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From between the pipes to behind the bench: Holmen hired by Thunder as associate coach
The Carrot River Outback Thunder didn't have to look far to find an associate coach to work under Head Coach Luke Folk for the 2019/2020 season.The Prairie Junior Hockey League squad has hired longtim...
Aug 21, 2019 Holmen won multiple team awards this past season including MVP, and Fan Favourite. (Facebook/Carrot River Outback Thunder)
Two Nipawin girls playing a role in a developing Saskatchewan U21 baseball team
The Saskatchewan U21 Women's Baseball team has returned from the Women's Invitational Championships in Ottawa, and the northeast was well represented.Andie Hidlebaugh, an 18-year-old outfielder, and E...
Aug 15, 2019 Andie Hidlebaugh (left) and Elly Kerluke (right) represented Nipawin when they suited up for the U21 Saskatchewan Women's Baseball team during the Invitational Championships in Ottawa (Facebook/Darryl Gershman).
Debt demolished, new president after the Mustangs’ AGM
The Melfort Mustangs are expected to be out of dept following the 2018-19 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season.Melfort's Junior A Hockey Club presented their financial statement during thei...
Aug 14, 2019 Melfort Mustangs' Head Coach and General Manager Trevor Blevins, centre, gives his coach's report during the team's annual general meeting on Aug. 13. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Manitou Beach man advocating for organ donation after second kidney transplant
After over five years of being on a wait list for a new kidney, Michael Gaudet has undergone major surgery and is at home doing well.The Village of Manitou Beach artist and resident is now advocating ...
Aug 09, 2019 Artist Michael Gaudet poses with a piece of Manitou Reflections project following his kidney transplant surgery. (Submitted photo/Michael Gaudet)
Crozon, Team Canada capture first 3x3 World Series gold
Humboldt's Paige Crozon now has a gold medal.Crozon and her 3x3 Women's Series basketball team won their first tour stop on August 2 and 3 in Prague, Czech Republic, going a perfect 5-0 through the we...
Aug 07, 2019 (L to R): Katherine Plouffe, Michelle Plouffe, Mariah Nunes, and Paige Crozon made up the gold medal winning team in Prague, Czech Republic. (submitted photo/3x3 World Series)
Former Trojan returns to Tisdale as an assistant coach
Daven Smith knew he wanted to coach once he hung up his skates; it was just a matter of waiting for the opportunity to arise.The 21-year-old concluded his hockey career with the Nipawin Hawks followin...
Aug 06, 2019 Daven Smith returns to the Tisdale Trojans as an assistant coach after suiting up for them as a player for two seasons. (submitted photo/Daven Smith)
Respected elder and former grand chief remembered for kindness and service to community
Space may be limited to standing room only this week, when a celebration of life is held on Wednesday for Philip Morin, Prince Albert Grand Council's first grand chief.Morin passed away Aug. 1 at the ...
Aug 05, 2019 Philip Morin passed away Aug. 1 (Submitted photo/ Tina Pelletier)
Thomas Healey appointed judge in Prince Albert
Former Crown Prosecutor Thomas Healey , who gained prominence during his handling of the Jaskirat Sidhu trial in Melfort earlier this year, has been appointed as a judge to the Provincial Court in Pri...
Aug 02, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/NortheastNOW Staff)
Sask. elder, leader Tony Cote passes away at 84
A well respected leader and elder in Saskatchewan has died.Tony Cote passed away Wednesday at the age of 84."We lost a great man today," said Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cam...
Aug 01, 2019 Elder Tony Cote at a ceremony in Regina in 2011 (Regina Police/Facebook)
Sleep impaired drivers a danger on the road
Sleep is an important part of human health, but SGI is advising drivers not to catch up on it while behind the wheel of vehicle.SGI is warning motorists of the dangers related to driving tired."Drivin...
Jul 31, 2019 SGI wants drivers to stop counting sheep while operating a vehicle. (71983988 © Anyaberkut dreamstime.com)