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Police identify body found north of La Ronge
The body of a woman found on Highway 102 north of La Ronge has been identified as 28-year old Sheena Marie Billette.Billette, who police said is from La Ronge, was discovered by a motorist early Monda...
Dec 24, 2019 The body of Sheena Marie Billette, 28, was found on Hwy 102 north of La Ronge Monday morning. ('Sheena Marie/Facebook)
Mild Christmas expected across the region
The Christmas carol 'Let it Snow' says 'the weather outside is frightful', but that's not going to be the case this holiday season.Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang said w...
Dec 24, 2019 Expect a mild Christmas holiday season this year. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
North Stars 2019: A year highlighted by championship, hot early season follow-up
The 2019 calendar year was one for the books for the Battlefords North Stars' organization. Here is a look back at some of the benchmark highlights from the year that was. Stars claim second champions...
Dec 24, 2019 2019 was a year to remember for the Battlefords North Stars and their fans, with plenty of reason for celebration. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sixty-nine Canadians giving up holidays to help with Australian wildfires
TORONTO - Sixty-nine Canadians are giving up their holidays at home to join the battle for the first time against the deadly wildfires devastating vast tracts of several Australian states. The C...
Dec 24, 2019
Federal report says Canadians 'doubtful' on hitting emissions targets
OTTAWA - The federal government was told just before the fall election campaign that many Canadians didn't believe the country will meet targets for reducing its greenhouse-gas emission...
Dec 24, 2019
Journalist group protests Alberta war room's use of term reporters
EDMONTON - A group for Canadian journalists wants staff in the Alberta government's so-called war room to stop calling themselves reporters when speaking to the public. Numerous cases have surfac...
Dec 24, 2019
Brisk early sales of weed edibles at Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. outlet
HALIFAX - Stocking stuffers with a kick are moving briskly off the shelves at Nova Scotia's government-operated cannabis shops in the leadup to Christmas. In showing off the early ...
Dec 24, 2019
Canadian man to remain in Dubai prison after appeal partially rejected
MONTREAL - A Canadian geologist jailed in Dubai on fraud charges he claims are dubious will remain in prison after a judge rejected his appeal on a technicality, according to the man's son. ...
Dec 24, 2019
Pompeo backs Canada on 'coercive detentions' of Canadians in China
OTTAWA - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says his country is sticking with Canada in fighting what he calls China's "coercive detentions of Canadian citizens." Pompeo and Foreign Affairs Minister ...
Dec 24, 2019
"Leave your vehicle locked at all times": Holidays opportune time for thieves to strike
Running, unattended vehicles or packages left in the backseat could be too much temptation for holiday grinches looking to spoil Christmas.During the holiday season, the Canadian Automobile Associatio...
Dec 24, 2019 Saskatchewan RCMP and CAA Saskatchewan are warning residents to avoid leaving keys or presents in your
vehicle this holiday season. (Ronald Quaroni/ paNOW Staff)