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Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November
NEW YORK - Pixar's "Soul," the last major release planned for June, has been postponed to November because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday that "Soul" won't open June...
Apr 13, 2020
Sask. small businesses can begin applying today for provincial aid
Saskatchewan businesses impacted by COVID-19 can begin applying for provincial aid today.Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison told Gormley on Monday the government will s...
Apr 13, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
Spending for phase one of major infrastructure project approved
Prince Albert city council has approved spending for initial plans for major renovations and expansion at the aging sewage treatment plant. Despite this year's $365,955 cost, with millions more to com...
Apr 13, 2020 File photo. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Bulls fire Forman, announce Karnisovas hire, reassign Paxson
CHICAGO - The Chicago Bulls fired general manager Gar Forman on Monday, while officially hiring Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas as their executive vice-president of basketball operations and movi...
Apr 13, 2020
Game off: Youth baseball leagues scrambling amid pandemic
PITTSBURGH - The end to months of fundraising, planning and practice ended with a press release and tears. Mike DeLuca envisioned his youngest son, John, capping his baseball career the same way most ...
Apr 13, 2020
Canadian Premier League forced to cut wages dues to global COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - Its season delayed by COVID-19, the Canadian Premier League has been forced to reduce wages for players and staff. Players will have 25 per cent of their contracts deferred, while coach...
Apr 13, 2020
ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecast
NEW YORK - ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year's NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days. The April 23-25 draft was originally sched...
Apr 13, 2020
Sanders endorses former rival Biden for president
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden's presidential candidacy on Monday as he made a joint online appearance with the former vice-president. "I am asking all Americans, I'm asking every Demo...
Apr 13, 2020
MLS and esports players face off in video game action for COVID-19 relief
TORONTO - MLS players and their esports counterparts are taking part in an esports tournament to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The eMLS Tournament Special will feature 16 teams including Toronto FC...
Apr 13, 2020
End of the line may be approaching for historic Shellbrook CN Station
A historic building in Shellbrook, which also houses the town's only museum, may be facing demolition.Town council has informed residents they plan to discuss a bylaw, which would repeal the Municipal...
Apr 13, 2020 The old CN station in Shellbrook has been standing for over 100 years. (Submitted photo/Crystal Tremain)
