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History will be made as CPCA descends on North Battleford
For nearly 50 years, professional wagon drivers have navigated the track at the North Battleford Exhibition Grounds.But those holding the reins for Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) ...
May 28, 2019 Amber L’Heureux will make her CPCA debut in North Battleford, and in doing so, become the first professional female driver in the circuits six-decade history. (submitted photo/Amber L’Heureux)
Young woman killed, teen injured after father sets fire at Calgary home: police
CALGARY - Police in Calgary say a young woman was killed and her teen sister badly injured at the hands of their father who also died in an explosion at their home. Investigators believe Heidar Dehdar...
May 28, 2019
Manitou Beach resident releases audiobook while continuing search for kidney donor
Another milestone is being celebrated by the Manitou Beach author and artist who is known for his monumental murals across the country.Michael Gaudet wrote his first book, Dancing with Rejection: A Be...
May 28, 2019 Manitou Beach resident Micheal Guadet's first book is now available as an audiobook. (submitted photo/Micheal Gaudet)
Former MLA seeks local Sask. Party nomination
A woman who represented the riding of Prince Albert Northcote for five years, is tossing her hat back in the ring.Victoria Jurgens has announced plans to seek the Sask Party nomination for Prince Albe...
May 28, 2019 Victoria Jurgens. (submitted photo/ Victoria Jurgens)
Hawks looking for best player available, developing current forwards ahead of SJHL Draft
Three days ahead of the 2019 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Bantam Draft, the Nipawin Hawks are getting in some last minute recruiting and scouting to make sure they have all their boxes che...
May 28, 2019 The Nipawin Hawks will rely on younger forwards such as Michael Makarenko, far right, to improve their offence for the 2019-20 SJHL season (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
New Brunswick health officials confirm 9th case of measles in province
FREDERICTON - Health officials in New Brunswick have confirmed another case of measles - bringing the total to nine in the Saint John area - and some officials predict the number could go hi...
May 28, 2019
Amazon to release Mindy Kaling's new essay collection
NEW YORK - Mindy Kaling is taking a different path with her next book. The actress and writer plans to release her third collection of essays through Amazon.com's Amazon Original Stories imprint. The ...
May 28, 2019
Warriors' Curry has deep Toronto roots after 18 months in city as a youngster
TORONTO - James Lackey's students at Brampton Christian School will have to forgive him for cheering on Golden State this week as the Toronto Raptors open up the NBA Finals against the Warriors. After...
May 28, 2019
Sask. eliminates provincial cross-border alcohol limits
Bringing back a few extra bottles of wine from B.C. or another case of beer from Alberta will no longer have people risking a fine in Saskatchewan - the province has scrapped its limits on bringing ba...
May 28, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
MPs demand more federal help as mental-health issues rise on Canada's farms
OTTAWA - Lawmakers are calling on the federal government to better support Canadian farmers who they say are more at risk of mental-health issues like stress, depression and suicidal th...
May 28, 2019