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Pinehouse Photography Club launches podcast to preserve culture and heritage
A weekly podcast developed by the Pinehouse Photography Club has become a way to preserve culture and language for future generations. "We're trying to connect the youth more with their heritage and c...
Dec 05, 2019 Sixteen-year-old Louis Iron interviews Elder Patsy Natomagan. (Submitted photo/Dre Erwin)
AAA Stars look to stay hot in return to action Thursday
The Battlefords AAA Stars return to action Thursday night for their first game action since a red letter weekend against the Notre Dame Argos. The team is coming off a weekend showing that saw the Sta...
Dec 05, 2019 There has been plenty of optimism around the Battlefords AAA Stars of late, as the team has outscored their opposition 9-0 over their last two games. The team will look to stay hot in their return to action Thursday in search of a third straight win. (submitted photo/Brett Parker/Byron Hildebrand photography)
Mustangs will not attend WSHL Showcase citing cost concerns
The Meadow Lake Mustangs will not be attending the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) Showcase this year. The team's general manager, Glen Winkler, said cost plays a major factor in sitting out of th...
Dec 05, 2019 (Submitted/Facebook)
SpaceX launches caring robot, beer malt and 'mighty mice'
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX launched a 3-ton shipment to the International Space Station on Thursday, including "mighty mice" for a muscle study, a robot sensitive to astronauts' emotions and a mini...
Dec 05, 2019
House Speaker Pelosi rebukes reporter: 'Don't mess with me'
WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi promptly set a reporter, and by inference, all of Washington, straight: "Don't mess with me." Pelosi's bristling response Thursday to a question about whether s...
Dec 05, 2019
Speech from the throne steeped in tradition, but this year brings new changes
OTTAWA - The opening of Parliament is steeped in centuries-old traditions, but this year some new elements - including a renovated train station and an astronaut - are bringing a modern touch to the c...
Dec 05, 2019
Edmonton's Chuba Hubbard named Big 12 top offensive player
IRVING, Texas - Edmonton native Chuba Hubbard, the NCAA rushing leader, has been named the Big 12 offensive player of the year. Conference sacks leader James Lynch from Baylor was named top defen...
Dec 05, 2019
Wisconsin officers on front lines in 2 student shootings
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Wisconsin high school resource officers have found themselves on the front lines in two student shootings in the past two days, underscoring how police in schools can face life-or-deat...
Dec 05, 2019
Nipawin aiming to put money in reserves and stay within three per cent tax increase
The Town of Nipawin is still in the draft phase of its budget discussions, but council has expressed two financial goals for 2020.Put money towards reserves and keep taxes within a two and a half to a...
Dec 05, 2019 Nipawin Town Hall (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Centre Greg Worthington, halfback Ryan Brierley leave Toronto Wolfpack
TORONTO - Two Toronto Wolfpack players are moving on with halfback Ryan Brierley joining Hull Kingston Rovers permanently while centre Greg Worthington goes to Featherstone Rovers on loan. The departu...
Dec 05, 2019