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Localized flooding in the Melfort area, along Highway 6. Facebook/Tracie L James

Caution urged as warmer temperatures lead to localized flooding

April 23, 2018 - 3:22pm

Localized flooding has led to some road closures and washouts around the region, and drivers are advised to be cautious.

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Localized flooding in the Melfort area, along Highway 6. Facebook/Tracie L James

Caution urged as warmer temperatures lead to localized flooding

By Charlene Tebbutt

April 23, 2018 - 3:22pm

Localized flooding has led to some road closures and washouts around the region, and drivers are advised to be cautious.

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Six still in hospital, none in critical condition after Humboldt bus crash

By northeastNOW Staff

April 23, 2018 - 2:32pm

Six of the 13 people injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy remain in hospital, according to a statement from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

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This patch of road is located roughly 13 km east of Silver Park. Melfort Fire and Rescue/Facebook

Woman hospitalized after car hits hole in washed-out road

By Nigel Maxwell

April 23, 2018 - 12:00pm

A woman was taken to hospital Monday morning after crashing when her vehicle hit a large hole on a washed-out section of road.

The accident happened around 7 a.m. roughly 13 km east of Silver Park.

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Plane that crashed at Fond du Lac was not de-iced before takeoff: TSB

By northeastNOW Staff

April 23, 2018 - 11:01am

Ice buildup was not removed from a passenger aircraft before the plane crashed in Fond du Lac last December, according to an initial investigation report.

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POLL: Which team are you picking to win the Canalta Cup?

By northeastNOW Staff

April 20, 2018 - 1:18pm

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Producers grapple with effects of cold weather on livestock

By Charlene Tebbutt

April 20, 2018 - 9:55am

Producers in Saskatchewan are dealing with more work and higher costs as they struggle to keep livestock alive and warm following a long winter and very cold spring.

With calving season underway, newly-born animals are suffering from the low temperatures.

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The Nipawin Volunteer Fire Dept. was among several emergency services crews on scene the night of April 6, and members will be eligible for some financial support from Wounded Warriors Canada. Facebook/Nipawin Fire Department

Veterans group creates trust fund for first responders after Broncos crash

By Nigel Maxwell

April 20, 2018 - 8:00am Updated: April 20, 2018 - 3:45pm

A trust fund set up for the first responders of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has so far raised close to $120,000.

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Rueben Ratt was the man whose arrest sparked a social media controversy back in March. file photo/paNOW Staff

Man whose arrest was streamed on social media to serve one year in jail

By Nigel Maxwell

April 19, 2018 - 5:17pm

A man whose arrest was featured in a viral Facebook video, has pleaded guilty to several charges including resisting arrest and assault causing bodily harm.

Rueben Ratt, 22, appeared Tuesday at court in Pelican Narrows.