

Food Security
Rising grocery costs and tariff concerns drive surge in home gardening interest
Managing a budget can be overwhelming enough without factoring in international trade policy, but with the threat of tariffs it appears more people are looking for ways to manage their grocery bills and where their food comes from. Angie Bragg is the owner of Wrights Greenhouse near Melfort. She first noticed an increa...
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Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war
TORONTO - Canada's literary institutions are banding together on the eve of an expected announcement about counter-tariffs on U.S. imports that could include books.Booksellers big and small, libraries and publishers are advocating for books to be left off the list of American-made items subject to tariffs from the Cana...
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Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
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Suncrest College to offer Primary Care Paramedic program in Tisdale in 2026
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Northeast News

Paramedics course
Suncrest College to offer Primary Care Paramedic program in Tisdale in 2026
A new educational program is coming to Tisdale next year. Suncrest College is offering a Tisdale intake for its Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program starting in May of 2026. Applications are now open for the program, which runs for 51 weeks and will conclude in July 2027. Twelve students will be accepted into the progr...
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Funding for Humboldt
City of Humboldt to receive $226,000 through Housing Accelerator Fund
A local community will receive additional funding through the Government of Canada's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). Twenty-seven top-performing HAF communities will receive more funding as part of the first round of the program. The goal is to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, cutting red tape to fast tr...
Mar 31, 2025
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Ferland signs extension
Melfort's Logan Ferland signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The CFL's West Division Most Outstanding Lineman and Melfort native Logan Ferland will be with the Green and White through 2027. The former Melfort Comet and Regina Thunder offensive lineman inked a two-year contract extension, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced in a news release on Monday. Ferland was the glue tha...
Mar 31, 2025
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Unanimous decision
Cumberland House Cree Nation loses legal challenge over consultation on Nipawin-area dams
Lawsuits pressed by the Cumberland House Cree Nation and Opaskwayak Cree Nation against SaskPower and the provincial government were dismissed at the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Both of the Nations disputed that proper consultation was done when SaskPower was given renewed licenses to operate the EB Campbell and Nipa...
Mar 31, 2025
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Summer fun
Provincial park bookings start next week, sites added
This year's camping season is getting started with the addition of new seasonal sites and Candle Lake and Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The province announced new sites have been added to Buffalo Pound Crooked Lake, Great Blue Heron and Makwa camprounds as well. All told, 63 new seasonal sites were added along with two ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Historic post office
Melfort council to vote on Historic Post Office roof replacement, main floor lease
Editor's Note: The original article indicated council would vote on the recommendations Apr. 7. Council will not vote on the proposals that day; rather at a 'future council meeting'.-City Council in Melfort has two decisions to make regarding the Historic Post Office. Administration made a pair of recommendations at th...
Mar 31, 2025
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Saskatchewan

ground school
Nine northerners one step closer to becoming pilots
A group of nine northern residents are one step closer to obtaining their commercial pilots license and gaining employment with Rise Air. A ceremony was held Friday in Saskatoon to celebrate their completion of ground school, a key milestone for the students in the Dziret'ái Pilot Training Program launched in Se...
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Trump tariffs
Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada as Trump calls for Republican support
WASHINGTON - Democrats in the U.S. Senate are moving forward on a resolution to block sweeping tariffs targeting Canada as President Donald Trump presses Republican lawmakers to continue backing his trade agenda.Sen. Tim Kaine plans to force a vote on Trump's use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, also...
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Food Security
Rising grocery costs and tariff concerns drive surge in home gardening interest
Managing a budget can be overwhelming enough without factoring in international trade policy, but with the threat of tariffs it appears more people are looking for ways to manage their grocery bills and where their food comes from. Angie Bragg is the owner of Wrights Greenhouse near Melfort. She first noticed an increa...
15h ago
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PAL courses
Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
It started when Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister and started to grow as more global events unfolded. Tim Thiessen, the president and owner of Saskatchewan Firearm Safety Training said the reaction was immediate."We instantly filled two classes," he said, noting his business noticed a 241 per cent inc...
16h ago
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Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war
TORONTO - Canada's literary institutions are banding together on the eve of an expected announcement about counter-tariffs on U.S. imports that could include books.Booksellers big and small, libraries and publishers are advocating for books to be left off the list of American-made items subject to tariffs from the Cana...
18h ago
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Trump tariffs expected this week loom over Canada's election campaign
OTTAWA - The prospect of another wave of U.S. tariffs this week loomed over the federal election trail as another busy day of campaigning got underway. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to slap "reciprocal tariffs" on multiple countries - including Canada - in response to various alleged t...
22h ago
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PAL courses
Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
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Plugging In
EV charging now offered at three SIGA casinos
Paramedics course
Suncrest College to offer Primary Care Paramedic program in Tisdale in 2026
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OLCN 7TH GENERATION PODCAST
Onion Lake podcast aims to keep Cree language alive
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Best Campground
Tobin Lake Leisure: A premier camping experience
Funding for Humboldt
City of Humboldt to receive $226,000 through Housing Accelerator Fund
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Wait times
To get timely blood work patients are travelling, paying for private appointments
Mar 31, 2025

Local Sports

Champions at every level
U15 Mustangs win league championship, provincial gold
The U15 Melfort Mustangs had a near perfect season.Melfort lost just twice all year, one of which came to the U15 Melfort Colts in league play, before the two teams combined to win provincial gold."Last week, we advanced to the league finals against the other Melfort team and we were the top two teams in the leagu...
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CFL
Rider training camp returns to Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon next month
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' training camp is set to return to Griffiths Stadium in May, and there are no changes on the horizon after the CFL club and University of Saskatchewan inked a three-year deal to keep the camp in Saskatoon.The new agreement means the Green and White will be holding its training camps in Sask...
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Ferland signs extension
Melfort's Logan Ferland signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The CFL's West Division Most Outstanding Lineman and Melfort native Logan Ferland will be with the Green and White through 2027. The former Melfort Comet and Regina Thunder offensive lineman inked a two-year contract extension, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced in a news release on Monday. Ferland was the glue tha...
Mar 31, 2025
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Series Win
Mustangs advance to Round 2 with Game 5 victory over Klippers
The Melfort Mustangs have advanced to the second round of this year's SJHL playoffs.With a 5-2 victory on Saturday night at home, Melfort eliminated the Kindersley Klippers in five games."The boys were resilient tonight, they were pretty upset after game four, so coming back home, I knew they'd get it done. The bi...
Mar 30, 2025
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A win away from Round 2
Mustangs look to avoid Game 6 in Kindersley, end series tonight at home
The Melfort Mustangs were 20 minutes away from Round 2 on Wednesday night, before a Kindersley Klippers comeback and overtime win forced a Game 5 tonight.Melfort is now looking to respond from their first loss of the postseason and advance to the second-round this evening at home."It's a huge game and we want to b...
Mar 29, 2025
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Next Step
Mustangs' Roberts commits to University of Guelph
Melfort Mustangs' defenceman Nolan Roberts has committed to a career after Junior A.The team announced that Roberts has committed to the University of Guelph, where he will suit up for the Gryphons next season."I'm super excited and thankful for my time here in Melfort and just everything that Blevins and the whol...
Mar 28, 2025
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Northeast Profiles

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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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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®...
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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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New US tariffs not expected to impact agriculture
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Don...
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Strong start to the 2025 cash advance program
The first cash advances under the 2025 Advance Payments Program (APP) have been issued. APP is a federal loan program administered by the Canadian Can...
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Inspiring students at AgTech Expo
There will be an opportunity for high school students to learn more about careers in agriculture in Yorkton, Sask. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskat...
Mar 31, 2025
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Canada

In the news today: Trump's global tariff action expected today, Carney back in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Confusion lingers over Trump's fentanyl tariffs As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause...
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'Can't imagine Alaska without Canada': Resolution would affirm Canadian sovereignty
America's 49th state is showing support for the country that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make its 51st. Republican Rep. Chuck Kopp of Alaska, which shares a border with the Yukon and is separated from the contiguous U.S. by Canada, says the state doesn't support the president's trade war and annexation bid aga...
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State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON - As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted. In early March, Trump imposed - then partially paused - 25 per cent...
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All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign
OTTAWA - All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with "reciprocal" tariffs. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in Ottawa ahead of the expected tariffs. On top of the expected "reciprocal" tariffs, it's not clear wh...
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Trump to unveil latest tariff plans at 'Make America Wealthy Again' event Wednesday
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to lay out his plans to realign global trade through "reciprocal" tariffs Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET in the White House Rose Garden. A news release from the White House calls it a "Make America Wealthy Again Event." Trump has called Wednesday "Liberat...
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U.S. lists Quebec's language law in annual report on 'foreign trade barriers'
MONTREAL - The United States government has listed Quebec's French-language reform as a barrier to trade, as President Donald Trump prepares to impose new tariffs on Canada. The office of the U.S. trade representative released a report on Monday listing "foreign trade barriers" and included Quebec's Bill 96. ...
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World

Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The judge, though, denied prosecutors the ab...
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Israel's military operation in Gaza Strip expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize "large areas" of the Gaza Strip, the defense minister said Wednesday. Israel's offensive in the Palestinian territory was "expanding to crush and clean the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure and capture larg...
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US judge orders Trump administration to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge in California on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to tens of thousands of migrant children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian. The Republican administration on March 21 terminated a contract with the Acacia Center for J...
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Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, touting her victory as a win against "the richest man in the world" and cementing a liberal majority for at least three more years. Su...
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Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, cementing a liberal majority for at least three more years. Susan Crawford, a Dane County judge who led legal fights to protect union power and ...
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Wisconsin votes to enshrine voter ID requirement in state constitution
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin voters decided Tuesday to enshrine a voter ID law in the state constitution. The state was also electing its top education official, who will guide policies affecting K-12 schools during President Donald Trump's second term, will be elected Tuesday in a race between the teachers union-bac...
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