Pat Canadian
Mustangs add Telus Cup forward
The Melfort Mustangs continue to bolster their young depth. After three recent commitments to forwards, Melfort has now committed a defenceman to the roster for next season.Regina native Xavier Doane has signed with the organization for the 2026/27 campaign. The 17-year-old is currently a member of his hometown Pat Can...
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Wrapped up this week
Muntain discusses Melfort's presence at SUMA convention
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipality Association (SUMA) wrapped up their annual convention and tradeshow, and a Melfort City Councillor said the experience is always important for the community. Tara Muntain told northeastNOW it's an opportunity for the mayor and city councillors to take part in a wide variety of discus...
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Wrapped up this week
Muntain discusses Melfort's presence at SUMA convention
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipality Association (SUMA) wrapped up their annual convention and tradeshow, and a Melfort City Councillor said the experience is always important for the community. Tara Muntain told northeastNOW it's an opportunity for the mayor and city councillors to take part in a wide variety of discus...
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About 80 needles in Melfort last spring
Discarded needles an issue after every snow melt
It's a sad reality once the snow melts - the discovery of needles. Melfort Fire Chief Leonard Whitney told northeastNOW that there will be sharps that reveal themselves as the snow fades away. What should you do should you encounter a needle in Melfort? "The best thing we recommend is to call City Hall," Whit...
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Giddy Up
Ripley Rumble back for second year
The Ripley Rumble is back for a second year.The PBR event, which came to Melfort last May, will once again grace the northeast next month."I think there were a lot of questions last year, especially because we put it on in a short period of time, but to see how the community came together was amazing. We had the o...
Apr 15, 2026
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Asking for public help
RCMP confirm Rose Valley Hotel fire is suspicious
Rose Valley RCMP have issued an update on the fire that claimed the Rose Valley Hotel earlier this week. Police have determined the fire is suspicious in nature. The investigation continues, and they are asking anyone with information to call 310-RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - cam.lee@pattisonmedia....
Apr 15, 2026
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Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
Whether it's a couple whose arriving baby simply couldn't wait for the hospital, or a family member who requires urgent care, a comforting and calm voice on the other end of a 9-1-1 call can make all the difference.April 12-18 has been proclaimed by the Government of Saskatchewan as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week...
Apr 15, 2026
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Another system tonight and tomorrow
Central, southern Sask. expecting significant snow
Areas of central Saskatchewan, including Humboldt, are under a special weather statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada. The statement comes on the heels of yet another snowstorm making its way through the province. "A late season winter storm is poised to impact southern Saskatchewan beginning overnig...
Apr 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Every Sunday morning and every Wednesday night, members of a religious sect in Saskatchewan meet in private homes to profess their faith in a church with no name.Those outside the religion refer to them as "Two by Twos."It doesn't have an official headquarters or church, no financial records, and any tenets m...
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Prince Albert impacted
Another 30 layoffs bring SaskPolytechnic total to 180
Another 30 layoffs staff at Saskatchewan Polytechnic brings the number of staff to 180 that have lost employment in the last year or so. The school said the decision was made following an annual operational review that aimed to make sure that "programs align with labour market demand, operational efficiency and b...
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online harm
Ottawa 'very seriously' considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to set 16 as the minimum age for access to social media accounts.Miller ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
Apr 15, 2026
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recall
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were distributed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, should not be consumed, sold or distributed.The affected produc...
Apr 15, 2026
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Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resulted in the Liberals having 174 seats in the House of Commons.The byelection results follow five opposition MPs crossing...
Apr 15, 2026
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Pat Canadian
Mustangs add Telus Cup forward
The Melfort Mustangs continue to bolster their young depth. After three recent commitments to forwards, Melfort has now committed a defenceman to the roster for next season.Regina native Xavier Doane has signed with the organization for the 2026/27 campaign. The 17-year-old is currently a member of his hometown Pat Can...
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Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
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Giddy Up
Ripley Rumble back for second year
The Ripley Rumble is back for a second year.The PBR event, which came to Melfort last May, will once again grace the northeast next month."I think there were a lot of questions last year, especially because we put it on in a short period of time, but to see how the community came together was amazing. We had the o...
Apr 15, 2026
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Another Future Stang
Mustangs commit Yellowknife forward
The Melfort Mustangs have added their third forward in the last week. The Mustangs announced on Monday (April 13) that they've committed Wesley Lizotte for the 2026/27 season.Lizotte, a 17-year-old from Yellowknife, NT, has spent the last three years of his hockey career in Alberta. Most recently, he was a part of the ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Net Depth
Broncos commit second goaltender in last week
The Humboldt Broncos have committed their second goaltender in the past week. Netminder Reid Wassermann is the club's newest player and will be joining them this fall. A product of Saskatoon, Wassermann has spent the entirety of his minor hockey career in his hometown and, most recently, was a member of the Blazers U18...
Apr 10, 2026
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Jaxson Brick
Mustangs commit another future piece
The Melfort Mustangs have committed yet another young player for the future. Forward Jaxson Brick is the newest member of the organization.A 17-year-old native of Brandon, Man., has been with his hometown Wheat Kings organization for the past four seasons.During the 2022/23 campaign, Brick played with the U15 AAA Wheat...
Apr 10, 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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New leadership at Global Institute for Food Security
Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) has a new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Jason Reinheimer comes to the new role with international experience ...
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Look up and watch for power lines
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Saskatchewan SPCA opposes use of strychnine for pest control
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Canada
Canadian bishops speak out amid Trump's spat with Pope Leo XIV over Middle East
A group representing Catholic bishops across Canada is speaking out against using images of Christ for political rhetoric after U.S. President Donald Trump posted religious pictures on social media amid his spat with Pope Leo XIV. The Canadian Conferen...
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Fewer rejected ballots in Terrebonne byelection, despite adapted ballot
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says there were fewer rejected ballots in the recent Terrebonne byelection than during the last general election, despite the use of an adapted ballot. In a social media post, Elections Canada says it has validated the results...
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Wet and mild winter is 'good news' for B.C. wildfire season, says forecaster
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B.C. Sikh activist says police warned him of 'imminent' threat to life
An associate of slain B.C. Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar said police have alerted him of an "imminent" threat to his life. Narinder Singh Randhawa said in a sworn statement sent to The Canadian Press that he was first contacted by Surrey P...
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Audit warns military procurement faces 'persistent' hurdles
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AI content should be labelled, heritage committee says
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World
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday. Homeland Secu...
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Progressive Analilia Mejía takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win
DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) - Democrat Analilia Mejía won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump and defending progressive policies. Me...
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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a social media post, Trump described Schwartz as "incredibly talen...
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County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
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Minibus taxi catches fire in Zimbabwe, killing several people
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A minibus taxi in southwest Zimbabwe caught fire on a highway Thursday, killing about a dozen and a half people, police said. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said that authorities needed more time to confirm the e...
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Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge who halted construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom clarified on Thursday that the administration can proceed with below-ground construction of a bunker and other "national security fa...
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