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'Hats off to them': Crews continue to fight 'monster' wildfire in La Ronge
Emergency personnel continue to battle a wildfire that the La Ronge Regional Fire Department (LRRFD) is describing as 'a monster.' The Pisew fire that's caused significant damage in the La Ronge area is now 141,905 hectares in size. Yesterday, it was measured at 83,630 hectares, but high winds fuelled the fires growth ...
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Melfort PBR a big success, could become annual event
For the first time ever, the City of Melfort hosted a PBR event, which took place this past weekend.The Ripley Rumble was brought to town courtesy of Ripley Ford, and according to owner Mark Ripley, it went even better than expected."I think the words would be just incredible. It was sold out, the community suppor...
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Melfort PBR a big success, could become annual event
For the first time ever, the City of Melfort hosted a PBR event, which took place this past weekend.The Ripley Rumble was brought to town courtesy of Ripley Ford, and according to owner Mark Ripley, it went even better than expected."I think the words would be just incredible. It was sold out, the community suppor...
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Melfort Golf and Country Club soon needing $1 million+ irrigation replacement
The Melfort Golf and Country Club (MGCC) has some major upgrades on the way, which they won't be able to hold out on for much longer.The irrigation system, a critical part of a successful golf course and something that a club can't really live without, is at the end of its lifespan.The system was redone back in 1995 an...
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Evacuees receive community support as local firefighters battle wildfires
As wildfires continue to rage in northern Saskatchewan, local firefighters and groups are doing their best to help the communities and residents affected. Firefighters from Wakaw and Cudworth were sent from Weyakwin to La Ronge on Monday. When they arrived, they were "met with heavily deteriorating conditions from...
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North East SPCA hosting car show in Melfort
A car show is returning to Melfort Father's Day weekend, but there's a difference this year. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce isn't hosting the annual Show and Shine; however, the North East SPCA is taking the wheel this year. The NESPCA Kars 4 K9's car show is being held at the Melfort Exhibition Grounds...
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Humboldt fire chief discusses crew deployment to wildfire areas
The Humboldt Fire Department has its members scattered across northern Saskatchewan, assisting in the battle against raging wildfires. Fire Chief Mike Kwasnica told northeastNOW the department was asked by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) if they could supply a pumper truck and four firefighters to help in ...
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Resort Village of Candle Lake declares State of Emergency
With a massive nearby wildfire showing no signs of slowing down, the Resort Village of Candle Lake has Declared a State of Emergency.As per the latest update from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), the Shoe Fire is now less than 14 km from Candle Lake and is about 470,000 hectares in size. Tuesday's notice w...
Jun 03, 2025
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'Hats off to them': Crews continue to fight 'monster' wildfire in La Ronge
Emergency personnel continue to battle a wildfire that the La Ronge Regional Fire Department (LRRFD) is describing as 'a monster.' The Pisew fire that's caused significant damage in the La Ronge area is now 141,905 hectares in size. Yesterday, it was measured at 83,630 hectares, but high winds fuelled the fires growth ...
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Evacuees seek answers about shelter space, Muskoday opens temporary home
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Draisaitl looks back at journey with Oilers' core as Edmonton looks to capture Cup
Leon Draisaitl has experienced plenty of good moments with the Oilers.The big centre selected No. 3 overall at the 2014 NHL draft owns a Hart Trophy as league MVP, has filled the net across his decade in the Alberta capital and enjoyed playoff success.Draisaitl also remembers the bad times - disappointing finishes, mis...
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Ottawa matching Red Cross wildfire relief donations, Sask. gov't chips in $15M
Canada's federal government says it will match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal.The Government of Saskatchewan, meanwhile, is providing $15 million to the Red Cross "to work with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency to support wildfire evacuees."Donations will...
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Indigenous art, historical artifacts lost as Robertson Trading burns in wildfire
A historic store in La Ronge has been destroyed after a wildfire tore through part of the community.In a social media post, Robertson Trading Memories confirmed that Robertson Trading burned down in a fire on Tuesday night. Since then, hundreds of messages have poured in from people mourning the loss and offering suppo...
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Wednesday Fire update
Province's largest wildfires measure significant growth overnight
The Shoe fire that started near Lower Fishing Lake on May 7 and is now burning near Candle Lake, grew overnight from 407,956 hectares to 471,418.The blaze has Type 1 and Type 2 crew members, heavy equipment support, helicopter and air tanker support, value protection specialists, a company that provides super absorbent...
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Melfort PBR a big success, could become annual event
For the first time ever, the City of Melfort hosted a PBR event, which took place this past weekend.The Ripley Rumble was brought to town courtesy of Ripley Ford, and according to owner Mark Ripley, it went even better than expected."I think the words would be just incredible. It was sold out, the community suppor...
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Riders look to build off solid 2024 season under head coach Corey Mace
After reaching the West Division final in Corey Mace's first season as head coach, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to take it to the next level in 2025.Mace replaced Craig Dickenson for the 2024 CFL season following 6-12 records in 2022 and 2023 campaigns that ended with seven-game losing streaks.The Riders re...
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Melfort Golf and Country Club soon needing $1 million+ irrigation replacement
The Melfort Golf and Country Club (MGCC) has some major upgrades on the way, which they won't be able to hold out on for much longer.The irrigation system, a critical part of a successful golf course and something that a club can't really live without, is at the end of its lifespan.The system was redone back in 1995 an...
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Prince Albert's Gage Grassick named U Sports athlete of the year
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'You embrace it': Saskatchewan Roughriders know expectations are high for 2025
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are embracing the expectations put on the team for 2025.In 2024, plenty of question marks surrounded the CFL club heading into the season - a new head coach in Corey Mace, quarterback Trevor Harris was coming off a season-ending knee injury and the club hadn't been in the playoffs since 202...
Jun 03, 2025
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Roughriders cut 17, add 11 to practice roster ahead of 2025 season opener
After a long training camp and a pair of preseason games against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have determined how their 2025 roster will look come Week 1.The Riders announced 17 final cuts after training camp, including both Justin and Jordan Herdman-Reed. The Herdman-Reed twins have been in ...
Jun 01, 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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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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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...
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CP NewsAlert: B.C. port supervisors' union, employers ratify 4-year deal
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CP NewsAlert: Former minister, astronaut Marc Garneau dies at 76
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Alberta Premier Smith says she's invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers game
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Trump moves to block US entry for foreigners planning to study at Harvard University
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