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Catholic bishops urge Trudeau to scrap changes to assisted dying legislation
OTTAWA - The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to voice "very serious concern" about proposed changes to medical assistance in dying...
Jan 31, 2020
"I didnt know what to do and I panicked," accused testifies at murder trial
The man who stabbed his cell mate over 30 times, is claiming he acted in self-defence.Tyler Vandewater, 31, who is facing a charge of second degree murder in the June, 2017 death of Chris Van Camp, ha...
Jan 31, 2020 Week one of the Tyler Vandewater murder trial at Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench has wrapped up. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
MLBEX nominations acknowledge business leaders
The annual Meadow Lake Business Excellence (MLBEX) awards are back. The Meadow Lake & District Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the community to recognize the hard work and talent of those who m...
Jan 31, 2020 (Submitted/Meadow Lake & District Chamber of Commerce Facebook)
Canada's Taylor Pendrith battles through fever to start Korn Ferry Tour season
Taylor Pendrith's return to the Korn Ferry Tour hasn't exactly gone to plan so far. After earning an exemption on the second-tier circuit thanks to two victories on the Mackenzie Tour last year, the R...
Jan 31, 2020
Facebook reports 4Q profit, user growth despite challenges
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook had a strong fourth quarter, making more money on advertising and adding more users despite challenges around regulation, privacy and efforts to fight election interference. I...
Jan 31, 2020
Vanscoy mine reopening brings excitement to workers and village
On Thursday, Nutrien announced that the Vanscoy potash mine will resume operations in March.The news provided lots of excitement for the members of the United Steelworkers Union who have been out of w...
Jan 31, 2020 Robin's Nest Cafe is expecting business to pick back up after shortly after the reopening of Vanscoy's potash mine in March. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
New vaping legislation in Sask. takes effect Saturday
Tougher regulations on vaping come into effect in Saskatchewan on Saturday.The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act was unanimously passed in the Saskatchewan legislature on Nov. 6."I'm excited to ...
Jan 31, 2020 (File photo/CJME News Staff)
Prairie Women on Snowmobiles celebrating 20th ride for breast cancer research
Prairie Women on Snowmobiles has hit numerous milestones during its existence.The non-profit organization takes 10 women, and their snowmobiles, for a 1,600 km trek that covers 25 communities a year i...
Jan 31, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Record-breaker Christine Sinclair could get the day off Saturday against Jamaica
EDINBURG, Texas - Canada captain Christine Sinclair, two days after her record-breaking performance against St. Kitts, was a spectator Friday as the Canadian team warmed up at training. The world's al...
Jan 31, 2020
Northeast community looking to spark discussion on amalgamation at SUMA convention
The Town of Nipawin is looking to get a discussion going about further cooperation between local governments.The town is bringing a motion to the floor of the upcoming Saskatchewan Urban Municipalitie...
Jan 31, 2020 The Town of Nipawin is bringing a motion to the floor at the upcoming SUMA convention. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)