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Safes and style; In-The-News for Oct. 11 is sliding into Thanksgiving weekend
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 11. What we are watching i...
Oct 11, 2019
A blast of early winter cripples southern Manitoba; power out, highways closed
WINNIPEG - A first, early blast of windy, winter-like weather has knocked out power and made travel nearly impossible in many parts of southern Manitoba. Heavy, wet snow ...
Oct 11, 2019
Politicians in Yukon vote unanimously to declare climate emergency
WHITEHORSE - Members of Yukon's legislature have voted to declare a climate emergency. The vote adds Yukon to the growing list of nearly 500 federal, provincial and municipal governments, in...
Oct 11, 2019
Youth from across the region gather for mental health symposium in Melfort
World mental health day took on a whole new meaning for the 300 youth who took in a mental health youth symposium in Melfort on Thursday.Youth Matter 2019 focused on the mind, and mind wellness and al...
Oct 11, 2019 Shelley Enns, Corey Nelson, Chris Beaudry, Laura Lawrence, Bailey Strachan, Alexis Epp, Ruby Powder made up the panel discussion on Thursday night's coffee and conversation. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Water Security Agency, Unifor local reach deal
A tentative agreement has been reached between Unifor and one of the Saskatchewan Crowns that was hit by a strike on Friday.On Thursday afternoon, the provincial government announced a deal had been r...
Oct 10, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Riders’ McCray has answered questions with his play
L.J. McCray could have his hands full Friday in Calgary - or maybe he'll just need one hand again.The Saskatchewan Roughriders' field corner and his mates are to face the Calgary Stampeders (7:30 p.m....
Oct 10, 2019 L.J. McCray (21) during a recent Saskatchewan Roughriders practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Melfort's own Meyers heads Mustangs leadership group
The Melfort Mustangs have officially announced their leadership group for the 2019/2020 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season.Twenty-year-old forward and Melfort product Tyson Meyers will be...
Oct 10, 2019 Tyson Meyers (middle) will wear the 'C' this year, while Kenzie Arnold (top left), Nolan Kadachuk (bottom left), Jake Hobson (bottom right), and Alex Rondeau (top right) will wear the 'A's. (Mat Barrett and Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Quill Plains Centennial Lodge hoping for approval for renovations
Administrators at the Quill Plains Centennial Lodge in Watson are hoping for some help from the government in improving their facility.According to Chairperson Norma Weber, there is lots that needs to...
Oct 10, 2019 (Facebook/Quill Plains Centennial Lodge and Health Care)
Muskoday man recognized for work service
A longtime member of the Muskoday First Nation Fire Department has been recognized for his service.Capt. Randy Bair was recently given the Protective Service Medal by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty at a ceremo...
Oct 10, 2019 Capt. Randy Bair was presented with the Protective Service Medal by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty at a ceremony in Saskatoon. (submitted photo/Tina Pelletier)
NEOSS hosting trauma-informed training sessions in the northeast
North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is organizing three full-day trauma-informed training sessions next week.The events are being held Oct. 16 and 18 at the Affinity Room in the Kerry Vic...
Oct 10, 2019 Two of the three NEOSS trauma-informed training sessions will be held at the Kerry Vickar Centre. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)