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Study says cost of new water treatment plant $7 million more than initial estimate
Plans for a new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert are at a crossroads according to the chair of the project's steering committee.The initial estimated cost of the facility was $45 million do...
Apr 23, 2021
Increased COVID-19 testing coming to Birch Hills
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is planning increased testing in Birch Hills.An SHA spokesperson told northeastNOW cases of COVID-19 in the community as well as close contacts are continuing t...
Apr 23, 2021
New Maverick federal party plans local information meetings Saturday
The new Maverick Federal Party will have some information meetings in North Battleford on Saturday, April 24.Three individuals sessions are planned for the Don Ross Centre at Room 107 at 1 p.m., 2:30 ...
Apr 23, 2021
Wadena Fire Department receives $25,000 donation for crew truck
The Wadena Volunteer Fire Department has added a truck to its fleet thanks to a generous donation.Wadena Farmers and Friends donated $25,000 to help the fire department purchase a 2017 Ford F-350 one-...
Apr 23, 2021
REAL CEO believes August could see return of Queen City Ex, CFL season
Evraz Place is preparing to not only host football games this summer, but also the return of one of Regina's biggest parties of the summer.Regina Exhibition Association Limited CEO Tim Reid joined the...
Apr 23, 2021
COVID-19 case at JP II
The Light of Christ Catholic School Division is reporting a case of COVID-19 in an individual from JP II Collegiate High School in North Battleford.The division is working with public health to inform...
Apr 23, 2021
Canadian Rachel Homan ekes out big win at Grand Slam event
CALGARY - Rachel Homan moved into a tie for second in Pool B of the Players' Championship with a 5-4 win over Satsuki Fujisawa of Japan on Friday. The Ottawa skip (3-2) has the same record as Fujisawa...
Apr 23, 2021
CF Montreal hopes to open 2-0 for the first time in five years
Wilfried Nancy's message to Romell Quioto this season was simple -- relax and let go of the pressure. Nancy said his striker, who scored eight goals in 19 games to earn club MVP honours for CF Montrea...
Apr 23, 2021
Drive-thru clinics in the Battlefords, Lloydminster, Mayor gets COVID shot
Residents in the Battlefords have a few hours to get to the drive-thru immunization at 391 Yellowhead Highway, while those in the border city will now have the weekend and more.Lloydminster's clinic a...
Apr 23, 2021
Schneider to face his Raiders one last time in his WHL career
On Saturday, Braden Schneider will battle against his hometown Prince Albert Raiders for the final time in WHL career.Saturday's game at 6 p.m. will be the last ever time the Brandon Wheat Kings capta...
Apr 23, 2021