Stabbing in Melfort
Manslaughter suspect to have bail hearing in July
The man charged after a death in Melfort in May will have a bail hearing next month. 43-year-old Tom Cook of Melfort was charged with manslaughter and three counts of failure to comply with a release order after the death of 36-year-old Sam Stonestand. The show cause hearing will take place in Melfort Provincial Court ...
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Ridgebacks
Former Mustang commits to Ontario Tech
A former Melfort Mustang will be continuing his playing career at the U Sports level. Will Munro is set to play with the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks this fall.Munro spent parts of two seasons with the Mustangs, which included being a part of their SJHL Championship and Centennial Cup Silver medal, 2024/25 campaign.The Swan...
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Stabbing in Melfort
Manslaughter suspect to have bail hearing in July
The man charged after a death in Melfort in May will have a bail hearing next month. 43-year-old Tom Cook of Melfort was charged with manslaughter and three counts of failure to comply with a release order after the death of 36-year-old Sam Stonestand. The show cause hearing will take place in Melfort Provincial Court ...
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Open to all
Inaugural Humboldt Partnership Pow Wow being held Thursday at EPA
An exciting event is in the works for National Indigenous People's Day in Humboldt. Horizon School Division will host the Humboldt Partnership Pow Wow on Thursday. "This event is not merely a cultural festival; it's a foundational civic action that directly addresses the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Cana...
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Part of strategic plan
Melfort Museum unveils new signage ahead of busy summer
The Melfort and District Museum has undergone a bit of a facelift just before their busy summer season. The museum unveiled a new sign on their main building as part of their new strategic plan for 2025-2029. Museum curator Brenda Mellon told northeastNOW one of their key objectives of the strategic plan was to enhance...
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Short pursuits
Man wanted on warrants, receives two year jail sentence for flight from police
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Court proceedings
Woman alleged responsible for armed robbery and flight from police, makes first court appearance
A woman alleged to have been behind the wheel of a vehicle that crashed into the North Saskatchewan River appeared very calm and collected when she appeared in court Friday morning in Prince Albert.Destiny Hansen was remanded to June 16.In connection to Thursday morning's chain of events, she's been charged with robber...
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Back-to-back
Father-son duo win second straight Left/Right
The Gary Brandon Left/Right golf tournament in Melfort has a repeat champion.Father-son duo, Tyler and Carter Degelman, won the tournament for the second straight year this past weekend, doing so in convincing fashion.Both times, the Degelmans have only needed 13 holes to come out on top. "I think we're planning o...
Jun 11, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Need for Change
'Everybody's got to be on board': Communities urge preparedness after wildfire review
Communities that found themselves on the front lines of Saskatchewan's devastating 2025 wildfire season said that a new independent review confirms many of the challenges they experienced as wildfires swept across the province.The MNP review, commissioned by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), found the agenc...
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unique delicacy
Buyer expecting large morel crops in Northern Sask.
A mushroom buyer is expecting a bumper crop year for morels near La Ronge and other parts of Northern Saskatchewan. Andrey Vinogradov of White Raven Foraging has set up a camp at the junction of Highways 165 and 912 in anticipation of the harvest. "This is the year which will be absolutely awesome," he expla...
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Independent review
Review finds Sask. Public Safety Agency 'was not fully prepared' for 2025 wildfire season
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Destructive Storm
Tornado that destroyed Alameda farm was strongest in Sask. since 2010
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Natural warming cycle
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Infrastructure
Power outage required to facilitate upcoming highway twinning
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Jaylen Johnson will get the first opportunity on Saturday to show he's the right piece for the Saskatchewan Roughriders puzzle.The wide receiver won one of the starting spots in the team's offence after training camp and two pre-season contests."It's super humbling. I have to give credit to the work I've put in an...
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Ridgebacks
Former Mustang commits to Ontario Tech
A former Melfort Mustang will be continuing his playing career at the U Sports level. Will Munro is set to play with the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks this fall.Munro spent parts of two seasons with the Mustangs, which included being a part of their SJHL Championship and Centennial Cup Silver medal, 2024/25 campaign.The Swan...
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Back-to-back
Father-son duo win second straight Left/Right
The Gary Brandon Left/Right golf tournament in Melfort has a repeat champion.Father-son duo, Tyler and Carter Degelman, won the tournament for the second straight year this past weekend, doing so in convincing fashion.Both times, the Degelmans have only needed 13 holes to come out on top. "I think we're planning o...
Jun 11, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders' KeeSean Johnson ready for action after late-season injury in 2025
KeeSean Johnson was one of the biggest contributors to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.But when it came to the biggest moment for the team last season, Johnson had to watch from the sidelines.The 29-year-old receiver suffered a knee injury in an Oct. 10 game against the Toronto Argonauts, forcing him to miss the C...
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CFL
'Prove who we are': Riders on practice field after bye week
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders will unveil a championship banner on Saturday, the current team is only focused on the now."We're a new team. We have to go out there and prove we are still a good team," Riders head coach Corey Mace said on Tuesday after the team's first practice of the 2026 CFL regular sea...
Jun 10, 2026
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Future of the Game
Local talent highlights 2026 SJHL draft for Northeast clubs
The 2026 SJHL Draft was held on Tuesday as numerous northeast hockey players heard their names called, some by local clubs.In total, the Melfort Mustangs selected five players over eight rounds, while the Humboldt Broncos drafted nine. Meanwhile, five draft picks were from the northeast.Melfort MustangsBeginning in the...
Jun 09, 2026
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Monster trucks are set to return to Prince Albert for the first time in more than 30 years this summer.Lake Country Co-op presents Ram Monsters and Mayhem, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds, marking a rare stop for the high-octane motorsports show in northern Saskatchewan. Promoter Ro...
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks have locked down their bench boss for an additional two years.Head Coach and General Manager Tad Kozun has signed a two-year contract extension with the organization."I'm definitely really excited to be able to continue on what we've done here. It hasn't been easy sledding, obviously; we went thr...
Apr 30, 2026
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Future Piece
Mustangs commit WHL drafted defenceman
The Melfort Mustangs continue to add pieces for their future, marking their sixth commitment in the past month.Daniel Skalicky, an 18-year-old defenceman from Stony Plain, Alta., is the newest member of the organization.A Western Hockey League draft pick of the Seattle Thunderbirds in 2023, Skalicky has had an impressi...
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Canada
Two Montreal police officers suspended over racism allegations, 14 others reassigned
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