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Cochin Days promises three days full of family fun
A weekend at the lake full of family activities is a Saskatchewan rite of passage.The Resort Village of Cochin will host the 39th rendition of Cochin Days from Aug. 9 to 11. The three day event will b...
Jul 21, 2019 (Facebook/Resort Village of Cochin, Saskatchewan)
Preliminary talks underway as firm proposes building fish processing plant in region
An Ottawa-based firm is in talks with First Nations members to form a partnership and develop a fish processing plant in the area.Rod Gopher, a business advisor for the Indigenous parties, confirmed t...
Jul 20, 2019 ID 11812169 © Mikael Damkier | Dreamstime.com
Dropping weight and picking up community
Losing weight in a responsible way can be a tricky task at the best of times.But as with many of life's tougher goals, having the right support system in place can make all the difference. Take Off Po...
Jul 20, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
ICYMI: Top stories of the week around the Battlefords
Here is a look at what made headlines in and around the Battlefords from July 13 to 19.Top trending stories on battlefordsNOW for July 15 to 19.Remains found outside North Battleford identified as Tik...
Jul 19, 2019
Locals reflect on moon landing a half-century on
It was July 16, 1969 when Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins blasted off into space on the Saturn V - the most powerful rocket ever built by man.Days later on July 20, the lunar l...
Jul 19, 2019 The front page of the Prince Albert Daily Herald the day after the moon landing in 1969. (Bill Smiley/P.A. Daily Herald/Prince Albert Historical Society)
Lloyd Pirot Country Music Jam promises a party in the park
Nothing sooths the soul like music played in community. The second annual Lloyd Pirot Country Music Jam will be Aug. 3 at the Aquadeo Tennis Courts. A "Party in the Park," the admission by donation ev...
Jul 19, 2019 ID 50079224 © Christa Naomi Du Toit | Dreamstime.com
Graysen Cameron looks to defy the odds with Humboldt Broncos comeback
Graysen Cameron's focus 16 months ago was on helping the Humboldt Broncos to a playoff series win.Now, on the heels of a life-changing journey, playing the game he loves once again is his prime object...
Jul 19, 2019 Ahead of an attempted comeback to the Humboldt Broncos, Graysen Cameron says he's in the best shape of his life. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Probable tornado touch down in Red Pheasant Cree Nation: EnviroCan
Environment Canada said a tornado likely touched down on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation Thursday evening as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.The agency's weather summary said the probable to...
Jul 19, 2019 A tornado touched down on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. (supplied/Precious Baptiste)
Finance Minister Harpauer’s budget tour stops in Humboldt
With the legislative session adjourned, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer is doing her routine budget tour where she presents the state of the province in front of individual community chambers of comme...
Jul 19, 2019 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer spoke in front of Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce members as part of her budget tour while the legislative session is adjourned. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
N.B. residents to see UPAR rate portion of utility bill abated
Those concerned about changes to a bylaw that resulted in an increase to their Underground Pipeline and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) rates will see a reprieve. North Battleford city council approved cha...
Jul 19, 2019 North Battleford lawmakers reviewed the UPAR rate portion of residential customers' utility bills in response to some concerns they received. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)