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Two women taken to hospital after one was pulled from the river
The Prince Albert Fire Department and Parkland Ambulance were called to the riverbank Saturday morning for a rescue after an 18-year-old woman entered the river.According to a media release, around 7:...
Nov 15, 2021

Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes still looking to take second in East Division
Trevor Harris and the Montreal Alouettes made sure the final week of the CFL regular season was a meaningful one. Harris threw three TD passes to lead Montreal past the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-14 on ...
Nov 15, 2021

Conservative senator launches petition pushing for review of O'Toole's leadership
OTTAWA - A Conservative senator has begun a petition pushing for review of Erin O'Toole's leadership of the party within six months. Sen. Denise Batters, a vocal critic of O'Toole, says he cannot lead...
Nov 15, 2021

Sask. Pen inmate re-captured after short period on the run
Less than five hours after walking away from the minimum security unit at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a man serving a three year sentence for manslaughter was found and arrested.At approximately 2:30 a...
Nov 15, 2021

Heavy snow, high winds, freezing rain: Winter weather hodgepodge headed for Prince Albert
Although Prince Albert and the surrounding area aren't that far removed from a healthy deposit of snow, Mother Nature is not done with us yet. Another, even heavier snowfall is on the way.Environment ...
Nov 15, 2021

Nail salon officially opening on Tuesday in Melfort
A new nail salon is set to open Tuesday in the City of Melfort.Phantastic Nails is located on Burrows Ave. W and will operate every day of the week.Owner Van Tran told northeastNOW the set-up at the s...
Nov 15, 2021

De Guzman looks to give back to the game with new League1 Ontario team
Julian de Guzman's soccer career has seen him transition from star player to coach, general manager and TV pundit. And now the former Canadian international is an owner, looking to build Simcoe County...
Nov 15, 2021

Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele to play in 2022 Manitoba Open after two year layoff
Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele has been given a sponsor's exemption to the Manitoba Open golf tournament next August. It will be the second time Scheifele plays in the Mackenzie Tour event, having ...
Nov 15, 2021

Unvaccinated federal employees not granted exemptions to be put on unpaid leave today
OTTAWA - Employees in the core federal public sector who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be put on unpaid leave today, unless they were already granted an accommodation. The polic...
Nov 15, 2021

Hilltops win seventh straight PFC title
After a huge semifinal win over Edmonton, the Saskatoon Hilltops had an even bigger performance this weekend to retain their title as Prairie Football Conference Champions.Facing an undefeated Regina ...
Nov 15, 2021