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Train derailment near Guernsey causes oil car fire, closes Highway 16
The RCMP is telling drivers to avoid Highway 16 east of Saskatoon after a train hauling crude oil went off the tracks and caught fire early Monday.CP Rail said the derailment happened west of Guernsey...
Dec 09, 2019 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Melfort's Christmas Castle returning for a second year
For the second Christmas season in a row, Melfort's Christmas Castle is set to open tonight.The community project was a vision of a local doctor who felt there should be more activity on Main Street o...
Dec 09, 2019 Melfort's Christmas Castle will open to the public tonight. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Those leaving home for the holidays urged to take precautions
People leaving their homes to travel for the holidays are being reminded to take some steps to make sure their home is safe. Rebecca Eckdahl, a broker at Prince Albert Insurance, explained it is impor...
Dec 09, 2019 Homeowners are being reminded to take steps to keep their homes safe this holiday season. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Tracks and Crafts at Greig Lake
Meadow Lake Provincial Park Greig Lake is having Tracks and Crafts event on January 11.The day includes a guided snowshoe hike along with a craft.See the poster for details.
Dec 09, 2019
A chance for Nipawin businesses to learn ways to save money on energy bills
The Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special presentation for businesses in the region.The chamber has invited Hudson Energy to do a seminar on Tuesday about how local businesses ...
Dec 09, 2019 Nipawin Chamber Office. (submitted photo/Lisa Suchlandt)
Liberals to release fiscal update before Christmas, Morneau says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government will provide an update on federal finances before Christmas. Morneau is introducing legislation today to provide a tax break for anyone earni...
Dec 09, 2019
Greed drove former SNC exec's alleged fraud, corruption scheme: Crown
MONTREAL - The Crown has begun final arguments in the criminal trial of former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi. A federal prosecutor summarizing the Crown's evidence described th...
Dec 09, 2019
Canadian women finish runner-up in Dubai rugby 7s, men place 10th
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Gayle Broughton scored with less than 30 seconds remaining to lift New Zealand to a hard-fought 17-14 win over Canada in the women's final at the Dubai Sevens on Saturday...
Dec 09, 2019
Canadian Kingsbury takes gold medal in 100th career moguls World Cup start
RUKA, Finland - Canadian moguls star Mikael Kingsbury spent a good portion of his summer testing out new tricks to unleash during competitions. He didn't need them in the...
Dec 09, 2019
Led by 'Marriage Story,' Netflix dominates Golden Globe noms
NEW YORK - With four films up for best picture, four series nominated for the top television awards and 34 total nominations, Netflix dominated the 77th Golden Globe nominations on Monday. Noah Baumba...
Dec 09, 2019