OLCN 7TH GENERATION PODCAST
Onion Lake podcast aims to keep Cree language alive
Growing up, Fraser Heathen remembers hearing Cree spoken fluently by his parents and grandparents."Like the evolution of it since I was a young boy with my parents and my grandparents, I think it was more abundant and more like you heard it from home, in the community," he said.But over time, he saw the langu...
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Funding for Humboldt
City of Humboldt to receive $226,000 through Housing Accelerator Fund
A local community will receive additional funding through the Government of Canada's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). Twenty-seven top-performing HAF communities will receive more funding as part of the first round of the program. The goal is to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, cutting red tape to fast tr...
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OLCN 7TH GENERATION PODCAST
Onion Lake podcast aims to keep Cree language alive
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Funding for Humboldt
City of Humboldt to receive $226,000 through Housing Accelerator Fund
A local community will receive additional funding through the Government of Canada's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). Twenty-seven top-performing HAF communities will receive more funding as part of the first round of the program. The goal is to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, cutting red tape to fast tr...
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Ferland signs extension
Melfort's Logan Ferland signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The CFL's West Division Most Outstanding Lineman and Melfort native Logan Ferland will be with the Green and White through 2027. The former Melfort Comet and Regina Thunder offensive lineman inked a two-year contract extension, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced in a news release on Monday. Ferland was the glue tha...
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Unanimous decision
Cumberland House Cree Nation loses legal challenge over consultation on Nipawin-area dams
Lawsuits pressed by the Cumberland House Cree Nation and Opaskwayak Cree Nation against SaskPower and the provincial government were dismissed at the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Both of the Nations disputed that proper consultation was done when SaskPower was given renewed licenses to operate the EB Campbell and Nipa...
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Summer fun
Provincial park bookings start next week, sites added
This year's camping season is getting started with the addition of new seasonal sites and Candle Lake and Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The province announced new sites have been added to Buffalo Pound Crooked Lake, Great Blue Heron and Makwa camprounds as well. All told, 63 new seasonal sites were added along with two ...
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Historic post office
Melfort council to vote on Historic Post Office roof replacement, main floor lease
City Council in Melfort has two decisions to make regarding the Historic Post Office. Administration made a pair of recommendations at the governance and priorities committee meeting March 26. The Community Services report indicated that Group2 Architecture prepared the construction drawings for the replacement of the ...
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Snow and ice
Melfort crews attempting to deal with snow, ice on city streets
The City of Melfort may not have received as much snow as first feared, but that doesn't mean there aren't challenges on the streets and sidewalks. An Alberta Clipper came through the province as March comes to a close and the system brought wet snow and strong wind. Melfort's Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk t...
Mar 28, 2025
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OLCN 7TH GENERATION PODCAST
Onion Lake podcast aims to keep Cree language alive
Growing up, Fraser Heathen remembers hearing Cree spoken fluently by his parents and grandparents."Like the evolution of it since I was a young boy with my parents and my grandparents, I think it was more abundant and more like you heard it from home, in the community," he said.But over time, he saw the langu...
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JUST FOR FUN
Prince Albert, Saskatoon make Top 10 list for 'Most potty-mouthed Canadian cities'
Almost three in five Canadians, or about 58 per cent, admit to relying on swear words frequently when chatting with friends, but that number appears to run just a little higher in Saskatchewan.A new study analyzed comments and posts from subreddits (from the social media platform Reddit) across Canadian cities and prov...
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Wait times
To get timely blood work patients are travelling, paying for private appointments
From time to time, Shelley Gordon needs to adjust her medication. She has a thyroid condition and on occasion needs a blood draw to check her levels."Oftentimes you need the answer sooner than later," she said."It just provides reassurance a lot more quickly that you're doing things that are good to impr...
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Sask. gas prices could drop 18 cents per litre as consumer carbon tax ends
The end of Canada's consumer carbon tax could lead to savings at the gas pumps for Saskatchewan motorists, starting on Tuesday."I have been told that currently, in Saskatoon, the carbon tax represents 18 cents per litre. Currently, (gas prices) are $1.53 per litre, so tomorrow morning consumers can expect the gas ...
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Markets tumble as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs
WASHINGTON - Markets tumbled today amid confusion over how U.S. President Donald Trump intends to pursue his global tariff agenda this week - and how it will hit Canada.Trump has said Wednesday will be "Liberation Day" - the day when he intends to impose "reciprocal" tariffs by increasing U.S. dutie...
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Indigenous language day
The lost community of Tokyo, Saskatchewan: Michif's vanishing voice
In the heart of Saskatchewan, where the prairie stretches endlessly beneath a wide open sky, the community of Tokyo once stood.For Brousse Flammand, Tokyo was home. The story of this place is not just one of a town, but of the people who lived there: the Michif."We were a mix of people. We refer to ourselves tradi...
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Ferland signs extension
Melfort's Logan Ferland signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The CFL's West Division Most Outstanding Lineman and Melfort native Logan Ferland will be with the Green and White through 2027. The former Melfort Comet and Regina Thunder offensive lineman inked a two-year contract extension, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced in a news release on Monday. Ferland was the glue tha...
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Series Win
Mustangs advance to Round 2 with Game 5 victory over Klippers
The Melfort Mustangs have advanced to the second round of this year's SJHL playoffs.With a 5-2 victory on Saturday night at home, Melfort eliminated the Kindersley Klippers in five games."The boys were resilient tonight, they were pretty upset after game four, so coming back home, I knew they'd get it done. The bi...
Mar 30, 2025
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A win away from Round 2
Mustangs look to avoid Game 6 in Kindersley, end series tonight at home
The Melfort Mustangs were 20 minutes away from Round 2 on Wednesday night, before a Kindersley Klippers comeback and overtime win forced a Game 5 tonight.Melfort is now looking to respond from their first loss of the postseason and advance to the second-round this evening at home."It's a huge game and we want to b...
Mar 29, 2025
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Next Step
Mustangs' Roberts commits to University of Guelph
Melfort Mustangs' defenceman Nolan Roberts has committed to a career after Junior A.The team announced that Roberts has committed to the University of Guelph, where he will suit up for the Gryphons next season."I'm super excited and thankful for my time here in Melfort and just everything that Blevins and the whol...
Mar 28, 2025
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League Fine
Roughriders fined for going over 2024 CFL salary cap by $40k
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were one of four CFL clubs to receive fines for exceeding the league's salary cap.The CFL said the Riders, B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks all exceeded the league's salary cap of $5.525 million in 2024. Saskatchewan was over the cap by $40,121, and will face a fine as a r...
Mar 28, 2025
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Not Over Yet
Mustangs falter late, series extended to Game 5
The Melfort Mustangs were 20 minutes away from Round 2 Wednesday night, until they weren't.Melfort led the Kindersley Klippers 2-0 after two periods, before Kindersley came storming back.After the Klippers scored twice to tie it and send it to overtime, they needed just over five minutes in the extra frame to force a G...
Mar 27, 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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Inspiring students at AgTech Expo
There will be an opportunity for high school students to learn more about careers in agriculture in Yorkton, Sask. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskat...
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Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has created a sustainability framework for the country's meat processing sector. The goal of Protein PACT (People, Ani...
Mar 28, 2025
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U.S. pork group requests tariff exemption
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) urged the Canadian government to exempt pork from any retaliatory tariffs levied on U.S. products in respon...
Mar 28, 2025
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Canada
Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom
OTTAWA - Party leaders are likely to receive several questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose "reciprocal" tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorro...
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Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump's tariffs
OTTAWA - Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods. The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a joint resolution led by Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine that would terminate the national emergency ...
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U.S. arrests B.C. man, says he smuggled goods to Pakistan's atomic bomb program
SURREY, B.C. - U.S. authorities have arrested a 67-year-old man from Surrey, B.C., accusing him of smuggling banned goods to Pakistan's military and its nuclear weapons program over more than 15 years. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a Friday news release that Mohammad Jawaid Aziz was arrested trying to cross in...
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Former business lobby head Blackburn confirms he is seeking Quebec Liberal leadership
MONTREAL - A former politician and head of an influential business lobby group is joining the race to be the next leader of the Quebec Liberals. Karl Blackburn published an open letter this morning that says Quebec needs a new, inclusive style of leadership, and he will formally launch his campaign during a press confe...
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Markets tumble as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs
WASHINGTON - Markets tumbled today amid confusion over how U.S. President Donald Trump intends to pursue his global tariff agenda this week - and how it will hit Canada. Trump has said Wednesday will be "Liberation Day" - the day when he intends to impose "reciprocal" tariffs by increasing U.S. duti...
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Hundreds of thousands in Ontario still without power on third day of spring storm
Hundreds of thousands of people across Ontario were still without power on the third day of a spring storm, after freezing rain coated swaths of the province with thick layers of ice. An outage map from provincial utility Hydro One showed more than 430,000 homes and businesses remained without power Monday morning. The...
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World
Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge on Monday paused plans by the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, a week before they were scheduled to expire. The order by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco is a relief for 350,000 Venezuelans whose Tempor...
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from seeking office for 5 years, a political earthquake
PARIS (AP) - A French court on Monday convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years - a hammer blow to the far-right leader's presidential hopes and an earthquake for French politics. Speaking to French TV channel TF1 in her first reaction to the verdict, Le Pen called...
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UAE court sentences 3 people to death in killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Zvi Kogan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan, state media reported Monday. The state-run WAM news agency announced the verdicts of the three after a trial in Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals' State Security Cha...
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French court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case
PARIS (AP) - A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty Monday in an embezzlement case but didn't immediately say what her sentence might be and how it might impact the far-right leader's political future. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below. PARIS (AP) - A Paris court started delivering a v...
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Israeli military orders evacuation of most of Rafah
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. The orders issued Monday come after Israel ended a ceasefire and renewed its air and ground war against Hamas earlier this month. The Associated Press
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Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700
MANDALAY, Myanmar (AP) - The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country's military-led government said Monday. Government spokesman Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun told state-run MRTV that another 3,400 have been injured and more than ...
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