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A look at some of the players to watch at the world junior hockey championship
The 2020 world junior hockey championship starts Thursday in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the players to watch at this year's under-20 tournament. &nb...
Dec 23, 2019
2019 a year of women in hockey flexing collective muscle for a pro league
The women's hockey landscape didn't just tilt in 2019. It was turned upside down and shaken like a Polaroid picture. From the folding of the Canadian Women's Hockey League to the upending of the estab...
Dec 23, 2019
BRSI Celebrates Christmas and its Volunteers
Battlefords Residential Services Inc. (BRSI) recently celebrated Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Clause and celebrated the dedication and work of 14 volunteers.December 18th, the Jolly Man himself, alon...
Dec 23, 2019
An Evening with Theo Fleury
Prince Albert Catholic Family Services and Northern Lights Casino with community sponsorship is hosting an evening with Theoren Fleury former NHL All Star:Wednesday April 22nd 2020 6:30 seating 7:00 p...
Dec 23, 2019
23 dead as protests grow against India citizenship law
NEW DELHI - Violent protests against India's citizenship law that excludes Muslim immigrants swept the country over the weekend despite the government's ban on public assembly and suspension of intern...
Dec 23, 2019
French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro dies at 86
PARIS - French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro, who was known for his use of vibrant colour, mixed prints and elegant draping, has died at the age of 86. Ungaro's death was confirmed Sunday by the epo...
Dec 23, 2019
If you blinked you missed contract renegotiated
Well, sometimes at the end of the calendar year, you can learn a few new tricks in the CFL.If you go to the CFL website and look up transactions, you will more likely see things like teams signing pra...
Dec 23, 2019
US home sales tumbled 1.7% in November
WASHINGTON - Home-buying slumped in November, with many Americans priced out of the market by rising prices and a shortage of sales listings. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that sale...
Dec 23, 2019
Melfort Trade Alliance hopes to continue its momentum into 2020
The Melfort Trade Alliance had a busy 2019, with plenty of changes.The upcoming year is also expected to be a busy one for the organization.Treasurer Tara Muntain told northeastNOW the organization's ...
Dec 23, 2019 The Melfort Trade Alliance continues its effort to represent businesses in the Melfort area. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Laura Dern narrates "Little Women" audiobook
NEW YORK - Laura Dern likes the spoken word so much she even enjoys callbacks to re-record lines for her movies. "Some actors complain about it," she says. "But it gives me an opportunity to add somet...
Dec 23, 2019