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SJHL adopts eight-team playoffs and hybrid icing for 2019-20
Following league meetings at the beginning of June, two massive rule changes will be coming the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's (SJHL) way for the 2019-20 season.The governors voted to implement a...
Jun 07, 2019 Hybrid icing and a new playoff format are the SJHL's two big rule changes following league meetings (Submitted photo/Broad Leaf Media).
FedEx will stop air shipments of packages for Amazon
FedEx is dropping a contract for air shipment of packages for Amazon within the United States, reducing its ties with the online retail giant that is already expanding its own delivery business. FedEx...
Jun 07, 2019
Fiat Chrysler says French politics ended Renault merger
PARIS - Fiat Chrysler abruptly withdrew an offer to merge with French automaker Renault late Wednesday, a shocking reversal of a deal that could have reshaped the global auto industry. The Italian-Ame...
Jun 07, 2019
France wins start amid World Cup cash, visibility issues
PARIS - From the Eiffel Tower to the Champs-lyses and across the Paris Metro, the Women's World Cup has had little visibility in the French capital. The hosts at least made their presence felt on the ...
Jun 07, 2019
Meadow Lake Lions Club donates to new Jonas Samson play structure
It's always been a tradition for the Meadow Lake Lions Club to give when it comes to playgrounds according to Meadow Lake Lions Club President Nels Andersen.On June 7, the Lions Club donated $10,000 t...
Jun 07, 2019 Jonas Samson Junior High School students and the Meadow Lake Lions Club outside the nearly completed playground. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Teddy Bear Clinic brings community together to benefit youth
Although cloudy skies loomed overhead at points throughout the day Friday, it was all smiles as the sun did make an appearance, and stick around for a bit at the 20th annual Teddy Bear Clinic in North...
Jun 07, 2019 Not too hot, not too cold: After last year’s event was forced indoors due to the weather, it was a beautiful day at Central Park for kids of all ages to enjoy the Teddy Bear Clinic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Carlton students compete at national level
Two Carlton High School students are back home after taking part in a national competition.Emily White and Nicholas Doucette, both Grade 12 students travelled to Halifax to take part in Skills Canada'...
Jun 07, 2019 Emily White, left, and Nicholas Doucette traveled to Halifax to compete at Skills Canada's national competition (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Spectacle Up Next at Hillbilly Homestead
Hillbilly Homestead located just west of MacDowall features Classic Country Music in its down home atmosphere. Coming up is Spectacle.See the poster for details.
Jun 07, 2019
Former P.A. doctor wants to address 'public bias' against him
A former doctor still based in Prince Albert is apologizing to family, friends and the public for the mistakes he has made. However, he said he is not a criminal and wants to be able to earn a living ...
Jun 07, 2019 Josias Furstenberg, the former P.A. doctor, faces a probe by the College of Physicians and Surgeons after his online appearances giving health advice as "Dr. Jof." (YouTube/Josias Furstenberg)
Nobel winner Mukwege says rape during war 'weapon of mass destruction'
MONTREAL - Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Denis Mukwege said Friday that rape in armed conflict is a "weapon of mass destruction," the effects of which are felt for generations. In an interview with The...
Jun 07, 2019