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MLA Wilson accused of assault in family dispute
Long-serving Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson has been accused of assault as a private family matter involving the financial affairs of her late father goes very public. Wilson has not commented ...
Jun 21, 2019 Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson is accused of assault by the wife of her late father. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan sees highest number of confirmed cases of CWD
More cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) than ever before were found in Saskatchewan last year, according to the Ministry of Environment. Of over 2,000 submissions, 349 positive cases were confirme...
Jun 20, 2019 CWD continues to spread in the province. (Submitted photo/Ministry of Environment)
Humboldt basketball player representing Canada in 3x3 Women's Series
A Humboldt born basketball star recently took her talent abroad, competing in an international competition held in Italy. Paige Crozon is part of the inaugural Senior Women's National team at the 3x3 ...
Jun 20, 2019 Paige Crozon, number 3, and her 3x3 team participated in the Women's Series event in Turin, Italy on June 14 and 15. (Facebook/Paige Crozon)
Trojan commits to play Junior A hockey back home
After finishing his midget hockey career in Tisdale, a former Trojans forward is heading home to start his Junior A career.Colby Vranai committed to the Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hoc...
Jun 20, 2019 Tisdale Trojans forward Colby Vranai (centre) pouncing on a rebound during Telus Cup Western Regionals play at the Tisdale RECplex in April. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Quill Lake student reports being approached by suspicious group
The Wadena RCMP are investigating reports of a suspicious group of people approaching a student that was walking to school in Quill Lake.On June 19, the student informed the school principal of the gr...
Jun 20, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Update: Minister's office comments on Denesuline leaders protesting North of 60 decision
Update: paNOW reached out to Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Carolyn Bennets office for a comment regarding the decision to end negotiations pertaining to the North of 60 agreement."No relation...
Jun 19, 2019 First Nation leaders gathered in Ottawa Wednesday to protest what they say was the federal government’s decision to end the discussions over the North of 60 Final Agreement. (submitted photo/PAGC)
Melfort Rotary Club contributes to Communities in Bloom project
A $5,000 boost was given to the Melfort Communities in Bloom (CIB) meditation garden this morning from the Melfort Rotary Club. Work is in full swing this week on the meditation garden at the Mount Pl...
Jun 19, 2019 Members of Rotary Club of Melfort presents $5,000 cheque to Melfort Communities in Bloom meditation garden project. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Hawks unveil financial statement after 2018 championship run
The Nipawin Hawks' 2017-18 was a memorable season on the ice and in the bank.It was a year that saw the team hoisting the Canalta Cup as Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) champions and play for...
Jun 19, 2019 Along with their fans, the Nipawin Hawks' financial status also enjoyed their 2018 championship campaign. (Facebook/Nipawin Hawks).
Wildlife collision on Highway 11 highlights deer danger
A vehicle versus wildlife incident on Highway 11 late Monday night that sent a 55-year-old woman to hospital, is a reminder to all motorists to be cautious of animals on the roads.The collision highli...
Jun 18, 2019 The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is warning the public of the potential increase in deer population. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
Low mosquito numbers could soon turn around
A mosquito-free spring may come to an end as the official start of summer looms.Zoonotic/Environmental Health Consultant with the Provincial Ministry of Health, Nicole White said residents have been l...
Jun 18, 2019 Dry conditions may have been protecting us from our annoying friend, the
mosquito. (Photo 9607535 © Alexander Zhiltsov - Dreamstime.com)