Measles update
Measles count up to 6 in Saskatchewan
The latest case of the measles in Saskatchewan came from an unvaccinated adult who travelled from Mexico, and up through the United States. It brings the total number of cases in the province to six: three in the southwest, two in the southeast, and one in the northwest.27 years ago, measles was eliminated in Canada. T...
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"good news for teachers"
Collective agreement signed by teachers, province after nearly two years of negotiations
After almost two years of negotiations, job action and binding arbitration, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) and the provincial government have signed a new collective agreement.The announcement came down Thursday afternoon from the government, saying an agreement had been reached between the Government-Trust...
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Candidate Profile
Incumbent Hoback believes people want a Conservative government, common sense brought back
Come this fall, incumbent Randy Hoback will have been an elected official in Prince Albert for 17 years.Having begun representing the electoral district in 2008, Hoback has been subsequently re-elected every term since.He once again believes that people want a Conservative government and want to see a change away from ...
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Helmet donation
Local football programs to receive new helmets from Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation
Several local football programs will benefit from a donation from the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation. More than 125 football teams throughout the province will receive 1,000 brand-new helmets thanks to the Foundation's $1.8 million dollar investment. The helmets will be distributed through the Saskatchewan Roughrid...
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Walk a Mile
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to return to the northeast
A chance to raise money and awareness is coming up in June. North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is once again hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on June 5 at Tisdale Town Square. Registration will open at 11:30 that day, with the walk starting at noon. "I'm very excited, and our board of directors is ex...
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Armed robbery
Armed robbery near Meacham leads to arrest
A man is facing several charges after a carjacking and armed robbery near Meacham. Humboldt RCMP were called about the armed robbery on April 1 along Highway 5, just west of the Highway 5 and 2 junction. Officers determined a man in a truck was pulled over on the side of Highway 5 when another man approached his vehicl...
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NESPCA AGM
Public invited to NESPCA AGM
The North East SPCA (NESPCA) is holding their annual general meeting (AGM) on April 15 at the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter. Spokesperson Bill Wood told northeastNOW they are looking for public input at the event. The AGM will also feature the election of board members, and the public is invited to attend. "We're g...
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Ronald McDonald House
Outlining Ronald McDonald House build in Prince Albert's effect on the northeast
The CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities was in Melfort Wednesday to discuss their expansion to Prince Albert. Tammy Forrester spoke to various stakeholders at the Kerry Vickar Centre, explaining the building of new Ronald McDonald Houses in Prince Albert and Regina. "The Prince Albert project is well underway,&...
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Saskatchewan
Measles update
Measles count up to 6 in Saskatchewan
The latest case of the measles in Saskatchewan came from an unvaccinated adult who travelled from Mexico, and up through the United States. It brings the total number of cases in the province to six: three in the southwest, two in the southeast, and one in the northwest.27 years ago, measles was eliminated in Canada. T...
7h ago
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"good news for teachers"
Collective agreement signed by teachers, province after nearly two years of negotiations
After almost two years of negotiations, job action and binding arbitration, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) and the provincial government have signed a new collective agreement.The announcement came down Thursday afternoon from the government, saying an agreement had been reached between the Government-Trust...
7h ago
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Politics
Saskatchewan and Canada still at risk from tariffs, not much being done from Sask Party: NDP
The Saskatchewan NDP was out in Prince Albert on Thursday, responding to the new tariffs announced by the United States a day earlier. President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10 per cent baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the Unit...
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Global Trade war
'There's gonna be problems': Trade war another roadblock for Sask outfitters
One northern Saskatchewan outfitter said their phones stopped ringing when the trade war between the United States and Canada began. Another said they had an American client back out of a guided trip because they felt 'uncomfortable' coming into Canada. And yet another paNOW spoke to said their bear hunts which are usu...
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updated forecast
Anticipated spring runoff 'below normal' in northern Sask.
Expected runoff in northern Saskatchewan is expected to be below normal due to dry fall conditions and a below normal snowpack to date.The Water Security Agency (WSA) updated its spring runoff forecast and said things remain largely unchanged from last month, with most of the Churchill River Basin and further north exp...
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LOCAL TALENT
'Retro Man' finds his way: Jake Vaadeland reflects on humble roots and JUNO win
When Jake Vaadeland decided to trade the classroom for the road, he was met with more skepticism than support."I had quit public school and started schooling myself," he said. "And instead of doing school work for the majority of the mornings, I was writing those songs about my experience with school.&qu...
Apr 02, 2025
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Local Sports
Helmet donation
Local football programs to receive new helmets from Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation
Several local football programs will benefit from a donation from the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation. More than 125 football teams throughout the province will receive 1,000 brand-new helmets thanks to the Foundation's $1.8 million dollar investment. The helmets will be distributed through the Saskatchewan Roughrid...
8h ago
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So we meet again
Mustangs set for 2022 playoff rematch in Round 2
Only four people on the Mustangs roster remain the same from their last playoff meeting with the Yorkton Terriers, and only one of them is a player.The 2022 Round 1 playoff series had a 17-year-old Zac Somers, who just turned 21 on Wednesday, along with then 20-year-old player Tye Scherger, who is now in his second sea...
18h ago
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Victory Traditions
The story behind Mustangs' Binner and Mulawka postgame handshake
Every time the Melfort Mustangs win this season, one thing remains the same, without fault. Forward Kaleb Binner and netminder Madden Mulawka celebrate together.Binner, a second-year Mustang, and Mulawka, a rookie backup, have developed a special celebratory handshake."After a win, we were pretty pumped up and I t...
Apr 02, 2025
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Melfort connection
Ferland says his 'ultimate goal' is leading the Riders to the Grey Cup
The deal with the University of Saskatchewan wasn't the only one the Saskatchewan Roughriders sealed this week - offensive lineman Logan Ferland was extended for the next two seasons.Ferland met with the media in Saskatoon on Tuesday and was grateful for the opportunity to sign the extension."When I initially sign...
Apr 02, 2025
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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...
Apr 02, 2025
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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...
Apr 01, 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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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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farmnewsNOW
Anticipated spring runoff 'below normal' in northern Sask.
Expected runoff in northern Saskatchewan is expected to be below normal due to dry fall conditions and a below normal snowpack to date.The Water Secur...
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SARM shares rural perspective and federal election priorities
The group that advocates for rural municipalities has outlined its members' needs for the next federal government. The Saskatchewan Association of Rur...
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Tariff reprieve for agriculture
The agriculture sectors of Canada and Mexico were spared from new tariffs as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement. Trum...
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Canada
Yukon targets Elon Musk's companies in response to U.S. tariffs
The Yukon government says it's ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. A statement from Premier Ranj Pillai says the moves are in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the United...
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Judge scraps 'unintelligible' order to free self-professed hitman claiming asylum
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge has ordered that a self-described hitman associated with a Mexican drug cartel remain in custody, throwing out a refugee board member's ruling that he be released pending his asylum case. Justice Julie Blackhawk says the application for release must be reconsidered by a different board me...
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High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
British Columbia's premier says he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby says he will be travelling to Prince George in the B.C. Interior to speak with forest...
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U-Vic's overdose polices didn't 'meet the moment' before student's death: report
VICTORIA - There were several points at which a University of Victoria student could have been saved before she died of a drug overdose last year, but instead a report says she didn't get the naloxone or respiratory support needed to survive. The report by former Abbotsford, B.C., police chief Bob Rich looks into the J...
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Bill 40: Court of Appeal sides with English boards over Quebec government reforms
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal has upheld a lower-court ruling that found a provincial law abolishing school boards violated English-language minority education rights. The Quebec English School Boards Association called today's decision a recognition of the anglophone community's constitutional right to manage an...
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Court
'Freedom Convoy' organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief
"Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 Freedom Convoy mass protest in Ottawa.Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occ...
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World
South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to rule on the impeachment of Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to rule Friday on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, either removing him from office or restoring his powers four months after the conservative leader threw the country into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. The court was s...
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Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University, adding to a list of Ivy League colleges that have had their federal money threatened as a result of their responses to antisemitism, a White House official said. Nearly $5...
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Pentagon's watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon's acting inspector general announced Thursday that he would review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen. The review will also look at other defense officials' use of the publicly available ...
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Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli airstrike on Thursday killed at least 27 Palestinians sheltering at a school in northern Gaza and wounded 70 more, said Health Ministry spokesman Zaher al-Wahidi, as Israeli forces have expanded their strikes and evacuation orders across the war-torn territory in recent days....
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Trump moves to fire several national security officials over concerns they're not loyal: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has moved to fire several senior White House National Security Council officials soon after he was urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his Make America Great Again agenda, according to several people familiar with the...
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More than a dozen migrants die as boats sink off Greece and Turkey
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A boat carrying migrants from Turkey to a nearby Greek island sank Thursday morning, leaving at least seven people dead, including three children, Greece's coast guard said. Turkish authorities reported what appeared to be a separate sinking in the same area, with nine people dead. The two acciden...
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