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State seeks 30 years for Chauvin; defense wants time served
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's death, but a defense attorney is asking that Derek Chauvin...
Jun 02, 2021

Ontario, Quebec lay out pandemic plans for schools
TORONTO - Students in the two provinces hardest hit by COVID-19 should be able to experience a "normal" return to school in the fall, officials said Wednesday as other provinces and territories looked...
Jun 02, 2021

RJ's Urban Garden expanding patio hours, excited for loosening of restrictions
The loosening of restrictions on Sunday is welcome news for restaurants.Owner of RJ's Urban Garden Cafe in Melfort Raianne Maga told northeastNOW her favourite part of being able to have six people at...
Jun 02, 2021

Flying Dust First Nation plans memorial walk to honour 215 children
In the days after the discovery of 215 Indigenous children's bodies at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C., Flying Dust First Nation is organizing a memorial walk to honour the lives that were lost...
Jun 02, 2021

Inmate's death not believed to be COVID related: Correctional Service Canada
While the circumstances surrounding the death of a Saskatchewan Penitentiary inmate remains part of an active investigation, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is providing a few more details.Leonard M...
Jun 02, 2021

Traffic rerouted for multiple projects in North Battleford
The City of North Battleford has multiple road closures today.The 1200 block of 102nd Street and 19th Avenue between Bowers Drive and Walker Drive are allowing no through traffic, due to a water servi...
Jun 02, 2021

Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli PM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents announced they have reached a deal to form a new governing coalition, paving the way for the ouster of the longtime Israeli leader. The d...
Jun 02, 2021

Provincial government reports 130 new cases and one death in Saskatchewan today
The province announced another 130 new cases of COVID-19 and 116 recoveries in Saskatchewan on June 2. This brings the provincial total to 46,964 cases; 45,138 total recoveries and 1,285 cases conside...
Jun 02, 2021

Moe: Fans could cheer on the Riders at Mosaic Stadium this summer
If Saskatchewan residents meet COVID-19 vaccination targets by June 20 and masking and gathering restrictions are lifted July 11, then fans could be back at Mosaic Stadium for Saskatchewan Roughriders...
Jun 02, 2021

Trudeau to attend G7 Leaders' Summit in the United Kingdom next week in person
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will attend in person the G7 Leaders' Summit from June 11 to 13 and the NATO Summit on June 14 followed by the Canada-European Union Summit in B...
Jun 02, 2021