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NEOSS seeking adopters for the Christmas Adopt a Family program
The North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) Adopt a Family program is looking for adopters.The adopters purchase Christmas gifts for families in need this holiday season."These families are i...
Nov 05, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Poppies from the First World War tour country as symbol of hope, resilience
Two years ago when Heather Campbell was sorting through a box of books she came across a Bible from her grandmother. Tucked inside was an envelope carrying a yellowing letter and a poppy fro...
Nov 05, 2019
Two-time Olympian and Canadian Basketball Hall of Famer Eli Pasquale dies at 59
Canadian Basketball Hall of Famer Eli Pasquale, a two-time Olympian who played at four world championships over his career, has died. He was 59. Pasquale, a native of Sudbury, Ont., died Monday f...
Nov 05, 2019
Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod looks to share her experiences through mindfulness
Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod is no stranger to beating herself up over mistakes made on the field. But over the years, the 36-year-old soccer star from St. Albert, Alta., has learned to better hand...
Nov 05, 2019
Constable testifies he wasn't required to enter cell to check on inmate who died
HALIFAX - A special constable facing criminal charges in the death of an inmate in a Halifax jail testified today he didn't believe he was required to ente...
Nov 05, 2019
Collision at Brunswick and Sask. Drive results in minor injuries
Two people sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Melfort yesterday afternoon.The two vehicles collided at the intersection of Saskatchewan Drive and Brunswick St. around 3:45 p.m.Melf...
Nov 05, 2019 Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Brunswick Street and Sask Drive In Melfort. (Facebook/Melfort Fire Rescue)
Spurs' Son in tears after Everton's Gomes injury; Foxes 3rd
LONDON - Everton midfielder Andr Gomes' serious injury and Tottenham forward Son Heung-min's tears overshadowed their teams' 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday. Son was inconsolable after being ...
Nov 05, 2019
Shapovalov falls to Djokovic in Canadian's first Masters 1000 final
PARIS - Denis Shapovalov was excited to step on the court for his first appearance in a Masters 1000 final. Then Novak Djokovic's serve quickly got in his way. The Canadian was bea...
Nov 05, 2019
Challenge 4 Communities
Celebrating our seventh annual challenge, all community groups (service groups, neighborhood groups, youth groups, senior groups, municipal groups, sports groups, organizations, etc.) are invited to s...
Nov 05, 2019
Volunteering in the North East Section of the Health Region
The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Kinistino and Birch Hills for the week of November 4, 2019.The Volunteer Service Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volun...
Nov 05, 2019