
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CurlSask
Hudson Bay wins Curling Club of the Year
The Hudson Bay Curling Club has been named the 2024/25 CURLSASK Club of the Year.Clubs are awarded for creating a positive, welcoming community space, increasing youth and adult participation, and striving for excellence in all club operations."It was a surprise, we honestly didn't even know the award was a thing,...
Jun 11, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
Rooted In Agriculture
Growing Community . . . One Acre at a Time
The Prairie North Co-operative of today has a rich history that is rooted in agriculture. It was originally established in 1914 as the Melfort Grain Growers Co-operative Trading Association. Hampered by a lack of access to markets, area farmers decided to experiment with a purchasing co-operative to buy basic supplies ...
Jun 10, 2025
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Propane For Pets - May 15th
Making a Difference for the NESPCA One Propane Fill at a Time
At Prairie North Co-op, we love when our team members come up with great ideas, especially when those ideas are about raising funds for local charities! Keith Mamer, our gas bar division manager, had seen a similar fundraising event in Alberta and took the initiative up with Federated Co-op Limited (FCL) to make things...
May 08, 2025
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Every Business Needs a Rudy
Living the Corporate Brand
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives, the theme for the year is 'Co-operatives Build a Better World'. If that seems a little too 'rose coloured glasses' on a global scale, one has to only take a look at how one local co-operative operates to understand how the co-operative model ...
Apr 29, 2025
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farmnewsNOW
Elementary students learn the meaning of 'Farm to Table'
In a garden plot on the grounds of Simplot Grower Solutions in Hamlin, a piece of white cotton fabric that had earlier been tossed into a hole quickly...
Jun 13, 2025
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WATCH: Rimbey's Dean Edge becomes third Canadian to win World Livestock Auctioneering Championship
Rimbey's Dean Edge is the World Livestock Auctioneering champion.Competing in Dunlap, Iowa earlier this month, Edge is just the third Canadian to win ...
Jun 13, 2025
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National campaign promotes turkey
Turkey is a protein powerhouse that's high in taste and nutrients and low in fat and calories. That's the message Think Turkey is sending through a na...
Jun 12, 2025
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Canada
Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall
DAWSON CREEK - The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province's northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend. BC Wildfire Service fire behaviour analyst Neal McLoughlin says in a video post on Sunday that a low-pressure system had moved into the region, bringing cloudy skies and soak...
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Travel
WestJet hit with 'cybersecurity incident,' says operations running safely
WestJet says a "cybersecurity incident" is affecting access to some of its servers and software systems.The Calgary-based airline says its operations are nonetheless running safely, and they have not been affected by the incident.In a statement posted to its website, the company says it is working to figure o...
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event concerns
Measles exposure in Kananaskis ahead of G7 event
It's unclear whether a measles exposure at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course will have any impact on the G7 event. With delegates set to arrive Sunday, many delegates, including heads of state will arrive at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge. The Kananaskis Golf Course is currently closed for the event, and it's u...
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U.K. PM Starmer says Israel-Iran conflict to be 'centrepiece' of G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran will be a "centrepiece" of this week's G7 leaders' summit in Alberta. Starmer says the summit provides an opportunity for world leaders to make a strong case for de-escalation. The British prime minister spoke br...
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G7 Summit
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7
Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada's priorities as the G7 summit host, but there's still a lengthy list of global issues for leaders to discuss over the coming days."Leaders (will) meet at a moment of enormous flux globally, when tensions among G7 members are especially pronounced," Carn...
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'Gold standard': Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7
CALGARY - Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta. Corbin Johnson wants to catch a glimpse of the plane carrying U.S. President Donald Trump. "Air Force 1 is certainly ...
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World
J.J. Spaun weathers the worst of wet Oakmont to win US Open
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - J.J. Spaun turned a sloppy mess of a U.S. Open at wet and nasty Oakmont into a thing of beauty at the end Sunday with two stunning shots that carried him to his first major championship. First came his driver on the 314-yard 17th hole onto the green for a birdie that gave him the lead. Needing two p...
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J.J. Spaun weathers the worst of wet Oakmont to win U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - J.J. Spaun turned a sloppy mess of a U.S. Open at wet and nasty Oakmont into a thing of beauty at the end Sunday with two stunning shots that carried him to his first major championship. First came his driver on the 314-yard 17th hole onto the green for a birdie that gave him the lead. Needing two p...
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Search for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers leads to one of his vehicles in rural area
BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (AP) - The man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one, remains on the loose more than 36 hours after the shootings took place. Authorities said in a news conference Sunday evening that Vance Boelter was not in custody. They believe he is still alive. Authorities searched a car Su...
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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, US official tells AP
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump vetoed a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The Israelis informed the Trump administration in recent days that it had developed a credible plan to kill Khamanei. After ...
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2 killed and 32 injured after a bridge collapses at a tourist destination in western India
NEW DELHI (AP) - At least two people died and 32 others were injured after an iron bridge over a river collapsed on Sunday at a popular tourist destination in India's western Maharashtra state, the state's top elected official said. At least six people were hospitalized in critical condition, Chief Minister Devendra Fa...
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Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing 7
LUCKNOW, India (AP) - A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed early Sunday in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board, officials said. The chopper was flying to Guptkashi, a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site in the Himalayas, from Kedarnath temple town, when it crashed. The accident o...
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