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Dry conditions help spark grassland fires
We're only a few days into April but already officials are sounding the warnings about proper open burning practices given the very dry late winter and early spring conditions.There were fires in the ...
Apr 02, 2019 Pastureland west of Wakaw caught fire Saturday night prompting a response from the rural fire department (Facebook Wakaw/Hoodoo Fire Dept.)
Porcupine Plain clinic to welcome new physician
The Porcupine Plain area is getting a new physician.The Saskatchewan Health Authority welcomed Dr. Olusegun Olusi to the Porcupine Plain Medical Clinic beginning April 17.He will work alongside Dr. Ge...
Apr 02, 2019 (submitted photo/Kelsey Trail Health Region)
Former union official pleads guilty in corruption probe
DETROIT - A former labour leader pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to enrich himself and others by having Fiat Chrysler pay for meals, golf and other perks, although he tried to soften his conduct ...
Apr 02, 2019
'Pharma Bro' in solitary confinement for alleged phone use
NEW YORK - Pharmaceutical honcho Martin Shkreli has been banished to solitary confinement amid allegations he was running his drug company from federal prison using a contraband smartphone, a person f...
Apr 02, 2019
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques to make first spacewalk next Monday
MONTREAL - Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques is scheduled to perform his first spacewalk next Monday, venturing outside the International Space Station alongside NASA colleague Anne McC...
Apr 02, 2019
Another loss for Man United; Fulham relegated
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is going through his toughest period as Manchester United manager, just days after getting the job on a full-time basis. United slumped to a third defeat in its last four matches ...
Apr 02, 2019
2 pilots killed in Marine helicopter crash in Arizona
YUMA, Ariz. - Two Marine pilots have died in a helicopter crash during a training mission in southwestern Arizona, U.S. Marine Corps officials said Sunday. The AH-1Z Viper crashed Saturday night while...
Apr 02, 2019
McKenna's office tried to plant friendly questions with senators, Tory alleges
OTTAWA - Conservative Sen. Jean-Guy Dagenais says Environment Minister Catherine McKenna's office tried to plant questions with friendly senators on the Senate's environment committee to help get the ...
Apr 02, 2019
CFL, CFL Players' Association still discussing non-monetary issues
TORONTO - The CFL and its players continue to discuss non-monetary issues in collective-bargaining talks. The two sides ended two days of negotiations Tuesday. Face-to-face discussions will resum...
Apr 02, 2019
Humboldt Broncos sign Scott Barney for next three seasons
The Humboldt Broncos have found their coach for the next few seasons.Scott Barney signed a three-year contract with the Broncos.Barney began this season with the Broncos as an assistant coach but beca...
Apr 02, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)