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Leafs captain Tavares says players getting 'comfortable with being uncomfortable'
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares says players are getting "comfortable with being uncomfortable" as Phase 4 of the NHL's return-to-play plan approaches. From being isolated in a hotel, to unfa...
Jul 21, 2020
Water safety urged during Drowning Prevention Week
Stay safe on the water while having fun this summer.We are in the middle of Drowning Prevention Week in Canada, which runs July 19 to 25.Melfort Ambulance Manager Wayne Therres told northeastNOW drown...
Jul 21, 2020
Drowning Prevention Week comes following massive rainfall
As Battlefords residents look forward to relaxation around bodies of water amid warmer temperatures, safety concern are being stressed this week, following record highs in water flow on the North Sask...
Jul 21, 2020
Whitecaps move into 'Freddy Krueger' mode as they try to adjust body clocks
The Vancouver Whitecaps have moved into Freddy Krueger mode at the MLS is Back Tournament. After losing to Seattle on Sunday in a 10:30 p.m. ET start, the Whitecaps are changing their schedule ahead o...
Jul 21, 2020
Max Domi says delay in return to Canadiens necessary to feel comfortable
MONTREAL - Max Domi returned to the Montreal Canadiens when he was satisfied the risk to himself was manageable. The 25-year-old has both Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, which could be c...
Jul 21, 2020
What's in the latest COVID-19 response bill passed by the House of Commons?
OTTAWA - Though the politics of Parliament Tuesday were largely focused on a controversy around how the Liberals handled a contract for a student grant program, MPs also passed a new piece of legislat...
Jul 21, 2020
ATV usage a concern in R.M. of Buckland
The use of all terrain vehicles is an issue in the Rural Municipality of Buckland north of Prince Albert. Reeve Don Fyrk confirmed he received reports and also witnessed people speeding on ATVs on pub...
Jul 21, 2020
RCMP issue warning after narcotics stolen from La Ronge pharmacy
La Ronge RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating and identifying two individuals involved in a break-and-enter at a pharmacy.Police noted the incident occurred July 20 shortly after 4 ...
Jul 21, 2020
Saskatchewan COVID-19 total at 970
There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of Tuesday, bringing Saskatchewan's total to 970. There are two new cases in the Far North, two in the central region, one in Saskatoon and thr...
Jul 21, 2020
Chanterelles ready for picking early this summer
Mushroom picking in northern Saskatchewan has arrived early this summer because of the high precipitation."There are quite a few mushrooms so far and that should keep up for a while," Keewatin Communi...
Jul 21, 2020