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20-unit transitional housing a start to PA housing crisis: YWCA
Another 20 housing units are just about ready to start construction, with equipment and workers already on site at a West Hill lot. Prince Albert's YWCA is leading the project that will house women ex...
Jul 15, 2025

Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required
British Columbia's representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve the child welfare system, but she's concerned "fiscal limitations" will prevent timely help from ge...
Jul 15, 2025

Major League Baseball, union could let big leaguers in 2028 Olympics during extended All-Star break
ATLANTA (AP) - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and players' union head Tony Clark say plans are moving ahead exploring the possibility of using major leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a tou...
Jul 15, 2025

Hockey's beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule
Former Zamboni driver-turned-arena manager David Ayres became an immediate sensation when he pulled on the goaltending gear and took the ice in an NHL game on a Saturday night in Toronto and beat his ...
Jul 15, 2025

Byelection called for Sucker River
A nomination meeting will be held later this month for an open councillor position in Sucker River. The meeting will occur July 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sucker River Reserve Band Hall. Electron...
Jul 15, 2025

Crash in Humboldt kills one, injures another
An investigation is underway into a fatal crash in Humboldt. RCMP were called about a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Main Street Friday morning at 11. Investigators deter...
Jul 15, 2025

Update: Serious crash on Highway 41 near Melfort
A section of Hwy 41, just west of Melfort, has reopened to traffic after a serious crash.The collision happened just before noon.Melfort RCMP Staff Sgt. Ryan Case told northeastNOW officers were on sc...
Jul 15, 2025
Birch Hills Threshing and Family Fun Day
Sunday, August 10 is the date set for the annual Birch Hills Threshing and Family Fun Day hosted by the Birch Hills and District Historical Society. Adults and children (17 and under) are encouraged t...
Jul 15, 2025

Local kid to compete as first-ever amateur on home course
The 2025 Saskatchewan Amateur Golf Championships began Tuesday morning at the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC), and a local teen is looking to make his mark.Humboldt's Tryce Wallin will be competing in the ev...
Jul 15, 2025

World Cup lead organizer deems event a huge success
The 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert has come and gone, with Venezuela leaving as the new World Champions for the first time in the nation's history. The event attracted thousands o...
Jul 15, 2025