Independent Review
Sask. hospital security review identifies 'immediate pressures,' health minister says
Saskatchewan's hospital security review is complete, but Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill says he wants identified safety vulnerabilities addressed before the report is released publicly.He said he does not want to "put a report out there that may share vulnerabilities" affecting staff and patients before thos...
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New Experience
Mustangs defence duo sees success at offensive Western All-Star Challenge
Eric Grandberg and Xavier Doane are now both back in uniform with the Melfort Mustangs following their Team SJHL experience this past week at the Western All-Star Challenge.The two rookie defencemen helped lead the SJHL to a pair of wins over their Manitoba counterparts in some offensive action.Team SJHL won 5-2 and 8-...
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Independent Review
Sask. hospital security review identifies 'immediate pressures,' health minister says
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
New Experience
Mustangs defence duo sees success at offensive Western All-Star Challenge
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$200k
Scratch & Win ticket pays big for Bjorkdale woman
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$200k
Scratch & Win ticket pays big for Bjorkdale woman
A Bjorkdale woman has won it big with a scratch and win ticket. Laura Mahussier purchased a $7 Lucky Lines Extravaganza ticket and after scratching it, realized that she won $200,000. "I scratched it and saw I had a line. I thought 'Oh, $20 win!'" she said. "But when I actually saw the amount connected t...
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Crime
Man faces weapons charges after incident last weekend
A man faces charges after a firearms incident on Red Earth Cree Nation. Carrot River RCMP received multiple reports of a man in possession of a firearm at Red Earth on Saturday night. The investigation determined a man pointed a gun at another person. The firearm was not discharged, and the armed man left on foot. Poli...
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Honouring the fallen
Melfort honours the fallen during Remembrance Day services
Hundreds gathered at Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) on Wednesday for the Legion's annual Remembrance Day service. The event honoured those who have served in the Armed Forces, RCMP, and other emergency services. Melfort Legion President Constance Roussel told northeastNOW it was amazing to see the lar...
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Search underway
UPDATED: Melfort RCMP hunting vehicle connected to abduction on Sturgeon Lake First Nation
Update: Nov. 12, 10:12 a.m.Melfort RCMP are currently patrolling the rural area between Kinistino, Birch Hills, Yellow Creek, and Crystal Springs in search of the black Chrysler 300 with Saskatchewan plate 001 PNG.Reports have been made that the vehicle is entering properties for unlawful reasons. Officers last saw the...
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PJHL
Carrot River Outback Thunder drop Remembrance Day contest
The Carrot River Outback Thunder fell 5-3 to the Saskatoon Westleys in PJHL action on Wednesday. The Outback Thunder led 2-0 after one period thanks to goals from Wyatt Wolkowski and Kieran Hardie. The Westleys scored five times in the second to put the game out of reach. Kooper Wallington scored in the final frame to ...
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Lest we forget
Taking time to remember: Remembrance Day service Wednesday at MUCC in Melfort
It's an opportunity to remember those who fought for your freedom and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Remembrance Day services will be held across the region on Wednesday. Melfort's service will begin at 10:30 a.m. sharp at Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC), and spectators are asked to be seated w...
Nov 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Independent Review
Sask. hospital security review identifies 'immediate pressures,' health minister says
Saskatchewan's hospital security review is complete, but Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill says he wants identified safety vulnerabilities addressed before the report is released publicly.He said he does not want to "put a report out there that may share vulnerabilities" affecting staff and patients before thos...
6h ago
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Wainwright Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day ceremony in Alberta honours CFB Wainwright fire victims
WAINWRIGHT - Hundreds have gathered for a Remembrance Day ceremony at an arena in Wainwright, Alta., to honour those who served and died, including four soldiers killed last month in a fire during a training exercise.The ceremony began Wednesday with a moment of silence at the 11th hour and with words about the deadly ...
Nov 11, 2026
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Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
For Anthony Dreaver Johnston, some of the most meaningful lessons from his grandfather didn't come from stories of war. They came over a meal, when the late Chief Joseph Dreaver sat him down to talk about how to treat people.A veteran of both World Wars and longtime leader of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Dreaver left a ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Public Holiday?
Truth and Reconciliation Day bill won't be supported by Sask. government
This year was the fifth year Truth and Reconciliation Day was officially recognized in Canada at the federal level. But the date wasn't a public holiday in Saskatchewan, and won't be in the near future.On Monday, NDP MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced a bill which would make the day a public holiday in the province."I...
Nov 10, 2026
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“It was their priority to go to war."
'Miracle of Debden': Sask. village retells Remembrance Day story
A small Saskatchewan community is sharing a story of thanks this Remembrance Day.Local historian Cecile Demers said the people of Debden will spend the day recounting the "miracle" that protected 46 local men from harm as they served in Canada's armed forces during the Second World War."It was their prio...
Nov 10, 2026
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Remembrance Day
Prince Albert Legion no longer has Second World War veterans among its members
Rick Hodgson remembers when the Prince Albert Legion was full of older veterans, talking and laughing."Now, it's pretty quiet," he said.As the branch prepares for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Hodgson, president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 2, said none of its current members served in the Second World...
Nov 10, 2026
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Local Sports
New Experience
Mustangs defence duo sees success at offensive Western All-Star Challenge
Eric Grandberg and Xavier Doane are now both back in uniform with the Melfort Mustangs following their Team SJHL experience this past week at the Western All-Star Challenge.The two rookie defencemen helped lead the SJHL to a pair of wins over their Manitoba counterparts in some offensive action.Team SJHL won 5-2 and 8-...
7h ago
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PJHL
Carrot River Outback Thunder drop Remembrance Day contest
The Carrot River Outback Thunder fell 5-3 to the Saskatoon Westleys in PJHL action on Wednesday. The Outback Thunder led 2-0 after one period thanks to goals from Wyatt Wolkowski and Kieran Hardie. The Westleys scored five times in the second to put the game out of reach. Kooper Wallington scored in the final frame to ...
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SJHL POTW
Hawks' Evans takes Forward of the Week honours
A Nipawin Hawk has made it onto this week's SJHL Players of the Week list. Brock Evans is the SaskLotteries Forward of the Week, after a pair of three-point games. The Warman product had two goals and four assists, and has 29 points in 16 games to share the league lead. Nipawin will host Weyburn on Wednesday.
Nov 10, 2026
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High school playoffs
Tisdale, Melfort, Carrot River football seasons over
The season is over for a pair of teams in 4A nine-a-side high school football. The Tisdale Tornadoes dropped a 42-14 decision to Melville at home over the weekend. The loss ended Tisdale's undefeated season. The Melfort Comets also lost at home, 50-0 against Lumsden. Watrous will play for a provincial championship in 2...
Nov 9, 2026
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Patented Move
Rogers does it again as Mustangs take shootout win over Terriers
Melfort Mustangs forward Lincoln Rogers scored the shootout winner as the Melfort Mustangs took a 3-2 decision over the visiting Yorkton Terriers on Saturday.Rogers performed his patented move as the fifth Melfort shooter, as they won the skills competition by a 2-1 margin."I don't even know how he does it; I've t...
Nov 8, 2026
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Yorkton in Town
Mustangs set for first meeting of the season against Terriers
For the final time of the 2026/27 SJHL regular season, the Melfort Mustangs will have their first meeting of the season against a specific opponent.Tonight, they welcome the Yorkton Terriers to town for the two clubs' lone contest of the week.Both teams have yet to suit up this month, as Melfort hasn't played since las...
Nov 7, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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Farming roots guide New Era Ag's approach in Melfort
For the team at New Era Ag Technologies in Melfort, agriculture is both a profession and a connection to home.Co-founder and general manager Ashley Heavin grew up on her family's grain farm in Melfort before pursuing agronomy and a career in agricultural retail. Fellow co-founder and agronomist Mark Gordon also grew up...
Oct 21, 2026
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Canadian Meat Council Launches New Strategic Plan
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) released its new strategic plan for 2026 to 2029. Quality the World Trusts: Securing the Competitiveness of Canada's M...
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Education-targeted dialogue the focus of annual conference of rural leaders
Rural leaders will come together next week for two days of learning and professional development. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities...
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Federal budget proposes historic tax reform to preserve family farms
A year-long advocacy campaign to protect Canadian family farms achieved a breakthrough in this year's federal budget. Farmstrong Financial has been pr...
Nov 10, 2026
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Canada
PAL Airlines pulls plane out of service after it lost a wheel in two separate flights
ST. JOHN'S - PAL Airlines says it is pulling a plane out of service after it lost a wheel while departing from Goose Bay in Labrador on Thursday, the second such incident for the same plane in less than two weeks. The flight Thursday was en route to De...
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Thousands in Canada affected by global Microsoft outage
OTTAWA - Thousands of Canadians have been affected by a worldwide outage that has disrupted Microsoft platforms including Outlook and Teams. The online tracker Downdetector suggests that there have been more than 20,000 reports in Canada of problems u...
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Supreme Court of Canada dismisses bid to appeal B.C. foreign buyer tax case
The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear an appeal challenging the application of British Columbia's foreign buyer tax on a real estate purchase involving joint ownership by a Canadian citizen and a foreign national. The B.C. Court of Appeal had previous...
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Woman arrested after allegedly impersonating officer at Remembrance Day ceremony
VANCOUVER - A woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly impersonating a police officer during Vancouver's Remembrance Day ceremony. Police say officers noticed the woman wearing "combat-style" camouflage clothing, body armour, tactical boots ...
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Indigenous women's groups call out Ottawa over funding in new federal budget
OTTAWA - Indigenous women's groups say the new federal budget is harming the people they represent by not including funding targeted at violence and community support services. Native Women's Association of Canada president Josie Nepinak said Thursday ...
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Tretiak says Russia will seek compensation if barred from world juniors in Alberta
MOSCOW - Russian hockey federation president Vladislav Tretiak is threatening to seek compensation from Canada and push for the relocation or cancellation of next month's world junior championship in Alberta if Russia is barred from competing. The warn...
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World
Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power in the midterm elect...
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Democrat Cindy Holscher is elected Kansas' next governor, extending her party's wave of victories
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Democrat Cindy Holscher has been elected Kansas' next governor, fending off Republican Ty Masterson to keep the office in her party's hands and extend a massive wave of Democratic victories across the country. Democrat...
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Democrat Cindy Holscher wins election for governor in Kansas
Democrat Cindy Holscher won election Thursday as governor of Kansas, defeating Republican Ty Masterson. Holscher's win will keep the governor's office under Democratic control after the departure of term-limited Gov. Laura Kelly. The victory also break...
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Ex-Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip pleads guilty to a lesser charge in 1997 killing
Former Oklahoma death row prisoner Richard Glossip, who spent nearly 30 years incarcerated and was on the brink of execution three times for a 1997 killing, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, his attorney said Thursday. Glossip had been s...
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Cargo ship strikes bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia, lawmaker says, causing major backups
PALMYRA, N.J. (AP) - A cargo ship struck a bridge across the Delaware River on Thursday, disrupting traffic between Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, according to a Pennsylvania lawmaker. The collision left the 3,659-foot-long (1,115...
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Republican Paul LePage wins election to U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District
Republican Paul LePage won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Maine's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Matthew Dunlap. LePage was governor from 2011 to 2019 and lost a bid for another term in 2022. He once...
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