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Local MP applauds as coast guard works to secure derelict ship from N.S. river
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. - The Canadian Coast Guard has secured a listing navy vessel from a Nova Scotia river, in the latest major case to occur in a federal cabinet minister who has champion...
Dec 09, 2019
Feds charge Volkswagen with violating environment law for faking emissions tests
OTTAWA - German auto giant Volkswagen appears ready to strike a plea deal with Canada after being charged Monday for allegedly importing cars into this country that company executives knew violated em...
Dec 09, 2019
Freeland heads to Mexico in effort to finalize new NAFTA revisions
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is to meet American and Mexican officials in Mexico City on Tuesday amid reports a deal to revise the new North American free-trade...
Dec 09, 2019
Wexit Saskatchewan searches for signatures in Melfort
Wexit Saskatchewan has set up in northern Saskatchewan, as members handed out pamphlets and encouraged signatures from a table at the Melfort Mall last week. The leadership of the western separatist m...
Dec 09, 2019 A Wexit Saskatchewan table set up inside Melfort Mall with volunteers searching for signatures. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
Kikinahk hosts annual year-end appreciation night
Laughter filled the Kikinahk Friendship Centre last Friday as the organization held its annual year-end appreciation night, which included entertainment. "We get all the other non-profits we work with...
Dec 09, 2019 Members of the Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre made a special appearance at the event. (submitted photo/Britainy Zapshalla of "Brit's Picks")
Pinehouse investigation may impact housing funding
The ongoing provincial investigation into the northern Village of Pinehouse could have an impact on future housing projects there.As the detailed inquiry and audit into the administration's finances a...
Dec 09, 2019 An aerial image of the Northern Village of Pinehouse. (pinehouselake.ca)
Train derailment near Guernsey causes oil car fire, closes Highway 16
The RCMP is telling drivers to avoid Highway 16 east of Saskatoon after a train hauling crude oil went off the tracks and caught fire early Monday.CP Rail said the derailment happened west of Guernsey...
Dec 09, 2019 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Extreme cold warning issued for northern Saskatchewan
Parts of northern Saskatchewan are under an extreme cold warning. Environment Canada issued the warning this morning as wind chill values are expected to reach the -45 C to -50 C range overnight. Extr...
Dec 09, 2019 The cold weather is expected to last until Wednesday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Tracks and Crafts at Greig Lake
Meadow Lake Provincial Park Greig Lake is having Tracks and Crafts event on January 11.The day includes a guided snowshoe hike along with a craft.See the poster for details.
Dec 09, 2019
Liberals to release fiscal update before Christmas, Morneau says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government will provide an update on federal finances before Christmas. Morneau is introducing legislation today to provide a tax break for anyone earni...
Dec 09, 2019