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Column: Fear of unknown looms in sports as virus spreads
So far, at least, spring training ballparks are drawing good crowds and NBA and NHL arenas are mostly full. There's little sign of coronavirus panic among U.S. sports fans, even if the team store does...
Mar 05, 2020

NDP claims Premier Moe attempted to intimidate Sask. Rivers trustees
The opposition New Democrats are claiming Premier Scott Moe overstepped his authority, and suggest his request for and presence at a meeting of the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) b...
Mar 05, 2020 New Democrat Carla Beck claims Premier Scott Moe overstepped his authority at a meeting of the Sask. Rivers Public School Division board last year. (Screen grab/Sask Legislature)
Democrats: Judge extends Tennessee voting in storm-hit area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A judge has extended voting hours in a Nashville-area county after four Democratic presidential candidates sued to keep Super Tuesday polls open after tornado damage there, a Democrat...
Mar 05, 2020

Democrats: Judge extends Tennessee voting in storm-hit area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A judge has extended voting hours in a Nashville-area county after four Democratic presidential candidates sued to keep Super Tuesday polls open after tornado damage there, a Democrat...
Mar 05, 2020
Virus ripples through travel, energy, financial markets
The economic affects of the coronavirus have preceded the spread of the virus itself, with financial markets swinging wildly, companies closing offices or asking employees work from home in affected a...
Mar 05, 2020

Virus ripples through travel, energy, financial markets
The economic affects of the coronavirus have preceded the spread of the virus itself, with financial markets swinging wildly, companies closing offices or asking employees work from home in affected a...
Mar 05, 2020

Humane Society still finalizing site for new building and negotiating details
The Battlefords Humane Society is still finalizing a location for its plans to build a new animal shelter to replace the existing site which is in poor condition.President Dr. Shawn Haas gave Battlefo...
Mar 05, 2020 Battlefords Humane Society president Dr. Shawn Haas gives an update on the organization's plans for a new building. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Humboldt girl singing and donating at Telemiracle
After years of watching Telemiracle on her television, one Humboldt girl will be there live to take the stage.Hope Beggs will sing during the telethon presented by the Kinsmen and Kinettes of Saskatch...
Mar 05, 2020 (Submitted photo/Christie Beggs).

Extreme School Makeover Challenge addresses a growing need for student nutrition
The Northwest District School Board is inviting school staff and students to get involved in the Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge. The challenge is a contest which encourages grassroots initia...
Mar 05, 2020 (Submitted photo/Northwest District School Board)

Two more arrested in connection to disappearance of Humboldt man
The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes North have arrested 42-year-old Steven Veilleux and 40-year-old Jodie Lynn Veilleux from Prince Albert in connection with the disappearance of Allan Douglas Garrioch...
Mar 05, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)