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'It's time:' Paralyzed Bronco returning to Humboldt for first time since crash

For the first time in 526 days, former Broncos hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki will be back in Humboldt, Sask. The 20-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down when&nb...

Sep 14, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)

Culture days committee looking for volunteers

Culture days takes place around the province on Sept. 28 and the Melfort event committee has a big day planned.From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kerry Vickar Centre, booths for artisans, activities, and f...

Sep 13, 2019 Many different cultures will be on display at Melfort's culture days event on Sept. 28. (Facebook/Melfort Culture Day)

Wakaw woman wins $1 million VLT jackpot at Wakaw Inn

A woman from Wakaw has won almost $1 million after winning the Vault Breaker jackpot at the Wakaw in on Sep. 6.Patti Parenteau won $977,218.80 on the VLT."I always had a feeling I would win this game,...

Sep 12, 2019 A total 4,200 VLT machines are involved across the province in Vault Breaker. (submitted photo/Western Canada Lottery Corporation)

Rain and wind: Former Saskatchewan woman describes Hurricane Dorian

Hunkering down, watching as Hurricane Dorian hit her little bit of Nova Scotia - it's a situation a lot different than when Kate Peardon lived in Saskatchewan.She lived in Regina and Saskatoon for sev...

Sep 08, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Lanigan man goes to bat for Cuban children

For the past five years, Reg Greve and his wife have been packing ball gloves and baseballs in their suitcases when they go on vacation to Cuba.The couple don't play baseball themselves but they have ...

Sep 06, 2019 (submitted photo/Reg Greve)

Undrafted to committed: How Landon Kosior became a part of the P.A. Raiders’ future

One of Saskatchewan's highly touted young defencemen has chosen to stay in the northern part of the province for his junior hockey career.Landon Kosior, a 17-year-old defenceman who spent two seasons ...

Sep 05, 2019 Landon Kosior (right in both pictures) hopes to continue the same success he achieved with the Tisdale Trojans Midget AAA Hockey Club with his new team: the Prince Albert Raiders. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff and Submitted photo/Wayne Kosior)

Three new members appointed to Carlton Trail College's Board of Directors

The Carlton Trail College Board of Directors has welcomed three new members after a pair departed.Denis Bergerman and Luz Marina Dominguez are no longer on the board, but filling their shoes are Gordo...

Sep 04, 2019 (submitted photo/Carlton Trail College)

Victim services group welcomes new staff member

Gateway Regional Victim Services' (GRVS) newest employee is now on the job.Facility Dog Quinn has been reporting for duty for around five days now at the organization's P.A. office. Jillian Doucet, Qu...

Sep 04, 2019 Quinn, a trained facility dog, is now working with Gateway Regional Victim Services. (Twitter/Saskatchewan Health Authority)

'I have to give Melfort a lot of credit': Schmidt commits to MacEwan University

Another graduate from the 2018/2019 Melfort Mustangs has found himself a post-secondary home for the 2019/2020 hockey season.Forward Colin Schmidt has committed to play for the MacEwan University Grif...

Sep 04, 2019 Schmidt (Right) celebrates a goal this past season with the Mustangs. (Facebook/Broad Leaf Media)

Labour Day long weekend spells unofficial end to the Sask. camping season

Saskatchewan's short camping season is unofficially coming to an end this Labour Day weekend.While campers can continue to use the provincial parks, many amenities will be shut off on Tuesday.Southwes...

Sep 02, 2019 (File Photo/CJME News Staff)