Clerical error
Man mistakenly released after Carrot River court appearance
A man mistakenly released from custody, after appearing at Carrot River Provincial Court, is being sought by police and Saskatchewan Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety. According to Friday's statement from the province, 35-year-old Wilbur Young was unlawfully at large after being released on April 23,...
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Crime watch
Teen arrested after Sandy Bay house fire
A teenage boy has been charged with arson after a house fire at Sandy Bay, about 450 km northeast of Melfort. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 7.In the early morning hours of April 5, RCMP received a report of the fire and the unoccupied house was heavily damaged. The woman living there with her two granddaugh...
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Clerical error
Man mistakenly released after Carrot River court appearance
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Clerical error
Man mistakenly released after Carrot River court appearance
A man mistakenly released from custody, after appearing at Carrot River Provincial Court, is being sought by police and Saskatchewan Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety. According to Friday's statement from the province, 35-year-old Wilbur Young was unlawfully at large after being released on April 23,...
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In the courts
Red Earth man charged with murder has preliminary hearing date set
A man facing a murder charge after an incident on Red Earth Cree Nation will have his preliminary hearing later this year. Cecil Whitehead of Red Earth Cree Nation is charged with one count of second-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Gerald McKay. Whitehead's preliminary hearing will take place June 22 in Nipaw...
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Crime watch
Teen arrested after Sandy Bay house fire
A teenage boy has been charged with arson after a house fire at Sandy Bay, about 450 km northeast of Melfort. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 7.In the early morning hours of April 5, RCMP received a report of the fire and the unoccupied house was heavily damaged. The woman living there with her two granddaugh...
15h ago
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Near Resource turnoff
Update: Highway 6 south of Melfort reopens after crash
NOTE: Highway 6 south of Melfort has since reopened, through travel is still not recommended in the area. Original story below:-A heads-up for drivers in the Melfort area. According to the Highway Hotline, all lanes of Highway 6 near the Resource turnoff south of Melfort, have been closed after a motor vehicle collisio...
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Delayed openings expected
Late start to spring affecting local ball diamonds, soccer pitches
This time last year, outdoor recreational areas were about to be buzzing with activity. The dry weather in the spring of 2025 was problematic, but it did allow for outdoor activities like golf, soccer, and baseball to begin. That definitely won't be the case in 2026 as winter weather has left most areas covered in snow...
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Second degree murder
Charges laid in homicide at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
Two men have been charged with second degree murder following the death of Horace Bear at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary on April 21. Eugene Caisse, 26 and Britain Volk, 25, are both charged with one count of second degree murder. Charges have also been laid against other inmates who were involved in the altercation i...
Apr 23, 2026
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Saskatchewan
RCMP warn public
Highways conditions worsen across the province
After a full day of blowing snow across much of the province, highway conditions have deteriorated rapidly, and there is more snow on the way.Saskatchewan RCMP issued an advisory Friday afternoon that the worst conditions are in the central and northern parts of the province. Police said Warman RCMP are on scene and re...
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Smoking ban
Saskatchewan lung health advocates applaud U.K.'s move toward 'smoke-free generation'
A landmark anti-smoking law passed in the United Kingdom is drawing praise from health advocates in Saskatchewan, who say the move could help shape future policy closer to home.The U.K.'s Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ban anyone born after Dec. 31, 2008, from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating what officials are calli...
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2025 report
Ombudsman's report finds improvement needed in wildfire response
Changes are needed to streamline services for evacuees during emergencies like last year's wildfire, reads a report from the Saskatchewan Ombudman's office. The office received a record number of calls in 2025. That included 409 from the north, triple the previous year's number of 110. The report looked at how multipl...
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Snow accumulating
Travel not recommended in some areas due to heavy snow
For springtime, it sure looks an awful lot like the middle of winter. Heavy snow and strong winds continue to cause major headaches across much of the province today. Travel is not recommended near Melfort, Nipawin,Tisdale, Kinistino, and Naicam areas, among others, due to heavy, drifting snow and icy conditions. It's ...
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Reagan's first championship
Flin Flon Bombers win first championship in 33 years
Completing a four game sweep on the road against the Yorkton Terriers, the Flin Flon Bombers have broken a curse that has lasted for 33 years. This was the fourth appearance in the SJHL Finals for the Bombers in the last five years, and finally they broke the streak with a 2-0 win on the road and their second Canterra ...
Apr 24, 2026
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public input
Concerns raised about homeless encampment plan
La Ronge council has a difficult decision ahead when it comes to the creation of a campground for homeless people in the community. A public forum was held on Wednesday to give residents a chance to voice their concerns about council's plan to spend $11,400 to create a designated encampment area complete with signage,...
Apr 23, 2026
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Local Sports
Melfort Mustangs perspective
Is a Stanley Cup a hockey player's holy grail?
What is the holy grail of hockey? For some, that question might seem pretty simple, but it may not be as clear-cut as one would think.Every kid dreams of winning the Stanley Cup one day, at least that seems to be the case in Canada, but there may be something out there even more desirable.To get to the bottom of that q...
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Rider News
Riders' Craig Reynolds looks ahead to training camp, Saskatoon pre-season game
As the off-season winds down for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, president and CEO Craig Reynolds is still riding a high from last fall's Grey Cup championship.So, too, are the Roughriders' fans who have turned out in droves to purchase tickets ahead of kickoff for the 2026 Canadian Football League season."We've see...
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Senators Cup
Star studded panel chats about career journeys ahead of 10th annual Senators Cup
A four-person panel made up of current and former professional hockey players, one being a Stanley Cup champion, helped kick off Senators Cup weekend in Prince Albert.Festivities for the 10th annual installment of the Indigenous tournament, hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), got underway on Thursday afte...
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Reagan's first championship
Flin Flon Bombers win first championship in 33 years
Completing a four game sweep on the road against the Yorkton Terriers, the Flin Flon Bombers have broken a curse that has lasted for 33 years. This was the fourth appearance in the SJHL Finals for the Bombers in the last five years, and finally they broke the streak with a 2-0 win on the road and their second Canterra ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Jacob Cossette
Former Ice Wolf, Trojan named ACHA All-Rookie
A native of Air Ronge, Sask., has had quite the successful first season of post-secondary hockey.Former La Ronge Ice Wolves forward and current member of the Niagara University Purple Eagles, Jacob Cossette, has been named to the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) M1 All-Independent Rookie Team."The rec...
Apr 22, 2026
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Significant Honour
Melfort, Humboldt native to be inducted into Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame this fall
Two northeast locals are set to be inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame this fall.The 2026 class will see seven different inductees, with a pair coming from Humboldt and Melfort, respectively.First is Brianne Theisen-Eaton of Humboldt, in the athlete category. A bronze medalist in the 2016 Olympics, she h...
Apr 21, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
Tarin Smith
Native of Porcupine Plain named WHL Defenceman of the Year finalist
Everett Silvertips defenceman, Tarin Smith, has been nominated for a major award.The Porcupine Plain, Sask. native is up for the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy, which goes annually to the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Defenceman of the Year.Smith, the captain of the Silvertips, was an over a point-per-game player this sea...
Apr 09, 2026
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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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farmnewsNOW
Canadian wheat continues to be a preference for international customers
Cereals Canada released its new report outlining how targeted market development, technical engagement, and science-based policy advocacy are helping ...
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EU drops flax trade barrier
The non-tariff trade barrier for flaxseed to the EU has been removed. Sampling and testing protocol for Canadian flaxseed will be terminated May 1. Th...
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Grain commission pulls license for Monette Seeds
Starting May 1, Monette Seeds will no longer be licensed by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). The company's primary elevator licence at Swift Curre...
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Canada
Experts report a surge in interest among American academics looking to move to Canada
OTTAWA - Jason Stanley moved from the United States to Canada last September, leaving behind a high-profile position at Yale to take a job at the Munk School of Global Affairs in Toronto. The fascism researcher said he made the move for one reason: aca...
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100-year-old walking 5k during Ottawa Race Weekend to raise funds for seniors
OTTAWA - One-hundred-year-old Roy Allen is set to make history next month by becoming the first centenarian to walk 5K for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. Allen is walking to raise funds for several seniors' organizations, including some that have he...
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Federal court judge grants last-minute delay for driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash
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Globe and Mail, Canadian Press win big at National Newspaper Awards
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Alexandre Boulerice, the lone Quebec NDP MP, set to give up seat to run provincially
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Bring military, spy agencies under federal whistleblower law, review report urges
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World
Gunfire and blasts rock Mali as attackers hit capital and other cities, residents say
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Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86
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