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Youth Movement: Toronto Blue Jays prospect Cavan Biggio gets called up
TORONTO - Two teams with their eyes on the future showcased a couple of top prospects in the opener of an interleague series on Friday night at Rogers Centre. The Toronto Blue Jays called up Cava...
May 24, 2019
Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce discuss finances, building, and next steps at AGM
The Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting was held on Friday, May 24 and went nearly half an hour after it's slotted end time, as there was plenty of material to get through....
May 24, 2019 Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce president Marlon Zacharias following a lengthy annual general meeting. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
City councillor strongly rebukes colleague for alleged inaction on smoking bylaw
In an extraordinary public outburst, a Prince Albert city councillor says he was disgusted by the inaction of a fellow councillor when it comes to the recently-introduced smoking ban in public places....
May 24, 2019 A Prince Albert city councillor has publicly criticized a fellow councillor for not doing the right thing with a group of smokers at the Art Hauser Centre.(File photo/paNOW Staff)
Honouring Their Voices raises awareness for MMIWG
Kendra Weenie says talking about her story and what she went through helped her overcome domestic abuse.Her former partner was sent to prison for viciously assaulting her in 2013.She spoke at a worksh...
May 24, 2019 Kendra Weenie speaks about recovering from an abusive relationship in her presentation. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Riders’ Watford still catching on to playing quarterback
David Watford enjoys throwing passes more than catching them.The 25-year-old product of Hampton, Va., is entering his second full season as a quarterback with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He signed w...
May 24, 2019 (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Roughriders)
KTF Properties co-owner states fence issue 'should have never gotten this far'
La Ronge Community Planner Abby Besharah wants the public to know there is no intent to restrict public access to the lake with the partial closing of Tremblay Street. The matter was talked about at l...
May 24, 2019 Town council created a bylaw to partially close Tremblay Street. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Beaver River Archery Club hosting 3D shoot this weekend
3D shoots usually use different plastic animals as targets but this year the Beaver River Archery Club decided to bring in a seven-foot tall monster into the competition.Carleen Fehr, one of the found...
May 24, 2019 One of the targets archers will be aiming for this weekend at the Beaver River 3D Archery Shoot. (Facebook/Beaver River Archery Club)
Battlefords' cannabis shops even greener with recycling program
Cannabis users in the Battlefords no longer have to fret over the abundance of plastic waste accompanying their products.Both 5 Buds and Fire & Flower cannabis outlets have partnered with Tweed an...
May 24, 2019 (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City to set up committee for airport economic development
A new terminal building, a second runway, and a return of float planes are among elements that will be discussed by a soon-to-be established committee for Prince Albert's airport. The committee, which...
May 24, 2019 A new terminal, runway and even float planes will be up for discussion by a soon-to-be created economic development committee for the Prince Albert airport.(File photo/paNOW Staff)
Vancouver Whitecaps' hectic stretch 'almost like team bonding': Sutter
VANCOUVER - A gruelling stretch for the Vancouver Whitecaps has resulted in some injuries, but players say it also has created a closer-knit squad. The Whitecaps (3-6-5) will play their sixth of seven...
May 24, 2019