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Toronto Arrows go 2-0-0 in Major League Rugby with win over Houston SaberCats
LAS VEGAS - The Toronto Arrows raced into an early 17-0 lead and then held on for a nail-biting 27-22 win over the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby play Sunday. Toronto was down two men in...
Feb 18, 2020
Freeland blasts Tories, but thanks NDP for support on pushing new NAFTA forward
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has offered effusive thanks to New Democrats and stinging criticism of the Conservatives after the NDP supported the minority Liberal government's effo...
Feb 18, 2020
City begins public consultation on back alley bylaw
As Prince Albert city council appears posied to ban access to public walkways at night, the city's politicians are also making progress on the more complicated potential curfew in back alleys. People ...
Feb 18, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
RCMP looking into break-in at Emporium on Burrows in Melfort
Melfort RCMP are looking to the public for some help in identifying a suspect involved in a break-in this weekend.On Sunday, the Emporium on the 100 Block of Burrows Ave West in Melfort was broken int...
Feb 18, 2020 (submitted photo/Melfort RCMP)
Trudeau cancels Caribbean trip amid pressure to end pipeline protests
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has cancelled his planned trip to the Caribbean this week amid criticism over his government's handling of a series of anti-pipeline protests that have disrupted...
Feb 18, 2020
Speargun among weapons seized by police
The Prince Albert RCMP Crime Reduction Team has charged a man and two women from the Sturgeon Lake First Nation with weapons offences following a search warrant last week.On Feb. 12, officers from the...
Feb 18, 2020 This speargun, sawed-off shotgun and replica handgun were among items seized during a search warrant on Sturgeon Lake First Nation. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Quebec boxing promoter faces hearing after Hells Angels seen at bout
MONTREAL - A well-known Quebec boxing promoter is defending himself before a tribunal against accusations stemming from two of his boxing cards, including claims he fixed a bout and hosted members of ...
Feb 18, 2020
Quebec boxing promoter faces hearing after Hells Angels seen at bout
MONTREAL - A well-known Quebec boxing promoter is defending himself before a tribunal against accusations stemming from two of his boxing cards, including claims he fixed a bout and hosted members of ...
Feb 18, 2020
Rondeau named as Sherwood Division nominee for SJHL's Defenceman of the Year
In his final year of junior hockey, Melfort Mustang's defenceman Alex Rondeau has a chance to add some hardware to his trophy case.On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) ann...
Feb 18, 2020 Alex Rondeau carries the puck with the Melfort Mustangs earlier this season. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre
The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...
Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)