Former Mustang
Kristian Coombs commits to Carleton Ravens
A former Melfort Mustang is joining the U Sports ranks. Goaltender Kristian Coombs has committed to the Carleton University Ravens.Coombs is coming off his first season with the University of New Hampshire Wildcats in NCAA Division one."I wanted to go somewhere where I'd have a better opportunity to be the starter...
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From hello to goodbye, new free lesson introduces Sask. students to Nakoda
Saskatchewan's Nakoda curriculum already exists. What is often missing, teacher and filmmaker Wahbi Zarry says, is someone in the school who can speak the language.Beginning Monday, a free online lesson will try to bridge that gap by bringing a Nakoda teacher from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation onto classroom screens.T...
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Former Mustang
Kristian Coombs commits to Carleton Ravens
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Staying Home
Kozun signs 2-year extension with Hawks
overtime rules and coach's challenges
WHL announces rule changes ahead of Friday season opener
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Ába wašté!
From hello to goodbye, new free lesson introduces Sask. students to Nakoda
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Northeast News
Public consultations to come
Council approves Main Street concept plan introducing angle parking
Council in Melfort has approved the concept plan for parts of the downtown core. City Manager Adam Homes told northeastNOW the plan begins with the replacement of the water, sewer, and storm systems on the three southern-most blocks of Main St. Since the street will be torn up to complete the replacements, Homes said t...
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Prince Albert Police Commission
Sask. Marshals have arrested over 100 fugitives in P.A. this year
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is continuing to execute warrants and put away fugitives in the Prince Albert area. That's according to members of the SMS who shared some updated stats in front of the Prince Albert Police Commission at their monthly board meeting at City Hall on Tuesday. Noting one person ma...
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Moving zones for safety
Nipawin council approves speed limit changes on Highway 55 East
Nipawin town council has approved a recommendation from the Ministry of Highways regarding Highway 55 East. General Manager of Community Services Derek Seckinger said there will be a change to the location of certain speed limits. "The Ministry recommended extending the existing 50 km/h speed zone approximately 36...
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Several charges stayed
Woman sentenced after incident near Weirdale
A White Fox woman received her sentence after a vehicle was found stuck in the ditch near Weirdale in late 2024. Dana McCulloch was sentenced on counts of failure to comply with an undertaking and possession of property obtained by crime to time served, while several drug and other charges were stayed. Nipawin RCMP wer...
Sep 15, 2026
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145 needles in August
City of Melfort looking to train, equip staff to deal with high number of discarded needles
The city of Melfort is looking at new ways to deal with discarded needles. The Community Services Department report at Monday night's council meeting revealed that the number of sharps found throughout the community has increased over the past month. Director of Community Services Lydia Steffen told northeastNOW that c...
Sep 15, 2026
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Damage limited to bin
MFD called to weekend garbage bin fire
The Melfort Fire Department responded to an early morning fire on Saturday. Crews were called to a report of a garbage bin fire along Saskatchewan Dr. E. at 5 a.m. The fire was knocked down quickly, and firefighters were able to limit the fire to the contents of the bin.
Sep 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Brooklyn Anderson
This one's for Brookie': Shellbrook teen remembered after fatal crash.
The regular season hadn't even started, but Brooklyn Anderson was already planning which of her brother's hockey games she could attend this fall. Her mother Brandee Anderson said she had become 'such a big fan.' She even went to watch tryouts and decided with her mom who the team should pick and who they should cut. &...
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Brooklyn Anderson
This one's for Brookie': Shellbrook teen remembered after fatal crash.
The regular season hadn't even started, but Brooklyn Anderson was already planning which of her brother's hockey games she could attend this fall. Her mother Brandee Anderson said she had become 'such a big fan.' She even went to watch tryouts and decided with her mom who the team should pick and who they should cut. &...
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overtime rules and coach's challenges
WHL announces rule changes ahead of Friday season opener
Ahead of the season opening on Friday, the WHL announced on Wednesday that the league has made some changes to the rule book for the upcoming season. There are three major changes to the rules:Coaches can now challenge for possible offside goals Referees can review Major and Match penalty calls to confirm, reduce, or ...
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Ába wašté!
From hello to goodbye, new free lesson introduces Sask. students to Nakoda
Saskatchewan's Nakoda curriculum already exists. What is often missing, teacher and filmmaker Wahbi Zarry says, is someone in the school who can speak the language.Beginning Monday, a free online lesson will try to bridge that gap by bringing a Nakoda teacher from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation onto classroom screens.T...
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Funding initatives
Year two for School Playground Equipment Grant officially underway
Applications for the 2026-27 School Playground Equipment Grant are officially open once again. A contingent of officials led by Prince Albert MLAs Kevin Kasun and Alana Ross made the announcement at École St. Anne School in Prince Albert on Wednesday morning in front of the new play structure the school built in...
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Homegrown Talent
CCMA kick off kicks up boots with line dancing, P.A.s Josh Stumpf in Saskatoon
Attendees at the Canadian Country Music Awards kickoff event had a boot-scootin' time learning a group line dance and taking in some live music from a twice-nominated Saskatchewan country music artist.Singer Josh Stumpf of Prince Albert - who is nominated for the fans' choice and breakthrough artist or group of the yea...
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Local Sports
Former Mustang
Kristian Coombs commits to Carleton Ravens
A former Melfort Mustang is joining the U Sports ranks. Goaltender Kristian Coombs has committed to the Carleton University Ravens.Coombs is coming off his first season with the University of New Hampshire Wildcats in NCAA Division one."I wanted to go somewhere where I'd have a better opportunity to be the starter...
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Hell of a Streak
Grandberg bringing Ironman toughness to Mustangs
The Melfort Mustangs have one of their young draft picks set to join the team this year, and he's bringing an Ironman toughness with him.Defenceman Eric Grandberg, who was Melfort's 21st overall pick in the 2008-born portion of the 2023 draft, comes to the Mustangs as a Saskatoon Blazers and SMAAAHL legend, having set ...
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Preseason Trade
Mustangs send young defenceman to Neepawa
The Melfort Mustangs have traded away a young defenceman to the Neepawa Titans of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL).Melfort has sent 17-year-old Casey Magarrell to Neepawa in exchange for a player development fee.Magarrell played two preseason games for the Mustangs this past week, in which he registered a pair ...
Sep 15, 2026
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Discipline
Local bodybuilders shine at national competition
One year after debuting at her first bodybuilding competition, Prince Albert's Marya Nielsen returned to the stage of the Golden Prairie Cup determined to not only repeat her success but to show she had taken her physique to a whole new level.And she did just that.The 21-year-old finished first in two women's bikini di...
Sep 15, 2026
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Preseason Over
Mustangs drop final two exhibition games against Humboldt
The Melfort Mustangs concluded their preseason schedule this past weekend against the Humboldt Broncos.After going 2-0 earlier in the week in a home-and-home set with the Nipawin Hawks, the Mustangs fell to the other side of the results, dropping both of their contests versus the Broncos.Melfort travelled to Humboldt F...
Sep 15, 2026
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Growing Opportunity
Prince Albert awarded SJFHL team as female hockey continues to expand locally
A new door of opportunity has opened for female hockey players in Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan.It was announced on Saturday that Prince Albert has been awarded an expansion team within the Saskatchewan Junior Female Hockey League (SJFHL), a U22 league similar to that of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL...
Sep 13, 2026
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Northeast Profiles
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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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...
May 04, 2026
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farmnewsNOW
Grain moves through Port of Churchill
The first grain vessel to export from the Port of Churchill since 2020 was loaded and sailed to Europe, marking another major milestone in the return ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Attracting agricultural technology companies to Saskatchewan
Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $300,000 and renewing its commitment to one of Saskatchewan's flagship programs for developing and attracting hig...
Sep 11, 2026
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Sask. cattle group finds new CEO
The Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) has found its new Chief Executive Officer. Kevin Boon brings more than 40 years of experience in the cattle ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Canada
Five things that happened during the first two debates of Quebec election campaign
MONTREAL - After getting some moderate attention and a few feisty exchanges during the first debate of the Quebec election campaign, the prospects of another referendum on sovereignty became a hot topic in round two, one night later. The two debates th...
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Carney to address European Parliament today after 'associate member' proposal
STRASBOURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament today, a day after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wants Canada to become the first "associate member" of the European Union. Carney is in Fra...
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As the debate over AI's safety rages on around the world, where does Canada stand?
OTTAWA - Warnings about the risks AI poses to humans have triggered a heated global debate over the past week. The heads of some of the biggest AI companies in the world are calling for action - something U.S. President Donald Trump opposes vehemently....
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Sentencing hearing today for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach
TORONTO - A sentencing hearing is scheduled today for Canadian auto parts mogul Frank Stronach on the historical offence of indecent assault. The hearing is set to take place even as prosecutors are challenging the judge's decision to declare a rare po...
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First Nations youth continue fight over Carney's major projects agenda, summit
OTTAWA - As Canadian politicians were pitching their major projects plans to foreign investors at a first-of-its-kind summit in Toronto, First Nations youth in Ottawa were making a pitch to Canadians on why they should join the fight to stop them. Jero...
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Amazon bumps hourly wages by $1 for operations workers in Canada
VANCOUVER - Online retailer Amazon says it is raising the average hourly base wage in Canada to $26.27, up by $1 from last year. A statement from the company on Wednesday says the bump represents a four per cent year-over-year increase and takes effect...
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World
Texas puts to death a man in killing of 3 during home robbery, the state's fifth execution this year
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A man has been put to death for the 2005 fatal shooting of three people during an attempted robbery at his neighbor's home in rural Texas, the state's fifth execution this year. In Georgia, the execution of a man...
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House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukra...
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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House approved a resolution Wednesday holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress, referring the matter to the Department of Justice after he defied the Oversight Committee's subpoenas in its investigation into disgrace...
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US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media says
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's military-backed government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, after three months in jail on what supporters say were trumped-up charges, state med...
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Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing
CAIRO (AP) - The death toll from the collapse of an informal gold mine in a remote area of Sudan has risen to 82, according to local officials and activists, as rescuers struggled on Wednesday to search for the missing with limited equipment. ...
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A Hague court convicts Kosovo's former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A European Union-backed court on Wednesday convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison...
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