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Twenty sets of hockey equipment distributed to tri-community children

La Ronge RCMP Cpl. Brent Nicol had a smile on his face Monday as he, along with other police officers and members of the La Ronge Ice Wolves, distributed hockey equipment to young children in need. "I...

Nov 26, 2019 Fourteen sets of equipment were donated to children with assistance from JRMCC staff. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Long-time CTV camera operator retires

After more than 44 years, long-time CTV cameraman Gord Barnett has unloaded his video gear for the last time.Barnett is now preparing for his next assignment - retirement."I'm going to miss the people...

Nov 26, 2019 After a career spanning nearly 45 years, longtime CTV cameraman Gord Barnett has retired. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW)

Regina’s Neufeld savouring Grey Cup berth with Bombers

About a year ago at this time, Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld wanted nothing to do with the Grey Cup game in Edmonton.His Bombers had just lost to the Calgary Stampeders in th...

Nov 24, 2019 Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld celebrates a play during CFL action. (CFL.ca website)

Big Stone drop-in centre receives warm welcome

Faced with the issue of a lack of activities for youth in their community, the Big Stone Community Committee made it their goal last summer to fix it.The drop-in centre was officially opened on Oct. 1...

Nov 21, 2019 (Facebook/ Big Stone Community Committee)

Former Humboldt Bronco takes first steps after surgery

Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April of 2018, was seen in a video taking a few assisted steps Wednesday.Straschnitzki travelled to Thail...

Nov 21, 2019 Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki moves his legs following spinal surgery in Thailand. (Twitter)

Saskatchewan's oldest person and Melfort resident turns 112

The oldest person in Saskatchewan is now 112.Reita Fennell of Melfort is celebrating yet another birthday today.She is the second oldest person in Canada.Fennell said in her 112 years she has continue...

Nov 20, 2019 Melfort's Reita Fennell turns 112 on Nov. 20. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Important artifacts set to return home

Some Mtis artifacts are set to return to a northern community where they were originally made.The pieces include a beaded jacket, moccasins, both beaded and embroidered along with a number of others. ...

Nov 20, 2019 One of the items is a beaded jacket. (submitted photo/Sherry Soll)

MacLean says “Coach’s Corner is no more” following Cherry’s dismissal from HNIC

TORONTO - Ron MacLean addressed Don Cherry's dismissal with a lengthy monologue during the first period intermission of Saturday's "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcast, saying "Coach's Corner is no more...

Nov 17, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)

Elder-in-Residence Elie Fleury making a mark at Northlands College

"In life, you can lose everything you have, but one thing you can never lose is your education."That's one of the messages Elder-in-Residence Elie Fleury shares with students as part of his role at No...

Nov 14, 2019 Elie Fleury has been involved in education for more than 50 years. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Latest SHA announcement grants Warman, Estevan AAA teams, removes Beardy's and Notre Dame Argos

The Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) will look a bit different for the 2020/2021 hockey season.The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12 the league will re...

Nov 13, 2019 Beardy's Blackhawks (black) and the Tisdale Trojans (white) battle during their series in the 2019 SMAAAHL Playoffs. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)