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Kirk Muyres announces move to play second for Team Dunstone
There's been a big shakeup in the Saskatchewan curling landscape as teams prepare for the 2020-2021 season, and the 2022 Olympic games.St. Gregor, Sask. native Kirk Muyres announced on Thursday, April...
Apr 09, 2020 Kirk Muyres (Left), and Matt Dunstone (Right) track a rock down the ice at the 2018 SaskTel Men's Tankard. (Submitted Photo/CurlSask)
Fire & rescue lighting up for kids birthdays
Families looking to brighten their young children's day during this period of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have a loud and colourful assist from their municipalities.The Fire and ...
Apr 09, 2020 Fire and rescue services in communities like Unity are firing up the engines to make some noise for kids eight and under that have an April birthday. (Submitted Photo/Unity Fire & Rescue)
COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan total 278, with 115 recovered
As of April 9, there are 278 cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. Of that number, seven are new cases. There are eight patients in hospital and there have been 12 more recoveries.The total number of rec...
Apr 09, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
La Ronge resident donates Easter baskets to families at Piwapan
The Easter Bunny had a little help this year from La Ronge resident Melanie Potts, who collected donations to benefit families at Piwapan Women's Centre. "I guess they have a little place in my heart,...
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Saudi Arabian-Canadian arms deal improved, more transparent: federal government
OTTAWA - The federal government says it has improved a controversial contract to sell light-armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia by making its details more transparent to the Canadian publ...
Apr 09, 2020
JH Moore Elementary staff stay engaged with families during social distancing mandate this Easter
"The Lobo-pups" at JH Moore Elementary School could be in for a sweet surprise this Easter weekend.Principal, Susan Plant told meadowlakeNOW Lobo-pups are a friendly nickname for families of students ...
Apr 09, 2020 Spirit and Lucky - JH Moore Elementary school mascots. (Submitted/JH Moore Elementary)
Teen dies in hospital after police shooting during vehicle stop in Winnipeg
Winnipeg police say a 16-year old girl shot by an officer has died in hospital. Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit says officers were pursuing a stolen vehicle in the city Thursday evening...
Apr 09, 2020
Former Supreme Court justice Peter Cory remembered for integrity, wisdom
OTTAWA - Former Supreme Court of Canada justice Peter Cory has died. According to a written statement from the top court, Cory passed away April 7 in Mississauga, Ont., at the age of 94. Cory served o...
Apr 09, 2020
A spring reality: potholes a common sight in Melfort
The snow has come and gone and come back again, but the off-and-on melting has revealed potholes on streets and highways.The City of Melfort is asking residents to inform them of any potholes they may...
Apr 09, 2020 Potholes are revealing themselves as the snow melts. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Alberta doctors file lawsuit against province after changes to billing
EDMONTON - The Alberta Medical Association has filed a lawsuit against the province after the United Conservative government went ahead with changes to how doctors can bill for their services.The asso...
Apr 09, 2020