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Justin McInnis ready for season debut with Riders
Justin McInnis is ready to make his mark on the 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders season.McInnis, the sixth overall pick in the 2019 CFL draft, dealt with hamstring issues and a tough training camp earlie...
Oct 08, 2021

Meadow Lake RCMP advising community of online crime reporting system
The Meadow Lake RCMP detachment is advising the public of an online reporting system that could improve efficiency with local enforcement. Police consistently encourage their respective communities to...
Oct 08, 2021

Correa, Alvarez help Astros take 2-0 lead over Sox in ALDS
HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros are relentless at the plate and in the field. That's why they are so tough to beat in the playoffs. Correa hit a two-run double during Houston's fiv...
Oct 08, 2021

Raiders GM shares words of encouragement to Canadiens' Price over mental health struggles
As Montreal Canadiens' goalie Carey Price seeks help for his mental health, he's getting some words of encouragement from a former coach currently in Prince Albert. It was announced on Thursday Price ...
Oct 08, 2021

Melfort Food bank planning to set-up satellite banks as food demand increases
The Melfort Food Bank is beginning to see an increase in demand as cooler weather approaches.Secretary and volunteer Ellen Zuck told northeastNOW new families and more individuals are utilizing food h...
Oct 08, 2021

Exhibit on Sixties Scoop shares survivors painful stories
A moving exhibition visited the North Battleford Library Friday focusing on the impact of the Sixties Scoop. The Sixties Scoop was a painful period in Canada's history when Indigenous children were ta...
Oct 08, 2021

Northern Saskatchewan First Nations trying different tactics to raise COVID-19 vaccine rates
First Nations across northern Saskatchewan are trying different tactics to try and get their members vaccinated against COVID-19.As of Oct. 4, 34 per cent of eligible individuals in First Nations amon...
Oct 08, 2021

Canadian Tire Classic cancelled due to 'COVID-19 situation,' could be rescheduled
The Canadian Tire Classic, the Prince Albert crosstown cup game between the Carlton Crusaders and St. Mary Marauders has been cancelled due to "a COVID-19 situation."That's according to Carlton princi...
Oct 08, 2021

Health ministry, SHA to launch ‘COVID Enforcement Team’ in coming weeks
There could soon be an additional tool to help enforce public health orders in Saskatchewan: A COVID Enforcement Team (CET).During a Saskatchewan Health Authority physician town hall meeting Thursday,...
Oct 08, 2021

North Stars looking to extend win streak against Broncos
The Battlefords North Stars are looking to maintain the momentum of a strong week of play when they return to home ice tonight.A three-game winning streak is what the Stars carry into tonight's contes...
Oct 08, 2021