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Tory deputy leader apologizes for comparing Pride, St. Patrick's Day parades
Andrew Scheer's second-in-command apologized Saturday after comparing the Conservative leader's decision not to march in a Pride parade to choosing not to take part in a St. Patrick's Day parade. Leon...
Dec 02, 2019
Two-vehicle crash near Naicam claims life
One person has been killed in a two-vehicle collision north of Naicam.The crash happened Friday, Nov. 29 at approximately 2:30 p.m.A pickup truck travelling south on Highway 6 crossed into the lane of...
Dec 02, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Irreplaceable historical data lost in Cumberland House band office fire
The loss of irreplaceable historical data and material in a fire which consumed the Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) band office is being called 'insurmountable.'According to a CHCN media release, ...
Dec 02, 2019 By 9 a.m. this morning the building was completely engulfed in flames and smoke. (submitted photo/Gerry McKenzie)
Locals honoured by Métis Nation
The Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) Western Region Two took time to recognize some members Friday.Over 300 people came out to Plaza 88 for the second annual Mtis Inspirational Gala. Sherry McLennan,...
Dec 02, 2019 The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) Western Region Two put on the awards banquet Friday at Plaza 88. (submitted photo/Sherry McLennan)
Fundraiser sees local men bid goodbye to beards
December is likely to feel extra chilly for two Prince Albert men.They are both clean-shaven for the first time in nearly five years. Original Joe's assistant manager, Diarmuid Quill, and Saskatchewan...
Dec 02, 2019 Travis Pilon (left) and Diarmuid Quill (right) had their beards shaved by Darryl Frenette (centre) on Saturday night to raise money for prostate cancer research. (Submitted/Mark Peterson Media)
Curling Canada leads the way in equality between men's and women's events
Curling is leading the way when it comes to equality in men's and women's sports.Curling Canada announced yesterday at the Canada Cup finals that the men's and women's curling teams will play for the ...
Dec 02, 2019 Kara Thevenot from team Silvernagle. (supplied photo/Anil Mungal)
Complaint says Quebec chief justice biased in Bill 21 case, should step aside
MONTREAL - Quebec's top judge is facing an accusation of bias and a call to withdraw from a case she is hearing challenging the province's secularism law, known as Bill 21. A junior college ...
Dec 02, 2019
Search for anti-nuke Greta unfolds amid calls for Canada to push NATO on bombs
OTTAWA - Ask Hugo Slim about teenaged climate change activist Greta Thunberg, and one thought comes to mind: if only there were a young person like her who was that worried about nuclear weapons. Slim...
Dec 02, 2019
Canadian basketball veteran English relives life full of tragedies for his book
TORONTO - Carl English has lived a life full of heartbreaking setbacks. From losing his parents in a house fire as a young boy to the death of his uncle to going unchosen in the NBA draft, t...
Dec 02, 2019
Lions announce former Redblacks coach Rick Campbell as new head coach
VANCOUVER - The B.C Lions have named Rick Campbell as their new head coach. Campbell spent the last six seasons as coach of the Ottawa Redblacks, overseeing the club's transition from a 2-16 expansion...
Dec 02, 2019