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Saskatchewan's oldest person and Melfort resident turns 112
The oldest person in Saskatchewan is now 112.Reita Fennell of Melfort is celebrating yet another birthday today.She is the second oldest person in Canada.Fennell said in her 112 years she has continue...
Nov 20, 2019 Melfort's Reita Fennell turns 112 on Nov. 20. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Children's rights are human rights for children. The 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child is a treaty that recognizes specific rights for children.This year, UNICEF commemorates the treaty's 30t...
Nov 20, 2019
'Still waiting:' Bombers fan shirks slacks for 18 years waiting for a Grey Cup win
WINNIPEG - A casual bet about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers getting the ultimate Canadian Football League win has left one of their most dedicated fans in shorts for the past 18 years. Chris Matthew has o...
Nov 20, 2019
'Still waiting:' Bombers fan shirks slacks for 18 years waiting for a Grey Cup win
WINNIPEG - A casual bet about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers getting the ultimate Canadian Football League win has left one of their most dedicated fans in shorts for the past 18 years. Chris Matthew has o...
Nov 20, 2019
US angers Palestinians with reversal on Israeli settlements
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Monday said it no longer considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank to be a violation of international law, reversing four decades of American policy and f...
Nov 20, 2019
Prince Andrew to step back from public duties
LONDON - Britain's Prince Andrew says he is stepping back from public duties with the queen's permission. Andrew said it has become clearto him in recent days that his association with convicted sex o...
Nov 20, 2019
Humboldt Mark of Excellence Awards nominations now open
Nominations are open for the 21st Annual Mark of Excellence Awards in Humboldt.The annual event celebrates local businesses and entrepreneurs.Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Executive Direct...
Nov 20, 2019 A program from last year's Mark of Excellence Awards in Humboldt. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Ramblers move to Wheatland League after Fort Carlton folds
The Tisdale Ramblers are jumping into a new league for the 2019/2020 senior hockey season.After almost 10 years in the Fort Carlton Hockey League (FCHL), the Ramblers are set to participate in the Whe...
Nov 20, 2019 The Tisdale Ramblers will play in the Wheatland Senior Hockey League this season after almost 10 years in the Fort Carlton Hockey League. (Submitted Photo/Dwight Marleau)
Some military personnel linked to hate warned, disciplined but allowed to stay
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence has revealed that more than a dozen members of the Canadian Armed Forces linked to hateful actions or groups have been warned, disciplined or ordered to tak...
Nov 20, 2019
Environment groups say climate change should dominate cabinet mandate
OTTAWA - Several environment leaders say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to put action on climate change into the mandate letter of every minister he names to his inner circle. They also want him ...
Nov 20, 2019