FIBA 3x3
Crozon, Canada claim bronze at 2025 World Cup
The 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, recently, and the new-look Canadian Women's squad, featuring Humboldt native Paige Crozon, brought home a bronze medal.The third-place finish at the biggest and arguably most important tournament of this year's 3x3 season capped off a multi-week stay in Mon...
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Wildfire response
Sask. Government commits $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by wildfires
The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by this year's devastating wildfires. Through the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), a dedicated Recovery Task Team (RTT) has been established to lead the province's wildfire recovery efforts."We know th...
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Ripley Rumble cheques
Three organizations receive $20K cheques from Ripley Rumble
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Digital Farming
Managing resources and visualizing ROI with data and digital farming
Up and down weather
Hot temperatures to be followed by rain this week
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Former Bruins Enforcer
Nipawin born and former Boston Bruin Byers dead at 61
Jul 05, 2025
Northeast News
Ripley Rumble cheques
Three organizations receive $20K cheques from Ripley Rumble
Three local organizations are reaping the benefits of the incredibly successful Ripley Rumble in Melfort. The Professional Bull Riding (PBR) event was organized by Ripley Ford owner Mark Ripley and others, and was held in the lot beside the Ford dealership in June. Between the money raised from the PBR, and a matching ...
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Former Bruins Enforcer
Nipawin born and former Boston Bruin Byers dead at 61
Hockey fans in Nipawin lost a local legend on July 4, 2025 when local boy Lyndon Byers passed away at the age of 61. Born in Nipawin on February 29, 1964, Byers had an NHL career that lasted from 1983 until 1993 where he jumped in and out of the AHL. Of his 279 games in the NHL, 261 of them were spent as a member of th...
Jul 05, 2025
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Missing Person
Tisdale RCMP searching for missing 15-year-old girl
Tisdale Police are trying to find a missing 15-year-old girl.Stephanie Thomas was last seen on June 13 on Kinistin Saulteaux Nation.After being last spotted just before 1 a.m. on June 13th, Thomas was reported missing to Saskatoon police on June 19th.Since being reported missing, Tisdale RCMP were asked to help with th...
Jul 05, 2025
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Strategic Plan
City of Melfort seeking community feedback on proposed strategic plan
The City of Melfort has developed a proposed strategic plan for the years 2026-2029.Currently, the plan is just a draft, and before it becomes official, the city is looking for feedback from its community members."The strategic plan is about shaping Melfort's future, and that future belongs to the people who live ...
Jul 03, 2025
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Community support
Porcupine Plain group home residents pitch in to help wildfire evacuees
The Director of Saskatchewan First Nation Emergency Management said she was moved to tears after hearing group home residents from Porcupine Plain wanted to help the wildfire evacuees.Michelle Vandevord was present on Thursday when a truck that travelled over three hours, showed up at Cottage 11 on the Joseph Custer Re...
Jul 03, 2025
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Lawsuit
Sask. law firm considering class action suit against province over wildfire response
There appears to be a lot of public interest in a potential class action lawsuit regarding the government's response to wildfires in Saskatchewan. Chad Eggerman, the founding partner of Procido Law which has an office in Saskatoon, said in the five days since his firm first asked for feedback on its website, the respon...
Jul 02, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Wildfire response
Sask. Government commits $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by wildfires
The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $20 million to support communities and individuals affected by this year's devastating wildfires. Through the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), a dedicated Recovery Task Team (RTT) has been established to lead the province's wildfire recovery efforts."We know th...
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Don't Swim
E.Coli detected at Emma Lake's Sunnyside Beach
Environmental Public Health is advising the public not to swim in certain parts of Emma Lake, north of Prince Albert, after high levels of a harmful bacteria were found. E.coli (Escherichia coli) is an intestinal bacterium found in humans and other mammals. It was detected at Sunnyside Beach. The presence of it in wate...
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Opening remarks
Canada looking to recapture gold at 18th Men's Softball World Cup
The wait is over and the world has arrived in Prince Albert as the first pitch of the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup is set to be thrown in less than 24 hours. Local dignitaries and the coaches from the eight competing countries along with their team captains gathered in the lobby of the Art Hauser Centre on Monday...
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Up and down weather
Hot temperatures to be followed by rain this week
More up and down temperatures are expected to continue this week across the province.While the next couple of days will be hot, with temperatures rising to the low 30s, they will quickly drop to the low 20s by the end of the work week, with expected rainfall and possible thunderstorms."Just some warm air mass righ...
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An Amazing Race
When two Rebeccas become one, it's an Amazing Race
Are there two Rebeccas or have they become one? When it comes to their advantage in competing in The Amazing Race, Rebecca Merasty and Rebecca Watt say they are almost one person. Merasty, who is from Flying Dust First Nation near Meadow Lake and her long-time best friend, Rebecca Watt (from Wrigley, NWT and High Level...
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Teen girl stabbed and robbed in Saskatoon
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly robbed and stabbed in broad daylight while she was walking in a park in Saskatoon's Fairhaven neighbourhood.According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers were called to the 400 block of Pendygrasse Road at around 2 p.m. on Saturday."A 16 year old girl reported that she had be...
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Local Sports
FIBA 3x3
Crozon, Canada claim bronze at 2025 World Cup
The 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, recently, and the new-look Canadian Women's squad, featuring Humboldt native Paige Crozon, brought home a bronze medal.The third-place finish at the biggest and arguably most important tournament of this year's 3x3 season capped off a multi-week stay in Mon...
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Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Trevor Harris back after bye week
Trevor Harris is glad to be back on the field.The Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback missed the team's 37-18 win over the B.C. Lions on June 28 with a concussion prior to the team's bye week.As the CFL club returned to practice, the 39-year-old was ready to go."I had my bye week (the week prior) so I'm excited t...
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Another U Sports Commit
Mustangs Belton commits to Brock University
Yet another graduating Melfort Mustang will extend their hockey career at the university level.Logan Belton has announced his commitment to Brock University, where he will become a Badger for the 2025/26 season."Belton was a key piece of the Mustangs' forward group over the past three seasons... his offensive skil...
Jul 04, 2025
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Rising up the ranks
Scherger accepts position with Blades, Mustangs in search of new assistant coach
Melfort Mustangs assistant coach Tye Scherger, has accepted a position with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League.Scherger, who rejoined the Mustangs organization two years ago after previously playing for the club as an assistant captain, is the Blades' newest assistant coach."I'd like to thank Trevor...
Jul 03, 2025
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Going Camping
Locals and Raiders among names at NHL Development Camps
The Prince Albert and North Central areas of the province are well represented at NHL Development Camps this week. Among those attending camps with one of the 32 NHL clubs include eight current and former Raiders and a handful of players who were born around the area. Starting off with the locals, two players hail from...
Jul 02, 2025
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Excelling at every level
Humboldt ballplayer named to three separate Team Sask. rosters
A Humboldt baseball player is set for a busy couple of months, as she's been named to three separate Team Sask. rosters.Camden Suchan is just 16 years old, yet she will be on the 16U Girls' Canada Summer Games roster, the 19U Women's Team Sask roster, and the Women's Team Sask roster."I'm very excited for my summe...
Jul 02, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
Rooted In Agriculture
Growing Community . . . One Acre at a Time
The Prairie North Co-operative of today has a rich history that is rooted in agriculture. It was originally established in 1914 as the Melfort Grain Growers Co-operative Trading Association. Hampered by a lack of access to markets, area farmers decided to experiment with a purchasing co-operative to buy basic supplies ...
Jun 10, 2025
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Propane For Pets - May 15th
Making a Difference for the NESPCA One Propane Fill at a Time
At Prairie North Co-op, we love when our team members come up with great ideas, especially when those ideas are about raising funds for local charities! Keith Mamer, our gas bar division manager, had seen a similar fundraising event in Alberta and took the initiative up with Federated Co-op Limited (FCL) to make things...
May 08, 2025
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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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farmnewsNOW
Listen: Beware of poisonous plants in pastures
Water hemlock is considered one of North America's most toxic plants. Cattle that consume even a small amount of the root can die. Dean Cortus, Range ...
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Drought impacts crops on the Prairies
Prairie farmers are facing another year of drought and it's forcing some to consider getting out of the business.Quinton Jacksteit, who farms near Gol...
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Non-profits benefit from FCC AgriSpirit fund
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund supports capital projects that enrich the lives of residents in communities with fewer than 150,000 people. A...
Jul 04, 2025
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Canada
Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests most Canadians are unfamiliar with nine possible NDP leadership contenders. A majority of respondents to the Research Co. poll said they "don't know who the person is" when asked about possible candidates like current NDP MPs Leah Gazan, Gord Johns, Jenny Kwan and Heather McPherso...
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CP NewsAlert: Four charged in alleged violent extremist plot to take over Quebec City
The RCMP says four people, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to "forcibly take possession" of land in the Quebec City area. Police describe the case as "ideologically motivated violent extremism." More coming. This report by The Canadi...
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In the news today: Israeli minister rejects outside probes of Gaza
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Israeli minister rejects outside probes of Gaza As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in Gaza, one Israeli junior minister says her government won't submit to international investigations of the war t...
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Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war
OTTAWA - As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in Gaza, one Israeli junior minister says her government won't submit to international investigations of the war that it feels are meant to undermine the state's legitimacy. "We are a democracy with checks and balances and a robust judici...
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Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point
OTTAWA - A non-profit group that advocates for access to therapy using psychedelic drugs has won a legal battle in a years-long fight with Health Canada - one the organization believes is far from over. "There's an obvious societal turning point here, one where the public, for sure, clinicians and certainly parts ...
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Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms
VANCOUVER - Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But he's also worried Canada isn't doing enough to prevent such disasters here, saying the country needs to invest in flood...
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World
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the Taliban's supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan's supreme court on charges of persecuting women and girls since seizing power nearly four years ago. The warrants also accuse the leaders of persecuting "other ...
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Yemen's Houthi rebels attack a ship in the Red Sea after claiming they sunk another
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea killed three mariners and wounded two others, a European Union naval force said Tuesday. The attack on the Greek-owned Eternity C also saw one of the wounded lose his leg in the attack, the EU's Operati...
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5 Israeli soldiers killed overnight in northern Gaza, military says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Five Israeli soldiers were killed overnight in northern Gaza, the Israeli military said Tuesday. The military said two other soldiers were seriously wounded. Israeli media said the infantry soldiers were on patrol when explosive devices were detonated against them. Media said militants also open...
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National Guard troops protect immigration officers in large-scale LA operation
LOS ANGELES (AP) - About 90 members of the California National Guard and over dozen military vehicles like Humvees are helping protect immigration officers Monday as they carry out a raid in a Los Angeles park, defense officials said. The operation in MacArthur Park, which is in a neighborhood with a large immigrant po...
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A man has been killed after opening fire at a US Border Patrol facility in Texas, authorities say
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said. Federal agents returned fire at the man, who had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday morning. Rodri...
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Russia's ex-minister found dead hours after being fired in an apparent suicide, officials said
Russian's transport minister was found dead Monday, hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, in what officials said was an apparent suicide. Roman Starovoyt, who served as Russia's transport minister since May 2024, was fired in a presidential decree earlier in the day. His dismissal came after a weeken...
Jul 07, 2025
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