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Thousands of families on track to miss out on planned bump to child benefit
OTTAWA - Social Development Minister Yves Duclos says more than a fifth of Indigenous families living on reserves are missing out on the federal government's monthly child benefit. He says that c...
May 06, 2019
Pet prep for emergencies
Don't forget about your pets when putting together preparations for any emergency.That's the key message from the province and SPCA on this Emergency Preparedness Week who are working together to prom...
May 06, 2019 Having a 72-hour emergency kit is just as important for that other member of your family, your pet. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Vigneault adds former NHL head coaches Therrien, Yeo to Flyers' staff
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers will have a wealth of head coaching experience on their bench next season, with Mike Yeo and Michel Therrien joining the NHL club as assistants. New Flyers head ...
May 06, 2019
Changes can help at-risk species
The issue of species preservation is a topic on the world stage after the release of a United Nations report showed the world could lose one million species over the next several decades.Prince Albert...
May 06, 2019 A barn swallow nest. Experts say the bird should be discouraged from nesting on any structures.(submitted photo/Prince Albert National Park)
Dragons stumble in Lashburn
After going undefeated last Thursday in Saskatoon, the Sask. Rivers Dragons had a far more challenging weekend in Lashburn, losing two out of the three games they played.In their opening game Saturday...
May 06, 2019 After splitting their weekend games in Lashburn, the Dragons are now 4-6 on the season. (file photo/ Crystal Clarke)
Defending by attacking; Scott goalie of the week
In Game 2's 4-0 win over the Vancouver Giants, the Prince Albert Raiders did something pretty rare.They held the Giants to just 15 shots in the entire game on Saturday at the Art Hauser Centre to tie ...
May 06, 2019 Raiders goaltender Ian Scott added to his trophy case once again this week. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Kawhi Leonard's playoff brilliance brings back Toronto sporting memories
Kawhi Leonard is in the midst of one of the great Toronto playoff performances in recent memory. The Raptors star is averaging 38 points on 62 per cent shooting in an Eastern Conference semifinal tied...
May 06, 2019
Coffee cup in 'Game of Thrones' scene perks up viewers
LOS ANGELES - "Game of Thrones" fans got a taste of the modern world when eagle-eyed viewers spotted a takeout coffee cup on the table during a celebration in which the actors drank from goblets and h...
May 06, 2019
Ice Cube, others mourn director Singleton at private funeral
LOS ANGELES - Family, friends and dignitaries including Ice Cube, Stevie Wonder and Congresswoman Maxine Waters are among those who have mourned director John Singleton at his funeral. Monday's privat...
May 06, 2019
Pompeo says Canadian claim to Northwest Passage is 'illegitimate'
OTTAWA - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is calling Canada's claim over the Northwest Passage "illegitimate" in a major speech that is being criticized for being provocative and inaccura...
May 06, 2019
