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Eaton Centre shooter Christopher Husbands sentenced to life in prison
TORONTO - A man who opened fire in the crowded food court of a popular mall in downtown Toronto seven years ago, killing two people, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday. The ...
Nov 29, 2019
Peter Harder to step down as government's representative in the Senate
OTTAWA - The man representing the Liberal government in the Senate is stepping down at the end of the year. Sen. Peter Harder, who shepherded government legislation in the Senate as it began its trans...
Nov 29, 2019
Riders sign Melfort’s Logan Ferland to its main roster
Logan Ferland has been on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice roster for over a full calendar year.The 22-year-old offensive lineman and Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate alumni concluded h...
Nov 29, 2019 Logan Ferland's head shot with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL).
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant last known to live in Kelvington and Regina areas
Canora RCMP are asking the public for some help in locating a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.John Anasarias is 22 years old and was last known to be living in the Kelvington and Regina areas, but...
Nov 29, 2019 Twenty-two-year-old John Anasarias was last known to be living in the Kelvington and Regina areas but may have fled the country. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Nipawin Salvation Army seeking volunteers during kettle campaign
The Nipawin Salvation Army is making a call for volunteers to sit at Christmas kettles.Kettles went out Nov. 28 around Nipawin at No Frills, Save U IGA and Pineland C-oop grocery store.Community Servi...
Nov 29, 2019 The Salvation Army kettle campaign is underway. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
WATCH: Melfort area man's video of close brush with deer goes viral
It's not every day you experience a close encounter with a deer. It's even more rare to have one close enough to reach out and grab it by the horns.But that's exactly how close Glen Fredin got as he w...
Nov 29, 2019 (submitted photo/Glen Fredin)
First Nations communities calling for government support for suicide problems
Chiefs and council members from Saskatchewan First Nations communities gathered for a media conference at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) office in Saskatoon on Thursday.Among th...
Nov 29, 2019 Makwa Sahgaiehcan Chief Ron Mitsuing (left), FSIN Vice-Chief David Pratt (middle) and Fond du Lac Chief Louis Mercredi (right) gathered at the FSIN office in Saskatoon to address the growing suicide concerns in Saskatchewan First Nations communities on Nov. 28, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
It’s a time to be Jolly
With Christmas fast approaching it is time to ensure your holiday is not affected by tragedy. Ensuring the safety of loved ones and guests is important at any time of year but Christmas brings added h...
Nov 29, 2019
'It was getting terrifying:' students attend hearing for alleged feces-thrower
TORONTO - Dozens of university students crowded a Toronto courthouse Wednesday as a man accused of dumping liquefied feces on strangers at two campus libraries and a downtown sidewalk had his bai...
Nov 29, 2019
Edmonton mayor says he could help Trudeau deal with angry western premiers
OTTAWA - Mayors in western Canada could help smooth relations between the federal Liberal government and angry western premiers, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson said Friday after meeting Prime Minister Just...
Nov 29, 2019