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U of S study shows medicinal cannabis oil could be effective for treating children with severe epilepsy

Preliminary results from a new study out of the University of Saskatchewan showed medicinal cannabis oil containing both cannabidiol (CBD) and a small amount of THC can drastically reduce seizures in ...

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Seven from Meadow Lake rugby team to represent province at Man Sask

The North Saskatchewan Wolverines rugby team is in Winnipeg this weekend for the U-16 and U-18 Man Sask Championship. Made up of players from different communities throughout the region, this weekend ...

Jul 05, 2019 The Meadow Lake SheDevils rugby team will send seven players to represent Northern Saskatchewan at this year’s Man Sask Championship. (file photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Hoop Dancer vows to unite people on provincial tour

An accomplished grass and hoop dancer from Regina will be touring the province this summer, and the elimination of racism is one of his key messages.Terrance Littletent has been performing for over 30...

Jul 05, 2019 (Facebook/ Terrance Littletent)

Unemployment sees steep drop regionally as job growth in Canada takes breather in June

Employment in Canada slipped slightly in June though the jobless rate held steady near its four-decade low.The unemployment rate edged up from 5.4 in May to 5.5 per cent as the nation lost around 26,2...

Jul 05, 2019 (file photo/JPBG)

Local artist of Ukrainian descent tells story of Canada's immigrant internment camps

Sandra Semchuk wants to bring to light many of the untold stories of those who suffered in internment camps in Canada, largely from the present-day Ukraine, during the First World War with her new boo...

Jul 05, 2019 Sandra Semchuk will present her book The Stories Were Not Told: Canada’s First World War Internment Camps at an upcoming event in North Battleford. (submitted photo/The Chapel Gallery)

Battlefords’ housing market softens heading into summer

After posting the strongest numbers in almost two years in May, the Battlefords' housing market softened somewhat as summer approached.Thirty-one homes sold in the Battlefords in June, down from 39 th...

Jul 05, 2019 After a weak start to 2019, home sales in the Battlefords saw strong results in May. (file photo/LethbridgeNewsNOW Staff)

Police investigate man struck by vehicle in Battleford

One man was taken to hospital after RCMP said he was struck by a vehicle in Battleford. Officers were called out at 11 p.m. on July 4 to 29th St. where an injured man was found laying on the road. RCM...

Jul 05, 2019

Health advocates concerned with Saskatchewan smoking rates

The Canadian Cancer Society is applauding the City of Prince Albert for its smoking bylaw."I think your city should be applauded for its bylaw, in protecting kids and adults from second hand smoke," D...

Jul 04, 2019 Saskatchewan has the highest smoking rate in Canada. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Sask. Indigenous basketball player named face of Nike N7 campaign

Growing up in Saskatoon and standing under six-feet tall to this day, Michael Linklater may not have the typical story of a professional basketball player, but that's never discouraged him from follow...

Jul 04, 2019 Michael Linklater, pictured here with fellow-professional basketball player Jude Schimmel. (submitted photo/Nike)

Frustration aired at downtown parking feedback session

While some downtown users and business owners feel the parking situation is a mess at the best of times, others say the issue is artificial and can be easily solved.About 20 business owners, employees...

Jul 04, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)