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Canadian international Janine Beckie helps Man City women lift Continental Cup
SHEFFIELD, England - Canadian international Janine Beckie proved to be the difference in a penalty shootout Saturday as Manchester City beat Arsenal to claim the FA Women's Continental Leagu...
Feb 23, 2019
Moe in Washington, pushing for end to steel tariffs
Premier Scott Moe spent much of this past week nearly 3,000 km from home, but he kept much of his attention right on Saskatchewan's problems.He was part of a delegation of three premiers who attended ...
Feb 23, 2019 Premier Scott Moe was part of a delegation of three premiers who attended the National Governor’s Association meeting in Washington, D.C. this week. (File photo/CKOM) : Teena Monteleone
NDP loses two more incumbents as Quebec MPs say they won't run for re-election
OTTAWA - Two Quebec MPs added their names to a growing list of NDP caucus members who will not be seeking re-election later this year. In separate statements Thursday, Marjolaine Boutin-Swee...
Feb 23, 2019
White House ends California talks on mileage dispute
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Thursday broke off talks on vehicle mileage standards with California, increasing the chances of a court battle that threatens to unsettle the auto industry. T...
Feb 23, 2019
Hawks push but can't crack Klippers
The Nipawin Hawks appeared rested and ready to play on Friday, Feb. 22 after having nearly two weeks to regroup from their previous heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Kindersley Klippers.By the me...
Feb 23, 2019 The Nipawin Hawks pepper the Kindersley Klippers with one of their 40 shots during a late power play. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW) : Teena Monteleone
PCO Clerk fears 'somebody's going to be shot' during coming election campaign
OTTAWA - Canada's top public servant says he is worried someone will be assassinated during the coming federal election campaign given the disturbing tenor of recent public discussion. Privy ...
Feb 23, 2019
Police: Texas man confessed in hammer death of daughter, 2
ORANGE, Texas - A Southeast Texas man accused of bludgeoning his 2-year-old daughter to death with a hammer was naked and blood-stained when he told police officers he had killed the toddler, accordin...
Feb 23, 2019
Omaha on trial in shooting death of 'Cops' crew member
OMAHA, Neb. - Omaha police used justifiable force when firing dozens of bullets at an armed robbery suspect in a fast-food restaurant and had no duty to protect a law enforcement reality television sh...
Feb 23, 2019
New peer-to-peer support group focus of mental health event
Local residents will be able to learn more about what is available in the community to help people with mental health issues at an upcoming presentation at the North Battleford Library.The event, whic...
Feb 23, 2019 A presentation on mental health and a peer-to-peer support group will take place at the North Battleford Library, Feb. 27. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown
Mustangs need overtime to defeat Broncos
It felt like a playoff game in Humboldt at the Elgar Petersen Arena Friday night.The Broncos and Melfort Mustangs went back and forth in an exciting game but the hometown fans didn't go home happy aft...
Feb 23, 2019 The Melfort Mustangs defeated the Humboldt Broncos in a 5-4 victory Feb. 22. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW) : Teena Monteleone