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Former chief appeals PAGC decision to call off election
As Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) prepares to host its annual assembly on Tuesday, some questions linger regarding a recent decision to re-instate the vice-chief.In statement posted on its Faceboo...
Oct 21, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Pelicans' Zion Williamson out 6-8 weeks after knee scope
NEW ORLEANS - Zion Williamson will miss the start of the season after the No. 1 overall draft pick by the New Orleans Pelicans had right knee surgery, sidelining the hyped rookie for nearly two months...
Oct 21, 2019

Green leader casts ballot in B.C. riding, calls election a climate referendum
SIDNEY, B.C. - Elizabeth May says the federal election campaign was a referendum on the fight against climate change and the Green party put forward the best battle plan. The Green leader voted Monday...
Oct 21, 2019

Canadiens use big 2nd period to beat slumping Blues 5-2
ST. LOUIS - Brendan Gallagher got a lucky bounce, and the Montreal Canadiens took over from there. Gallagher, Jonathan Drouin and Nick Suzuki scored in the second period, and the Canadiens beat the St...
Oct 21, 2019

Riders sign Fajardo to two-year contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed quarterback Cody Fajardo to a two-year contract extension.The 27-year-old product of Brea, Calif., joined the Roughriders as a free agent in the off-season and...
Oct 21, 2019 Quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)

Who wants to be a millionaire?
One lucky person will become an instant millionaire this December, while also contributing to two organizations that support Saskatchewan's youth. The Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery is expecte...
Oct 21, 2019 Tickets for Saskatchewan's newest lottery are on sale now with the final draw date on Dec. 19. (Submitted photo/SRF)

Canada beefs up in women's curling to counter international surge
CALGARY - Canada is deeper in women's curling talent and so is the rest of the world. Teams skipped by Rachel Homan, Jennifer Jones, Kerri Einarson, Chelsea Carey, Tracy Fleury&nbs...
Oct 21, 2019

Quarterback Cody Fajardo signs contract extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have locked up quarterback Cody Fajardo. The Riders signed their starter to a two-year contract extension Monday, keeping him with the CFL club through the 2...
Oct 21, 2019

NCHCF fundraiser brings in over $54,000 for new incubator
The North Central Health Care Foundation Radiothon on Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio and 105 CJVR was a major success.The radiothon was held on Friday to raise money to go toward a new infant incubato...
Oct 21, 2019 Donors taking pledges during last Friday's Radiothon on Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio and 105 CJVR (Facebook/North Central Health Care Foundation)

Canadian rookie Mfiondu Kabengele learning quickly from Clippers superstars
VANCOUVER - Canadian rookie Mfiondu Kabengele knows he has a lot to learn heading into his first season with the Los Angeles Clippers. Fortunately, the six-foot-10, 250-pound forward will&nb...
Oct 21, 2019