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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Fatal rollover
Man killed in rollover near Pelican Narrows
A man has been killed in a single-vehicle rollover in the Pelican Narrows area. RCMP were called about the rollover on Highway 106, a few kilometres east of the intersection with Highway 135, late Sunday morning. The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old man from Pelican Narrows, was declared dead at the scene. A woman ...
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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...
37m ago
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Fatal rollover
Man killed in rollover near Pelican Narrows
A man has been killed in a single-vehicle rollover in the Pelican Narrows area. RCMP were called about the rollover on Highway 106, a few kilometres east of the intersection with Highway 135, late Sunday morning. The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old man from Pelican Narrows, was declared dead at the scene. A woman ...
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Motorcyclist injured
Motorcyclist injured after crash west of Melfort
Emergency crews responded to a crash near Melfort on Sunday. According to the Melfort Fire Department, a motorcycle collided with a vehicle west of Melfort on Highway 3 just before 5:30 p.m. The lone rider was treated at the scene by Melfort EMS and taken by ambulance to hospital. There is no update on their condition....
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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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Grass fires
Crews fight local grass fires; another RM declares fire ban
Dry conditions have led to a number of recent grass and brush fires. The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) was called out to a bush fire early Saturday afternoon. (Melfort Fire and Rescue/Facebook)The department said the strong wind had blown over a tree, and a live power line had started the dry brush on fire. The fire wa...
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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
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Saskatchewan
Sask. environment ministry offers advice on evicting bats from buildings
You might notice some unwanted roommates this spring. In fact, they might be driving you a little bit batty.Bats are waking up from hibernation, and Saskatchewan's environment ministry said May is a good time to work on evicting bats from buildings or take steps to keep them from finding their way inside in the first p...
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Polls open across Canada as leaders, Canadians cast ballots in historic election
After a short, intense and heated election campaign, Canadians are casting their ballots in a historic election to choose the next federal government.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters.Each of the party leaders settled...
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New cover release, shows on the way, we chat with Amanda Hagel on the Closeup
Photo Credit: Amanda Hagel Amanda Hagel is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about her brand new cover release, "C...
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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
OTTAWA - After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters.Read More:Liberal leader Mark Carney ma...
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Parvovirus
Sask. vets urge dog owners to protect pets from parvovirus
Veterinarians at the University of Saskatchewan are encouraging pet owners to protect their dogs from canine parvovirus.Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease that attacks dogs' gastrointestinal systems, leading to vomiting, bloody diarrhea, a lack of energy and a loss of appetite. The disease...
Apr 27, 2025
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NLL Playoffs
Sask. Rush defeat Georgia Swarm to advance in NLL playoffs
The Saskatchewan Rush are heading to the final four in the NLL playoffs.After falling behind 2-0 early to the Georgia Swarm in a winner-take-all game at the SaskTel Centre on Saturday night, the Rush found its stride and took care of business, securing a 13-9 win."We had a little bit of a slow start, but I thought...
Apr 27, 2025
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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
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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...
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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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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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'It feels personal': Canadian farmers cope with Chinese tariffs on canola and peas
Canola runs deep on Margaret Rigetti's farm in southern Saskatchewan.Her grandfather was among the first to grow the bright yellow flowering crop in t...
Apr 27, 2025
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Governments agree to extend enrolment deadline for 2025 AgriStability program
The AgriStability enrolment deadline has been extended, without penalty, from Apr. 30 to July 31 for the 2025 program year. In a joint statement, fede...
Apr 25, 2025
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USask researcher receives international hydrology award
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) water researcher has been recognized with a prestigious international honour. Dr. John Pomeroy is the recipient o...
Apr 25, 2025
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Canada
Quebec's failed auto insurance digital shift could cost $500M, inquiry hears
MONTREAL - A public inquiry examining a digital shift by Quebec's automobile insurance board is hearing it could end up costing the province nearly half-a-billion dollars, more than initially planned. Alain Fortin, Quebec's interim auditor general, testified today that cost overruns could mean the final tally for the s...
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Convicted murderer claims B.C. prison wrongfully took books including 'Mein Kampf'
VANCOUVER - A convicted murderer who kept his victim's severed head in a bucket claims prison authorities in British Columbia are wrongfully withholding books he has acquired during his life sentence, including Hitler's "Mein Kampf." Mihaly Illes was convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 for the death of J...
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Trial set to begin in former world junior hockey players' sexual assault case
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to begin today in London, Ont. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party ...
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Many will need care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
VANCOUVER - An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people. RJ Aquino told hundreds of mourners at a vigil Sunday night that people are confuse...
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In the news today: 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore th...
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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
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World
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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Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, hours after North Korea confirmed its deployment for the first time. The back-to-back Russian and North Korean statements - which ...
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Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it's being persecuted
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Israel criticized as part of its "systematic persecution and delegitimization." Israel denies deliberately targeti...
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Houthi rebels say alleged US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Yemen's Houthi rebels on Monday alleged a U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others. The U.S. military did not acknowledge carrying out the strike. The strike in Yemen's Saada governorate, a stronghold for the Houthis, is t...
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Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel. The cardinals set the da...
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Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war. Kyiv insisted on a longer and immediate truce. The Kremlin said the truce, ordered on "humanitar...
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