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Husky case returning to Lloydminster court in June for plea
The case involving Husky Energy Inc. will be moving back to Lloydminster Provincial Court in June for plea, now that case management conferences have concluded at North Battleford Provincial Court. Th...
May 14, 2019 Husky Energy Inc. returned to North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday, for charges related to the July 2016 oil leak near Maidstone which impacted the North Saskatchewan River. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)
Local singer lives dream with Kokopelli Choir
For North Battleford local, Naomi Wall, music has always been a big part of her life. "We definitely listened to a lot of music growing up and it was always something I enjoyed," she said. "I took cho...
May 14, 2019 The Kokopelli Choir is made up of 50+ singers from all over Canada and other parts of the globe. (Facebook/Kokopelli Choirs)
Nurse: Momentum from thrilling series can help the Raptors versus Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - Coach Nick Nurse has overheard conversations about his team's huge Game 7 win while waiting for his Uber in the lobby of his condo. Kawhi Leonard has received cong...
May 14, 2019
'Fresh and new' B.C. Lions look to build chemistry at training camp
SURREY, B.C. - It's been a busy off-season for B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly. First came February's blockbuster signing that saw the former Edmonton Eskimo ink a four-year, $2.9-million...
May 14, 2019
Bruins thump Hurricanes 6-2, take 2-0 lead in East finals
BOSTON - With a five-goal, third-period lead and the Bruins still not done scoring, the crowd in the new Boston Garden began a throaty chant of "We want the Cup!" The next time they see their team, th...
May 14, 2019
Holloway to put featherweight title on line against Edgar at UFC 240 in Edmonton
Max (Blessed) Holloway will put his UFC featherweight title on the line against former lightweight title-holder Frankie (The Answer) Edgar at UFC 240 in Edmonton on July 27. David Shaw, UFC senior vic...
May 14, 2019
Judge: Cosby's actions 'distinctive,' became 'a signature'
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The Pennsylvania judge who presided over Bill Cosby's sex-assault case says he let five other accusers testify at Cosby's retrial because they showed his actions were "so distinctive...
May 14, 2019
Labor official: Pro-company unions will melt away in Mexico
MEXICO CITY - A federal labour official said Tuesday that a majority of Mexico's union contracts are probably fake, pro-company deals that provide only minimal wages and benefits. But the unions behin...
May 14, 2019
Calgary Stampeders training camp offers unusual amount of job opportunity
CALGARY - Business as usual is head coach Dave Dickenson's approach to Calgary Stampeders training camp. But the business of football could throw a wrench into the reigning Grey Cup champion's season ...
May 14, 2019
Montreal mayor says secularism bill targets minorities and violates freedoms
QUEBEC - The mayor of Quebec's largest city says the provincial government's secularism bill is causing tension in society. Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante told a legislature committee today that the ci...
May 14, 2019