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Man tried twice in case of murdered Winnipeg teen sues for wrongful conviction

WINNIPEG - A man acquitted of killing a Winnipeg teenager following two trials and more than a decade behind bars is suing the Manitoba government and police for wrongful conviction and imprisonment. ...

William Powell helping run for a cure this October

Saskatchewan Roughriders running back William Powell is helping run for a cure during breast cancer awareness month, with his mom at the top of his mind.Powell's mom Darla died of lupus in 2010 while ...

Oct 17, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders tailback William Powell. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)

Montreal Alouettes keep foot on gas pedal while preparing for playoff return

MONTREAL - Having already clinched a playoff spot, the Montreal Alouettes are looking at the final three games of the year as a post-season tune-up. The Alouettes (8-7) host the Toronto Argonauts (3-1...

Melfort Haunted Farmyard opens tonight

A night of fright is in store at the Haunted Farmyard outside of Melfort.The new to the area event will have have three tours over six nights beginning this evening.A shuttle bus will bring guests to ...

Oct 17, 2019 The Haunted Farmyard near Melfort is set for opening night. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Student-Teacher connection and mental health main priorities for Northeast rep on youth council

The Government of Saskatchewan has officially announced who will serve on their first Provincial Youth Council.The council features 12 high school students from 12 different school divisions across th...

Oct 17, 2019 Louise Lacroix is a grade 12 student at MUCC and is the Northeast School Division representative on the Provincial Youth Council. (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Alberta truck convoy plans counter-protest to climate rally with Greta Thunberg

EDMONTON - A group oil and gas supporters is planning a counter-rally when Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg shows up at the Alberta legislature. Glen Carritt, who organized the United We Roll c...

CBS signs Stephen Colbert to 3-year extension

NEW YORK - Stephen Colbert will be sticking around for four more years. CBS announced Thursday that Colbert has signed a new contract that will keep him as the "Late Show" host through at least August...

Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam

SAN FRANCISCO - "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman - aka prisoner No. 77806-112 - reported Tuesday to a federal prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scan...

Trojans end seven-game skid, beat Contacts 5-1

Two weeks ago, Tisdale Trojans Head Coach Dennis Kubat said after his team's 3-2 loss to the Saskatoon Contacts that it's always great to face adversity early in the season.For a Trojans team with a n...

Oct 17, 2019 The Tisdale Trojans embrace in victory for the first time since their second game of the season, following their 5-1 home victory over the Saskatoon Contacts. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Tavares will miss at least two weeks with broken finger

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares will be out at least two weeks with a broken finger. The Leafs centre suffered the injury late in Wednesday night's loss against the Washington Capitals. Tavar...