Star of Life Team Medal
Lloydminster-born paramedic receives medal for efforts during Tisdale emergency
A Lloydminster woman has been honoured with an award after helping to save several lives during an emergency that took place near Tisdale. Bailey Steier, who works as a paramedic at Melfort Ambulance Care, received the Star of Life Team Medal at the Paramedic Services Chiefs of Saskatchewan Emergency Medical Services P...
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Changes coming
Canada Post set to reduce frequency of letter mail delivery: minister
OTTAWA - Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said Thursday Canada Post will reduce the frequency of door-to-door letter mail delivery to shore up its finances and save itself from an "existential crisis."The minister also announced the federal government will accept all of the recommend...
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Cooling system upgrade
Tisdale RECplex refrigeration plant, cooling tower replacement to take place in 2026
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Star of Life Team Medal
Lloydminster-born paramedic receives medal for efforts during Tisdale emergency
A Lloydminster woman has been honoured with an award after helping to save several lives during an emergency that took place near Tisdale. Bailey Steier, who works as a paramedic at Melfort Ambulance Care, received the Star of Life Team Medal at the Paramedic Services Chiefs of Saskatchewan Emergency Medical Services P...
22m ago
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Football under the lights
Melfort, Carrot River hosting football games under the lights
A couple of local high school football games will be under the lights on Friday. The undefeated Melfort Comets are hosting their annual Under the Lights game at 7 p.m. against the Nipawin LP Miller Bears. It's Nipawin's second game under the lights this season, after a 55-21 loss in Tisdale Sept. 12. The Comet Football...
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Economic development
Shoal Lake Cree Nation to break ground on new $5.6-million MiniMall and gas bar
A new $5.6-million MiniMall and gas bar is coming to Shoal Lake Cree Nation.According to a media release on Tuesday, the development is a major step forward in the Nation's long-term economic development strategy that promises new jobs, increased revenue, and expanded retail services on reserve. Planning and feasibilit...
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Cooling system upgrade
Tisdale RECplex refrigeration plant, cooling tower replacement to take place in 2026
A major upgrade is coming to the cooling system at the Tisdale RECplex. The chillers and compressors at the facility are now two decades old, and in a news release the Town stated the industry lifespan for that equipment is only 12 to 15 years. "These systems have long exceeded their expected life," their soc...
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Tractor fire
Tractor catches fire near Kinistino
The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) was called to a tractor fire south of Kinistino. When crews arrived on Tuesday afternoon, the tractor was already fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews established a perimeter to ensure the fire didn't spread. The MFD also responded to a carbon monoxide false alarm Wednesday night which...
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Encampments in Nipawin
Report to council outlines encampment issues this summer in Nipawin
The Town of Nipawin has been dealing with an increasing number of encampments in the community. The Protective Services Department's Monthly Report from August was read at this week's council meeting. The report, submitted by Bylaw Officer Luc Morin and reviewed by General Manager of Protective Services Paul Cockell, s...
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Saskatchewan
2025 Saskatchewan Crop Report
High humidity causes harvest delays in Saskatchewan
Wind, rain, and waterfowl were the main causes of crop damage this week in Saskatchewan, while harvest was delayed because of rain and high humidity. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Crop Report for the week of Sept. 16 to 22, harvest progress totaled 68 per cent which continues to be behind the fi...
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Changes coming
Canada Post set to reduce frequency of letter mail delivery: minister
OTTAWA - Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said Thursday Canada Post will reduce the frequency of door-to-door letter mail delivery to shore up its finances and save itself from an "existential crisis."The minister also announced the federal government will accept all of the recommend...
3h ago
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Economic Outlook
Parliamentary budget watchdog forecasts sharp rise in deficit to $68.5B this year
The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the coming fall budget will reveal a sharp increase in Ottawa's deficit that puts the government's previous fiscal anchors in jeopardy.Ottawa's fiscal watchdog Jason Jacques now projects the federal government will post an annual deficit of $68.5 billion this ye...
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Provincial Court
Out-of-province Indigenous men convicted of illegally hunting moose calf
Two Indigenous men from other provinces were convicted in Saskatchewan Provincial Court in Outlook on Sept. 18, after hunting a moose calf in Saskatchewan without having the Treaty hunting rights to do so. According to their testimony, Timothy Bayly and Douglass Powless were hunting wild boar at the McDonald Creek Past...
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Financial transparency
FSIN forensic audit released to the public, makes 8 recommendations to improve transparency
A forensic audit of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) that flagged over $30 million in expenditures is complete. The finalized report covering the period from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2024 was conducted by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and administered by KPMG. In it, the government made eight ...
Sep 24, 2025
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Lasting legacy
Pelican Lake elder lived a full life and left a long legacy
In 101 years of walking the earth, Elder Jacob Bill created a legacy that his family says will live on. Jacob, a member of the Pelican Lake First Nation, left behind hundreds of direct descendants, his businesses, his teachings and his outlook on life. "He was a nice person. He never said anything bad to anybody i...
Sep 24, 2025
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Local Sports
Green and White
Philippe Gagnon back practising, Riders getting healthier ahead of Edmonton clash
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to be patient, but one of their biggest offseason signings could soon be ready to help the team.Offensive lineman Philippe Gagnon joined the Riders as a free agent after eight CFL seasons (seven with the Montreal Alouettes and one with the Ottawa Redblacks) but suffered a torn bice...
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Football under the lights
Melfort, Carrot River hosting football games under the lights
A couple of local high school football games will be under the lights on Friday. The undefeated Melfort Comets are hosting their annual Under the Lights game at 7 p.m. against the Nipawin LP Miller Bears. It's Nipawin's second game under the lights this season, after a 55-21 loss in Tisdale Sept. 12. The Comet Football...
3h ago
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First Win
Mustangs win night of firsts in La Ronge
The Melfort Mustangs picked up their first win of the season on Tuesday, downing the La Ronge Ice Wolves by a score of 3-1.After a rough first period, which saw Melfort fall behind 1-0 and lose their starting netminder to injury, the Mustangs battled in periods two and three, with significant help from a handful of the...
Sep 24, 2025
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Searching for a W
Mustangs seeking redemption on road trip to La Ronge
The last time the Melfort Mustangs were below .500 was the morning of Friday, Nov. 11 of 2022, when they were set to begin a two-game road swing against the Estevan Bruins.At the time, Melfort had a 7-8-4 record after losing at home to the Flin Flon Bombers on Wednesday, Nov. 2, by a score of 2-1.The Mustangs would tak...
Sep 23, 2025
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league changes
'Disgusting, long overdue:' Changes to the CFL drawing mixed reactions
Football coaches and former CFL players are reacting to the new changes coming to the league, but some are throwing flags on the field.Changes are coming to the size and layouts of the field, the location of the goalposts, the single-point rouge and the play clock over the next two seasons.CFL Commissioner Stewart John...
Sep 22, 2025
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Player transactions
Mustangs acquire D-man from Ice Wolves after SJHL opening weekend
One game in to the regular season and the Melfort Mustangs have made a trade.The team acquired '06 defenceman Ryder Ellis from the La Ronge Ice Wolves in exchange for '06 defenceman Noah Aldred, a 2nd round pick, and a player development fee (PDF) Aldred had come to the Mustangs from the U18 AAA Notre Dame Hounds, wher...
Sep 22, 2025
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Northeast Profiles
It’s a Co-op Thing
Building, Feeding, Fuelling, Growing and Helping Keep Our Communities Safe
At Prairie North Co-op (PNC) we often say that we are proud to serve our members with products and services that help build, feed, fuel and grow the communities in which we live and do business. Now we can add "help keep our members and communities safe' through our commitment to a strong safety culture to that li...
Aug 26, 2025
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
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Innovation at Work
Prairie North Co-op Retrofit Serves Rural Members
At Prairie North Co-operative, the vision is to be the trusted first choice in the community. Sometimes achieving that vision requires thinking outside the box and taking an innovative approach to problem solving. In 2019, the Prairie North Co-op Agro Fuel team began to offer a number of bulk oil products to its rural ...
Jul 10, 2025
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farmnewsNOW
Students learn about where their food comes from at the Burger and Fries Farm
Grade four students from Melfort and Kinistino got an education on where the ingredients come from to make a favourite meal of burger and fries. As mo...
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High humidity causes harvest delays in Saskatchewan
Wind, rain, and waterfowl were the main causes of crop damage this week in Saskatchewan, while harvest was delayed because of rain and high humidity. ...
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The Supreme Court of Canada grants stay on ostrich cull
The Supreme Court of Canada has granted a stay in the destruction of a flock of ostriches until the court mulls an application for leave to appeal. Th...
Sep 24, 2025
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Canada
Russia not probing into Canadian airspace, federal officials say
OTTAWA - Following several recent high-profile Russian incursions into NATO airspace, senior defence and foreign affairs officials told members of Parliament Thursday that Canada has not seen similar Russian moves into Canadian airspace over the past y...
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Five things to know about Canada Post's future after Ottawa announces reforms
An overhaul to Canada Post's operations is on the way after the federal government promised a suite of changes Thursday. The move comes as labour uncertainty continues to drag on and the mail carrier incurs significant financial losses. Here's what you...
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Quebec woman who scalded young boy over prank pleads guilty
MONTREAL - A Quebec woman who scalded a 10-year-old boy at her door with boiling water last year, frustrated by being the victim of a doorbell prank, has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. Stéphanie Borel, 47, entered the guilty plea at the Longueui...
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Fact File: COVID-19 fuelled drop in life expectancy, contrary to podcast claims
In September, a clip from a January 2024 episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast resurfaced online. Rogan's guest, the comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, claimed Canada experienced an "unprecedented" drop in life expectancy starting in 2020. Rogan and H...
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Quebec scraps forestry bill after pushback from Indigenous leaders, environmentalists
QUÉBEC - The Quebec government is scrapping a contentious forestry reform bill that has sparked opposition from Indigenous leaders and environmental groups. Quebec Premier François Legault announced the news Thursday during a meeting of the Quebec fed...
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Cybersecurity centre warns of 'sophisticated' threat targeting Cisco equipment
OTTAWA - The federal cybersecurity centre is urging Canadian organizations to "take immediate action" against malware targeting computer systems through Cisco Systems devices. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security says it is aware of threat activity i...
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World
Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump vowed Thursday not to allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, offering strong assurances that he'd block a move that Arab leaders in the region have staunchly opposed. Asked a...
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Man who fired on ICE facility hated US government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say
DALLAS (AP) - The gunman who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas hated the U.S. government and wanted to incite terror by killing federal agents, officials said Thursday, offering the first hint of a ...
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Arizona jury convicts man on 8 murder charges for metro Phoenix shootings in 2017
Phoenix (AP) - An Arizona jury convicted a man Thursday on eight murder charges for a string of fatal shootings in metro Phoenix over a three-week span in 2017. The jury in Phoenix also found Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, guilt...
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LA County response to deadly fires slowed by lack of resources, outdated alert process, report says
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An outside review of Los Angeles County's response to January's deadly wildfires found a lack of resources and outdated policies for sending emergency alerts led to delays in warning residents about the need to evacuat...
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European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel
GENEVA (AP) - European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday. A majority of UEFA's 20-...
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South Korean parliament votes to allow tattooists to work without a medical license
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Tattoo artists in South Korea will no longer need to worry about being punished for doing their jobs, as the country's parliament on Thursday approved a landmark bill to end a requirement that anyone who gives a...
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