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Canada's newest astronauts finish basic training at NASA in Texas
It's a small step toward the moon, but a giant leap for two Canadians. The two Albertans who graduated today from NASA's basic astronaut training will be part of the next generation of space explorers...
Jan 10, 2020
Ski trails in La Ronge area ready for upcoming championships
The ski trails in the La Ronge area are in good shape for a number of events coming up this winter.That's according to La Ronge Nordic Ski Club President Heather Bernardin, who said nearby trails are ...
Jan 10, 2020 Hundreds of skiers compete in the annual Don Allen Saskaloppet. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Melfort’s new cannabis licensees aim for mid-February opening
After Melfort's cannabis store was held in limbo in 2019, the two new licensees have picked up where operations left off.Corey and Rhonda Bacon from Kinistino were named the first runners ups after th...
Jan 10, 2020 Melfort's cannabis store is set to open in mid-February at the same location on Burrows Ave. W. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Battlefords Chamber of Commerce announces results of its directors election
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced the results of its Board of Directors election for the 2020-2021 term.The following seven directors have been elected for a two-year term: Gordon Brew...
Jan 10, 2020 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak, right, shown with current chair Dallan Oberg, left. The chamber has announced the results of its directors election. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
University of Windsor students, researchers honoured following Iran crash
WINDSOR, Ont. - The loved ones of five Windsor, Ont.-based students and researchers killed in the Iran plane crash joined together in their grief Friday as they remembered the "shining stars...
Jan 10, 2020
Man charged with shooting, injuring Minnesota officer
WASECA, Minn. - Prosecutors in southern Minnesota charged a man with attempted murder on Wednesday, alleging he shot and gravely injured a police officer who was responding to a report of a suspicious...
Jan 10, 2020
Natural gas usage records could fall during cold snap
The temperatures have plunged to their lowest so far this winter.The province's natural gas utility said they would not be shocked if new records are hit in gas consumption over this cold snap."It's n...
Jan 10, 2020 Temperatures have fallen to the lowest so far this winter. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Court tosses class action against Gilbert Rozon brought by women claiming abuse
MONTREAL - In a split decision, Quebec's Court of Appeal has thrown out a lower court ruling authorizing a $10 million class-action lawsuit brought against entertainment impresario Gilbert Rozon. The ...
Jan 10, 2020
TFC hunt for designated player continues, Mavinga gets new contract
TORONTO - While GM Ali Curtis says his search for a designated player is progressing, Toronto FC has wrapped up another loose end by signing defender Chris Mavinga to a new contract. A source confirme...
Jan 10, 2020
Raptors coach says Powell cleared to return to action, Siakam and Gasol close
Toronto head coach Nick Nurse says guard/forward Norm Powell is cleared to play Sunday when the Raptors host the San Antonio Spurs, while star forward Pascal Siakam and centre Marc Gasol are...
Jan 10, 2020