First in Saskatchewan
Indigenous-led birthing centre opens at Sturgeon Lake First Nation
For Christine Longjohn, a new birthing and childrearing centre in her community is more than a building, it's a way of life.The Chief of Sturgeon Lake First Nation made the comment on Wednesday at the grand opening ceremony for the Shirley Bighead Nihtāwiki and Ohpikihāwasowin Birthing and Childrearing Lodge.The purp...
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advocating for kids
'It's striking': Sask. child and youth advocate warns of toxic drugs putting kids at risk
The growing issue of drug exposure is putting Saskatchewan's young population at risk and even causing deaths, according to the Saskatchewan advocate for children and youth.Dr. Lisa Broda, whose office works to advance the rights, interests and well being of children across the province, tabled her annual report for 20...
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Indigenous-led birthing centre opens at Sturgeon Lake First Nation
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Coffee with Council May 5 at the KVC
Council in Melfort wants to hear from you
Residents in Melfort have a chance to hear it straight from council's mouth. Another Coffee with Council event is being held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Kerry Vickar Centre. City Coun. Tara Muntain told northeastNOW the meetings are an opportunity for people to chat about anything and everything in an informal setting. &q...
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Starts at noon
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Walk in Melfort Friday
The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort is hosting its fourth annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Walk on Friday. The event will begin at noon at Memorial Gardens with a barbecue. Kevin Arcand with the Marguerite Riel Centre said all proceeds will go toward supporting the centre's youth programming. "Then, at 1 p...
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Shot April 19
Investigation after bears, cat shot and killed near Lorenzo
An investigation is underway into the senseless killing of wildlife in the Spiritwood area.Conservation officers are asking for help in finding the individuals responsible for the killing of bears near Lorenzo, Sask. (Image Credit: SaskTip/Facebook) Spiritwood conservation officers received information that a black be...
18h ago
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Policing in the community
New RCMP detachment Sergeant in Tisdale
The Tisdale RCMP detachment is under new leadership.Sgt. Seth Gouw comes to the community with over 13 years of service, having worked throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta."I just want to get the detachment back to where it was - fully staffed and members trained, because if members are at work, then we can keep th...
Apr 28, 2026
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federal form
Melfort residents encouraged to fill out 2026 Census
The CIty of Melfort is urging residents to fill out the federal census forms. The census will be released next week, and Director of Corporate Services Lydia Steffen says completing the document is quick, confidential, and important to the community. "The information collected shows who lives in Melfort and helps ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Seeking members
Melfort re-establishing Community Development Advisory Committee
A chance to have your say. The City of Melfort is looking for residents to be part of the Community Development Advisory Committee. The committee had largely been dormant over the past few years, but the city wants to re-establish the opportunity. "This committee is focused on providing input and advice to the cit...
Apr 28, 2026
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First in Saskatchewan
Indigenous-led birthing centre opens at Sturgeon Lake First Nation
For Christine Longjohn, a new birthing and childrearing centre in her community is more than a building, it's a way of life.The Chief of Sturgeon Lake First Nation made the comment on Wednesday at the grand opening ceremony for the Shirley Bighead Nihtāwiki and Ohpikihāwasowin Birthing and Childrearing Lodge.The purp...
9h ago
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Flooding update
Meadow Lake area experiencing 100 year flood: WSA
A rare flooding event is unfolding in the RM of Meadow Lake, with officials saying the runoff levels are consistent with a so-called "100-year flood."That's according to an update from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and the Water Security Agency (WSA) on Wednesday.Meteorologists and floodplain m...
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advocating for kids
'It's striking': Sask. child and youth advocate warns of toxic drugs putting kids at risk
The growing issue of drug exposure is putting Saskatchewan's young population at risk and even causing deaths, according to the Saskatchewan advocate for children and youth.Dr. Lisa Broda, whose office works to advance the rights, interests and well being of children across the province, tabled her annual report for 20...
14h ago
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'IT'S A LOT OF WORK'
From pasture to PBR: Sask. breeder raises high-level bucking bulls
Corey Chmelnyk began raising bucking rodeo bulls near North Battleford in 2007. What began as a small interest while helping in local rodeo, has now put his bulls in some of the highest-level rodeos across North America. Corey Chmelnyk and one of his bulls. (Image Credit: Corey Chmelnyk/ submitted) "It all comes...
18h ago
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interest rates
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials warned uncertainty over the war in Iran and the future of U.S. tariffs could push the policy rate either higher or lower in the coming months.The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the hold, which w...
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From the Prairies to the Stage: Teagan Littlechief in Conversation on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Celena Simms Teagan Littlechief is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about her brand new song, upcom...
20h ago
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Mustang Hotspot
Former Mustang heading to NCAA Div I NMU
Another former Melfort Mustang has decided to take his talents to Northern Michigan University (NMU).Reilley Kotai has joined the NCAA Division One program for the 2026/27 season, after spending a year with the University of British Columbia (UBC)."I'm obviously super excited, it's been a long-time dream of mine t...
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CFL season to start on Victoria Day weekend in 2027, adds eight-team playoffs
Changes are coming to the Canadian Football League (CFL), beginning next year with season starting at the earliest date in its history.The newly-announced changes include updates to the season schedule and changes to the league's playoff format.In 2027, the season will begin on Victoria Day Weekend, "anchoring the...
Apr 29, 2026
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Flawless run
Sandy Lake Chiefs take down defending champs to win 2026 Senators Cup
The Sandy Lake Chiefs were the last team standing at the 2026 Senators Cup over the weekend. The high-level Indigenous tournament, hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), saw the Chiefs claim top spot in the championship's 10th annual instalment, where the team claimed the Senators Cup and the $30,000 grand p...
Apr 28, 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...
Apr 28, 2026
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GO RIDERS GO
Riders could target linemen early in CFL Draft, analysts say
A pair of CFL Draft analysts believe the Saskatchewan Roughriders will stick to their identity when it comes to their pick.Saskatchewan will select ninth overall in the first round after the team claimed the Grey Cup with a win over the Montreal Alouettes in Winnipeg.While the team has lost some Canadian receiver depth...
Apr 28, 2026
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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...
Apr 24, 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...
Apr 28, 2026
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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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farmnewsNOW
Value added processing fuels Saskatchewan economy
Saskatchewan's value-added agricultural sector is showing steady growth, reaching a record $8.4 billion in revenue for 2024-25.That's almost double th...
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Risk Management resources for Canadian farmers
Farmers face risk every day from production and markets to people, finances, and the broader business environment. Farm Management Canada (FMC) has in...
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New study reveals the cost of supply chain disruptions
A new economic analysis finds a single week of rail and port disruptions during peak export season costs Canada's grain sector up to $540 million, lar...
Apr 28, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: GDP numbers, High-speed rail, Regulating AI chatbots
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... StatCan to release GDP figures for February and early estimate for Q1 today Statistics Canada is expected to release real gross domestic product figures for Febru...
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Young Canadians want AI companies to make their chatbots less addictive: report
OTTAWA - A new report focusing on the perspectives of young people says the government should order AI companies to take steps to curb the addictive aspects of their AI chatbots. It's one of a series of recommendations made by youth between the ages of...
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Amnesty International report warns of deepening Indigenous people's housing crisis
MONTRÉAL - A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north of Montreal reflects a broader crisis putting Indigenous people's health, safety and rights at risk across Canada. In Manawan, ab...
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Lawsuits depict Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shootings and victims in fresh detail
SAN FRANCISCO - Tech firm OpenAI and founder Sam Altman face seven wrongful death lawsuits over their alleged roles in the mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., earlier this year. The plaintiffs in the lawsuits, filed in California, include the parent...
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Ottawa announces planned defence bank to be headquartered in Canada
OTTAWA - Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide "long-term, low-cost financing" for defence projects by NATO members and allies, the federal government said Wednesday. The Globe and Mail newspaper first reported the decision f...
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Carney accepts invitation to visit Saudi Arabia 'in the future' amid diplomatic thaw
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to visit Saudi Arabia "in the future" after being invited by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The visit would be the first by a sitting Canadian prime minister in at least two decades and the invitatio...
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World
New Zealand court rejects appeal by mosque gunman to abandon his guilty pleas
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - The white supremacist who shot and killed 51 Muslims at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, lost an attempt to undo his guilty pleas in a Court of Appeal ruling Thursday. The panel of three judges dism...
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House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-controlled House approved a three-year reauthorization of a divisive U.S. surveillance program ahead of its expiration on Friday, adding new oversight measures but stopping short of the warrant requirement that critics ...
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Mexican officials charged with importing massive quantities of drugs into US
NEW YORK (AP) - The governor of Sinaloa and nine other current and former Mexican officials were charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a U.S. indictment unsealed Wednesday in New York, accused of aiding in the massive importation of ill...
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Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans' advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year's midterms. ...
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Afghan man convicted of conspiracy in deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport during US withdrawal
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - An alleged Islamic State group militant was convicted on Wednesday of a conspiracy charge in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Mohamm...
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Comey appears in court in Trump threat case that's likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance Wednesday in a criminal case against him that legal experts say presents significant hurdles for the prosecution and will likely be a challenge for the Justice Depar...
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