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Hate sign or silly game? Military academies probe hand signs
When is OK not okay? Some West Point cadets and U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen flashed what looked like a sideways OK finger gesture during a live television broadcast over the weekend at the Army-Navy...
Dec 16, 2019
Former chair of Conservative leadership race says quick vote on leader possible
OTTAWA - A senior Conservative instrumental in the party's last leadership race says choosing a new leader at the upcoming convention in April is feasible, but would take a lot of work. Dan Nowlan, wh...
Dec 16, 2019
Weekend toy run helps Children's Hospital
A special convoy has delivered hundreds of toys for children at the Jim Pattison Children's hospital in Saskatoon.Saturday night's event was organized by Jeep Saskatchewan, which raised over $2,000 th...
Dec 16, 2019 (Submitted photo/Kara Thorpe)
Government announces revised carbon-tax rebate amounts for four provinces
OTTAWA - The federal government has decreased the carbon tax rebates Canadians can expect in the new year in three provinces that have not adopted carbon pricing models that meet federal requirem...
Dec 16, 2019
RCMP: Mountie who died in Winnipeg crash was father of three and hockey volunteer
WINNIPEG - A Mountie who died in a crash on Winnipeg's Perimeter Highway was "the proud father of three teenaged girls" who was just days shy of 13 years of service with the force, Manitoba's top...
Dec 16, 2019
Coyotes acquire Taylor Hall from Devils for picks, prospects
The Arizona Coyotes have landed Taylor Hall. Arizona on Monday acquired the standout winger from the New Jersey Devils for three prospects and two draft picks. The Coyotes will try to end their seven-...
Dec 16, 2019
NFL suspends Seahawks WR Josh Gordon indefinitely
RENTON, Wash. - The NFL has suspended indefinitely Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon for violating league policies on performance enhancers. Gordon was reinstated by the NFL in August after having be...
Dec 16, 2019
'I think it's great for the retail market': Edibles and related products could be be in shops soon
Some different cannabis products could be hitting shelves very soon.The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Monday, Dec. 16 that products such as edibles, extracts, and topicals could be available...
Dec 16, 2019 Homestead Cannabis. (submitted photo)
Cornerstone, Horizon, and Plainsview Credit Unions discussing merger
A local credit union is in merger talks with two additional financial institutions.Cornerstone Credit Union, with branches in Archerwill, Rose Valley, Tisdale, and Wynyard, is in amalgamation discussi...
Dec 16, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Duclair completes hat trick in overtime as Senators edge Blue Jackets 4-3
OTTAWA - Anthony Duclair couldn't have scripted a better ending. Duclair scored on the power play in overtime to complete the hat trick and give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win against the Col...
Dec 16, 2019