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Mustangs host awards banquet, down Ice Wolves in 24-hour span
The Melfort Mustangs wrapped up a busy week starting Saturday evening.Melfort hosted its annual awards banquet to honour and recognize the contributions of their players, so far this season.Their capt...
Mar 10, 2025

Mark Carney is the new Liberal leader. What happens now?
OTTAWA - Mark Carney was elected to lead the Liberal party on Sunday and will soon become Canada's next prime minister. Carney captured 85.9 per cent of the Liberal vote - far ahead of opponents Chrys...
Mar 10, 2025

Four feral pigs reported near Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation is investigating a report of four feral pigs, also known as wild boars, just north of the City of Prince Albert. Feral pigs are an invasive species that the...
Mar 10, 2025

Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump warned Monday that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first "of many to co...
Mar 10, 2025

Over 100 dogs rescued from cull in La Loche
After the Northern Village of La Loche announced an animal surrender last week, Erin Deems, executive director with Saving Grace Animal Society, jumped into action. "I ended up with 105, like that's a...
Mar 10, 2025

Knight, Stacey, Rooney named PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - Boston Fleet forward Hilary Knight, Montral Victoire forward Laura Stacey and Minnesota Frost goaltender Maddie Rooney are the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. K...
Mar 10, 2025

Unbeaten filly Chantilly among 69 horses nominated for $1-million North America Cup.
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - Unbeaten filly Chantilly was among 69 three-year-old pacers nominated Monday for the $1-million North America Cup, one of the premier events in harness racing. The Grade 1 race i...
Mar 10, 2025

Kotai, Mitchell win SJHL weekly awards
A Melfort Mustang and Humboldt Bronco are among the SJHL Players of the Week. Reilley Kotai of the Mustangs was named the Bourgault Forward of the Week. Kotai had five goals and four assists in the th...
Mar 10, 2025

More sales, higher prices in Melfort housing market in February
It was a busy February in the Melfort real estate market. Robyn Luthi of Prairie Skies Realty told northeastNOW that last month in the city's real estate market was busier than last year at this time,...
Mar 10, 2025

Gondola falls near base of lift at Kicking Horse ski resort near Golden, B.C.
GOLDEN ROCK - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in southeastern British Columbia says it has closed for the day after a gondola cabin fell to the ground. Photos online show the cabin on its side near the ...
Mar 10, 2025