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Follow live coverage on fourth day of Sidhu sentencing

Scroll below to follow northeastNOW reporter Angie Rolheiser as she tweets live from the courtroom at Jaskirat Singh Sidhu's sentencing hearing.The following is a recap of yesterday's hearing:Paul and...

Jan 30, 2019

Judges cannot be overly swayed by victim impact statements: legal experts

Legal experts say a sentencing judge must use caution and not be overwhelmed by victim impact statements. A Saskatchewan judge heard more than 70 victim impact statements this week...

Jan 30, 2019

Parents describe son's mistaken identity after Humboldt crash at Sidhu's sentencing hearing

Paul and Tanya Labelle attempted to identify their son after learning he was involved in the Humboldt Broncos collision and eventually wound up grieving at the funeral home.We "spent time with a boy w...

Jan 30, 2019

Young Orcas make a splash in Meadow Lake

This past weekend was the perfect time for some members of the Battlefords Orcas Swim Club to get their feet wet.The club travelled to Meadow Lake for a developmental meet between Cold Lake and the ho...

Jan 30, 2019

RCMP report details events leading up to fatal Broncos crash

While families, friends and loved ones of those involved in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash continue to speak at the sentencing hearing for the semi driver who caused the collision, the public is...

Jan 29, 2019

R.M. of North Battleford recruiting volunteer firefighters

The Rural Municipality of North Battleford has put out a call for volunteer firefighters as they continue their discussions with the city on a fire services agreement between the two jurisdictions.A f...

Jan 29, 2019

Crime down in North Battleford: RCMP report

North Battleford has seen some improvement on the crime front, according to the latest report from the Battlefords RCMP.Staff Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt's report to city council Monday outlined crime numbers...

Jan 29, 2019

Water leak causes flood at Children’s Hospital

Construction on the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital suffered a setback this month.Parts of the facility flooded on Jan. 25 after a water line in one of the main floor bathrooms sprung a leak. Water a...

Jan 29, 2019

Baseball Sask. eliminates age group term Midget

Baseball Saskatchewan made the decision to eliminate the term Midget from their grouping terminology during their January board meeting Monday night.According to @BaseballSask President Shaun Fraser, ...

Jan 29, 2019

City council looking at changing remuneration policy

City lawmakers examined council remuneration Monday night, but decided to table a proposal until they receive more information.Council is considering basing their pay on an MLA's salary in the new pro...

Jan 29, 2019