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New York City street named for rapper Notorious B.I.G.
NEW YORK - A New York City street has been named for rapper Notorious B.I.G. Community members and elected officials gathered in a downpour on Monday at the intersection of St. James Place and Fulton ...
Jun 10, 2019
Victoria police chief hands out hefty fine to driver who flicked lit butt
VICTORIA - A "lit"terbug was issued a hefty fine after a Victoria police officer caught him flicking a cigarette butt out his car window. Victoria Police Chief Const. Del Manak says he was t...
Jun 10, 2019
Johnson ready to contribute to Roughriders’ defence
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defensive line is once again hoping to cause nightmares for opposing quarterbacks in 2019, thanks in large part to one of the CFL team's premier signings.Micah Johnson si...
Jun 10, 2019 Roughriders defensive linemen Micah Johnson (2) and Charleston Hughes (39) have been reunited with Saskatchewan this season. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. convicted of rape
SAN DIEGO - Former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. has been convicted of raping a 58-year-old homeless woman last year north of San Diego. A jury returned the verdict Monday in San Diego Superior Court ...
Jun 10, 2019
NLSD, Northlands College need to purchase goods and services better: provincial auditor
Provincial Auditor Judy Ferguson is reporting the need for improvements in how the Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) and Northlands College purchase goods and services.In her report released June...
Jun 10, 2019 Northern Lights School Division needs to do better when it comes to purchasing goods and services. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Utah ski resort wants out of lawsuit against Gwyneth Paltrow
PARK CITY, Utah - A Utah ski resort where Gwyneth Paltrow is accused of crashing into and injuring a skier asked Monday to be dismissed from a lawsuit, contending the dispute should be settled between...
Jun 10, 2019
Ottawa passes legislation that bans whale and dolphin captivity in Canada
Keeping whales and dolphins in captivity will no longer be allowed across Canada under legislation that passed Monday, drawing celebrations from activists and politicians who called it ...
Jun 10, 2019
R.M. of Buckland approves new chicken barn
Harman Eggs has been given the green light to build a second barn north of Prince Albert, replacing the one that burned to the ground nearly three years ago, killing thousands of chickens.Manager Jaso...
Jun 10, 2019 R.M. of Buckland Planning Officer Jason Kaptein lays out Harmon's proposed expansion plans for council. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Local jiu-jitsu athletes lock up medals at provincial tournament
Students from Complete Martial Arts in Prince Albert finished on top this past Saturday at the 12th annual Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in Regina.The students brought home a total of 11 medals (two ...
Jun 10, 2019 (Submitted photo/ Brad Parent)
Weather a major factor in weekend fundraisers
Weather played a big part in this weekend's fundraising efforts for both the Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation and Meadow Lake Search and Rescue. The rain stopped in the early morning and the sun was sh...
Jun 10, 2019 Third year medical student Evan Mah applies bandages to a young girl's teddy bear at the Teddy Bear Picnic on June 9. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)