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End of Life Symposium
The Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre is organizing a one full day END OF LIFE SYMPOSIUM. We will have about 10 professional speakers dealing with End of Life Issues (Funeral Planning, Legal Wills...
Jul 26, 2019
Review: 'The Great Hack' explores the dark side of big data
Thinking about finally getting off of Facebook? "The Great Hack ," a new documentary on Netflix, might just be the push you were looking for. At the very least, you'll probably never take another onli...
Jul 26, 2019
Boris Johnson's ascent heralds stormy economic and political seas for Canada
OTTAWA - Boris Johnson pledged a Halloween Brexit for Britain from the European Union, negotiated or not, after being sworn in Wednesday as Britain's prime minister. With that, there is almost equal c...
Jul 26, 2019
Gimme five: Canadians to monitor on Saturday at the Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru - Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Saturday, the first full day of competition at the Pan American Games: CANADIAN WOMEN'S RUGBY SEVENS TEAM After opening with ...
Jul 26, 2019
Demolition derby controversy anything but a public relations wreck
It was a controversial paint job but it seems to have produced a silver lining. The Parkside Community Club has announced the online kerfuffle surrounding their auction car for Saturday's demolition d...
Jul 26, 2019 The controversy over the use of the confederate flag on the roof ofParkside Community Club's General Lee auction car inspired even more people to donate to the CMHA, according to organizers. (Parkside Demolition Derby/Facebook)
Trump says Guatemala signing deal to restrict asylum cases
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says Guatemala is signing an agreement to restrict asylum applications to the U.S. from Central America. The so-called "safe third country" agreement would require ...
Jul 26, 2019
Grasshoppers on the go make migratory stop in Las Vegas area
LAS VEGAS - A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago. Nevada state entomologist Jeff Knight told reporters on...
Jul 26, 2019
Saskatchewan drivers caught distracted, minister considers stiffer penalties
The minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is hinting stiffer penalties may be coming for people caught using their cellphones while behind the wheel.Joe Hargrave was asked b...
Jul 26, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Riding bull: a Fennig family legacy
Being thrust back and forth on - and subsequently off - the back of an angry one-tonne animal, may not be the thrill most people are looking for; but for North Battleford's Fennig brothers, nothing be...
Jul 26, 2019 Chance and Wyatt Fennig, pictured here at the PBR Classic Thursday at the North Battleford Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Highway 55 bridge rehabilitation set to be completed by fall
The Goverment of Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure will be investing in multiple bridge projects across the province. The province is investing over $20 million this year in...
Jul 26, 2019 (Susan Westgard/northeastNOW Staff)