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Flames score 3 power-play goals, beat Stars 5-1
DALLAS - The Calgary Flames overpowered the Dallas Stars. Matthew Tkachuk, Sean Monahan and Mikael Backlund scored power-play goals and Calgary beat the Stars 5-1. Elias Lindholm assisted on the Flame...
Dec 24, 2019
Raptors record biggest comeback in franchise history to beat Dallas 110-107
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors had dug themselves a 30-point hole and looked headed for their worst game of the season. The mood in the huddle, said coach Nick Nurse, was "really ba...
Dec 24, 2019
Keeping drivers safe this holiday
The Prince Albert Police Service is encouraging residents to have a safe and happy holiday season. They are also asking people not to drive impaired. "The police service would always advocate that you...
Dec 24, 2019 (paNOW Staff/ File Photo)
Empty Stocking Fund project a success this Christmas
The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre's Christmas campaign has wrapped up for another year without a hitch.Executive Director Erin Katerynych reported the Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Ham...
Dec 24, 2019 The Empty Stocking Fund crew of helpers gather during the campaign wrap up. (submitted photo/Erin Katerynych)
Meili questions when audit of new Sask Hospital will be complete
Saskatchewan's NDP leader is anxious to see the results of an audit on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility.Ryan Meili said he is concerned about the company involved in the ...
Dec 24, 2019 NDP Leader Ryan Meili is hoping to see a full audit completed on the new Saskatchewan Hospital facility soon. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).
Celtics rookie conducts Boston orchestra's holiday concert
Boston Celtics player Tacko Fall made his debut as a guest conductor during the renowned Boston Pops orchestra's holiday concert. The 7-foot-6 centre took the stage to lead the orchestra in a renditio...
Dec 24, 2019
Pop culture in 2010s marked gains in diversity, inclusion
NEW YORK - When the family-friendly Hallmark Channel recently pulled, under pressure from a conservative group, a set of ads featuring a kiss between two happy brides at the altar, backlash was swift ...
Dec 24, 2019
Q&A: YBN Cordae talks sharing raw emotions after Grammy noms
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - When YBN Cordae posted a video of himself shedding tears in reaction to receiving two Grammy nominations, the rapper initially regretted sharing his raw emotions to millions on...
Dec 24, 2019
Year in Review: Carrot River’s first female mayor
northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:A sudden resignation on Carrot River's council led to a first occasion in the town's...
Dec 24, 2019 Ila Boehm will soon have her picture alongside the 13 other mayors in Carrot River's history (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
City of Melfort installs new ice skating surfaces for winter season
The City of Melfort is providing a couple of additional spots to go ice skating this winter.An outdoor rink in front of the former Chamber of Commerce building in Spruce Haven park is ready for a game...
Dec 24, 2019 A new ice skating surface at Spruce Haven Park is open to the public. (Facebook/City of Melfort)