
CPKC responding to 18-rail car derailment near Moose Jaw
Railway crews are responding to the scene of a train derailment 25 km west of Moose Jaw.This happened shortly after midnight on Tuesday in the RM of Caron.Around 18 intermodal rail cars were involved and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway company is reporting no injuries.The train was carrying loaded shipp...
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Saskatchewan government taking new steps to curb fentanyl, meth
The provincial government announced a suite of new measures on Tuesday aiming to curb the production, transportation, sale and use of methamphetamine and fentanyl in Saskatchewan.According to the Government of Saskatchewan, fentanyl and methamphetamine "are increasingly the cause of overdose deaths, violent crime ...
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Murder suspect pre-trial conference continues next month
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Court appearance
Murder suspect pre-trial conference continues next month
The man charged with murdering a woman on the Yellow Quill First Nation will return to court next month. Twenty-six-year-old Cole Smokeyday faces a second-degree murder charge after 24-year-old Terrance Tony-Kishayinew was found injured at a home on the First Nation in August, and she was declared dead at the scene. Sm...
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Hudson Bay water
Hudson Bay hopes drinking water issues are solved
The Town of Hudson Bay is hoping they've finally solved an ongoing issue with their drinking water. A statement issued on the town's social media sites says workers have been struggling with fluctuations of water turbidity levels at their water treatment plant. "Our crew has spent countless hours troubleshooting, ...
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Hawks dominate SJHL POTW
Three Nipawin Hawks earn weekly SJHL awards
A big week for the Nipawin Hawks has left three of their players as SJHL weekly-award recipients. The Hawks have won four straight, including three on the road this past weekend. Nipawin beat Weyburn 7-5, Estevan 7-2, and Notre Dame 5-3. One of the big reasons was the play of Mason Karakochuk, who takes home the SGEU M...
Feb 24, 2025
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Melfort water tower
Iconic history, uncertain future: Melfort Water Tower approaching 100 years
A well-known landmark is quickly approaching its 100th anniversary in the community.According to the Melfort & District Museum's archives, the water tower was purchased from the Prince Albert Penitentiary in 1927 and was moved into Melfort the following year. Curator Brenda Mellon said the water tower is one of the...
Feb 24, 2025
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Mustangs rankings
Melfort Mustangs now the fifth ranked team in Canada
The Melfort Mustangs have climbed one spot in the Canadian Junior Hockey League's (CJHL) Top 20 ranking. The Mustangs are now ranked fifth in the nation, after earning five of a possible six points last week. Melfort opened with a wild 8-6 victory in North Battleford on Tuesday. The Mustangs lost 4-3 in a shootout at h...
Feb 24, 2025
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Playoffs over
Carrot River Outback Thunder swept in playoff survivor series
The Carrot River Outback Thunder's season has come to an end. The Saskatoon Quakers beat them in two straight games in their playoff survivor series. The Quakers opened with a 5-2 win on home ice on Saturday. Ryan Radloff and Chase Jarman scored for the Thunder. Saskatoon downed the Thunder 6-1 in Carrot River on Sunda...
Feb 24, 2025
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Saskatchewan
CPKC responding to 18-rail car derailment near Moose Jaw
Railway crews are responding to the scene of a train derailment 25 km west of Moose Jaw.This happened shortly after midnight on Tuesday in the RM of Caron.Around 18 intermodal rail cars were involved and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway company is reporting no injuries.The train was carrying loaded shipp...
24m ago
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Saskatchewan government taking new steps to curb fentanyl, meth
The provincial government announced a suite of new measures on Tuesday aiming to curb the production, transportation, sale and use of methamphetamine and fentanyl in Saskatchewan.According to the Government of Saskatchewan, fentanyl and methamphetamine "are increasingly the cause of overdose deaths, violent crime ...
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Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates
OTTAWA - Canada's provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond to looming U.S. tariffs without supersizing their debt burdens, a new report says.The analysis released Tuesday from Desjardins Economics predicted upcoming provincial budgets will be dominated by plans to prepare for an unknown 2025 as pr...
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Honouring Ed Laird
101-year-old Prince Albert WWII Veteran passes away
One of the last Prince Albert area veterans of the Second World War has passed away, just a few months shy of his 102nd birthday. Edwin Laird was born May 5, 1923 in Verwood, Sask. He enlisted in the military in 1941, joining the Army at Prince Albert. When he was sent overseas to England, he completed Commando trainin...
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Provincial politics
NDP shadow ministers plan two week tour of northern Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Ministers are touring northern Saskatchewan to hear from northern residents and ensure they are represented when the Legislature reopens late on March 19. The tour was launched on Monday in Prince Albert, which according to Statistics Canada. ranked fifth in Canada for crime severity. Employment...
Feb 24, 2025
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Two U of R Rams among five arrested in $1.5M drug bust in Regina
Two Regina Rams football players have been arrested in relation to a four-month drug trafficking investigation.On Thursday and Friday, the Regina Police Service executed eight search warrants and charged five people. A news conference with more details is expected at 2:30 p.m. on Monday.980 CJME reached out to the Univ...
Feb 24, 2025
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Southern sweep
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Local Sports
Ahtahkakoop Connection
Danika Dureau, Battlefords Sharks enjoying a stellar season
Danika Dureau has been one of the key pieces as the Battlefords Sharks have seen quite the turnaround in a few short seasons.The U18 Female AAA team leads the pack with a league-best 21-2-2-2 record this season - Dureau's second season on the team."The whole team, we're all kind of filled with the drive and passio...
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Hawks dominate SJHL POTW
Three Nipawin Hawks earn weekly SJHL awards
A big week for the Nipawin Hawks has left three of their players as SJHL weekly-award recipients. The Hawks have won four straight, including three on the road this past weekend. Nipawin beat Weyburn 7-5, Estevan 7-2, and Notre Dame 5-3. One of the big reasons was the play of Mason Karakochuk, who takes home the SGEU M...
Feb 24, 2025
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Mustangs rankings
Melfort Mustangs now the fifth ranked team in Canada
The Melfort Mustangs have climbed one spot in the Canadian Junior Hockey League's (CJHL) Top 20 ranking. The Mustangs are now ranked fifth in the nation, after earning five of a possible six points last week. Melfort opened with a wild 8-6 victory in North Battleford on Tuesday. The Mustangs lost 4-3 in a shootout at h...
Feb 24, 2025
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Southern sweep
Hawks claw back in third period to stun Hounds; sweep southern swing for first time since 2017
The Hawks are red hot and returned home from their southern road trip with three wins for the first time since 2017.Nipawin completed their road trip in Wilcox Sunday against the Hounds coming back to win 5-3 in the final game against Notre Dame, combing the victory with Friday's win in Weyburn and Saturday's rout of E...
Feb 24, 2025
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Playoffs over
Carrot River Outback Thunder swept in playoff survivor series
The Carrot River Outback Thunder's season has come to an end. The Saskatoon Quakers beat them in two straight games in their playoff survivor series. The Quakers opened with a 5-2 win on home ice on Saturday. Ryan Radloff and Chase Jarman scored for the Thunder. Saskatoon downed the Thunder 6-1 in Carrot River on Sunda...
Feb 24, 2025
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Trojans sweep weekend
Trojans end regular season with two wins
The Tisdale Trojans are entering the playoffs on a winning note. The Trojans downed the last place Notre Dame Hounds in a pair of games at the RECPlex on the weekend. Tisdale outscored the Hounds 10-7 on Saturday, as Jacob Tait had a goal and four assists for the Trojans. Eight players had multiple points for Tisdale, ...
Feb 24, 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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Report calls for bold strategy to diversify Canada's trade
A new RBC report says the Canadian agriculture industry needs to expand its international exports to hedge against US tariffs and hold its own against...
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Enhanced support for agriculture amid U.S. tariff threat
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) urged the provincial and federal leaders to take immediate action to safeguard Alberta's agricultural sect...
Feb 21, 2025
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Feds order avian influenza vaccine to protect individuals most at risk
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is taking proactive measures to protect the health of Canadian citizens by securing a supply of a human vacc...
Feb 21, 2025
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Canada

Front-runner Carney's French under scrutiny after faux pas during Liberal debate
MONTREAL - The first major French test for Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney during Monday night's debate proved to be a tough slog. Carney, the former Bank of Canada governor, is the presumed front-runner for the Liberal leadership and by extension the prime minister's job. One political science professor echoed ...
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Here's the latest as the Liberal leadership candidates face off in English debate
OTTAWA - In a few hours, Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Baylis will square off in an English-language debate in Montreal. The event is set to run from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is being moderated by former CBC journalist Hannah Thibedeau of Global Public Affairs. Here's...
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A look at outgoing Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey has announced he is leaving politics and will step down once the Liberal party chooses a replacement. Here is a look at the province's 14th premier. Age: 49 Early years: Born in St. John's, Furey was involved in Liberal politics from a young age. His fat...
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B.C. First Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylaws
VANCOUVER - A small First Nation on British Columbia's Central Coast is taking the attorney general of Canada to court, arguing its Charter rights have been violated because the RCMP refuses to enforce its bylaws. The Heiltsuk Tribal Council says in its lawsuit that the police are "emboldening drug dealers" a...
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Ottawa appoints Inuk leader for external review of embattled Nutrition North program
OTTAWA - The federal government has appointed Inuk leader Aluki Kotierk to head an external review of a northern food subsidy program. Kotierk is the former president of Nunavut Tunngavik, which represents the territory's Inuit, and will serve as a special representative to the northern affairs minister. Nutrition Nort...
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Public safety minister heads to Washington to discuss efforts to fight fentanyl
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister David McGuinty is headed to Washington to discuss the latest efforts by Canada and the United States to fight deadly fentanyl. Joining McGuinty is newly appointed "fentanyl czar" Kevin Brosseau and representatives of the RCMP and Canada Border Services Agency. The Canadians are...
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World

Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include the exploitation of rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The officials, who were familiar with the matter, spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not ...
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A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump's effort to halt the refugee admissions system
SEATTLE (AP) - A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Donald Trump's effort to halt the nation's refugee admissions system Tuesday. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by major refugee aid groups, who argued that Trump's executive order suspending the federal refugee resettlement program ran afoul of the system ...
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Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma man's murder conviction and death sentence
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him. The justices found that Glossip's trial violated his constitutional rights. The ju...
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French fugitive 'The Fly' is being extradited from Romania to France, official says
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year was being extradited Tuesday to France from Romania, an official said, days after his arrest in Bucharest ended a nine-month international manhunt. Mohamed Amra, nicknamed "The Fly", was arrested ...
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Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican secretary of state over candidates for sainthood
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis was well enough to meet in the hospital with the Vatican secretary of state and his deputy to approve new decrees of candidates for possible sainthood, the Vatican said Tuesday. The decrees, published Tuesday in the Holy See's noon bulletin, signaled that the machinery of the Vatican is grindin...
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Cleveland Guardians owner Lawrence Dolan dies at 94
CLEVELAND (AP) - Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94. The Cleveland Guardians put out a statement Monday saying Dolan died Sunday night of natural causes. Dolan, a Cleveland native, purchased the team from Richard Jacobs in 2000 for $320 million. The Dolan f...
Feb 24, 2025
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