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Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

CALGARY - An Alberta woman whose son was killed while fighting with Islamic extremists in Syria is worried anger over the conflict between Israel and Hamas could lead to an increase in radicalization....

Dec 10, 2023

Dodgers beat out Blue Jays, sign coveted free agent Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani has opted to stay in southern California, and the Toronto Blue Jays have missed out on landing a generational talent.The unrestricted free agent announced on his Instagram account on Sat...

Dec 09, 2023

Fields of anxiety: Overcoming stigma to address mental health struggles of farmers

Christi Friesen remembers her husband saying he knew that the cloud of depression over her was finally lifting when he saw her smile at the end of the gruelling 2016 harvest season. That October had b...

Canadian Press Dec 09, 2023

TeleMiracle 48 to be filled with northeast talent

TeleMiracle 48 is still a couple of months away, however, on Wednesday the organization revealed their list of the 75 performers that will be participating in the event.These individuals/groups range ...

Dec 09, 2023

Nipawin housing crisis only getting worse

The housing crisis in Nipawin is only getting worse.That's according to the Nipawin Oasis Community Centre Co-operative, a non-profit organization, which provides cultural, prevention, educational and...

Dec 08, 2023

NESD education support workers set to vote on strike mandate

Education support workers for the North East School Division (NESD) are set to vote on whether they support walking off the job down the road.CUPE 4875's leadership wants to see if the membership woul...

Dec 07, 2023

Coombs' first career shutout propels Mustangs to 4-0 blanking of Bruins

The Melfort Mustangs blanked the Estevan Bruins 4-0 on Wednesday night, pushing their win streak to three games in a row in the process.The victory also represented the first career shutout for backup...

Dec 07, 2023

Another five per cent tax increase coming to City of Humboldt and residents

The City of Humboldt has proposed and now approved its municipal budget for the 2024 calendar year.Residents will see a 4.58 per cent property tax increase and an increase to water and sewer rates of ...

Dec 06, 2023

Dreams coming true: Broncos' Van Blaricom heading to Nova Scotia as member of Team Canada

A member of the Humboldt Broncos is having one of his dreams come true, as he left for Truro, Nova Scotia early Wednesday morning, as a member of Team Canada.Matthew Van Blaricom was selected as one o...

Dec 06, 2023

Mustang duo honoured with SJ Players of the Week

A pair of Melfort Mustangs were recently recognized by the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) for their excellent on-ice performances.During this week's Player of the Week honours, the Mustang d...

Dec 05, 2023