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Police asking for help in finding missing 24-year-old
The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating missing 24-year-old Tristan Chaboyer.According to a media release, Chaboyer is described as 160 pounds and standing 5...
Sep 15, 2020

Cleanup is underway after train derailment in British Columbia
HOPE, B.C. - CN Rail says a team of contractors and environmental experts has begun removing potash from the site of a derailment involving a Canadian Pacific train near Hope, B.C....
Sep 15, 2020

At 11th hour, U.S. abruptly reverses course, lifts tariffs on Canadian aluminum
OTTAWA - The United States is standing down in its tariff dispute with Canada and lifting a 10 per cent levy on aluminum imported from north of the border. The office of the U.S. Trade Representative ...
Sep 15, 2020

Canada's impression of U.S. reaches lowest level in nearly 20 years: new Pew poll
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Donald Trump's tenure in the White House and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic have dragged Canadians' view of the United States to its lowest level in nearly 20 years, a new p...
Sep 15, 2020

Tiny House Project
In 2019, the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) launched the Tiny House Project, a program which gives Indigenous students the opportunity to build a finished, full...
Sep 15, 2020

Mann Art Gallery to welcome new curator/director
The Mann Art Gallery in Prince Albert, has appointed a new director/curator. Marcus Miller will take over the position from Lana Wilson who will be returning to her previous role as gallery educator. ...
Sep 15, 2020

Netflix delves into the 'human side' of Challenger disaster
NEW YORK - Many Americans have vivid memories of Jan. 28, 1986. That was the day the space shuttle Challenger exploded over a chilly Florida, just seconds after liftoff. School children across the cou...
Sep 15, 2020

KidSport to benefit from Co-op Fuel Good Day
For every litre of fuel sold today at the Air Ronge and La Ronge Lake Country Co-op Gas Bars, 10 cents will be donated to La Ronge and Area KidSport. It's all part of the cooperative's Fuel Good Day, ...
Sep 15, 2020

City of Melfort allocates 2019 surpluses
Melfort council approved the allocation of the city's 2019 surplus funds at its meeting last night. Mayor Rick Lang told northeastNOW that most of the time, the surplus allocation is essentially prede...
Sep 15, 2020

City to hire public relations/intergovernmental manager to fill need
The City of North Battleford plans to hire a public relations/intergovernmental manager to promote the city and advocate for its needs.Administration identified the need for the position for a number ...
Sep 15, 2020