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Sask. Métis progress towards self-governance in Saskatoon

Since signing a historic agreement with the federal government last summer that recognized their rights, Mtis Nations Saskatchewan (MN-S) have been moving toward self-governance.A two-day conference i...

Feb 29, 2020 A Metis land claim for roughly 122,000 square km was filed at Saskatoon's Court of Queen's Bench on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

Melfort Wellness Centre welcoming new tenant

The Melfort Wellness Centre will soon be almost completely occupied.The facility attached to the Melfort Hospital opened in 2017, and it was constructed by Avatex, the same company that initiated the ...

Feb 29, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Looking back at Crosby's golden goal on 10th anniversary

On this day 10 years ago, Team Canada defeated Team USA 3-2 in overtime to capture the gold medal on home soil.The goal heard around the world was scored by none other than Sidney Crosby who fired a s...

Feb 28, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Conference in Melfort to focus on MMIWG

The Marguerite Riel Centre and Cumberland College are partnering to host a conference on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG).The 'Living Beyond' conference will be held March 10 at...

Feb 28, 2020 The 'Living Beyond' conference is coming up March 10 at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

‘Show must go on:’ Beechy moves ahead with fundraiser despite setback

Organizers in the village of Beechy were left scrambling Wednesday when they learned the main attraction for their arena fundraiser would not be coming."We had quite the war room going on last night w...

Feb 28, 2020 The Beechy, Sask. hockey arena. (Facebook)

'Canada's national sport, just from a different view': Melfort welcomes sledge hockey

The young - and not so young - were able to experience an introduction to sledge hockey in Melfort Thursday, Feb. 27.The Saskatchewan Hockey Association and the Melfort sledge hockey group hosted the ...

Feb 28, 2020 (submitted photo/Lisa Brady)

New Guidelines For Travel Regarding Coronavirus

As Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is detected in new jurisdictions, Saskatchewan public health is updating recommendations to residents and health care providers related to travel to and from count...

Feb 28, 2020

Hoback introduces bill to help cover security costs

Prince Albert's member of Parliament is introducing a bill to help homeowners upgrade the security of their properties.Randy Hoback brought forward a private member's bill which, if passed, would prov...

Feb 28, 2020 Randy Hoback speaks during an election forum in Prince Albert. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Montreal Canadiens alumni game cancelled in Wynyard

A fundraiser this Saturday for the arena in Wynyard is cancelled.The arena was set to host Montreal Canadiens Alumni but bad weather in Ontario and Quebec cancelled their flights.Sigourney Anderson wi...

Feb 27, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens alumni game to be held at Wynyard Cooperative Place was cancelled. (Facebook/Wynyard Recreation)

Power restored to east-central Sask.

UPDATE: The power has been restored to all communities. - The power is out in a number of local communities this afternoon. SaskPower says crews have been sent out and are trying to determine the caus...

Glynn Brothen Feb 27, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)