Letter of Intent
Nipawin adds forward from Chicago to roster for next season
The Nipawin Hawks have added another player to their roster for the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season. The club announced this week that they signed 2007-born forward Tiernan Ryan from the Chicago Mission U18 AAA program to a Letter of Intent.Ryan, 17, scored 23 goals and added 12 assists this pas...
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Long weekend outlook
Cool start to Easter weekend, but warmer weather is on the way
The long weekend is entering on a chilly note. Temperatures over the next couple of days will remain below normal, and we could continue to see some light snow or rain with it. Stephen Berg of Environment and Climate Change Canada said the North Battleford, Prince Albert, and northeast areas should all be in the low-to...
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Pair honoured
Terry, Jellicoe honoured at SUMA convention
A pair of long-time local council members were honoured at this week's Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention in Saskatoon. Al Jellicoe of Tisdale and Melfort's Doug Terry both received an Honourary Service Award at the convention. The awards are given to elected officials in the province with ...
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Fire in Melfort
Crews in Melfort battle second dumpster fire in same spot five months later
The Melfort Fire Department was called to another dumpster fire behind Northland Plaza along Saskatchewan Drive. The call came out after 8 p.m. Thursday night. The fire was contained to the garbage bin, though crews checked the roof to ensure there were no sparks. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)Fire Chief Leonard Whitney ...
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Long weekend outlook
Cool start to Easter weekend, but warmer weather is on the way
The long weekend is entering on a chilly note. Temperatures over the next couple of days will remain below normal, and we could continue to see some light snow or rain with it. Stephen Berg of Environment and Climate Change Canada said the North Battleford, Prince Albert, and northeast areas should all be in the low-to...
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Sports Heroes
Rotary Melfort holds sports gala to honour local legends
Rotary Melfort held a gala over the weekend to recognize some of the very best sports figures that have come from the area.The banquet was also used as a massive fundraiser for the local club, with all of the proceeds set to funnel back into local projects."The event went so well, it was overwhelming. The number o...
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New equipment
NRHF purchases new equipment
The Nipawin Region Health Foundation (NRHF) has purchased a new ECG machine with a mobile stand. The purchase was made possible "thanks to the generous support of the Cherry Ridge Community," according to a post on the foundation's social media site. The machine has several benefits, according to the NRHF. Th...
Apr 16, 2025
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Federal Election
Advanced polls open over Easter Long weekend
Preparations are underway in the federal riding of Prince Albert for advanced voting to take place this long weekend.Returning Officer Don Vernon Mah said advanced polling runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on:Friday, April 18Saturday, April 19Sunday, April 20 Monday, April 21 There are also advanced polling stations in Melfor...
Apr 16, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Crime
Two arrested after trying to shoot police during traffic stop
A man and a woman are in police custody after one of them tried to shoot an officer during a traffic stop. It happened on Tuesday morning when Battlefords RCMP first received a report of a man with a firearm on Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation. Investigation found that the man had damaged an SUV par...
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Canada Votes 2025
Tariffs on the campaign trail
Tariffs have been top of mind for people across the country for months now, so it only makes sense that it would be a top issue as people head to the federal election polls.In Saskatchewan, tariffs are already having an effect.The tariff on Canadian steel going into the U.S. has raised concerns for steel workers in Reg...
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2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
Candidates clash on carbon tax, trade and tariffs at Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake forum
With less than two weeks to go before the 2025 federal election, voters in the Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding got a closer look at their choices during a candidates' forum hosted by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce Wednesday night.It took place at the Lloydminster Exhibition Centre and featured Darrell...
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Sask. health minister, NDP battle over claims about Regina's NICU
The provincial government says reports of specific problems in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the Regina General Hospital aren't true.The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) claimed there was a shortage of ventilators in the unit, and told Global News that mothers and babies were having to be moved out of th...
Apr 16, 2025
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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy.The central bank held its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent, the first time it has left the key rate unchanged following seven c...
Apr 16, 2025
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Paddle making
La Loche teen wins gold in Indigenous paddle making at Skills Canada competition
Claire Haynes remembers the first and only time she dipped a paddle made of her own hands into the water. "We were out on (Lac La Loche) and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face," she said of her experience as a first year high school student. "I was so proud of myself, and I felt so accomplished."...
Apr 15, 2025
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Letter of Intent
Nipawin adds forward from Chicago to roster for next season
The Nipawin Hawks have added another player to their roster for the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season. The club announced this week that they signed 2007-born forward Tiernan Ryan from the Chicago Mission U18 AAA program to a Letter of Intent.Ryan, 17, scored 23 goals and added 12 assists this pas...
6h ago
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Sports Heroes
Rotary Melfort holds sports gala to honour local legends
Rotary Melfort held a gala over the weekend to recognize some of the very best sports figures that have come from the area.The banquet was also used as a massive fundraiser for the local club, with all of the proceeds set to funnel back into local projects."The event went so well, it was overwhelming. The number o...
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Recognizing Success
Trojans hold late in the year Awards Banquet
Despite being a month removed from the end of their season, the Tisdale Trojans held their yearly awards banquet last weekend.While it may seem a little strange to have it this late in the year, according to head coach Wes Rudy, there was a nice silver lining to the event."Ideally, I'd like to have it a little soo...
Apr 13, 2025
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Sports: Heroes, Athletes and Volunteers
Rotary Melfort Sports Appreciation Gala set for Saturday at KVC
Tonight, the best of the best sports representatives in the northeast are set to be appreciated at a gala hosted by Rotary Melfort.The appreciation night will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, with dinner, speakers, and a silent auction slated for the evening."This is going to be one of our major fundraisers to give ba...
Apr 12, 2025
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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...
Apr 11, 2025
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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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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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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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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...
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Farmers optimistic heading into spring seeding, agriculture minister says
It's a busy season for farmers across the province as they gear up for spring seeding.Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said seeding wi...
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U.S. farmers and consumers would suffer if there was a seed oil ban
The American Soybean Association has released a seed oil study that showed a ban would not bode well for of the soy industry and U.S. consumers. The W...
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Canada
'Freedom Convoy' organizer asks for stay of proceedings after guilty verdict
OTTAWA - "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber has asked for a stay of proceedings, two weeks after an Ontario judge found him and Tamara Lich guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa. According to a news release from the non-profit helping his defence, Barber is arguing the pro...
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Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges
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U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S. citizens in what is a growing trend for Canadian institutions as the American president denigrates higher learning. Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., and the University of Toro...
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Trump says tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming
U.S. President Donald Trump showed little signs of backing down on his plans to tariff the world today - even as members of his administration continue to claim the duties will lead to the negotiation of new trade deals. Trump says nothing he heard during a meeting with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the Oval...
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Eby says Canadians need to 'keep the pressure up' despite California's charm campaign
VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier says Canadians need to "keep the pressure up" on the United States by buying local and avoiding travel there, despite a recent push from California to draw visitors from Canada. David Eby says he spoke with Californian Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday - the same day the go...
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Air traffic back to normal at Vancouver's airport after days of delays
RICHMOND - The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada's airports says traffic flow at Vancouver International Airport has resumed normal operations in time for Easter weekend travel. The update from Nav Canada comes after the agency issued posts to social media on Tuesday and Wednesday warning of flight de...
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Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
BALTIMORE (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday imposed new restrictions on billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, limiting its access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans. U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander issued a preliminary injunction in the case, which wa...
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Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The 20-year-old son of a sheriff's deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother's former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others, investigators said. Officers quickly arrived and shot and wounded the shooter after he refused to comply with ...
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US airstrikes targeting a Yemeni oil port have killed 20 people, Houthis say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 20 people and wounded 50 others, the group said early Friday. The strikes, confirmed by the U.S. military's Central Command, represent one of the highest death tolls so far in the campaign launched by ...
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The Menendez brothers' bid for a shorter sentence and possible parole is delayed again
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have spent 35 years behind bars for killing their parents, will be delayed again, a judge said Thursday. Prosecutors filed a motion late Wednesday to delay the resentencing hearings so the court can obtain one aspect of the state parole board's comprehe...
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Colorado man convicted of killing his wife and posing as ex-boyfriend and stalking her
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado man was convicted Thursday of killing his wife after prosecutors say he posed as her ex-boyfriend and stalked her. With his marriage falling apart, prosecutors said Daniel Krug, 44, decided to play "puppet master" by scaring his wife and then trying to win her back by protecting her f...
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Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Thursday kept on hold President Donald Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship but agreed to hear arguments on the issue in May. Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally has been halted nationwide by thre...
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