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Military issues new orders in effort to crackdown on 'hateful conduct'

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces has issued new orders to military personnel as senior commanders seek to address allegations of having been soft on hate in the ranks. The orders aim to take a harde...

Jul 19, 2020

How the Black Lives Matter generation remembers John Lewis

Of all the ways that John Lewis influenced American life and politics, his indelible impact on young people may be among the most enduring. From student activist to elder statesman, Lewis continually ...

Jul 19, 2020

La Loche COVID-free three months after outbreak began

The site of the worst COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan has been given the all-clear.La Loche declared itself free of the virus after the last active case was deemed recovered on Wednesday."It has bee...

Jul 17, 2020

Suspect arrested in relation to homicide investigation

After months of investigating the homicide of 26-year-old Braeden Alfred James Sparvier of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan RCMP made their first arrest Thursday.Saskatchewan Major Crimes Unit...

Jul 17, 2020

‘Uncomfortable… but it absolutely needs to be talked about’: systemic racism experiences in Melfort

Following nearly two months of protests around the world sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., the discussion of systemic racism made its way to Melfort.A panel discussion and ...

Jul 17, 2020

Nutrient deficiency and high moisture could affect Canola crops

Northwest Saskatchewan and a majority of the Prairies has been experiencing heavy rainfall which could translate in to nutrient deficiencies for Canola crops. According to the Canola Council of Canada...

Jul 16, 2020

New online hockey officiating program available for Sask. high school students

The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) is offering a new officiating program for high school students in the province, something a local official says is a great development.According to a media re...

Jul 16, 2020

Life-skills and safety training offered to Flying Dust First Nation youth through dedicated educators

Real-world scenarios often call on children to respond to challenges. Meadow Lake Tribal Council, the Canadian Red Cross and Flying Dust First Nation are holding a Stay Safe! program to ensure young p...

Jul 15, 2020

Local Chamber of Commerce donates event proceeds to KidsFirst

Meadow Lake's Chamber of Commerce handed KidsFirst a donation on July 15 as part of the admission collected from the first Winter Children`s Festival held in January. The chamber organized the event a...

Jul 15, 2020

SJHL asking for Sept. 25 start date, still planning on 'complete season'

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is hoping to start just a couple weeks later than normal for their 2020/2021 season.League President Bill Chow confirmed to northeastNOW the SJHL has reque...

Jul 15, 2020