Helping hand
Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle blazes in Saskatchewan and Ontario
Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and Saskatchewan to help teams fight several forest and brush fires.Two CL-415 firefighting aircraft and their crews will head to Dryden, Ont., while two other of the same aircraft will head to Meadow Lake, Sask.Quebec's forest fire pre...
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Mother's Day
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother's Day
Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting a message of unity in a polarized Catholic Church."I, too, address the world's great powers by repeating the ever-present call...
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SUMObots
Kinistino, La Ronge students go for 'Gears and Glory' at annual Sask Polytech robot rumble
There were 69 teams, 138 students from 29 high schools and it all came down to the last robot standing.The high school students from across Saskatchewan showcased their technical expertise and problem-solving abilities at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Robot Rumble. The event saw students working in pairs to build, program...
May 11, 2025
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Paintball gun crime
Nipawin man arrested after using paintball gun in break and enter, flight from police
A 31-year-old Nipawin man was arrested Thursday evening after a series of incidents in the community that started just before 7 pm. RCMP officers were called to a break and enter at a home and learned that an unknown man, armed with what was described a gun, entered the home and was confronted by a woman inside. After ...
May 10, 2025
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Wildfire season 2025
Wildfires near Onion, Lower Fishing Lakes of concern for SPSA
What started out as slightly slower than previous wildfire seasons has quickly changed thanks to hot, dry weather and human activity. In the first online media update of the season, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said while wildfires often change rapidly, several blazes across the north central belt of Sa...
May 09, 2025
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Air quality statement
Update: special air quality statement lifted
UPDATE: The special air quality statement issued by Environment Canada has been lifted. Original story below:-Much of northeast and east-central Saskatchewan could see some smoke over the next day or so. Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for areas including Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, Hudson ...
May 09, 2025
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Wildfires near Wadena, Fishing Lake, Alvena
Crews respond to wildfires near Wadena, Fishing Lake, Alvena; more fire bans
An incredibly busy fire season continues across the province. The Wadena Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) responded to a pair of calls on Thursday. A fire just after 10:30 Thursday night at Fishing Lake First Nation was described as large and fast-moving. (Wadena Volunteer Fire Department)The Wadena Fire Department sai...
May 09, 2025
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Wildfire update
Wildfires keep crews busy in Northeast, some highways closed as local fire bans continue to grow
Two more local fires kept crews in Melfort and Kinistino busy on Thursday. The Melfort Fire Department responded to a bush fire north of the city just after 10 p.m. Thursday. The crew had just returned home from their weekly training when the call came in. A large pile of burning brush was found when they arrived, and ...
May 09, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Helping hand
Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle blazes in Saskatchewan and Ontario
Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and Saskatchewan to help teams fight several forest and brush fires.Two CL-415 firefighting aircraft and their crews will head to Dryden, Ont., while two other of the same aircraft will head to Meadow Lake, Sask.Quebec's forest fire pre...
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Overtime thriller
Rush shock Halifax with last-second goal to advance to NLL finals
It was a Saturday night shocker at the Sasktel Centre in Saskatoon as the Saskatchewan Rush punched their ticket to the National Lacrosse League (NLL) finals with a 10-9 overtime win over Halifax Thunderbirds.It is the first time the team has been to the finals since 2018.The Rush came out buzzing and with Halifax's Mi...
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Riders Camp
Riders bring back plenty of offensive veterans for CFL training camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a lot of consistency on offence ahead of the 2025 season.A number of veterans are returning, but a few big free agent signings will look to shore up the offensive line and provide some depth at other positions.The Riders came within a game of reaching their first Grey Cup since 2013 bu...
May 10, 2025
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Riders Camp
New Riders coaches Josh Donnelly and Andrew Harris embrace rookie camp
It wasn't only rookie camp for players this week in Saskatoon, but some new Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches were also put through their paces.One of those new faces in the Riders' locker room this season is 24-year-old offensive assistant Josh Donnelly.Donnelly's rise through the coaching ranks has been fast.He spent ...
May 10, 2025
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OLD-FASHIONED FUN
Horse bones and hometown pride: Bunnock brings generations together in Meadow Lake
Horse ankle bones, lawn chairs, and laughter might sound like an odd mix - but in Meadow Lake, they're part of a growing tradition that's bringing generations together through an old-fashioned sport called bunnock."We always forget how absurd it is. When you're explaining it to a newcomer, some of the reactions yo...
May 10, 2025
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Watch for symptoms
Measles exposure risk in Regina and Lumsden
For the fourth day in a row, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about measles exposure risks due to confirmed measles cases. This time, locations in Regina and Lumsden were identified. ReginaEllis Pools and Construction (1135 Pettigrew Avenue): Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00...
May 09, 2025
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Local Sports
Huge Response
Somers' hat trick leads Mustangs over Blizzard
The Melfort Mustangs picked up their first win at this year's Centennial Cup on Saturday.Melfort native Zac Somers had a hat trick to lift the Mustangs over the Edmundston Blizzard by a score of 5-3."Gotta give credit to Edmundston, they played with a lot of pace and jam, and we didn't have a good first period. In...
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Badminton
Locals medal at SHSAA badminton provincials
Some local athletes are returning home with some shiny hardware following the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association's (SHSAA) badminton provincial championships. Student athletes from around Saskatchewan were in Estevan for the tournament on Saturday, which included local schools like St. Mary in Prince Albert...
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Riders Camp
Riders bring back plenty of offensive veterans for CFL training camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a lot of consistency on offence ahead of the 2025 season.A number of veterans are returning, but a few big free agent signings will look to shore up the offensive line and provide some depth at other positions.The Riders came within a game of reaching their first Grey Cup since 2013 bu...
May 10, 2025
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Riders Camp
New Riders coaches Josh Donnelly and Andrew Harris embrace rookie camp
It wasn't only rookie camp for players this week in Saskatoon, but some new Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches were also put through their paces.One of those new faces in the Riders' locker room this season is 24-year-old offensive assistant Josh Donnelly.Donnelly's rise through the coaching ranks has been fast.He spent ...
May 10, 2025
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Getting back to how we play
Mustangs look to respond against Edmundston after loss to Calgary
The Melfort Mustangs are back in action today for their second of four round-robin games at this year's Centennial Cup.Melfort dropped their opening game against the host Calgary Canucks on Thursday by a score of 3-1.Now, they'll face the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) champion Edmundston Blizzard, with puck drop ...
May 10, 2025
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Back where it all began
Centennial Cup a homecoming for some Mustangs players
The 2025 Centennial Cup is being hosted in a pretty ideal spot for a handful of Mustangs players; for some, Calgary is closer to home, while for others Calgary is home.For Kaleb Binner and Kristian Coombs in particular, Calgary is their home town which means they're playing a national championship right where their lov...
May 10, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
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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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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Improving living and working conditions for Ontario's seasonal and temporary farm workers
As spring arrives, Ontario's fruit and vegetable farms are once again welcoming seasonal and temporary farm workers from other countries. After the ch...
May 09, 2025
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Listen: Choosing the right inputs for your farm
Seeding is underway across Saskatchewan. Riley Rude, Crop Extension Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture, says whether you're already putting i...
May 09, 2025
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Alberta join group that monitors apiaries near crop fields
A non-profit company that promotes communication and stewardship among crop producers, beekeepers and pesticide applicators has welcomed Alberta as th...
May 09, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount With more recounts still to come, the Liberals are another seat closer to a majority government after a judicial recount saw them narrowly win the Quebec riding of Terrebonne. A ju...
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Cross-examination continues for complainant in hockey players' sex assault trial
Defence lawyers in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today. The woman, who cannot be identified under a publication ban, first took the stand on May 2 and spent most of last week facing questions from the defence...
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U.S. authorities find body of missing Quebec hiker in New York state's Adirondacks
MONTREAL - The body of Quebec hiker reported missing in northeastern New York state has been found, state authorities confirm. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says in a statement the body 22-year-old Leo Dufour was discovered over the weekend off Allen Mountain trail in Essex County. Authori...
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Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes
QUÉBEC - Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and Saskatchewan to help teams fight several forest and brush fires. Two CL-415 firefighting aircraft and their crews will head to Dryden, Ont., while two other of the same aircraft will head to Meadow Lake, Sask. Quebec...
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Federal Politics
'Need to signal change': Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil new cabinet Tuesday
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at Rideau Hall on Tuesday - and it's expected to be a slimmed-down front bench meant to signal a more businesses-minded approach to government.Rideau Hall confirmed the timing of the swearing-in ceremony on Friday.Marci Surkes of the government relations firm ...
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Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain
MONTREAL - As Alberta flirts with the possibility of a referendum on separation, Quebec sovereigntists are watching with interest - and a healthy dose of skepticism. Some are hoping a wave of separatist sentiment in Alberta will put wind in the sails of Quebec's own independence movement, which took a blow in the recen...
May 11, 2025
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World
Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its campaign
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't lift its blockade and stop its military campaign, food security experts said Monday. Outright famine is the mostly likely scenario unless conditions change, according to findings by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, ...
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Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity with imprisoned journalists
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV on Monday expressed solidarity with imprisoned journalists and affirmed the "precious gift of free speech and the press." He spoke in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff. Leo received a standi...
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Hamas says it will release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander on Monday
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An American-Israeli soldier taken captive and held for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip is expected to be released on Monday, Hamas said, as part of a good will gesture for the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire between the warring sides. Edan Al...
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Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski said Monday that he was ordering the closure of Russia's consulate in the southern city of Krakow after Polish authorities said Russia was responsible for a fire that destroyed a shopping center in Warsaw last year. "In connection with the evidence that ...
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A Kurdish militant group decides to disband and disarm as part of a peace initiative with Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A Kurdish militant group announced a historic decision Monday to disband and disarm as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, after four decades of armed conflict. The decision by the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, was announced by the Firat News Agency, a media outlet close to the group. ...
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Mother's Day
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother's Day
Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting a message of unity in a polarized Catholic Church."I, too, address the world's great powers by repeating the ever-present call...
17h ago
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