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M.L. Sox put up strong defence but lose to Battleford Trappers
A strong early pitching game and a home-run at Tuesday's game were the highlights for the Meadow Lake Sr. White Sox team.After putting up a good defensive battle throughout the game the Sox ultimately...
Jun 12, 2019 The Meadow Lake Sr. White Sox had a good defensive game early but lost to the Battleford Trappers 9-2 on June 11. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Salvation Army looking to send kids to Beaver Creek camp
The Salvation Army in Melfort is looking for more applicants for the Beaver Creek kids summer camp in July.The camp runs from July 22 to 26 and is an opportunity for kids in the region to travel outsi...
Jun 12, 2019 The Melfort Salvation Army is looking to send kids to summer camp. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Air force commander eyes bonuses to address shortage of experienced pilots
GATINEAU, Que. - The commander of Canada's air force wants to pay retention and signing bonuses to pilots, one measure of several meant to address the military's shortage of experienced aviators and m...
Jun 12, 2019
Raptors in court battle over logo; Monster Energy says clawmarks too similar
There's the battle on the court. Then there's the battle in the court. Win or lose the NBA championship, the Toronto Raptors will have to fight for possession of a team logo that -...
Jun 12, 2019
Saskatchewan senator says Regina power outage is 'preview of Canada's future'
REGINA - A Conservative senator from Saskatchewan says a power outage in Regina is a "preview of Canada's future" if Justin Trudeau is re-elected prime minister. The comment was made Saturday in ...
Jun 12, 2019
Angry exchanges at trial for couple whose boy died of bacterial meningitis
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A medical examiner who did the autopsy on a 19-month-old toddler whose parents are on trial in his death clashed with the boy's father in court Monday. David and Collet S...
Jun 12, 2019
Feds cut heavy-icebreaker order from Vancouver shipyard
OTTAWA - The federal government has taken construction of the coast guard's next heavy icebreaker away from a Vancouver shipyard, the latest in a string of changes to Canada's multibillion-dollar ship...
Jun 12, 2019
Inmate sentenced in connection to 2016 Prison riot death
One of five men charged in the death of an inmate during a riot at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in 2016, has received a 10 year sentence.Kelfert Wayne Watetch, 28, was sentenced Tuesday at Court of Q...
Jun 12, 2019 One inmate died and eight others were injured during a riot at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in late 2016. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Genocide against Indigenous women and girls 'obvious,' says chief commissioner
VANCOUVER - The chief commissioner of the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls says it's "pretty obvious" that the tragedies amount to a genocide. Marion Buller made the r...
Jun 12, 2019
With LaBatte questionable, Riders’ O-line prepared for challenge
Saskatchewan Roughriders centre Dan Clark could be without his left-hand man Thursday.Brendon LaBatte, a six-time CFL all-star at left guard, hasn't practised all week due to a groin injury and is que...
Jun 12, 2019 The Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive line does drills during practice on June 10, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)