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Trump signs order that aims to reveal real health care costs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures to help keep costs down . The idea ...
Jun 24, 2019

Free furnace inspections offered for low income homeowners
While the weather has warmed up, SaskEnergy doesn't want people to forget about furnace maintenance. Last week, the Crown-owned utility announced applications are open for the Tune Up Assistance Progr...
Jun 24, 2019 SaskEnergy is offering furnace inspections free of charge across the province (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Canucks an 'awesome' opportunity to provide physicality, leadership: J.T. Miller
VANCOUVER - J.T. Miller wasn't planning to move across the continent this summer, but he knew a new home was a possibility. Though the 26-year-old forward had a solid outing with the Tampa B...
Jun 24, 2019

Ward 6 forms neighborhood watch via social media app
As we head into summer the south-east corner of Prince Albert is launching their neighborhood watch program, with a little help from social media.Ward 6 councillor Blake Edwards hosted a community mee...
Jun 24, 2019 (File photo/paNOW)

Second Banff grizzly dies after being struck by vehicle: Parks Canada
BANFF, Alta. - The second grizzly bear in three weeks has died after being struck by a vehicle in Banff National Park. Resource conservation manager Bill Hunt says a female yearling was foun...
Jun 24, 2019

Canadians crash out of Women's World Cup in round-of-16 loss to Sweden
PARIS - Canada's World Cup campaign ended in the round-of-16 Monday with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Sweden that saw the Canadians miss a chance to tie the game from the penalty spot. Fifth-ranked Can...
Jun 24, 2019

Andreescu withdraws from Wimbledon
LONDON - Bianca Andreescu won't play at Wimbledon because she needs more time to recover from a shoulder injury. In a Twitter post Monday, Tennis Canada said "Unfortunately due to ongoing shoulder reh...
Jun 24, 2019

Subban, Marleau among the players traded on busy second day of NHL draft
VANCOUVER - Ray Shero knew he'd be leaving the West Coast with star centre Jack Hughes. The New Jersey Devils general manager was less sure about his other big target until Saturda...
Jun 24, 2019

Melfort Special Olympics wraps up year, prepares for busy 2020
Athletes, coaches, and volunteers came together for a barbecue celebration at Rotary Park on Thursday, June 20, as Melfort Special Olympics held its annual year-end event.Rodney Mitchell was presented...
Jun 24, 2019 Rodney Mitchell, left, being presented the Brian Smith Memorial Award by coach Carl Kruger for being Melfort Special Olympics' most outstanding athlete for 2019 (Submitted photo/Carl Kruger).

New Virtual Reality arcade set to open in Battlefords
Virtual Reality is taking the gaming industry by storm, and North Battleford is getting in on the action.Legendz VR Arcade is set to open in North Battleford and have all the equipment people need to ...
Jun 24, 2019 Legendz VR Arcade set to open next week in Battlefords (Facebook/Legendz VR Arcade)