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Hunting
Big Game Draw opens May 1
Starting Thursday, Saskatchewan residents can apply for the 2025 Big Game Draw for limited opportunities to hunt mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the province."The Big Game Draw is your opportunity to experience Saskatchewan's world-class hunting firsthand," Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. ...
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Student Vote
Canadian students elect Conservative government
If Monday's election had been up to Canadian high school and elementary students, there would have been a different result.They would have elected a minority Conservative government.More than 900,000 students participated in Student Vote Canada which is run by the CIVIX group.After learning about democracy and election...
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Kelvington fire ban
Town of Kelvington declares fire ban
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Digital Farming
Managing resources and visualizing ROI with data and digital farming
Firearm incident
Man charged after firearm incident at Red Earth Cree Nation
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Fatal rollover
Man killed in rollover near Pelican Narrows
Apr 28, 2025
Northeast News
Local winners
Block, Wagantall react to victories in local ridings
A pair of local Conservative MPs will be returning to Ottawa. Both Cathay Wagantall of Yorkton-Melville and Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek MP Kelly Block won with nearly 80 per cent of the vote. Wagantall told northeastNOW she's thrilled to be heading back to the nation's capital. "Oh, overwhelmed, just so thrilled to ...
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Armed robbery
Thieves hold up taxi to steal truck at PA business
Two of three men who forced a taxi driver at gunpoint to take them to a business in Prince Albert's Crescent Heights neighbourhood, where they then stole another vehicle, are behind bars. Prince Albert Police and the RCMP are looking for the third man, who ran into the bush after the stolen truck was stopped south of J...
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Kelvington fire ban
Town of Kelvington declares fire ban
Another local fire ban is now in effect. The Town of Kelvington has declared a fire ban that took effect Tuesday at 9 a.m. "For the duration of the ban, no open fires are permitted," the statement read. "Self-contained heating devices, pressurized stoves, gas barbecues, propane fire pits or charcoal briq...
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Break-and-enter
Break-and-enter in Lanigan under investigation
Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter. The incident happened at a home in Lanigan March 21. RCMP say three suspects smashed the front door window of the home before entering. The suspects are described as males between 20 and 30 years old. No other details have been released.Anyone with information ...
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James Smith Cree Nation death
SIRT investigating after in-custody death on James Smith Cree Nation
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating an in-custody death after an arrest on the James Smith Cree Nation. The incident happened just before 8 a.m. on Monday. Melfort RCMP were called about a man discharging bear spray inside a home. A second caller soon let RCMP know the man may have u...
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Firearm incident
Man charged after firearm incident at Red Earth Cree Nation
A Red Earth Cree Nation man faces charges after a firearm incident over the weekend. Carrot River RCMP were called about an armed man at Red Earth early Sunday morning. Police determined a man stopped a vehicle and pointed a gun at the people inside. The vehicle drove away, and the man shot the gun into the air several...
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Saskatchewan
Hunting
Big Game Draw opens May 1
Starting Thursday, Saskatchewan residents can apply for the 2025 Big Game Draw for limited opportunities to hunt mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the province."The Big Game Draw is your opportunity to experience Saskatchewan's world-class hunting firsthand," Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. ...
14m ago
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Student Vote
Canadian students elect Conservative government
If Monday's election had been up to Canadian high school and elementary students, there would have been a different result.They would have elected a minority Conservative government.More than 900,000 students participated in Student Vote Canada which is run by the CIVIX group.After learning about democracy and election...
1h ago
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Elections Canada resumes vote counting with majority still in question
The shape of the next Liberal government is becoming clearer as ballot counting continues after a historic election day in Canada.Canadians still won't know until later Tuesday whether Mark Carney's Liberals have won a majority or minority mandate from voters.Elections Canada decided early Tuesday morning to pause the ...
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CP NewsAlert: Jagmeet Singh to step down as NDP Leader after losing seat
Jagmeet Singh says he will step down as the leader of the NDP as soon as new interim leader is chosen.Singh conceded defeat in his British Columbia riding of Burnaby Central and the party is at risk of losing official party status.
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Election 2025
Conservative incumbents hold their seats in Saskatchewan, Far North flips to Liberal
In a stunning reversal of an expected loss just three months ago, the Liberal Party is projected to form government again with Mark Carney at the helm. Vote counting remains ongoing but several Conservative incumbents are expected to hold their seats in Saskatchewan.PRINCE ALBERT RIDINGRandy Hoback was first elected as...
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45th general election results
Canadians give Liberals 4th mandate; Carney wins Ottawa riding
Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth mandate on Monday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney set to lead Canada through an economic crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump.Carney will also take a seat in the House of Commons for the first time, having won the Ottawa riding of Nepean.At midnight EDT ballots were st...
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Local Sports
Trojans signings
Tisdale Trojans ink former Notre Dame Hounds
The Tisdale Trojans have announced another pair of signings. Both players come to the team from the U18 AAA Notre Dame Hounds. The club inked defenseman Dryden Ekstrom. (Tisdale Trojans/Facebook)The 2008-born defenseman from Wadena had five assists in 43 games with the Hounds, and another assist in four games with the ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Melfort golf course
Golf season nearly here in Melfort
We now know exactly when the driving range and full course will open in Melfort. The Melfort Golf & Country Club has announced they will open the range Tuesday, from 8:30 am to 6 pm. The golf course will be opening Thursday at noon.- cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com
Apr 28, 2025
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Another championship
Mustangs win back-to-back SJHL Titles
A dynasty is in the making as the Melfort Mustangs are back-to-back Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Champions. Melfort defeated the Weyburn Red Wings in five games to claim the Canterra Seeds Cup, culminating with a 3-0 win Sunday night at the Northern Lights Palace. "It's not easy to win back-to-back, and I don...
Apr 28, 2025
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So close but so so far away
Mustangs one win away from back-to-back SJHL Championships
Nearly two years in the making, the Melfort Mustangs are just one win away (in their next three games) from securing back-to-back Canterra Seeds Cups.Melfort won their third straight finals game this season on Thursday night in Weyburn, doing so by a score of 5-1."We had a better start, and that's what we wanted, ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Riders
Running back Ryquell Armstead one of two Rider releases
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided to move on from running back Ryquell Armstead.The CFL club announced the 28-year-old rusher was released on Friday. The Riders also announced defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd would no longer be with the team.Armstead joined the Riders on Sept. 16 after he was released from th...
Apr 25, 2025
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Golf season is here
Several local golf courses close to opening as warmer weather arrives
A welcome sight for golfers in the northeast as courses are starting to stir back to life.The Melfort Golf & Country Club has not solidified an opening date yet, but general manager Kevin Ryhorchuk said they will update people via social media when the decision is made. He expected that it could be as soon as next ...
Apr 25, 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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Canada's agriculture minister re-elected
A Nova Scotia MP, who was named the country's agriculture minister in March, has be re-elected. Kody Blois won his Kings-Hants riding in yesterday's e...
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SaskPower urges safety on the farm during seeding season
As seeding gets underway across Saskatchewan, SaskPower reminds farmers to make safety their top priority. It continues to be a concern as last year S...
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New market potential for Alberta barley variety
It may not be on the local coffee shop menu yet, but barley tea is a popular staple in many Asian nations. It's also an opportunity for Canadian growe...
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Canada
CP NewsAlert: Liberals projected to finish just shy of majority in razor-close race
OTTAWA - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority Liberal government. Elections Canada has nearly wrapped up counting all the ballots in what turned out to be a razor-close race that will leave the Liberals three seats short of winning a majority. Recounts in some r...
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Notable Canadian cases where an accused was found not criminally responsible
A judge has ruled that Pierre Ny St-Amand, 53, was not criminally responsible for the 2023 bus attack on a Laval, Que., daycare that killed two small children and injured six others. Superior Court Justice Éric Downs concluded Ny St-Amand was experiencing psychosis and could not discern right from wrong. He has ...
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CP NewsAlert: Family of three from Colombia died in B.C. festival attack, says son
VANCOUVER - Three members of a family of Colombian immigrants have been identified among the 11 people killed in Saturday's vehicle attack in Vancouver. Vancouver resident Alejandro Samper says he lost his mother Glitza Maria Caicedo, father Daniel Samper and sister Glitza Daniela Samper in the attack on the Lapu Lapu ...
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Ontario, Prairies blocked Liberals from an election-night majority blowout
OTTAWA - The Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney but the party's failure to sweep many of its targeted ridings last night denied it a resounding majority mandate. A big part of that failure happened in Ontario, where the party lost many incumbents - even as Carney called for a strong mandate t...
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Ottawa police say officer-involved shooting near downtown mall
OTTAWA - Police presence is heavy around a downtown Ottawa mall as police report an officer-involved shooting in the area. Ottawa Police said on social media the doors to the Rideau Centre were locked, but they have since re-opened. The shooting took place near the northeast corner of that mall, which is located a shor...
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B.C. Premier David Eby not interested in taking on federal NDP leadership
OTTAWA - B.C. Premier David Eby says he's not interested in taking the helm of the federal NDP, now that the party finds itself without a leader following Monday's election. Eby would not say who he thinks should take on the role but acknowledged it's going to be a "challenging job" after a "tough night&...
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World
Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. No word was given on the cause of the fire, which broke out shortly after noon, but images from the scene showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the two- or...
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Authorities believe crash through Illinois after-school building that killed 4 wasn't targeted
CHATHAM, Ill. (AP) - Authorities said Tuesday they believe a crash through an Illinois after-school building that killed three kids and one teenager wasn't targeted. The car smashed through a building Monday afternoon, injuring several others in the small city outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers res...
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Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican's "trial of the century" announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope for "the good of the church." Cardinal Angelo Becciu's status has dominated discussions in the days after...
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Spain's power supply is almost fully restored after one of Europe's most severe blackouts
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Power had almost fully returned to Spain early Tuesday morning as many questions remained about what caused one of Europe's most severe blackouts across Spain and Portugal. By 6:30 a.m., more than 99% of energy demand had been restored, Spanish electricity operator Red Eléctrica said. THI...
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Four people were killed when vehicle smashed through Illinois building, police say
CHATHAM, Ill. (AP) - Four people were killed when a car smashed through a building during an after-school program Monday afternoon in a town outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers responded at about 3:20 p.m. to calls about a vehicle hitting hit three people outside, ramming through the building and th...
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Israel's domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The head of Israel's internal security service says he will resign in June over the failure of his agency to warn of Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attacks - defusing an escalating battle with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announced his resignation Monday, saying he will form...
Apr 28, 2025
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