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Canadian star Mikael Kingsbury continues to push the moguls envelope
TORONTO - Mikael Kingsbury picked up a TV remote control and, like it was an action figure, used it to demonstrate his latest moguls trick, the cork 1440. He lifted the remote...
Mar 12, 2019

English soccer field invasions see players punched, pushed
LONDON - In an alleged moment of malice, a pitch invader punches a player. In an apparent attempt to join goal celebrations, a fan pushes an opposition player. Concerns about security at English socce...
Mar 12, 2019

Liberals must let Wilson-Raybould come back to committee, opposition says
OTTAWA - Opposition MPs say Jody Wilson-Raybould must testify again before the House of Commons justice committee if it is to properly determine whether the Prime Minister's Office acte...
Mar 12, 2019

Man accused of Kinistin assaults has case adjourned
A man who accused of a series of assaults will wait one more week before his case moves forward.Keenan Scott's case was adjourned until Tuesday, March 19 as his lawyer awaits a bail verification repor...
Mar 12, 2019 Melfort Provincial Court. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

TV stars and coaches charged in college bribery scheme
BOSTON - Fifty people, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches and other insiders to ge...
Mar 12, 2019

Allred: Tape appears to show R. Kelly sexually abusing girls
NEW YORK - A man who said he was cleaning out an old videotape collection found what he thought was a recording of R&B singer R. Kelly in concert, but instead turned out to show a man who appeared...
Mar 12, 2019

TV stars and coaches charged in college bribery scheme
BOSTON - Fifty people, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches and other insiders to ge...
Mar 12, 2019

Local Métis leader remembered for his passion and infectious laugh
A well respected member of Saskatchewan's Mtis community has passed away.Felix Mathieu, President of Mtis Local Seven for the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MNS) was 64 when he passed away late last wee...
Mar 12, 2019 Felix Mathieu. (submitted photo/Tanis Huffman)

Federaal ethics commissioner Mario Dion goes on extended medical leave
OTTAWA - Federal ethics commissioner Mario Dion is taking a prolonged leave from his job for health reasons. Dion was appointed as the conflict of interest and ethics commissioner a little over a year...
Mar 12, 2019

City hopes for airport upgrade funding from province
The airport runway in North Battleford may see more new upgrades this year if the city is successful in obtaining more funding from the province.The project will involve completing the final work resu...
Mar 12, 2019 North Battleford Mayor
Ryan Bater seen taking a ride in a plane at the local airport last
year. The city plans to complete the main runway upgrades this year if the
province continues its support. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)