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What it takes to be a firefighter: Melfort Fire Department recruit training underway
Opinion: The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the writer of this piece do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of northeastNOW or Pattison Media.When members of Me...
Jan 21, 2022
Nine new COVID-related deaths reported in the province, total active cases exceed 12,000
The province is reporting another 1,233 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.Of the new cases, 189 are located in the northern zones of the province; Far North West (44), Far North Central (nine), Fa...
Jan 21, 2022
Government looking for as many as 500 employees to be redeployed in COVID surge
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Saskatchewan and the premier is keeping his hand on the brakes of any new public health orders, the provincial emergency operations centre (PEOC) is preparing for...
Jan 21, 2022
Hawks set for huge weekend with Ice Wolves
The Nipawin Hawks have played better this week collecting a win over Melville and a shootout loss to Estevan, Friday the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club will open a home-and-home set wit...
Jan 21, 2022
O'Toole's flaws must be part of Conservative election report: Sen. Batters
OTTAWA - The Conservative senator ousted for spearheading an effort to review Erin O'Toole's leadership says a forthcoming report of the party's election loss must confront its most serious flaws - in...
Jan 21, 2022
$28-million class-action settlement in sex abuse case against Clerics of St-Viateur
MONTREAL - Lawyers say a $28-million settlement has been reached for more than 375 sexual abuse victims of Quebec-based Catholic religious order the Clerics of St-Viateur. Montreal law firm Arsenault,...
Jan 21, 2022
Canada gives $120M loan to help bolster Ukraine against Russia threats
OTTAWA - Canada is giving Ukraine a $120-million loan to help bolster its economy and aid as it faces a hostile buildup of Russian forces on its borders. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the lo...
Jan 21, 2022
Big Prizes at the Montreal Lake Walleye Derby
Get ready for the famous Montreal Lake Walleye Derby coming up soon at Montreal Lake.See the poster for details. Also information and tickets are available online.
Jan 21, 2022
Canada gives $120M loan to help bolster Ukraine against Russia threats
OTTAWA - Canada is giving Ukraine a $120-million loan to help bolster its economy and aid as it faces a hostile buildup of Russian forces on its borders. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the lo...
Jan 21, 2022
Coroner to probe second death this month of Montreal homeless person in frigid cold
MONTREAL - A second person experiencing homelessness in Montreal has died this month after spending the night outside in frigid temperatures. Ambulance service spokesperson Sbastien Coulombe says a 91...
Jan 21, 2022