Safe driving during seeding
Local fire departments urge highway safety as farmers gear up for seeding
A reminder to drivers as the farming season is upon us. Large machinery will be moving on local roads and highways, and motorists need to be careful when sharing the road with producers."This time of year, we see lots of big air drills and stuff like that rolling down the highway, so patience is...our best course ...
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Three quarters of Canadians say misinformation affected the federal election: poll
More than three quarters of Canadians believe misinformation had an impact on the outcome of the federal election, a new poll suggests.The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from April 29 to May 1, suggests that 19 per cent of people think false information or misinformation had a major impact on...
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Safe driving during seeding
Local fire departments urge highway safety as farmers gear up for seeding
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Evacuations ordered as four homes burn in uncontained wildfire on James Smith Cree Nation
May 04, 2025
JSCN fire
Active fire at James Smith Cree Nation leads to evacuation
May 04, 2025
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Safe driving during seeding
Local fire departments urge highway safety as farmers gear up for seeding
A reminder to drivers as the farming season is upon us. Large machinery will be moving on local roads and highways, and motorists need to be careful when sharing the road with producers."This time of year, we see lots of big air drills and stuff like that rolling down the highway, so patience is...our best course ...
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Wildfire
SaskAlert planned for Wednesday
Phone users in Saskatchewan can expect a loud noise from their phone or their televisions on Wednesday, just before 2 p.m. The province will be sending out a test of the emergency alert system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week and in conjunction with a national test. The province of Saskatchewan is promoting the t...
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Wildfires
Evacuations ordered as four homes burn in uncontained wildfire on James Smith Cree Nation
Four homes have been destroyed, and around a dozen others were evacuated as an out-of-control wildfire tore through James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), displacing roughly 30 people.The blaze, named 25PA-JSIR01, grew to over 100 hectares in size and was sparked on Friday evening by human activity, according to the Saskatche...
May 04, 2025
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JSCN fire
Active fire at James Smith Cree Nation leads to evacuation
A fire has evacuated a number of people from the James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN). A post on JSCN's social media page indicated that some members of the community "are being evacuated for their safety." Anyone affected by the evacuation is being asked to congregate at Bernard Constant Community School (BCCS) gy...
May 04, 2025
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Fires in Melfort area
Melfort Fire Department busy with controlled burn, vehicle fire calls
The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) has been super bus the past few days on a number of different calls. Crews were called out to a controlled burn east of the city Friday afternoon that soon became uncontrolled. Five rows of bails and a large area of dry grass and bush was burning towards the creek, and the strong wind ...
May 03, 2025
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More fire bans
Update: RMs of Torch River, Arborfield declare fire bans
Another fire ban has been issued in a local rural municipality. The RM of Torch River No. 488 issued a fire ban on Friday due to what they called on social media "an extreme fire hazard condition." The ban states that "no person shall light, or start or allow or cause to be lighted, ignited or started a ...
May 02, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Widlfire update
'We need a break': James Smith Cree Nation Chief urges caution following destructive wildfire
The fire situation is now considered under control on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), but there are lingering effects for several community members who lost their homes in the weekend blaze."There are just a few little hotspots here and there, and we have our fire suppression crew going around to ensure that there...
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Three quarters of Canadians say misinformation affected the federal election: poll
More than three quarters of Canadians believe misinformation had an impact on the outcome of the federal election, a new poll suggests.The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from April 29 to May 1, suggests that 19 per cent of people think false information or misinformation had a major impact on...
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Wildfire
SaskAlert planned for Wednesday
Phone users in Saskatchewan can expect a loud noise from their phone or their televisions on Wednesday, just before 2 p.m. The province will be sending out a test of the emergency alert system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week and in conjunction with a national test. The province of Saskatchewan is promoting the t...
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Red Dress Day offers opportunities for reflection and learning across Saskatchewan
Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ people (MMIWG+) will be raised on May 5, which is known in Saskatchewan and across Canada as Red Dress Day.A total of 1324 missing alerts of Indigenous people were added in 2024 to Aboriginal Alert's website and four provinces had greater than 20...
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Shifting home
Rush steamroll Thunderbirds 16-7 in Game 1 of NLL semifinals
The Saskatchewan Rush outplayed the Halifax Thunderbirds in Game 1 of the best of three National Lacrosse League semifinals in Nova Scotia on Saturday.The Rush hit the floor hot, netting six goals in the first quarter, with forward Austin Shanks scoring three of them. The Thunderbirds scored three as well to make it 6-...
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Missing and Murdered
Domestic violence survivor adds voice to Red Dress Day movement
Kerry Benjoe knows the devastation domestic violence can cause. "I'm an amputee. I lost my left leg because of [domestic] violence."The journalist, originally from Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, has a successful career as the editor-in-chief of EFN News, a publication that focuses on telling the stories of In...
May 04, 2025
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Local Sports
Another Commitment
Mustangs continue to sign players for the future
For the fourth time in the last 10 days, the Melfort Mustangs have announced a commitment of a future player.Their newest commit is forward Asher Watson.Watson, a 2007-born Avonlea, Sask. product, has spent the last five years with Prairie Hockey Academy.This year, the six-foot-three, 174-pound, 17-year-old played with...
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U11 Hockey
WATCH: Junior Raiders bring home gold in impressive fashion from Brandon
The regular hockey season is over, but some athletes are still getting together competitively for a few tournaments in the spring. For the Prince Albert Junior Raiders U11 hockey team, their first of two spring tournaments ended with a huge celebration after a comeback overtime victory to take the gold medal.The Silver...
May 01, 2025
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Golf courses opening
Local golf courses opening for the season over the coming days
Winter is a memory, and golf season is now upon us. Several local courses are opening over the next two days, including the Golf Club which will open on Thursday at 9 am.Meanwhile, the Melfort Golf and Country Club will follow suit at noon. General Manager Kevin Ryhorchuk said it's exciting to see the course opening. &...
Apr 30, 2025
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Another Mustangs signing
Mustangs sign another defenceman for next season
The Melfort Mustangs have announced another signing for next season. The team has inked 2007-born defenceman Jake DeMone. (Melfort Mustangs/Facebook)The Lethbridge native had two goals and an assist in 37 games with the U18 AAA Lethbridge Hurricanes this past season. - Cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com
Apr 30, 2025
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Riders select Kurtis Rourke in the third, DL Ali Saad in CFL Draft
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will need to be patient, but have selected quarterback Kurtis Rourke in the CFL Draft.The Oakville, Ont., product was selected in the third round (25th overall) by the Riders. He was also selected in the seventh round (227th overall) in the NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, so he's not ...
Apr 30, 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 ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
Every Business Needs a Rudy
Living the Corporate Brand
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives, the theme for the year is 'Co-operatives Build a Better World'. If that seems a little too 'rose coloured glasses' on a global scale, one has to only take a look at how one local co-operative operates to understand how the co-operative model ...
Apr 29, 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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farmnewsNOW
Rocky Mountain Equipment launches fifth year of rural community grant program
The 2025 edition of the RME Right by You Ag Society Grant community investment initiative is accepting applications. The Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME...
May 02, 2025
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Manitoba farmers starting spring seeding
Manitoba Agriculture has released its first crop report for 2025. Spring planting is registered at three per cent complete just two points ahead of th...
May 02, 2025
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U.S. Soybean growers disappointed with decision on 2,4-D duties
The International Trade Commission has voted in favor of imposing final anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of 2,4-D from China and Indi...
May 01, 2025
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Canada
Alberta premier to give live address on province's 'path forward' with Ottawa
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a livestreamed address this afternoon to outline the province's path forward with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. Smith has said she will be looking to strike a "What's Next" panel to poll Albertans on issues they want to see addressed after last...
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Lion Electric likely to be liquidated, court-appointed monitor says
SAINT-JÉRÔME - The court-appointed monitor for Lion Electric says the vehicle maker is very likely to be liquidated after the Quebec government refused to invest more public funds in the company. Jean-François Nadon, a representative of Deloitte, said in a court hearing this morning that government ...
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NDP national council scheduled to meet Monday night to pick interim leader
OTTAWA - The NDP national council is scheduled to meet tonight to pick an interim leader. Jagmeet Singh announced on election night that he would step down as soon as an interim leader was chosen. The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in the election on April 28 and no longer holds official party status. Two party of...
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In the news today: Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S. In a post Sunday night on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he has author...
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Complainant to continue testifying at hockey players' sexual assault trial
A woman who prosecutors allege was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to continue testifying at their trial today. The woman, who cannot be identified under a publication ban, told the court last week that she felt drunk and not fully aware of her surroundings at the L...
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Territorial premiers say internal trade talks should consider northern context
The premiers of Canada's three territories say the county's push to remove internal trade barriers needs to consider the unique economic situation of the North. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Northwest Territories Premier P.J. Akeeagok say they will be exploring the creation o...
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World
Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen a day after Houthi rebels strike Israeli airport
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military said Monday that it carried out airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen's Red Sea city of Hodeida, a day after the Iranian-backed rebels launched a missile that hit Israel's main airport. The rebels' media office said the United States and Israel launched at least six strikes Monday...
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3 killed and 9 missing after small boat capsizes off San Diego, Coast Guard says
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Three people were killed, four were injured and nine others are missing after a small boat overturned early Monday in high surf off San Diego's coast. U.S. Coast Guard vessels and helicopters were searching for the missing while the four injured were sent to hospitals, authorities said. Coast Guard off...
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Romanian premier resigns after his coalition's candidate fails to advance to presidential runoff
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday, a day after the governing coalition's joint candidate failed to advance to the runoff in the European Union country's critical presidential election rerun. The coalition's candidate, Crin Antonescu, finished third in S...
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Upstate New York prison guard pleads guilty to manslaughter in an inmate's 2024 beating death
UTICA, N.Y. (AP) - A correctional officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter Monday in connection with the killing of inmate Robert Brooks, whose brutal beating while handcuffed at an upstate New York prison was recorded by officers' body cameras. Christopher Walrath, 36, was one of six guards charged with second-degree mu...
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Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the United States illegally $1,000 to go home
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration says it is going to pay immigrants in the United States illegally who've returned to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda. The Department of Homeland Security said in a news release Monday that it's also paying for travel ...
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The UN's top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case alleging the UAE funded RSF rebels
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The top United Nations court on Monday dismissed a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's deadly civil war. Judges found that the International Court of Justic...
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