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Marineland, Vancouver Aquarium shipping beluga whales out of the country
Two major Canadian tourist attractions are sending beluga whales outside the country as a new federal law looms that would ban exports on marine mammals, The Canadian Press has learned. Fisheries and ...
May 03, 2019
Environment Canada meteorologist coming to Melfort to discuss severe weather
Recognizing severe weather will be the focus of a presentation in Melfort.The City of Melfort, the Melfort Fire Department, and Environment Canada are bringing the unique opportunity to the community ...
May 03, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
New EDC human-rights policy lacks power, say workers and watchdogs
OTTAWA - Export Development Canada is declaring itself a leading defender of human rights, but workers groups and advocates say the Crown agency's long-awaited new policy falls well sho...
May 03, 2019
New EDC human-rights policy lacks power, say workers and watchdogs
OTTAWA - Export Development Canada is declaring itself a leading defender of human rights, but workers groups and advocates say the Crown agency's long-awaited new policy falls well sho...
May 03, 2019
Leaders, residents celebrate opening of Spruce Manor in La Ronge
It was a day of celebration in La Ronge as various leaders and community members came together to observe the grand opening of a senior's complex called Spruce Manor. The development consists of two b...
May 03, 2019 Social Services Minister Paul Merriman, La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich and Northsask Special Needs Housing Executive Director Deri Ann Ratt participate in a sod-turning ceremony. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Dragons scorch competition in Saskatoon
The 2019 rugby season is off to a great start for the Saskatchewan Rivers Dragons, after three lopsided wins in Saskatoon Thursday night.The Dragons played a total of three - 15 minute games. In their...
May 03, 2019 The Sask. Rivers Dragons rugby team. (submitted photo/Crystal Clarke)
Semenya responds to court case with victory on track in 800
DOHA, Qatar - Caster Semenya raised a fist to the crowd when her name was called, then easily won what could be the last 800-meter race for the Olympic champion. She responded to her defeat in a landm...
May 03, 2019
Semenya responds to court case with victory on track in 800
DOHA, Qatar - Caster Semenya raised a fist to the crowd when her name was called, then easily won what could be the last 800-meter race for the Olympic champion. She responded to her defeat in a landm...
May 03, 2019
P.A. Bowlers bound for nationals
Some of Prince Albert's local bowlers are set to represent Saskatchewan and the Minto Bowl at a national competition.Kissandra Benson, Bella Mulhall and their coach, Bert Hannah, are set to leave Satu...
May 03, 2019 Christa Mulhall, left, Bert Hannah, centre, and Jessica Benson are set to represent Saskatchewan on the national stage. (Submitted Photograph/Donna Hannah)
Bridge traffic slowed by man in distress
The Prince Albert Police Service has confirmed the reason why northbound traffic on the Diefenbaker Bridge was brough to a near standstill Friday morning.Shortly before 11:30a.m., police and paramedic...
May 03, 2019 An incident Friday morning ended peacefully. (File photo/paNOW Staff)