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US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND (AP) - The top U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, traveled to a site near the Ukraine-Poland border on Tuesday and talked with his Ukrainian counterpa...
Jan 17, 2023
Mustangs announce new commit for 2023-24 season
The Melfort Mustangs have announced a familiar face has committed to their organization for next year.2005-born forward Edward Knittig, who has already suited up for the blue and green twice this seas...
Jan 17, 2023
Death of woman found near Melfort reservoir not criminal
RCMP have confirmed that a 43-year-old woman was found dead near the Melfort Reservoir on Jan. 3.In an email sent to northeastNOW, they said the death is not considered suspicious. Police were notifie...
Jan 17, 2023
Canada's Gabel, Howard headline Premier Hockey Federation all-star event in Toronto
TORONTO - Loren Gabel and Brittany Howard lead the Canadian side selected for the Premier Hockey Federation's three-team, all-star event Jan. 29 in Toronto. The PHF announced Tuesday the 45 players, s...
Jan 17, 2023
RCMP look to public education to reduce crime
The head of Melfort's RCMP detachment says drugs and addictions are adding to the crime rate in the region."The big thing is, we've noticed there's an increase in drug use," Staff Sgt. Darren Simons, ...
Jan 17, 2023
Andy Murray edges Berrettini in 5 sets at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Andy Murray has beaten a top-20 opponent at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2017. The three-time major champion blew a big early lead, then needed to save ...
Jan 17, 2023
In The News for Jan. 17: Would the NDP end its deal with the governing Liberals?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 ... What we are watchin...
Jan 17, 2023
Man, woman charged with murder in OPP constable's death set to appear in court
A man and woman who are facing murder charges in the death of an Ontario Provincial Police constable are set to appear in court today. Const. Greg Pierzchala was shot while responding to a call for a ...
Jan 17, 2023
Bail hearing scheduled for sisters who say they were wrongfully convicted
YORKTON, Sask. - A bail hearing is scheduled today in Saskatchewan for two sisters who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for what they say are wrongful murder convictions. Odelia and Nerissa Quewez...
Jan 17, 2023
As NDP gathers to talk strategy, MPs vow to keep Liberals at their word on pharmacare
OTTAWA - At a three-day retreat in Ottawa this week, New Democrat members of Parliament are expected to focus discussions on getting more wins out of their confidence-and-supply agreement with the fed...
Jan 17, 2023