Carbon tax
Mark Carney to end consumer carbon tax on April 1
The Liberal government is immediately ending the consumer carbon price and made the change official during Prime Minister Mark Carney's first cabinet meeting this afternoon.Carney says people who have been getting a rebate on the carbon price will get one final payment for the next quarter in April.He signed an order-i...
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Last weekend set
Mustangs to battle Hounds in final regular season home game Saturday
The Melfort Mustangs will play their final home game of the regular season on Saturday against the Notre Dame Hounds.The contest will begin the final weekend set of the season for both clubs, as a rematch will take place between the two on Sunday in Wilcox.Melfort had a 14-game point streak snapped on Wednesday, in a 7...
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Carbon tax
Mark Carney to end consumer carbon tax on April 1
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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister
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Northeast News
Court proceedings
Lloydminster man receives life sentence for murder of former partner
A man responsible for the death of his former longtime partner, has received a life sentence and won't be eligible for parole for 12 years.Brian McLeod was sentenced on Wednesday at Court of King's Bench in Yorkton.The case had initially been scheduled for trial, however on Monday, McLeod entered guilty pleas to second...
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Spring runoff update
Above average runoff expected for much of central, southern Saskatchewan
Most of the region can expect above average runoff this spring. The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released their spring runoff report for 2025. Much of central and southern Saskatchewan can expect above average runoff due to the above normal snowpack from the winter. Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, Hudson Bay, and Humbold...
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Wanted man
Search continues for sexual assault suspect
A man facing outstanding warrants for sexual assault could be in the northeast. Jonathan Bird was last known to be in the Melfort or Red Earth Cree Nation areas. The 37-year-old is wanted on warrants for sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, sexual exploitation, failing to attend court, and breach of release o...
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Post office break-ins
Suspect wanted after post office break-ins in Codette, Love
Nipawin RCMP are looking for a suspect in a couple of local post office thefts. Police were called to a break-and-enter at the post office in Codette early in the morning on Feb. 18. A door was damaged and over 20 packages were stolen. Later that morning, Nipawin RCMP were called to a second break-in that happened over...
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Caged for Critters
'Caged for Critters' North East SPCA fundraiser starts Monday in Melfort
A major fundraiser for the North East SPCA gets underway on Monday. 'Caged for Critters' is a jail-n-bail style fundraiser that will see various northeast celebrities and other dignitaries put in a cage and only released when they reach their fundraising goal. North East SPCA spokesperson told northeastNOW the fundrais...
Mar 13, 2025
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Crash in Melfort
Three-vehicle collision in Melfort leads to minor injuries
Emergency crews were called to a three-vehicle crash in Melfort Thursday morning. The collision happened shortly before 9 a.m. at the corner of Main St. and Stovel Ave. E. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)Fire Chief Leonard Whitney said one person was transported to hospital with minor injuries, while another was going to g...
Mar 13, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Daycare delay
NDP questions impact in delay of daycare deal
The provincial NDP is questioning how long it will take the province to sign an updated affordable daycare deal with the federal government. Regina MLA and Shadow Minister for Childcare Joan Pratchler met with multiple Prince Albert daycares on Friday to learn about the need for spaces and the ripple effect of not havi...
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Court proceedings
Alleged car jacker enters not guilty pleas
A Prince Albert man charged after multiple carjackings, is maintaining his innocence and has elected to be tried by judge alone at Court of King's Bench.Angus Heathen's attendance was waived when his matters were discussed Friday morning at provincial court. Not guilty enters were entered by his lawyer Chris Koban who ...
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SIRT Investigation
No criminal offences by police; Umpherville's death caused by cardiac arrest
Nearly two years after his death, an investigation determined police did not commit any criminal offences during the arrest of 40-year old Boden Umpherville in Prince Albert and their use of force was appropriate. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) released the results of its investigation into the ...
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Saskatchewan doubles road-use charge for electric vehicles
Electric vehicle owners in Saskatchewan will soon be paying higher fees to help support road maintenance, and a number of other provincial fees are also being adjusted.According to the Government of Saskatchewan, the growing number of electric vehicles on the province's roads and highways are contributing to wear and t...
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Sneak Peak
WATCH: Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre is 99.9% complete
The water is in the pool and the ice is flooded.The City of Prince Albert offered a sneak peak of the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre's lobby and acquatics area on social media Friday, much to the delight of citizens who commented about their excitement and anticipation for the opening of the long-awaited facility.Th...
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New music, new album, a Nashville trip and a busy year on the way. Along with our Lightning Round. We chat with Jordyn Pollard on the Closeup
Photo Credit: Taylor Entertainment/DMDS Jordyn Pollard is closing out an incredible chapter with "The Reason," the final single from her long-a...
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Last weekend set
Mustangs to battle Hounds in final regular season home game Saturday
The Melfort Mustangs will play their final home game of the regular season on Saturday against the Notre Dame Hounds.The contest will begin the final weekend set of the season for both clubs, as a rematch will take place between the two on Sunday in Wilcox.Melfort had a 14-game point streak snapped on Wednesday, in a 7...
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One last battle
Hawks conclude season versus Humboldt
The Nipawin Hawks will conclude the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season with a home ice matchup against the Humboldt Broncos on Friday.The Hawks have won seven of their last 10 games and will look for the season split against Humboldt. The Broncos are battling to remain sixth in the SJHL standings going int...
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Improvements to be made
Busy offseason ahead for PJHL's Thunder
The Carrot River Outback Thunder are now two weeks removed from the end of their 2024/25 campaign in the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) and a long offseason lays ahead of them.In fact, its already begun as calls are continuously being made to prospective players, with spring camp just a week away.This coming after...
Mar 14, 2025
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Is it Necessary?
Scary WHL fight raises concerns about fighting in hockey
A Western Hockey League (WHL) game between the Tri-City Americans and Seattle Thunderbirds came to an abrupt end earlier this week following a fight between Thunderbirds defenceman Ashton Cumby and Americans blueliner, and former Prince Albert Raider, Terrell Goldsmith, which sent Goldsmith to the hospital with serious...
Mar 13, 2025
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No Sweep
Mustangs collapse against Ice Wolves; La Ronge stays alive
The Melfort Mustangs had their first-round playoff matchup locked in...and then they didn't.Melfort led the La Ronge Ice Wolves 5-3 at the Northern Lights Palace Wednesday night with just over five minutes left in the third period.In the last five minutes, La Ronge scored four times, en route to a 7-5 victory, official...
Mar 13, 2025
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Win and they're done
Mustangs hold opportunity to eliminate Ice Wolves from playoff contention
With a victory on Wednesday night at home against the La Ronge Ice Wolves, the Melfort Mustangs would lock in their first-round playoff matchup.La Ronge is currently five points back of the Kindersley Klippers for eighth place in the SJHL standings, with just three games left on their schedule.If they don't secure a po...
Mar 12, 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...
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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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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Above average runoff expected for much of central, southern Saskatchewan
Most of the region can expect above average runoff this spring. The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released their spring runoff report for 2025. Much...
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Prime Minister Carney appoints Kody Blois as new Federal Ag Minister
There is a new Prime Minister in Canada, and along with that comes a new cabinet, including a new Agriculture Minister. Mark Carney was sworn in as Pr...
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Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, March 12
Saskatchewan canola farmers are caught in the crosshairs in a trade war between Canada and China. China's new 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola o...
Mar 12, 2025
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Canada
King Charles signalling support for Canada as Trump talks annexation: royal watchers
A maple tree, a red dress and a ceremonial sword may seem like cold comfort for Canadians hoping to hear their head of state defend them against U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated pitches to annex their country. But royal watchers say King Charles is showing subtle support for Canada in the only way he can, given h...
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Quebec company hopes its plan to sell bananas, other exotic produce bears fruit
SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. - Thick, humid air envelopes Myriam Claude's banana tree, which bears a beautiful cluster of fruit, not yet ripe. Beside it are several trees blossoming with flowers, citrus fruit, and tiny pomegranates waiting to explode with flavour. But Claude's bounty isn't in the tropics. It's in an 8,750-squa...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit France, U.K. for first foreign trip
OTTAWA - Mark Carney will make his first foray on the world stage as Canada's 24th prime minister on a trip to France and the U.K. in coming days. He has no plan yet to visit the United States. Carney says he was invited by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for visits to reinforce...
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Hudson's Bay to liquidate entire business, still seeking additional capital
TORONTO - The death knell is ringing for Canada's oldest company. Hudson's Bay announced Friday night that unless it finds a more viable path forward, it will begin liquidating its entire business as soon as next week, putting more than 9,000 jobs at risk. The department store chain that dates back to 1670 and now span...
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Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political threats involving the cruise ship sector from an Alaskan senator. Eby says in response to comments made by U.S. Sen. Dan Su...
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Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister
OTTAWA - Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here's how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. - "I'd like to begin by ... wishing Mr. Trudeau a happy retirement and all the best to his family and congratulating Mr. Trudeau's economic advi...
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World
Monster storm across the US sparks threat of tornadoes in US South; At least 5 dead
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - At least five people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the U.S. At least two people were killed in Missouri after a tornado struck the Bakersfield area. The Missouri State Highway patrol said Saturday via social media that multiple people were also injured. It would bring ...
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Israeli airstrikes killed 8 people in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics say
CAIRO (AP) - Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least eight people, including a local reporter who was operating a drone. The Indonesian Hospital said it received eight bodies from two airstrikes in the same area of the northern town of Beit Lahiya on Saturday. Fares Awad, head of eme...
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Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
LONDON (AP) - U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to "keep the pressure" on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine. In his opening remarks Saturday to a virtual gathering of what he has termed the "coalition of the willing," Starmer said Putin will "...
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Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
LONDON (AP) - U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to "keep the pressure" on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine. In his opening remarks Saturday to a virtual gathering of what he has termed the "coalition of the willing," Starmer said Putin will "...
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Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday caused deadly crashes, overturned semitrucks and fanned dozens of wildfires in several central states, prompting evacuation orders in some communities. At least three Tornadoes touched down in Missouri, and threats of more loomed for the Mississi...
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Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state's first nitrogen gas execution next week
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's first execution using nitrogen gas is set to move forward as planned next week after a federal appeals court on Friday overturned a preliminary injunction granted by a lower judge. With a March 18 date hastily nearing, attorneys for Jessie Hoffman Jr., the man on death row, told The ...
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