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Tulowitzki homers in 1st game for Yanks, against Blue Jays
TAMPA, Fla. - Troy Tulowitzki got some payback against the Toronto Blue Jays in his first spring training at-bat for the New York Yankees. Tulowitzki homered on his first swing in a Yankees uniform an...
Feb 25, 2019
Women's Hall of Fame inductees announced
Two local women will be inducted into the Prince Albert Women's Hall of Fame next month for their contributions to the wider community. Dr. Shelley Storey and Irma Brunsdon will be recognized at a cer...
Feb 25, 2019 Dr. Shelley Storey will be inducted into the Prince Albert Women's Hall of Fame Sunday, March 10. (submitted photo/Dr. Shelley Storey). : Glynn Brothen
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to Rio Open final with win over Cuevas
RIO DE JANEIRO - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime isn't getting too far ahead of himself at the Rio Open as he prepares for his first ATP tournament final. The 18-year-old from Montreal advanced to...
Feb 25, 2019
Anti-racism forum, march planned in N.B.
The Battlefords will be a hub for the area for a series of events coming up that focus on raising awareness and helping put a stop to racism. The activities coincide with the International Day for the...
Feb 25, 2019 Lori Nicotine, centre, joins others in an anti-racism march in North Battleford. The annual march will take place this year on March 21. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown
Iran foreign minister resigns as his nuclear deal teeters
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif resigned late Monday without warning, offering an "apology" to the nation as the nuclear deal he negotiated with world powers stands on the...
Feb 25, 2019
Multi-Use facility progressing in Birch Hills
Work continues in Birch Hills on the towns new multi-use facility."It's pretty well framed up on the inside," Coun. Barry Evans told northeastNOW. "Most of the electrical is done, and we're just in th...
Feb 25, 2019 The former Co-Op store in Birch Hills is being converted into the multi-use facility. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
SaskPower buys La Ronge condo for $285,000 to house powerline technicians
SaskPower spokesperson Jordan Jackle stated the Crown corporation has reached its goal in attracting powerline technicians to La Ronge by purchasing a condo for $285,000. "We looked at a number of dif...
Feb 25, 2019 This corner condo on Studer St. was purchased by SaskPower for $285,000. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Nipawin hires Perry Trusty as economic and tourism development officer
A familiar face through Northeast Saskatchewan communities has found a new job in Nipawin.The Town of Nipawin announced on Monday, Feb. 25 that Perry Trusty will serve as the town's new economic and t...
Feb 25, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
City to begin sidewalk snow removal bylaw blitz
Property owners with sidewalks not clear of snow and ice could find themselves in possession of a ticket over the first week in March. The city's Community Saftey Officers (CSO) will perform an enforc...
Feb 25, 2019 Get out the shovels North Battleford. The city's CSOs will be performing an enforcement blitz of the Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw in March. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr
City of P.A. produces sports hosting video
The city of Prince Albert has produced a promotional video highlighting its merits as a top sports event destination. The city hosted some big tournaments in the last year or so and officials hope the...
Feb 25, 2019 A screen grab from the city's sports video. (YouTube/City of Prince Albert) : Glenn Hicks