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Meadow Lake Library hosts Family Literacy Day
The Meadow Lake Library is combating summer reading loss by getting parents involved with their child's summer reading. The library held a Family Literacy Day as part of their TD Summer Reading Club o...
Jul 31, 2019 Maria Dyck makes a paper fish during Family Literacy Day at the Meadow Lake Library on July 30. The library had books to read that were connected to the five crafts and activities. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW staff)
William Powell runs to CFL weekly top performer award
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back William Powell found his stride and evaded tackles as he enjoyed his best game as a member of the Green and White.Powell gashed the B.C. Lions' defence for 146 ya...
Jul 31, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders tailback William Powell. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Nadal, Barty named top seeds for Rogers Cup tennis tournaments
Rafael Nadal is the top seed for the upcoming men's Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal, while Ash Barty is the top seed for the women's event in Toronto. Tennis Canada announced the names of the...
Jul 31, 2019
Federal commission announces group that will produce election leaders' debates
OTTAWA - A group of media companies will collaborate to produce the federal leaders' debates during the upcoming election campaign. The Leaders' Debates Commission says the Canadian Debate Production ...
Jul 31, 2019
Public inquiry into serial-killing nurse set to release report today
WOODSTOCK, Ont. - A public inquiry examining the case of a serial-killer nurse who preyed on elderly patients is set to deliver its report today. The report is expected to delve into the circumst...
Jul 31, 2019
Dolphins' Hall of Fame linebacker Buoniconti dead at 78
MIAMI - Pro Football Hall of Fame middle linebacker Nick Buoniconti, an undersized overachiever who helped lead the Miami Dolphins to the NFL's only perfect season, has died at the age of 78. Buonicon...
Jul 31, 2019
Grant Available for Youth with Bold Ideas for Their Community
The Prince Albert Foundation has a grant for youth with Bold Ideas for how to help your community.This grant is worth up to $15,000 to make it happen.See the poster for details.
Jul 31, 2019
Johnson presses EU to give way amid no-deal Brexit warnings
LONDON - Prime Minister Boris Johnson pushed Britain closer to a no-deal exit from the European Union on Monday, insisting he will not hold Brexit talks with EU leaders unless the bloc lifts its refus...
Jul 31, 2019
Towering Broadway director and producer Hal Prince dead
NEW YORK - Harold Prince, a Broadway director and producer who pushed the boundaries of musical theatre with such groundbreaking shows as "The Phantom of the Opera," ''Cabaret," ''Company" and "Sweene...
Jul 31, 2019
Mustangs add big bodied forward from Alberta
The Melfort Mustangs have made a trade, just one month before fall camp is set to begin.On Tuesday, July 30, the Mustangs announced they acquired 1999-born forward Deklan Whillans from the Camrose Kod...
Jul 31, 2019 Whillans played 38 games for the Kodiaks last season. (submitted photo/Sean Mascaluk/Pro Sports Photography)