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'It's been a roller coaster': Meadow Lake product, former Tisdale Trojan drafted to NHL

It's been a roller coaster ride for former Tisdale Trojan, and Meadow Lake, Sask. product Roddy Ross.The 18-year-old goaltender was drafted in the sixth round, 169th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers...

Jun 25, 2019

School zone safety remains important during summer holidays

As of June 27, the majority of students from both the Saskatchewan River's Public School Division and the Prince Albert Catholic School Division will be on summer holidays."We know that our students a...

Jun 25, 2019 While kids are enjoying their summer holidays it's a community effort to make sure everyone enjoys the warm weather safely. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Second phase of Tisdale Kinettes skatepark completed

The Tisdale Kinettes have completed another step for their skatepark in the town.The project's second phase is complete after the last year's first phase which built a circut that featured some ramps ...

Jun 24, 2019 (Facebook/Tisdale Kinettes)

New Virtual Reality arcade set to open in Battlefords

Virtual Reality is taking the gaming industry by storm, and North Battleford is getting in on the action.Legendz VR Arcade is set to open in North Battleford and have all the equipment people need to ...

Jun 24, 2019 Legendz VR Arcade set to open next week in Battlefords (Facebook/Legendz VR Arcade)

Saskatchewan Sisterhood gathers in Melfort

From a decal business to forming a Saskatchewan sisterhood last summer, releasing a book and bringing it all full circle.St. Brieux's Amanda Perrot has been one busy girl especially in the last year.P...

Jun 24, 2019 Amanda Perrot and guests hosted a Saskatchewan Sisterhood event in Melfort on Saturday. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Liberals promise $13M for missing, murdered Indigenous women commemorations

OTTAWA - Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef says the federal government will fund more than 100 projects to "honour the lives and legacies" of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Fund...

Jun 24, 2019

Care homes concerned for seniors after instructions from ministry

Some seniors could end up paying more or even being kicked out of their personal care homes after guideline changes from the Ministry of Health.In January, the ministry sent out letters to personal ca...

Jun 24, 2019 (Submitted photo/CJME News)

Shoot for the Vitals raises money for organ donation

Rainy weather didn't dampen the spirits of those taking part in the annual Shoot for the Vitals archery competition outside of Prince Albert on Saturday.The sixth-annual event serves as a way to raise...

Jun 22, 2019 Shoot for the Vitals is a weekend long, family focused 3D archery shoot designed to raise funds for organ donation. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

This week's top five

News Director Glenn Hicks shares the stories that you chose as your top five this week.

Jun 22, 2019

Trojan defenceman, Melfort native heading to Czech Republic to play ball hockey

A Tisdale Trojan is continuing to play some hockey this summer, but not on the ice.2003-born defenceman Jeremy Hancock has been selected to play for Team Canada West at the World Under-16 Ball Hockey ...

Jun 21, 2019