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Earthquake in southern China kills 11 people, injures 122
BEIJING - A strong earthquake that hit Sichuan province in southern China late Monday night killed 11 people and injured 122, the local government said. The Yibin city government posted the casualty t...
Jun 17, 2019
AP Source: Lakers, Pelicans, agree on Anthony Davis trade
NEW ORLEANS - Several people familiar with the situation say the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade disgruntled six-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for point guard Lonzo B...
Jun 17, 2019
AP Source: Lakers, Pelicans, agree on Anthony Davis trade
NEW ORLEANS - Anthony Davis will wind up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after all. The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade the disgruntled Davis to the Lakers for point guard Lonzo...
Jun 17, 2019
Proclaimed week aims to educate public about native prairie
Native prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world, according to the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan. That is why the organization has requested the government of Saska...
Jun 17, 2019 The Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Agriculture have jointly proclaimed June 16 to 22 as Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan. (ID 118651074 © Koobphenglee | Dreamstime.com)
Despite rain, everyone happy with Melfort 222's Fastpitch Shootout
The Melfort 222's Fastpitch Shootout took place over the weekend, and it was a wet one.With about 30mm of rain falling in the Melfort region between mid-afternoon Friday and late Sunday, conditions we...
Jun 17, 2019 The Melfort Spirit team won the U14 division after the game was called late with the Spirit holding the lead.(Facebook/Melfort Minor Softball Association)
B.C. mom tells inquest into teen son's death that she found drugs in his room
VICTORIA - The mother of a Victoria teen who died of a drug overdose last year says she was shocked to discover her son had sedation drugs from her dental office stashed in his bedroom. Rachel Staples...
Jun 17, 2019
Toronto hospital says surgery program will help trans patients 'live true lives'
TORONTO - Janet Macbeth says "to be trans is to wait." The 40-year-old waited until her wife was pregnant with their second child in 2017 to come out as transgender. Then she waited&nbs...
Jun 17, 2019
'Something different': artist Linsey Levendall begins work on community mural
World renowned artist and Melfort resident Linsey Levendall is making his mark on the city of Melfort.The Community Mural project is being painted on the south-side of the George Home Hardware buildin...
Jun 17, 2019 World renowned artist, Linsey Levendall begins work on community mural project. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
UN high commissioner urges redress as Canada responds to MMIWG inquiry
OTTAWA - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says it is important for Canada to develop a plan that includes redress for victims and families of missing and murdered Indigenous women...
Jun 17, 2019
Manslaughter trial hears recording of accused praying for forgiveness
CALGARY - A trial for a Calgary man charged in the death of his grandson has heard a recording of what appears to be the accused praying for forgiveness. Allan Perdomo Lopez is cha...
Jun 17, 2019