Ben Tompkins

Melfort

News and Sports Reporter at CJVR (Melfort, SK)

News and Sports Reporter at CKJH (Melfort, SK)

PXP for @SJHLmlfmustangs, Sports/News Reporter at 105CJVR, Saskatchewan’s Beach Radio, https://t.co/QGaFqWqx6G, @HuskieFANdotca reporter, @NAIT Alum

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Articles

Tisdale Reconciliation hosts NIPD celebration, Melfort Reconciliation unveils Indigenous signs

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

“I’ve been really pleased by the turnout, I think every year it grows a little bit, and I’m just so grateful that people are learning about the celebration. I see lots of smiling faces and people making friendships and connections, which is great.” National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice each year (June 21st), the longest day of the year.
Jacob Leicht Memorial Courts now open

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

“It’s always nice when we can recognize someone, or we can have some meaning behind the facility, so being able to recognize Jacob Leicht and the impact he had on the community prior is awesome. It’s great for his family, it’s great for the community, and it just gives a little extra special meaning when people go to use that facility and can see the signage that’ll be up and recognize who it’s named after.
Broncos’ Olson commits to Briercrest Clippers

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Jun 19, 2025 | 1:17 PM Humboldt Broncos defenceman Orin Olson has committed to the Briercrest Clippers of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) for the 2025/26 season. Olson, a 21-year-old blueliner, spent just one season in Humboldt, racking up two goals, seven assists, and 100 penalty minutes in 53 regular season games. He later added a single assist in six postseason contests.
Hawks host 2025 AGM, optimistic about upcoming season

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Annual General Meeting Jun 18, 2025 | 5:33 PM The Nipawin Hawks hosted their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday evening as they reviewed the 2024/25 season and looked ahead to the 2025/26 campaign. At the AGM, the Hawks elected their new Board of Governors, with one new addition and one subtraction. The club is still looking for an additional two.
Blevins, Mustangs honoured at NHL Global Coaches Clinic

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Coach of the Year Jun 18, 2025 | 2:00 PM Melfort Mustangs Head Coach Trevor Blevins and assistant coach Tye Scherger were in Toronto over the weekend, attending the National Hockey League Coaches’ Association (NHLCA) Global Coaches Clinic. There, Blevins received his Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Coach of the Year honours, the Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Memorial Award.
Melfort, Humboldt teams win annual 222’s Fastpitch Shootout

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Local Champions Jun 17, 2025 | 5:36 PM The annual 222’s Fastpitch Shootout was held in Melfort this past weekend, and it was a pair of local teams who came out on top. Eleven U13 and U15 girls teams came from across Saskatchewan, as well as a pair from Manitoba, with Melfort winning the U13 side and Humboldt winning the U15 side. We had a really great tournament, and it was really nice to have one of our home teams win a final.
Melfort introduced to fashion, new store opening soon

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Fashion Show Jun 16, 2025 | 5:23 PM A fashion show was held in Melfort on Saturday to introduce the community to the latest styles. The MONYQ fashion show had local models showcase locally crafted outfits at the Kerry Vickar Centre. “The show was absolutely amazing. It was a dream come true to see everything come together — the models, the designs, the music, the energy. The support from the community was overwhelming and heartwarming.
Two men suffer serious injuries after highway accident near Red Earth

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Motor Vehicle Collision Jun 16, 2025 | 1:03 PM Two men have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following an accident on Highway 55 near Red Earth Cree Nation. Carrot River RCMP responded to the accident on Friday, June 13, around 10 a.m., after receiving a report of somebody injured on Highway 55. Police found the adult man, who was then taken to hospital by EMS with serious injuries.
Health Minister Carr visits Melfort as Hospital receives funded upgrades

2 weeks ago | sasknow.com | Ben Tompkins

“It was a pleasure to meet with many of the medical staff in Melfort while touring their respective healthcare facilities, where I was able to get a real sense of their working environment,” Minister Carr said in a release.
Mustangs’ Turner commits to University of Manitoba Bisons

2 weeks ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

Turner, a Boissevain, Man. native, played just one season in Melfort, previously coming from the Swift Current Broncos. The 21-year-old played 115 games in the WHL prior to the stint with the Mustangs. As a member of the Blue and Green this past year, Turner had 38 points in 65 games, helping lead the club to their second-straight league title and CJHL silver medal.