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Support pours in for Sask. couple hurt in crash near Prince Albert
A Saskatchewan woman about to attend her first Roughrider game is instead fighting for her life in hospital after a devastating highway collision.On Saturday morning, Ashley and Matt Klassen, a couple...
Nov 05, 2019 A crowd funding campaign reached its goal in one day for a Saskatchewan couple injured in a head-on collision on November 2nd, 2019 (Submitted)
Liberal win in Montreal's Hochelaga stands after Bloc withdraws recount request
OTTAWA - A judicial recount in the Montreal riding of Hochelaga has been cancelled midway through the process. The Bloc Quebecois asked for the recount following the initial count on election day on O...
Nov 05, 2019
Financial reports discussed at Melfort council meeting
The City of Melfort held their Regular Council Meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, with some conversation around the financial reports.It was reported that the City is a little over budget on a section of the ...
Nov 05, 2019 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Federal Court gives green light to action over alleged military pension delays
OTTAWA - A judge has certified a class-action lawsuit from former military reservists who say they endured lengthy waits for pension payments. In a decision made public today,...
Nov 05, 2019
Winnipeg mayor calls for meeting with premier, prime minister over violence
WINNIPEG - The mayor of Winnipeg says a meeting with the prime minister and Manitoba premier is necessary after a rise in violence and multiple homicides in the city, including the death of a thr...
Nov 05, 2019
House Democrat Neal talks new NAFTA with Trudeau, Freeland and Hadju
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal cabinet will be briefing an influential American lawmaker Wednesday on Canada's work with Mexico to ease Democrats' doubts over ratifyi...
Nov 05, 2019
Uproar from students after Quebec restricts access to fast-track immigration
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is being called cruel and insensitive for changes it made to a popular fast-track immigration program for new graduates. Hundreds of foreign students in the pr...
Nov 05, 2019
'Hockey for Men's Health' taking over Carrot River for Movember
With November finally here, you may start to see some men growing out their facial hair more than usual.The eleventh month of the year, sometime called 'Movember' has men growing their moustaches to r...
Nov 05, 2019 Dylan Custaloe (shown) with his fresh shave. The local RCMP officer is spearheading the Hockey For Men's Health initiative in Carrot River. (submitted photo/Carrot River and District Recreation Board)
Sale of $1 housing lots
spells success for New Brunswick village
MCADAM, N.B. - A year after a tiny village in New Brunswick announced it would sell 16 housing lots for one dollar apiece, the mayor says the novel bid to attract newcomers to...
Nov 05, 2019
Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar.
It's back! Space is limited for this popular event, so be sure to call early to reserve your bundle.This is a great way to support your local library.Melfort Public Library Hours: Monday 8:30 - 6:00 T...
Nov 05, 2019