New fire truck in Melfort
Melfort Fire Department adds to fleet of trucks
The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) has welcomed a new fire truck to its fleet. The 2025 Freightliner was custom-built by Fort Garry Fire Trucks of Winnipeg. Engine 221 will now become the department's initial attack engine, replacing the 1995 Ford Superior. Fire Chief Leonard Whitney told northeastNOW the front bumper h...
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Sask. legislation would classify fentanyl, meth, needles as 'street weapons'
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation this week that would classify fentanyl, methamphetamine and hypodermic needles as categories of "street weapons."The amendments to the Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act were introduced on Monday, and the government said the act is expected to pass du...
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New fire truck in Melfort
Melfort Fire Department adds to fleet of trucks
The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) has welcomed a new fire truck to its fleet. The 2025 Freightliner was custom-built by Fort Garry Fire Trucks of Winnipeg. Engine 221 will now become the department's initial attack engine, replacing the 1995 Ford Superior. Fire Chief Leonard Whitney told northeastNOW the front bumper h...
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Project Cornerstone
Project Cornerstone applications now open
Community groups can now apply for a share of $150,000 as part of Project Cornerstone. The Cornerstone Credit Union's annual community investment program has provided funding to 50 projects across the eastern part of the province, and to celebrate that milestone, Cornerstone is adding $50,000 to Project Cornerstone thi...
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Pothole season
Pothole season has emerged after the snow melt
The unwelcome side of spring has reared its ugly head. Potholes on streets across Saskatchewan have been revealed thanks to the spring melt. Melfort's Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW the melt has revealed the potholes hidden underneath the snow, and the new potholes that have developed over t...
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Nipawin fire
Nipawin Fire Department responds to vehicle fire
A vehicle near Nipawin has been destroyed by fire. The Nipawin Fire Department were called to the scene just south of the bridge Monday afternoon. The car was fully engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived, and portable fire extinguishers were unable to make a difference. The bridge was temporarily closed while cre...
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Sports: Heroes, Athletes and Volunteers
Rotary Melfort Sports Appreciation Gala set for Saturday at KVC
Tonight, the best of the best sports representatives in the northeast are set to be appreciated at a gala hosted by Rotary Melfort.The appreciation night will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, with dinner, speakers, and a silent auction slated for the evening."This is going to be one of our major fundraisers to give ba...
Apr 12, 2025
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Dr. Shadd bust
Dr. Shadd's bust moved to Melfort Hospital
The bust of a legendary figure in the province is now in its permanent home. Dr. Shadd's bust has been moved from the Kerry Vickar Centre to its permanent place in the Melfort Hospital. It was unveiled during the Gallery of Trailblazers Black History Month celebration at the KVC in February. Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd wa...
Apr 11, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Paddle making
La Loche teen wins gold in Indigenous paddle making at Skills Canada competition
Claire Haynes remembers the first and only time she dipped a paddle made of her own hands into the water. "We were out on (Lac La Loche) and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face," she said of her experience as a first year high school student. "I was so proud of myself, and I felt so accomplished."...
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robust market
Sask. housing sales increase as numbers fall nationally due to market uncertainty
The Saskatchewan home sales forecast is telling a much different story than what is being realized across Canada. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) downgraded its forecast for home sales this year, while it also reported Tuesday the number of homes that changed hands across the country in March fell 9.3 per c...
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Sask. legislation would classify fentanyl, meth, needles as 'street weapons'
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation this week that would classify fentanyl, methamphetamine and hypodermic needles as categories of "street weapons."The amendments to the Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act were introduced on Monday, and the government said the act is expected to pass du...
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Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemption
WASHINGTON - Automobile companies that continue to manufacture vehicles in Canada will get an exemption from Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to upend the North American industry through steep import duties.Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced Tuesday...
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Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States
HALIFAX - The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States.The Canadian Association of University Teachers says it released updated travel advice today due to the "political landscape" created by the Trump administ...
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Tariff uncertainty foils 'slam dunk rebound year' for national home sales: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2025, while the number of homes that changed hands across the country in March was down 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago.The association said Canadian home sales in March also fell 4.8 per cent on a seasonally adjusted mont...
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Local Sports
Recognizing Success
Trojans hold late in the year Awards Banquet
Despite being a month removed from the end of their season, the Tisdale Trojans held their yearly awards banquet last weekend.While it may seem a little strange to have it this late in the year, according to head coach Wes Rudy, there was a nice silver lining to the event."Ideally, I'd like to have it a little soo...
Apr 13, 2025
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Sports: Heroes, Athletes and Volunteers
Rotary Melfort Sports Appreciation Gala set for Saturday at KVC
Tonight, the best of the best sports representatives in the northeast are set to be appreciated at a gala hosted by Rotary Melfort.The appreciation night will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, with dinner, speakers, and a silent auction slated for the evening."This is going to be one of our major fundraisers to give ba...
Apr 12, 2025
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The Future
Mustangs host Spring Camp during Round 2
The Melfort Mustangs held their annual Spring Camp over the weekend, despite also hosting games one and two against the Yorkton Terriers.The camp was held prior to both games on Friday and Saturday before wrapping up on Sunday.Roughly 100 prospects came in, making five teams, as they looked to impress the Mustangs orga...
Apr 11, 2025
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undefeated season
Debden Roadrunners claim fourth straight National Broomball Championship
In 2022, the Debden Roadrunners showed up to the National Broomball Championships as 'just another team from Saskatchewan'. In 2023, even as defending champions, the Roadrunners still weren't getting the respect they thought they deserved. When they won for a third straight year in 2024, teams were starting to pay atte...
Apr 10, 2025
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Letter of Intent
Hawks sign netminder from Calgary
The Nipawin Hawks have started preparing for the next Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) by filling a void in goal.The club announced Wednesday that they signed 18-year-old Colten Scott to a Letter of Intent for the 2025-26 SJHL season. Scott played for the U18 AAA Calgary Buffaloes in his hometown last year post...
Apr 10, 2025
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We're Dancing
Mustangs sweep Terriers, advance to second straight SJHL Finals
The Melfort Mustangs are dancing once again. Melfort defeated the Yorkton Terriers 3-1 last night in Game 4, earning the sweep and advancing to their second straight SJHL Finals... the big dance."We're back and we're going to the dance, it's awesome and all I can say is these guys work hard and it's well-earned. I...
Apr 10, 2025
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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
Grain off the rails: Transportation update
Grain companies have not been pleased with either railways' ability to meet hopper car orders this winter. Mark Hemmes with Quorum Corp monitors railw...
Apr 14, 2025
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Prioritizing on-farm safety for the next generation
A fun and interactive program is available to help farm families start those important conversations about safety. The BASF Safety Scouts program prov...
Apr 11, 2025
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CN and CPKC Rail end carbon tax surcharges
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) have done something they haven't done in a long time. APAS applauded the positive steps ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Canada
Carney, Poilievre to meet face-to-face as party leaders square off in first debate
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney's French language skills will be put to the test, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to turn his numbers around, when the five main federal party leaders square off in Montreal tonight in the first of two debates ahead of election day on April 28. The two-hour French-...
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In the news today: Federal leaders debate in Montreal, interest rate decision due out
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Party leaders square off in first debate tonight Liberal Leader Mark Carney's French language skills will be put to the test, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek to turn his numbers around, when the five main federa...
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Bank of Canada set to make interest rate decision amid trade war
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate decision today amid looming trade war impacts to the economy. The central bank cut its policy rate by a quarter point to 2.75 per cent at its most recent decision in March. Market bets were nearly evenly split between a rate hold and a cut heading into Wednesd...
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Gas firm says a contractor is dead in a gas plant fire near Fort St. John, B.C.
FORT ST. JOHN - A contractor has been killed and another person hurt in a fire in a gas plant north of Fort St. John, B.C. Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil, which runs the Gundy oil and gas extraction facility in Wonowon, B.C., says the site was "immediately shut down" after the fire on Monday night. The B.C. Ene...
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Federal Court of Appeal dismisses challenge of federal firearms ban
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge of a Liberal government ban on firearms the government considers fit only for the battlefield, not for hunting or sport shooting. The Liberals outlawed some 1,500 firearm models and variants in May 2020, meaning they could no longer be legally used, sold or...
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California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine
California is calling for Canadians to come back and pay a visit. Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken to social media urging the two million Canadians who visited last year to come back and enjoy the Golden State's wine, sun and sand. Newsom, without calling out U.S. President Donald Trump by name, says Canadians should not le...
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World
Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration announced a lawsuit Wednesday against Maine's education department for not complying with the government's push to ban transgender athletes in girls sports, escalating a dispute over whether the state is abiding by a federal law that bars discrimination in education based on s...
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UK Supreme Court rules that equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female
LONDON (AP) - The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the U.K. equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female. Justice Patrick Hodge said five judges at the court had ruled unanimously that "the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman." The ruling means that ...
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Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely. "Unlike in the past, the (Israeli military) is not evacuating areas that have been cleared and seized," Israel Katz said in a statement. The military...
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Four students injured in shooting at Dallas high school, police say
DALLAS (AP) - A shooting at a Dallas high school on Tuesday injured four students who were taken to hospitals, police said. Authorities did not say what led up to the shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in south Dallas or the severity of the injuries. Police said a suspect has been identified but no arrests had bee...
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Gambian ex-soldier convicted at US trial of torturing suspected backers of a failed 2006 coup
DENVER (AP) - A former member of Gambia's military was convicted Tuesday of charges that included torturing people suspected of involvement in a failed coup against the West African country's longtime dictator nearly 20 years ago. Michael Sang Correa was charged with torturing five men believed to be opponents of Yahya...
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Judge rejects defense that Gaudreau brothers contributed to their deaths by cycling while impaired
SALEM, N.J. (AP) - The family of NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew listened in pain Tuesday as lawyers debated whether the men's own drinking contributed to their deaths when they were hit by an allegedly drunken and enraged driver as they cycled at night. After nearly two hours of argument, a j...
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