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Sask. privacy commissioner releases 2018-19 annual report
The Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner's 2018-19 annual report focuses on modernizing legislation in a digital world.In his report released Thursday, Ronald Kruzeniski called for the "m...
Jun 27, 2019 Ronald Kruzeniski, Saskatchewan's information and privacy commissioner, releases his 2018-19 annual report on June 27, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Humboldt residents wins $150,000 with scratch off
A Humboldt resident in $150,000 richer after winning on a scratch off bought in town.Eva Rowe won the prize after scratching off her $5 XTREME GREEN Zing ticket that she bought at the Humboldt Co-op F...
Jun 27, 2019 (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Lotteries)
Correction: Wisconsin Fire story
PICKEREL, Wis. - In a story June 25 about a Wisconsin house fire that killed six people, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of the Langlade County coroner. He is Larry Shadick, not Shadlick...
Jun 27, 2019
Trevor Logan named Mustangs' assistant coach
It's going to be the Trevor and Trevor Show behind the Melfort Mustang bench for the 2019/2020 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season.Trevor Logan was hired as the Mustangs Assistant Coach to...
Jun 27, 2019 Trevor Logan (right) and his family plan to remain in Porcupin Plain for the time being while he coaches the Mustangs. (submitted photo/Trevor Logan)
'Trust your training': MUCC celebrates class of 2019
Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) celebrated its graduating class of 2019 on Thursday, June 27.The school held the exercise portion of the grad festivities in the morning in the school ...
Jun 27, 2019 The 2019 MUCC Grads celebrated being 'dismissed' one last time by tossing their caps into the air. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Protesters storm Bahraini embassy in Iraqi capital Baghdad
BAGHDAD - Protesters stormed the Bahraini embassy compound in Baghdad Thursday night, removing the flag from above the building and replacing it with a Palestinian banner in protest against a conferen...
Jun 27, 2019
'An awesome feeling': Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player inks deal with Adidas
AIRDRIE, Alta. - A Humboldt Broncos hockey player who was paralyzed in a deadly bus crash last year has signed a multi-year contract with Adidas. "I'm pretty honoured and it's an awesome feeling,"&nbs...
Jun 27, 2019
Nylander on Marner's contract talks with Maple Leafs: 'It will work out'
OAKVILLE, Ont. - William Nylander stepped up to his putt, struck it clean and raised a fist in celebration after the ball dropped in the cup. If only contract negotiations&nbs...
Jun 27, 2019
Texas police officer charged with murder in Dallas shooting
DALLAS - A Texas police officer has been indicted on a murder charge two weeks after shooting the unarmed driver of a truck that had been reported stolen as the vehicle swerved past his police SUV in ...
Jun 27, 2019
China asks for suspension of Canadian meat, citing forged certificates
OTTAWA - The Chinese Embassy said Tuesday it has asked Canada to suspend all meat exports, a surprise move that comes amid the diplomatic dispute over the December arrest of H...
Jun 27, 2019