
Survivors share their storied past with students with a Talking Quilt
The Talking Quilt helps to create conversations.The blanket is comprised of 24 squares each surrounded by a colourful border and at its centre − the medicine wheel.At first glance it's vibrant and inviting.But on closer examination, each square represents the lived experiences of trauma, loss, healing, and rejuve...
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STRYCHNINE
Strychnine reauthorization unlikely despite push to control growing gopher issue, expert says
With Richardson's ground squirrel (gopher) population soaring and wreaking havoc on crops and pastures, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) issued a statement on Wednesday to urge the federal government to reauthorize strychnine, arguing it remains the most effective tool to tackle the situation...
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junior hockey
SJHL's La Ronge Ice Wolves relocating to nearby First Nation next season
Feb 27, 2025

Digital Farming
Managing resources and visualizing ROI with data and digital farming
Snow clearing
Snow clearing efforts continue in Melfort as warmer weather arrives
Feb 26, 2025
Playoff Hockey
Trojans set for first-round matchup with defending champion Blazers
Feb 25, 2025

Northeast News

NESD calendar
NESD approves new school calendar for 2025-26
The North East School Division (NESD) has approved their 2025-26 calendar. The board passed the motion at this week's meeting. Director of Education Stacy Lair told northeastNOW they appreciated the feedback from School Community Councils, families, and NESD staff. Lair said there often aren't many changes the division...
16h ago
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Wynyard game sold out
Wynyard Monarchs senior provincial game Friday sold out
The Wynyard Monarchs will play in front of a sold-out hometown crowd Friday night. The Monarchs will host the Round Lake Bears in the second game of their best-of-three Senior A provincial series, after a 7-6 Bears win in game one. All tickets to that game have been sold and there will be none available at the door. Pu...
16h ago
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Local improvement update
Petition against local improvement in Melfort succeeds
Only one of two Local Improvement Projects in Melfort's north end that were slated for 2025 will go ahead as planned. The city planned to undertake asphalt paving on Babington Ave. E. from 1st St. N. to Albert St., and rolled curb and gutter work on Cairns Ave. E. from Albert St. to Assiniboia St. Both projects receive...
19h ago
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Court appearance
Melfort-area kidnapping suspect appears in court
The man facing kidnapping and other charges made his first court appearance in Melfort on Wednesday. 30-year-old Tyrell Yeo faces charges including kidnapping, assault, and break-and-enter following an incident Feb. 24 in the Melfort RCMP detachment area. The victim reported non-life-threatening injuries. Yeo was found...
20h ago
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Fatal collision
Man killed in two-vehicle crash near Southend
A 31-year-old man is dead after a two-vehicle collision near Southend. The crash happened Tuesday morning on Highway 102. RCMP say a truck and semi collided about seven kilometres outside of Southend and an occupant of the truck was declared dead at the scene. Two other men in the truck were taken to a medical clinic w...
Feb 26, 2025
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Snow clearing
Snow clearing efforts continue in Melfort as warmer weather arrives
The City of Melfort's snow-clearing crew has been busy trying to clear snow after it finally warmed up outside. City Manager Adam Homes said crews are working to clear snow to ensure drainage systems remain functional. "Alongside their snow removal efforts, they are thawing catch basins, combating the icy grip tha...
Feb 26, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Survivors share their storied past with students with a Talking Quilt
The Talking Quilt helps to create conversations.The blanket is comprised of 24 squares each surrounded by a colourful border and at its centre − the medicine wheel.At first glance it's vibrant and inviting.But on closer examination, each square represents the lived experiences of trauma, loss, healing, and rejuve...
34m ago
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STRYCHNINE
Strychnine reauthorization unlikely despite push to control growing gopher issue, expert says
With Richardson's ground squirrel (gopher) population soaring and wreaking havoc on crops and pastures, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) issued a statement on Wednesday to urge the federal government to reauthorize strychnine, arguing it remains the most effective tool to tackle the situation...
14h ago
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Shop local
Sask NDP; chambers encourage residents to shop local
The Saskatchewan NDP have launched an initiative to bring the province together and support their own local businesses. "Next week, [United States President] Donald Trump intends to impose what will be devastating tariffs on Canadian businesses and Canadian exports," said Carla Beck, Saskatchewan NDP leader. ...
15h ago
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Growing tensions
Premier Moe says relations with U.S.A. 'more intense' after meetings in D.C.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says relations with the United States have been "a little more intense," as he continues to push against the threat of tariffs.Moe says even with heightened rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump, he's committed to making the relationship work long-term.He says maintaining fr...
15h ago
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town council
La Ronge mayor reacts to Ice Wolves relocation
"We wish them all the best." Those are the words of La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski when asked for his reaction about the Ice Wolves relocating from the Mel Hegland Uniplex to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) next season. "I know we haven't been able to promise a...
18h ago
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War on drugs
Sask. RCMP support proposed upgrades to provincial drug trafficking laws
The commanding officer for the Saskatchewan RCMP says she's not sure if there's any magic solution or silver bullet to combat drug trafficking, but adds that any more tools they can have are very helpful.Rhonda Blackmore is responding to proposed provincial legislation designed to curb the production, transportation, s...
18h ago
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What's Trending
junior hockey
SJHL's La Ronge Ice Wolves relocating to nearby First Nation next season
Feb 27, 2025

An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Snow clearing
Snow clearing efforts continue in Melfort as warmer weather arrives
Feb 26, 2025
Playoff Hockey
Trojans set for first-round matchup with defending champion Blazers
Feb 25, 2025

developing opportunities
Carlton Trail College celebrates 50 years of exceptional learning opportunities
Court appearance
Murder suspect pre-trial conference continues next month
Feb 25, 2025
Moose
Seized moose meat taken to Humboldt food bank
Feb 24, 2025

Local Sports

Wynyard game sold out
Wynyard Monarchs senior provincial game Friday sold out
The Wynyard Monarchs will play in front of a sold-out hometown crowd Friday night. The Monarchs will host the Round Lake Bears in the second game of their best-of-three Senior A provincial series, after a 7-6 Bears win in game one. All tickets to that game have been sold and there will be none available at the door. Pu...
16h ago
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Hawks Marketing
Hawks seeking new Director of Marketing at season's end
The Nipawin Hawks have announced a job posting for a new Director of Marketing.Their current director of marketing, Brenda Kulpa has been with the team for 10+ years, but is looking for a change and will be with the club until the end of May.The closing date for the posting is set for April 25, as the team hopes there ...
19h ago
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Streak snapped
Nipawin Hawks winning streak snapped in loss to La Ronge
The Hawks four game winning streak was busted Wednesday with a 5-2 loss to the La Ronge Ice Wolves in Nipawin.With the Hawks looking to play spoiler in the Ice Wolves' playoff hopes, and La Ronge trying to climb closer to the final postseason birth, the visitors scored twice in the first, two more times in the second a...
22h ago
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Future Stars
Trojans commit three captains for 2025/26 season
The Tisdale Trojans have added three new players to their team for next season.All three are currently captains for U15 AA clubs around the province.The first is Lanigan native Kash Elke, leader of the U15 AA Humboldt Broncos.Elke, a 2010-born forward is in his second year with the Broncos, recording 59 points in 27 ga...
Feb 26, 2025
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Spoiler Role
Hawks and Ice Wolves conclude season series Wednesday
For the final time this Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season the Hawks and Ice Wolves will faceoff at the Centennial Arena on Wednesday.The Hawks are seeking their first win over La Ronge at home this season, Nipawin's two wins over the Ice Wolves in seven previous games were both on the road. The Hawks are ...
Feb 26, 2025
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Playoff Hockey
Trojans set for first-round matchup with defending champion Blazers
The Tisdale Trojans know who they will face in the first round of this year's SMAAAHL Playoffs, and it's a familiar opponent.Tisdale will battle the two-time defending champion Saskatoon Blazers, the team which eliminated them from last year's postseason."I think the rematch is on everyone's mind," explained ...
Feb 25, 2025
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Northeast Profiles

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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Nursing
Studying Nursing with the University of Saskatchewan
"Staying in my home community of Prince Albert and studying at the beautiful new University of Saskatchewan (USask) Prince Albert Campus were two reasons I chose USask in PA," said Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student Justine Capilitan.Since 2012, USask College of Nursing has been offering the BSN pro...
May 08, 2024
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farmnewsNOW

CFA annual meeting focus on trade, elections
Farm and food leaders from across Canada gathered for the annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). With the theme Laying the Fo...
14h ago
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SARM calls for the re-introduction of strychnine to control Richardson's Ground Squirrels
Using strychnine for the control of Richardson's Ground Squirrels (RGS) will once again be on the agenda at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Muni...
Feb 26, 2025
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Quebec Grain Producers pledge support for Global Agriculture Technology Exchange
The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) Capital Campaign has received a funding commitment from the Quebec Grain Producers/Producteurs de gr...
Feb 25, 2025
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Canada

In the news today: Ontario PCs win third majority government
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ontario PCs win third majority government Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives chugged to a third majority government Thursday, propelled by his visible crusade against economic uncertainty emanating from the U.S., though falling...
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Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules
OTTAWA - Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government's three biggest departments aren't following Ottawa's three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows. The federal government's latest remote work mandate, which took effect in early September, requires all staff employed under the Tre...
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Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns
VANCOUVER - Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British Columbia, where an expert predicts an intense pollen season is on the way. Cold weather had held the pollen count at bay until recently, but an Ontario-based lab that monitors airborne pollen levels with a network of 30 station...
3h ago
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Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner
TORONTO - Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives won't have long to sit back and bask in the glow of winning a third majority government, with an imminent tariff threat around the corner. The Tories won Ontario's snap provincial election Thursday with Ford speaking about the need to fight U.S. President Donald Trump's p...
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Key quotes on election night after the Ontario PCs' majority victory
Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are poised to form a third majority government after a $189-million snap winter election that centred on economic security. Here are some quotes: "This election, we asked the people for a mandate to make Ontario the most competitive place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and d...
7h ago
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Here's the latest on the Ontario provincial election
Voters in Ontario have cast their ballots after a 28-day snap winter election campaign. Here are the latest developments. All times eastern. 9 p.m. Polls are closing in most locations after a rare winter election - the first in Ontario since 1981. Elections Ontario has extended voting hours at nine polls for various re...
10h ago
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World

Violent protests in Athens on rail crash anniversary as frustration over system failures boils over
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Protesters hurling Molotov cocktails and smashing paving stones clashed with riot police firing volleys of tear gas and stun grenades in central Athens Friday, as tens of thousands of people took to the streets of cities across Greece to mark the second anniversary of a devastating train crash tha...
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Suicide bomb at a seminary in northwest Pakistan kills top cleric and 4 others ahead of Ramadan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - A suicide bomber blew himself up after walking into a mosque within a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing a top cleric and four other worshippers and wounding dozens of others ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan, according to local police. The blast occurred in A...
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Jose Mourinho banned for four matches and fined after Turkish referees comment
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was given a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Galatasaray. The Turkish federation on Thursday fined the 62-year-old Portuguese coach 1.6 million Turkish lira ($44,000) after ...
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Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers to likely be unlawful
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting some temporary relief to a coalition of labor unions and organizations that has sued to stop the Trump administration's massive trimming of the federal workforce. U.S. D...
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Iowa Senate OKs bill removing gender identity protections, sending change to the House
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Senate approved a bill Thursday that will strip gender identity protections from the state's civil rights code, sending the proposal to the Iowa House for possible final approval. The Senate's passage came only about a week after the bill was introduced. It raced through the legislative...
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Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the US as officials meet with Trump team
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico has sent drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States with 28 prisoners requested by the U.S. government, a Mexican government official and other sources confirmed Thursday. It comes as top Mexican officials are in Washington tryi...
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