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W.S. Merwin, prize-winning poet of nature, dies at 91
HONOLULU - W.S. Merwin, a prolific and versatile poetry master who evolved through a wide range of styles as he celebrated nature, condemned war and industrialism and reached for the elusive past, die...
Mar 15, 2019
Nembhard hits 3 with second left ad Florida upsets No. 9 LSU 76-73
NASHVILLE - The Florida Gators finally figured out how to avoid overtime against LSU. Canadian Andrew Nembhard hit a three-pointer with a second left, and Florida rallied from a 13-point deficit in th...
Mar 15, 2019
Ex-Maryland Gov. Harry R. Hughes dies at 92; served 2 terms
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Former Maryland Gov. Harry R. Hughes, who prided himself on restoring public faith in the political process, died Wednesday. He was 92. His daughter, Elizabeth Hughes, said Hughes had...
Mar 15, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack look to bounce back after lopsided loss to Toulouse
The Toronto Wolfpack may top the Betfred Championship standings but the transatlantic rugby league team is still smarting from a 46-16 beatdown in Toulouse last week. The Wolfpack (5-1-0) look to get ...
Mar 15, 2019
Former Pineland Co-op VP honoured at annual members' meeting
Pineland Co-op's ninetieth annual members' information involved a Ukrainian supper and discussions on financial standing, but a few moments were dedicated to one man's service. Ron Breadner, who was t...
Mar 15, 2019 Former Pineland Co-op vice-president Ron Breadner (centre) receives his 35 Years of Service award from president Morley Doerksen (left) during the annual members' information meeting (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).
Birthday gathering planned for missing woman Ashley Morin
Family members of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a special ceremony to honour Morin's birthday.The event will include a potluck supper and will take place in North Battleford at Sharkey's Poo...
Mar 15, 2019 The family of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a potluck supper that is open to the community to honour Morin's birthday on March 24.
Skip Chelsea Carey leads Canadian team at women's world curling playdowns
Chelsea Carey will soon begin her quest to give Canada a rare three-peat at the women's world curling championship. The Calgary skip leads her team of third Sarah Wilkes, second Da...
Mar 15, 2019
Getting more oil to market in Canada requires more pipelines, NEB says
OTTAWA - The National Energy Board says Canada's existing export pipelines are running at maximum efficiency and the only way to realistically get more oil to market on pipelines is to build more of t...
Mar 15, 2019
RCMP make arrest in manslaughter case
Following two weeks of investigation by the RCMP's Major Crime Unit North, Flora Marie Ratt from Pinehouse Lake, Sask., was arrested and charged with manslaughter, in relation to the death of Lloyd De...
Mar 15, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Flames make a case for being the home team in Regina outdoor game against Jets
REGINA - The NHL's outdoor game in Regina may be a home game for the Winnipeg Jets, but the Calgary Flames are staking a claim to it. The NHL lauded all things Saskatchewan at Friday's news ...
Mar 15, 2019