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Municipalities want share of cannabis tax but government says no
Saskatchewan's municipalities are asking for a share of taxes from cannabis sales, however, the government is saying no, in part suggesting a federal minister has misled towns and cities into thinking...
May 01, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era
TOKYO - Japanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. "Toda...
May 01, 2019
Tisdale Trojans part ways with Head Coach Darrell Mann
Sixteen combined years of service has come to a sudden end.northeastNOW has learned that the Tisdale Trojans have parted ways with Head Coach and General Manager Darrell Mann.Greg McShannock, presiden...
May 01, 2019 Darrell Mann (centre right) was informed the Tisdale Trojans would not renew his deal to stay as head coach and general manager. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
St. Louis-area cop indicted for shooting shoplifting suspect
CLAYTON, Mo. - A suburban St. Louis police officer who says she meant to use her stun gun but mistakenly grabbed her service revolver was indicted on a second-degree assault charge Wednesday for shoot...
May 01, 2019
Kentucky Derby favourite Omaha Beach scratched
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Favourite Omaha Beach was scratched from the Kentucky Derby because of a breathing problem Wednesday night. Trainer Richard Mandella told The Associated Press the colt developed a co...
May 01, 2019
Kentucky Derby favourite Omaha Beach scratched
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Favourite Omaha Beach was scratched from the Kentucky Derby because of a breathing problem Wednesday night. Trainer Richard Mandella told The Associated Press the colt developed a co...
May 01, 2019
‘It’s become home’: Hawks re-sign head coach Doug Johnson
The Nipawin Hawks re-signed Head Coach and General Manager Doug Johnson to a three-year contract extension.Johnson spent the previous nine Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) seasons as the Hawks...
May 01, 2019 Doug Johnson (centre, suit and tie) will be directing the Nipawin Hawks on the bench for three more seasons after signing a contract extension as head coach and general manager. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Outback Thunder hold Annual General Meeting
After a tough year on the ice, things are looking up for the Carrot River Outback Thunder Junior B Hockey Club.The team held its Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 29, and according to President ...
May 01, 2019 (Facebook/Carrot River Outback Thunder)
Budget office: Caveats to government-run health system
WASHINGTON - Congressional budget experts said Wednesday that moving to a government-run health care system like "Medicare for All" could be complicated and potentially disruptive for Americans. The r...
May 01, 2019
Texas officer charged with homicide for shooting black man
DALLAS - A Texas grand jury indicted a suburban Dallas police officer Wednesday on a charge of criminally negligent homicide for fatally shooting a black man during a traffic stop last year. The Tarra...
May 01, 2019