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First Nations on Vancouver Island celebrate B.C. Court of Appeal fisheries ruling
VANCOUVER - Canada must remedy problems in commercial fishery regulations arising from a legal battle that was first launched in 2003 by a group of Vancouver Island First Nations, the British Columbia...
Apr 19, 2021
Saskatchewan's oldest person and Melfort resident passes away at 113
The oldest person in Saskatchewan has died at the age of 113.Reita Fennell of Melfort passed away peacefully of natural causes with family at her side on Saturday.Carmen Irvine called her grandmother-...
Apr 19, 2021
B.C. to impose travel restrictions until May long weekend over COVID-19
VICTORIA - British Columbia will impose travel restrictions to prevent movement outside of health regions as police set up roadside checks similar to those seen during the Christmas season. Premier Jo...
Apr 19, 2021
Hudson Bay RCMP looking for missing 35-year-old man
UPDATE: The RCMP are reporting as of 11:51 a.m. Taniskishayinew has been located safe and sound.-Hudson Bay RCMP are looking for a missing 35-year-old man.Daryl Taniskishayinew was last seen walking w...
Apr 19, 2021
New voting dates announced for Pelican Narrows and Sturgeon Landing
Members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) may know by the end of the month who their new chief and council are.On Monday, head electoral officer Burke Ratte confirmed advance poll and regular pol...
Apr 19, 2021
Melfort Fire Chief warns of phone scam asking for funds as part of department
The Melfort Fire Department is warning of a scam that seems to be going around the city.Fire chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW that he was made aware on Monday afternoon of a citizen who had recei...
Apr 19, 2021
Melfort residents to see lower than normal water pressures this week
The City of Melfort is advising residents on the regional water system that there will be lower than normal water pressures on Tuesday and Thursday this week.It'll last between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on e...
Apr 19, 2021
Criminal pardons would be less expensive, easier to get under Liberal budget plan
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it is moving ahead with long-simmering plans to make it easier and less expensive to obtain a criminal pardon. Proposals outlined in the federal budget Monday coul...
Apr 19, 2021
Federal Budget 2021: Long-term care standards, vaccine production in health plan
OTTAWA - The federal budget is promising billions to close gaps in long-term care and Canada's vaccine production laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the pandem...
Apr 19, 2021
Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd's death goes to the jury
MINNEAPOLIS - The murder case against former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd went to the jury Monday in a city on edge against another round of unrest like the one that erupted last...
Apr 19, 2021