Author Archives:
‘We have a government that is lying to us’: Meili takes shots at pandemic messaging
Is the provincial government downplaying the current situation on COVID-19 in Saskatchewan?NDP Leader Ryan Meili thinks so.Speaking to reporters Friday at the legislative building in Regina, the Oppos...
Apr 23, 2021
Canada's proposed sports betting law could generate taxes, protect consumers: experts
Canadians should soon be able to place a wager on the outcome of an NHL game thanks to what experts say is an overdue change to the country's laws on sports betting. A private member's bill passed by ...
Apr 23, 2021
Increased COVID-19 testing coming to Birch Hills
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is planning increased testing in Birch Hills.An SHA spokesperson told northeastNOW cases of COVID-19 in the community as well as close contacts are continuing t...
Apr 23, 2021
Wadena Fire Department receives $25,000 donation for crew truck
The Wadena Volunteer Fire Department has added a truck to its fleet thanks to a generous donation.Wadena Farmers and Friends donated $25,000 to help the fire department purchase a 2017 Ford F-350 one-...
Apr 23, 2021
REAL CEO believes August could see return of Queen City Ex, CFL season
Evraz Place is preparing to not only host football games this summer, but also the return of one of Regina's biggest parties of the summer.Regina Exhibition Association Limited CEO Tim Reid joined the...
Apr 23, 2021
Canadian Rachel Homan ekes out big win at Grand Slam event
CALGARY - Rachel Homan moved into a tie for second in Pool B of the Players' Championship with a 5-4 win over Satsuki Fujisawa of Japan on Friday. The Ottawa skip (3-2) has the same record as Fujisawa...
Apr 23, 2021
CF Montreal hopes to open 2-0 for the first time in five years
Wilfried Nancy's message to Romell Quioto this season was simple -- relax and let go of the pressure. Nancy said his striker, who scored eight goals in 19 games to earn club MVP honours for CF Montrea...
Apr 23, 2021
Province reports 245 new cases and 296 COVID-19 recoveries
Another 245 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by the Saskatchewan government on April 23. Along with 296 recoveries, this brings the provincial total to 39,392 cases; 36,458 recoveries and 2,46...
Apr 23, 2021
Canada names futsal roster for CONCACAF qualifier in Guatemala
Veteran Ian Bennett, named MVP of the Major Arena Soccer League this season, leads Canada's roster for the CONCACAF Futsal Championship next month in Guatemala. The 14-country tournament, postponed fr...
Apr 23, 2021
Boucher diagnosed with sprained MCL, will miss next three games at least
MIAMI - Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher will miss at least the next three games with a sprained MCL in his left knee. Boucher suffered the injury when he landed awkwardly in Wednesday's victory ...
Apr 23, 2021