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Jefferson's decision to remain in Winnipeg answers biggest free-agency question
TORONTO - Willie Jefferson has answered the biggest question heading into CFL free agency. The CFL's top defensive player last season opted to stay put Monday rather than test the open market. The six...
Feb 12, 2020
Hollywood barriers fall in milestone Oscars for ‘Parasite’
LOS ANGELES - Before Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" made history as the first non-English best picture winner in Academy Awards history, he made a modest plea to American moviegoers: Don't be afraid of sub...
Feb 12, 2020
Iowa Democratic Party chairman resigns after caucus chaos
WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party announced his resignation Wednesday after a disastrous caucus process beset by technical glitches led to a dayslong delay in reporting the result...
Feb 12, 2020
RED Talk creates a space for youth to speak their truth
Think Indigenous RED Talks guides First Nation youth to have conversations around issues happening in their communities through the lens of a young person. Patricia St. Denis, Meadow Lake Tribal Counc...
Feb 12, 2020 (submitted photo/Patricia St. Denis)
Vermette supporting three petitions in Cumberland riding ahead of spring session
When politicians return for the spring session of the Legislative Assembly next month, Cumberland NDP MLA Doyle Vermette will have several petitions to serve the government on behalf of northerners. T...
Feb 12, 2020 MLA Doyle Vermette is involved with petitions in Creighton, La Ronge and other communities. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Blues' Bouwmeester still in hospital but 'doing well' after collapse
ANAHEIM, Calif. - St. Louis Blues defenceman Jay Bouwmeester remained hospitalized and was undergoing tests Wednesday one day after suffering a cardiac episode and collapsing on the bench during a gam...
Feb 12, 2020
Lieutenant Governor looking to help language preservation
Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor is using his office to support the preservation of Indigenous languages.Russ Mirasty, who is a speaker of Woodland Cree and a member of Lac-La-Ronge Indian Band said...
Feb 12, 2020 Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty recently spoke to an audience in Saskatoon about Indigenous language preservation. (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Ring thief pleads guilty, receives jail time
A man who helped steal a number of items from the Prince Albert Raiders last month, including two championship rings, will have some time to reflect on his actions.Cory Sauve, 42, received a 90-day ja...
Feb 12, 2020 (Twitter)
Snowmobile journey in northern Sask. aims to raise PTSD awareness
A snowmobile trek across northern Saskatchewan next week will focus on raising awareness of the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).Erik Foster of Colonsay and his 15-year-old son, Kaine...
Feb 12, 2020 Erik Foster of Colonsay will set out on a snowmobile journey across northern Saskatchewan next week to spread awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.(Submitted photo/Erik Foster)
Jussie Smollett's image takes new hit with revived charges
CHICAGO - He's disappeared from Twitter, his last Instagram post was eight months ago, and his acting and singing careers appear to be at a standstill. Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has all bu...
Feb 12, 2020