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Green Lake principal promoted to NLSD superintendent
Jordan Kolbeck is settling into his new role as a superintendent of education for Northern Lights School Division (NLSD). Kolbeck spent 13 years as a principal at St. Pascal Community School in Green ...
Oct 19, 2021

North Stars Kesslering, Bear recognized in SJHL Players of the Week
The Battlefords North Stars are well represented with two players recognized in this week's SJHL Players of the Week. Steven Kesslering was named MVP of the Week, while Colby Bear was given Rookie of ...
Oct 19, 2021

Trudeau, Blanchet talk vaccination, provincial health summit ahead of Nov. 22 return
OTTAWA - A month before returning to the House of Commons, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet agree on one at least one thing: those present will need to be fu...
Oct 19, 2021

Mustangs receive donation from Alumni
The Melfort Mustangs have received a donation from one of their former teams.The 1995/1996 Mustangs donated $3,500 earlier this year to the team to help them through losses caused by the COVID-19 pand...
Oct 19, 2021

Olympic wrestler Jasmine Mian elected to Calgary city council
CALGARY - Newly elected Calgary city councillor Jasmine Mian joins several Olympic and Paralympic athletes who have run for political office in Canada and won in recent years. Mian, an Olympic wrestle...
Oct 19, 2021

Planned power outage for James Smith Cree Nation on Wednesday
A planned power outage on the James Smith Cree Nation will affect around 200 customers on Wednesday.SaskPower spokesperson Joel Cherry told northeastNOW the crown corporation is replacing power poles ...
Oct 19, 2021

Confusion around when and where rapid COVID tests will be available in P.A.
There's a lot of confusion in Prince Albert when it comes to rapid COVID-19 testing kits.The provincial government announced last week they would be sending out over 1.3 million kits to different cham...
Oct 19, 2021

Turning Point Youth Centre hosting 'Parents Only' event
The Turning Point Youth Centre (TPYC) is preparing to shake things up for a day with an upcoming parents-only event.The day will create a better understanding of the program and demonstrate the impact...
Oct 19, 2021

Go East young Riders, Go East!
The Saskatchewan Roughriders wil face a fork in their 2021 season road on Saturday that will either lead them west or east to determine their playoff fates.The Riders are still in second place by a ha...
Oct 19, 2021

Coal report on Albertans' views to be delayed one month, says panel chairman
EDMONTON - A report detailing how Albertans feel about open-pit coal mining in the Rockies will be delayed by a month, says the head of the committee preparing the document. Ron Wallace said the repor...
Oct 19, 2021