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Man who stole cab, fired shots at police receives 13 year sentence
A man who stole a cab and fired shots at police will spend just over 11 years behind bars after being sentenced to 13 years in prison in a Queen's Bench courtroom.Tristan Pinder, 20, previously pleade...
May 16, 2019 Tristan Pinder was sentenced to 13 years in prison during Thursday's sentencing hearing. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Koepka off to record-setting start at PGA Championship
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Brooks Koepka delivered on the biggest stage again, this time with Tiger Woods at his side. At times overlooked even after winning three majors in the last two years, Koepka gave t...
May 16, 2019
QuickSketch: Liberal Premier Dwight Ball of Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A look at Dwight Ball, the newly re-elected Liberal premier of Newfoundland and Labrador: Age: 62 Early years: Grew up in Deer Lake, a small town in western Newfoundland where his f...
May 16, 2019
Local provincial parks advise safety precautions for campers ahead of long weekend
Camping seasons begins as Saskatchewan provincial parks will be opening their campgrounds for the long weekend.The Northwest Regional Director for the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport Robin Van Ko...
May 16, 2019 Campgrounds in provincial parks are now open to campers for the May-long-weekend. (SaskParks)
US senator seeks safe passage for Turkish Trail Blazers star
SALEM, Ore. - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden wants to ensure Portland Trail Blazers centre Enes Kanter, a Turkish star whom Turkey wants arrested for his criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be able...
May 16, 2019
Veterans Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod ruled out of World Cup squad through injury
TORONTO - Veteran midfielder Diana Matheson and goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who have a combined 321 caps for Canada, have been ruled out of the World Cup through injury. Both players have been integral to...
May 16, 2019
Local provincial parks advise safety precautions for campers ahead of long weekend
Camping seasons begins as Saskatchewan provincial parks will be opening their campgrounds for the long weekend.The Northwest Regional Director for the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport Robin Van Ko...
May 16, 2019 Campgrounds in provincial parks are now open to campers for the May-long-weekend. (SaskParks)
Man accused in Nipawin assaults makes first court appearance
One of three people accused in three assaults in Nipawin has his show cause hearing scheduled.Nathaniel Roderick Crate, 24, made his first appearance in Nipawin Provincial Court on Wednesday where his...
May 16, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Digging through the past
If you can believe the stories, somewhere beneath the surface of downtown Prince Albert lies a small network of tunnels that long ago, was used by gamblers, drinkers, amorous husbands and ladies of th...
May 16, 2019 The old library on 12th Street West. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
P.A. Police investigating graffiti crime spree
A number of homeowners in Prince Albert's West Hill area woke up to a very unwelcome site Thursday morning.Close to two dozen homes and businesses in the area were targeted by graffiti. Sharon Trautma...
May 16, 2019 One homeowner told paNOW he had heard as many as 21 homes and businesses were targeted. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)