Pull-up record attempt
Melfort man pull-up record attempt comes up short
A Melfort man was unsuccessful in his attempt to break the world record for pull-ups in 24 hours, but he's vowing to try again. Joel Erb went for the record over the weekend at The Box gym and workout centre. Erb told northeastNOW he saw the record set a couple of years ago and decided he wanted to give it a shot. &quo...
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31st annual McHappy Day
McHappy Day returns Thursday: Join Canadians in supporting families with sick and injured children
It's a deliciously easy way to support fellow Canadians.The 31st McHappy Day event takes place on Thursday, May 8 with McDonald's and local independent franchisees contributing a portion of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities across the country. RMHC Saskatchewan provides essential programs in a comforting envi...
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Pull-up record attempt
Melfort man pull-up record attempt comes up short
A Melfort man was unsuccessful in his attempt to break the world record for pull-ups in 24 hours, but he's vowing to try again. Joel Erb went for the record over the weekend at The Box gym and workout centre. Erb told northeastNOW he saw the record set a couple of years ago and decided he wanted to give it a shot. &quo...
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Melfort Mustangs en route to national championship in Calgary
It's go time! The Melfort Mustangs are officially Calgary-bound as they look to claim the Centennial Cup for the first time in franchise history. The team toured the city, driving down Main Street and by local schools before departing for Calgary. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW)Melfort earned their second-straight Canalta Cup c...
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More fire bans issued in northeast, east-central Sask.
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RCMP investigate break-in at Birch Hills business
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May 05, 2025
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Infrastructure work
Infrastructure work getting underway on Kingston Street in Melfort
The City of Melfort is advising residents to be aware of some street work on the city's south side. Infrastructure work on Kingston Street began on Monday, and temporary traffic control measures will be in place. The first phase of the work will take place from Stepney Avenue to Quebec Avenue and there will be a full r...
May 05, 2025
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Safe driving during seeding
Local fire departments urge highway safety as farmers gear up for seeding
A reminder to drivers as the farming season is upon us. Large machinery will be moving on local roads and highways, and motorists need to be careful when sharing the road with producers."This time of year, we see lots of big air drills and stuff like that rolling down the highway, so patience is...our best course ...
May 05, 2025
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Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader
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31st annual McHappy Day
McHappy Day returns Thursday: Join Canadians in supporting families with sick and injured children
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Home prices in Saskatchewan hit record high in April, as inventory remains low
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RCMP detachment phones down in Sask., 911 not impacted
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Pull-up record attempt
Melfort man pull-up record attempt comes up short
A Melfort man was unsuccessful in his attempt to break the world record for pull-ups in 24 hours, but he's vowing to try again. Joel Erb went for the record over the weekend at The Box gym and workout centre. Erb told northeastNOW he saw the record set a couple of years ago and decided he wanted to give it a shot. &quo...
11h ago
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Go Mustangs Go
Melfort Mustangs en route to national championship in Calgary
It's go time! The Melfort Mustangs are officially Calgary-bound as they look to claim the Centennial Cup for the first time in franchise history. The team toured the city, driving down Main Street and by local schools before departing for Calgary. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW)Melfort earned their second-straight Canalta Cup c...
13h ago
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Leader of Men
Mustangs' Blevins named finalist for CJHL Coach of the Year
Melfort Mustangs' Head Coach Trevor Blevins has been named as a finalist for the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Coach of the Year award.Blevins won his second career SJHL Coach of the Year award this season, as he guided the Mustangs to a franchise record 46 regular-season wins, en route to back-to-back SJHL Cham...
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Riders Plaza of Honour adds Chris Best, Alex Smith Sr. and Steve Molnar
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced who will be heading into the Plaza of Honour in 2025.Offensive lineman Chris Best and long-time assistant coach Alex Smith Sr. are the two new inductees. Running back Steve Molnar was announced for the 2024 plaza and was set to go in posthumously but an illness in the family ...
May 05, 2025
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Another Commitment
Mustangs continue to sign players for the future
For the fourth time in the last 10 days, the Melfort Mustangs have announced a commitment of a future player.Their newest commit is forward Asher Watson.Watson, a 2007-born Avonlea, Sask. product, has spent the last five years with Prairie Hockey Academy.This year, the six-foot-three, 174-pound, 17-year-old played with...
May 05, 2025
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May 01, 2025
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The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives, the theme for the year is 'Co-operatives Build a Better World'. If that seems a little too 'rose coloured glasses' on a global scale, one has to only take a look at how one local co-operative operates to understand how the co-operative model ...
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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...
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Spending just one per cent of your total food budget at a local farmers' market can make a big impact.
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Canada
In the news today: Carney to update premiers on Trump, Feds mending social fractures
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... More work to do after meeting with Trump: Carney Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to brief Canada's premiers today following his seemingly successful first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Both leaders em...
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