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Ukraine filmmaker Sentsov tells Canada keep sanctions pressure on 'bully' Putin
OTTAWA - Oleg Sentsov is frequently asked how he survived five years in a Russian prison, and he still can't offer an explanation. But the Ukrainian filmmaker has an unwavering message about how to ge...
Feb 06, 2020
Cardlock rations continue as Co-op seeks court injunction against Unifor blockade
Meadow Lake Co-op fuel Cardlock station is feeling the effects of Unifor's labour dispute. Caralee Strome, general manager with Meadow Lake Co-op, told meadowlakeNOW Cardlock stations will experience ...
Feb 06, 2020 The Co-Op Cardlock station in Meadow Lake. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Research shows climate change silencing spots once buzzing with bees
OTTAWA - Research measuring the effort of climate change on bees suggests they are only half as likely to be found in areas where they were once common. "Things are just getting way too hot for t...
Feb 06, 2020
Saturday's Rush game shines a light on North Battleford
The spotlight will be on North Battleford this Saturday when the Saskatchewan Rush play the Colorado Mammoth.The Saskatchewan Rush are doing a Hometown Spotlight Series at all of their home games this...
Feb 06, 2020 Saskatchewan Rush play the Colorado Mammoth Saturday Feb. 8. (Facebook photo/Saskatchewan Rush)
Tisdale Kin groups gearing up for Telemiracle 44
In just one month, Saskatchewan residents will be asked to ring those phones for Telemiracle 44.As the telethon approaches, it is a very busy time for Kin clubs across the province as they prepare to ...
Feb 06, 2020 Tisdale Kin working the phones at Telemiracle 43. (Facebook/Tisdale Kinettes)
Local residents take a stand against human trafficking
As a human trafficking case makes its way through the courts in southern Saskatchewan, a group of people in Prince Albert braved the cold Thursday to raise awareness about the issue.On Jan. 28, four a...
Feb 06, 2020 Representatives from Métis Nation Western Region Two were joined Thursday by a representative from the Prince Albert Police Service, as well as members from the public. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
AP source: Wolves send Wiggins to Warriors for Russell
MINNEAPOLIS - In a swap of high scorers, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired D'Angelo Russell on Thursday from the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, according to a person with knowledge of the...
Feb 06, 2020
Ambulances plan for fuel restrictions at Co-op cardlocks
Ambulances are not exempt from Co-op fuel restrictions, but some are stocking up on extra gas cards for cardlock stations to make sure they don't run out in case of an emergency.Kelly Prime manages Mi...
Feb 06, 2020 (file photo/CJME News Staff)
Flames captain Mark Giordano out week-to-week with hamstring injury
Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving says the team "dodged a big bullet" with defenceman Mark Giordano, who will be out week-to-week with right hamstring injury. The Flames captain ...
Feb 06, 2020
Olympic berth on the line for Canadian women as they face Costa Rica in California
CARSON, Calif. - Coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller is throwing out the form chart as eighth-ranked Canada takes on No. 37 Costa Rica in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship...
Feb 06, 2020