VAPING
Youth vaping surges in Saskatchewan as province lags on tabacco reform
Saskatchewan is falling behind in efforts to reduce tobacco use and youth vaping, prompting renewed calls for stronger public health policies and provincial action.According to the latest Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, 35 per cent of students in Grades 10 to 12 reported vaping in the past 30 days -...
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Politics
Trump tariffs, economy, focus of Liberals, Conservatives campaigns
U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.Liberal Leader Mark Carney left the campaign trail for the third time to return to Ottawa for a meeting with his cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations fol...
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Sask. MLA's duties scaled back after Jagmeet Singh comments
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Youth vaping surges in Saskatchewan as province lags on tabacco reform
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Northeast News
Dr. Shadd bust
Dr. Shadd's bust moved to Melfort Hospital
The bust of a legendary figure in the province is now in its permanent home. Dr. Shadd's bust has been moved from the Kerry Vickar Centre to its permanent place in the Melfort Hospital. It was unveiled during the Gallery of Trailblazers Black History Month celebration at the KVC in February. Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd wa...
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Infill lot policy
New infill lot incentive policy in Nipawin gives developers options
Council in Nipawin has approved a new infill lot development incentive policy. The green light was given at this week's council meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Michele Sorensen told northeastNOW the policy was designed to allow developers to take possession of an infill lot and build on it without paying upfront....
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Candidate profile
Yorkton-Melville Green Party candidate happy with campaign
The Green Party candidate in the Yorkton-Melville constituency is hoping that her familiarity with the riding will help her come election day. Valerie Brooks grew up in the Hudson Bay area and has ties to many of the communities within the vast constituency. She currently lives in Saltcoats and has also worked in both ...
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House fire
House fire in RM of Torch River results in no injuries
The Nipawin Fire Department (NFD) responded to a house fire Thursday night. The blaze happened in the RM of Torch River just before 9 p.m. west of the old bridge.Crews were forced to cool a nearby diesel fuel tank while attacking the fire, and they also managed to contain hot spots in the roof and under the house. (Nip...
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Wagantall profile
Yorkton-Melville Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall seeks return to Ottawa
The incumbent MP from Yorkton-Melville is looking forward to the remainder of her campaign. Cathay Wagantall will attempt to keep the riding in Conservative hands. She told northeastNOW she's happy to be campaigning throughout the riding. "Meeting with folks in coffee meetings, mainstreeting, and just connecting,&...
Apr 10, 2025
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Stolen credit cards
Tisdale RCMP searching for woman suspected of stealing credit cards
Tisdale RCMP are looking for a 45-year-old woman accused of using stolen credit cards. Police say a backpack was stolen from a vehicle parked in the RECPlex parking lot March 19. The backpack contained a wallet, and the credit cards were used at several locations. The last transaction was reported at Yellow Quill First...
Apr 10, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Provincial Politics
Sask. MLA's duties scaled back after Jagmeet Singh comments
A Saskatchewan MLA's official duties have been scaled back after she called the leader of the federal NDP a terrorist.Humboldt-Watrous MLA Racquel Hilbert, a member of the governing Saskatchewan Party, made the comment on March 25 during a debate on the provincial budget, while talking about Saskatchewan's efforts to o...
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VAPING
Youth vaping surges in Saskatchewan as province lags on tabacco reform
Saskatchewan is falling behind in efforts to reduce tobacco use and youth vaping, prompting renewed calls for stronger public health policies and provincial action.According to the latest Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, 35 per cent of students in Grades 10 to 12 reported vaping in the past 30 days -...
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Jim Neilson Invitational Tournament
'Almost forgotten and has now been reclaimed': Tournament honouring Jim Neilson gets underway this weekend
One of the biggest Indigenous hockey tournaments in Western Canada is back in North Battleford this weekend, the Jim Neilson Invitational (JNI) Tournament gets underway tonight at the Access Communications Centre and will see 14 teams from across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta faceoff and compete against each other...
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Federal Election
Final list of candidates confirmed; fewer party options for voters in northern Sask.
The deadline for candidate registration has passed and voters in north central Saskatchewan can now focus on their options for representation in the upcoming federal election. Candidates had until Monday to submit their nomination papers and Elections Canada released the final confirmed list on Wednesday. There are a t...
Apr 10, 2025
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Election
Prince Albert's Kevin Henry confirms intentions to run for MN-S President
The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) election is still over a month away and the nomination deadline has not passed, however, Prince Albert's Kevin Henry is not wasting time announcing his intentions to run for President. Meeting with paNOW this week, Henry, who has a background in health care and government, ex...
Apr 10, 2025
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You’re Never Alone
'Use the land to find yourself': Jordin Tootoo inspires youth at BATC conference
Over 1,200 kids cheered with admiration and joy as former NHL player Jordin Tootoo took to center ice at the Access Communications Centre on Wednesday for the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) 'You're Never Alone' youth conference.From Little Pine to Red Pheasant, Pound Maker and beyond, the conference brought Fi...
Apr 10, 2025
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Local Sports
The Future
Mustangs host Spring Camp during Round 2
The Melfort Mustangs held their annual Spring Camp over the weekend, despite also hosting games one and two against the Yorkton Terriers.The camp was held prior to both games on Friday and Saturday before wrapping up on Sunday.Roughly 100 prospects came in, making five teams, as they looked to impress the Mustangs orga...
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undefeated season
Debden Roadrunners claim fourth straight National Broomball Championship
In 2022, the Debden Roadrunners showed up to the National Broomball Championships as 'just another team from Saskatchewan'. In 2023, even as defending champions, the Roadrunners still weren't getting the respect they thought they deserved. When they won for a third straight year in 2024, teams were starting to pay atte...
Apr 10, 2025
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Letter of Intent
Hawks sign netminder from Calgary
The Nipawin Hawks have started preparing for the next Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) by filling a void in goal.The club announced Wednesday that they signed 18-year-old Colten Scott to a Letter of Intent for the 2025-26 SJHL season. Scott played for the U18 AAA Calgary Buffaloes in his hometown last year post...
Apr 10, 2025
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We're Dancing
Mustangs sweep Terriers, advance to second straight SJHL Finals
The Melfort Mustangs are dancing once again. Melfort defeated the Yorkton Terriers 3-1 last night in Game 4, earning the sweep and advancing to their second straight SJHL Finals... the big dance."We're back and we're going to the dance, it's awesome and all I can say is these guys work hard and it's well-earned. I...
Apr 10, 2025
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In the driver's seat
Mustangs now one win away from SJHL Finals
The Melfort Mustangs now just need one more win over the Yorkton Terriers to advance to their second straight SJHL Finals.Melfort defeated Yorkton 4-3 last night, in Yorkton, during Game 3 of their second-round series. The Mustangs now hold a 3-0 series lead."The fourth one is always the hardest one to get done, s...
Apr 09, 2025
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Going for a stranglehold
Mustangs sent off for Game 3, hold 2-0 series lead
The Melfort Mustangs are heading to Yorkton for Game 3 of their second-round series against the Yorkton Terriers.Melfort will be looking for the 3-0 stranglehold following two impressive wins at home over the weekend to begin the series.The Mustangs hope to carry over some momentum from that, as well as their special s...
Apr 08, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
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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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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farmnewsNOW
Prioritizing on-farm safety for the next generation
A fun and interactive program is available to help farm families start those important conversations about safety. The BASF Safety Scouts program prov...
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CN and CPKC Rail end carbon tax surcharges
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) have done something they haven't done in a long time. APAS applauded the positive steps ...
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Province of Manitoba invests in new cereals facility in Winnipeg
The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) Capital Campaign has secured another $13 million towards its new facility in Winnipeg, Man. The fund...
Apr 10, 2025
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Canada
Politics
Trump tariffs, economy, focus of Liberals, Conservatives campaigns
U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.Liberal Leader Mark Carney left the campaign trail for the third time to return to Ottawa for a meeting with his cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations fol...
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B.C. Court of Appeal upholds murder conviction for Vancouver Island prison escapee
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld the first-degree murder conviction of James Busch, who escaped from a Vancouver Island prison in 2019 with another inmate, then killed a man who lived near the institution. Busch and fellow inmate Zachary Armitage escaped from William Head Institution, a minim...
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Sex assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to resume next week
MONTREAL - The sexual assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon will resume next week after the Court of Appeal rejected his appeal of the scope of questions his lawyers could ask in his defence. In a brief hearing today, the province's highest court dismissed Rozon's appeal filed in the midst of his...
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Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump's tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says there are signs that the global and Canadian economies are slowing. Carney took another day off the campaign trail today to convene his Canada-U.S. cabinet committee today after a raucous week of White House tariff policy. Markets have been in turmoil since Trump escalated his t...
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P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
CHARLOTTETOWN - The University of Prince Edward Island apologized today to a former artist in residence who quit after administrators ordered him to remove a painting that offended some American faculty members. Christopher Griffin's painting, "The Crossing," shows lemmings gathered around an American flag as...
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In the news today: Carney meeting with cabinet committee in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney meeting with cabinet committee in Ottawa Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended his election campaign yet again to deal with the fallout of U.S. tariffs. Carney is expected to chair a meeting this morning with his cabinet...
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World
Polls open in Gabon's first presidential election since the 2023 military coup
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) - Voters in Gabon headed to polling stations on Saturday in the first presidential election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 years. Analysts have predicted an overwhelming victory for the interim president who led the coup. Some 920,000 voters, including ov...
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Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately released
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump had an annual physical on Friday and concluded, "I did well," praising his own heart, soul and cognitive ability while noting medical reports from White House doctors may not be ready until the weekend. The 78-year-old, who in January became the oldest in U.S. history ...
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Judge rules Menendez brothers' bid for freedom through resentencing can continue
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Erik and Lyle Menendez's resentencing hearings can continue despite opposition from the Los Angeles County district attorney, a judge ruled Friday. Former Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón asked a judge last year to change the brothers' sentence from life without the possibility of p...
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South Carolina kills executes second man by firing squad in 5 weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A firing squad on Friday executed a South Carolina man who killed an off-duty police officer, the second time the rare execution method has been used by the state in the past five weeks. Mikal Mahdi cried out as the shots hit him, and his arms flexed. He groaned two more times about 45 seconds aft...
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Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with the help from the IMF
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentine President Javier Milei's economy minister announced on Friday that the libertarian government would lift the country's strict capital and currency controls in a few days, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund. In a nationally telev...
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Immigration judge rules that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported
JENA, La. (AP) - Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil can be deported as a national security risk, an immigration judge in Louisiana ruled Friday during a hearing over the legality of kicking the activist who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations out of the U.S. Immigration Judge Jamee E. Comans...
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