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AP source: Hickenlooper expected to end 2020 bid on Thursday
DENVER - John Hickenlooper is expected to drop out of the Democratic presidential primary on Thursday. That's according to a person close to the former Colorado governor who wasn't authorized to speak...
Aug 14, 2019

Federal appeals court grants Texas inmate stay of execution
HOUSTON - A federal appeals court granted a stay of execution Wednesday to a Texas inmate just one day before he was scheduled to die for the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old woman during a carjacking ...
Aug 14, 2019

Brandon Drury hits first career grand slam in Blue Jays' 19-4 rout of Rangers
TORONTO - As soon as Brandon Drury's bat connected with the ball he knew he'd hit the first grand slam of his career. Drury's moon shot to deep left field scored half of the runs in an eight-run fourt...
Aug 14, 2019

Toronto FC downs Ottawa Fury FC to advance to Canadian Championship final
Toronto FC advanced to the Canadian Championship final after defeating Ottawa Fury FC 3-0 on Wednesday. Nick DeLeon scored a pair of goals in the opening half and Patrick Mullins also scored for ...
Aug 14, 2019

Federal government apologizes for historic sled dog killings in the North
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The Canadian government has apologized for the killings of thousands of sled dogs decades ago. Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett delivered the apology in Iqal...
Aug 14, 2019

Melfort council approves funding for Brunswick School crossing improvements
New infrastructure will soon be put in near Brunswick School to slow down traffic.Melfort council approved to spend over $100,000 to build three concrete buildouts at the Bemister Ave. - Scotia St. in...
Aug 14, 2019 Three concrete buildouts and stop signs will be installed at an intersection near Brunswick School in Melfort. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).

Living Sky promoting summertime learning for kids
With the start of the school season only a month away, Living Sky School Division is encouraging kids to try to make learning a part of their summer fun, to help ease their way into the new school yea...
Aug 14, 2019 Living Sky School Division is encouraging kids to stay active and keep learning over the summer. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Father's death leaves "big void" in family, says daughter
The daughter of a man found dead last month at the East View Trailer Court, said she is still coming to terms with the fact that her father is gone and will no longer be coming to visit his grandchild...
Aug 14, 2019 (Submitted photo/ Hyman family)

P.A.Police Chief reflects on national gathering
A senior Prince Albert officer is now part of a key Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) committee.Deputy Chief Jason Stonechild has joined the Policing With Indigenous People Committee. It...
Aug 14, 2019 Current and former top brass with the P.A. Police Service photographed this week in Calgary for the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference. From left, Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper, Jon Bergen, Jason Stonechild and Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee (Facebook/PA Police Service)

Air Ronge, La Ronge on list for flood mapping project
With flooding being Canada's most costly and frequent natural disaster, the federal and provincial governments have announced more than $1 million for flood mapping in 21 communities in Saskatchewan i...
Aug 14, 2019 The flood mapping will include light and radar data. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)