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Canadian Rourke looking forward to getting shot at playing pro football
Nathan Rourke isn't fretting about his uncertain football future. The Oakville, Ont., native is eligible for both the NFL and CFL drafts this month following a productive collegiate car...
Apr 17, 2020
Son remembers 'tough lady' who died from COVID-19 in Calgary care home
CALGARY - Rita Owen died in a Calgary care home three weeks shy of her 92nd birthday never knowing she'd contracted COVID-19. "At her age, I just wanted her to enjoy what time she had and not worry," ...
Apr 17, 2020
Province issues new orders to protect vulnerable population from COVID-19, case total at 307
There are two new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing Saskatchewan's total reported cases to 307. Of those cases, 75 are active. The latest figures were reported as the province announced new ...
Apr 17, 2020 Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Canadian Press)
RCMP charge two men after search warrants in Melfort
More information has now come out regarding the increased police presence in Melfort on the morning of Wednesday, April 15.RCMP executed two search warrants on Wednesday in Melfort, one at a residence...
Apr 17, 2020 Melfort RCMP had warned the public about an increased police presence in Melfort at two residences on Wednesday morning. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Canada captain Tyler Ardron in New Zealand lockdown, awaits rugby's return
After helping the Gallagher Chiefs to an impressive start to the Super Rugby season, Canada captain Tyler Ardron now finds himself in lockdown in New Zealand. New Zealanders can only leave their ...
Apr 17, 2020
Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions
Observers say the federal government's multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package announced Friday should come with strings attached. "(Money) should be tied to regulatory change in Albert...
Apr 17, 2020
Trudeau says $1.7B coming for orphaned-well cleanups
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will support work in the oil and gas sector by spending $1.7 billion to help clean up "orphaned wells." He says restoring abandoned o...
Apr 17, 2020
Union wants government to curtail grocery trips to slow COVID-19 spread
CALGARY - Western Canada's largest private-sector union is proposing that people be limited to one trip to the grocery store each week to prevent the spread of COVID-19 a...
Apr 17, 2020
Below seasonal temperatures, wind expected for weekend, double digit highs next week
Some people in the northeast may have been expecting a pretty nice weekend weather wise, but that doesn't seem like it will be the case.On Friday, Melfort is expected to see a high of 8 C."We have the...
Apr 17, 2020 The northeast should expect some below seasonal temperatures before double digits high arrive the middle of next week. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau
There were moments when Julie Croteau's baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic enough that Cooperstown wanted her glove. Little League with mostly boys. Suing her high ...
Apr 17, 2020