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Golden state coach Steve Kerr wears 'Vote For Our Lives' shirt ahead of Game 2
TORONTO - Steve Kerr has never been shy about making political statements. Game 2 of the NBA Finals was no different for the head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Kerr sported a black T-shirt at hi...
Jun 04, 2019

Melfort grandstands to get face lift
The Melfort grandstands at the exhibition grounds will be painted on Monday thanks to the 'Communities in Full Colour' program through the Prairie North Co-op (PNC).The Melfort Agriculture Society's a...
Jun 04, 2019 The grandstands at the exhibition grounds are to be painted on Monday, June 5. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)

Sask. Polytech to offer free Indigenous Studies course
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is hoping to create a deeper understanding of Indigenous nations through a free online course.The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will focus on culture and history, particul...
Jun 04, 2019 Saskatchewan Polytechnic is offering a free online Indigenous studies course. (file photo/Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com)

Rockies beat Blue Jays 5-1 for 8th straight win
DENVER - On the mound, at the plate and in the field, everything is working for the Colorado Rockies right now. Antonio Senzatela pitched six effective innings, Nolan Arenado homered and Colorado beat...
Jun 04, 2019

White House: Trump 'deadly serious' about Mexico tariffs
WASHINGTON - A top White House official said Sunday that President Donald Trump is "deadly serious" about imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, but acknowledged there are no concrete benchmarks bei...
Jun 04, 2019

Renault delays decision on Fiat Chrysler marriage proposal
PARIS - Renault has delayed a decision on whether to merge with Fiat Chrysler, a deal that could reshape the global auto industry as carmakers race to make electric and autonomous vehicles for the mas...
Jun 04, 2019

Newfoundland's Gavin Tucker returns to action at UFC 240 in Edmonton
Canadian featherweight Gavin (The Newfoundland Terror) Tucker returns to action July 27 when he meets South Korea's Seungwoo Choi at UFC 240 in Edmonton. Tucker, a 32-year-old from Ship Cove, N.L., ha...
Jun 04, 2019

Education of Nunavut high school students, adult learners found wanting: auditor
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is failing to prepare its high school and mature students for further education or for the working world, says a highly critical report from the federal auditor general...
Jun 04, 2019

Explosion on 'Bond 25' set causes injury, damage to studio
NEW YORK - An explosion on the set of the new James Bond movie has injured one crew member and damaged a stage at Pinewood Studios. The film's official Twitter account said the accident Tuesday came f...
Jun 04, 2019

No injuries in single vehicle rollover near Star City
There were no injuries reported in a single vehicle rollover early Tuesday morning near Star City.Melfort Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a reported rollover just before 7 a.m. along Highway...
Jun 04, 2019 Melfort Fire and Rescue responds to single vehicle rollover near Star City. (Facebook/Melfort Fire Rescue)