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Eaton Centre shooter Christopher Husbands sentenced to life in prison
TORONTO - A man who opened fire in the crowded food court of a popular mall in downtown Toronto seven years ago, killing two people, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday. The ...
Nov 29, 2019
Peter Harder to step down as government's representative in the Senate
OTTAWA - The man representing the Liberal government in the Senate is stepping down at the end of the year. Sen. Peter Harder, who shepherded government legislation in the Senate as it began its trans...
Nov 29, 2019
Sober Walk promotes healing during Addictions Awareness Week
Supporters took to the streets of Battleford Thursday as a sign of solidarity for what was called a Sober Walk to promote wellness.The event marked National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) that runs ...
Nov 29, 2019 A Sober Walk was held to mark National Addictions Awareness Week in Battleford Thursday. (Submitted photo/Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services)
Reunion scheduled to celebrate the first 10 years of North Battleford Comprehensive High School
Next summer in the Battlefords will be one for the history books, quite literally.The Come Together North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Committee will host the past alumni of NBCHS clas...
Nov 29, 2019 Co-chairperson Robert Coates outside NBCHS. (supplied photo/Robert Coates)
North Stars fly into Weyburn for dual with Red Wings
As the Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night to cap off their three-in-three road swing this week, the night's action will also mark the midway checkpoint of the season. Friday's conte...
Nov 29, 2019 Pictured here: Stars’ forward, Brett Gammer (#9) tangles with the Wings’ Nikolas Sombrowski (#81) in a prior season-series matchup. Friday night should be another hotly-contested game against two competitive clubs. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Riders sign Melfort’s Logan Ferland to its main roster
Logan Ferland has been on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice roster for over a full calendar year.The 22-year-old offensive lineman and Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate alumni concluded h...
Nov 29, 2019 Logan Ferland's head shot with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL).
WATCH: Melfort area man's video of close brush with deer goes viral
It's not every day you experience a close encounter with a deer. It's even more rare to have one close enough to reach out and grab it by the horns.But that's exactly how close Glen Fredin got as he w...
Nov 29, 2019 (submitted photo/Glen Fredin)
Close call for two firefighters battling garage fire
Two firefighters had a close call when helping put out a garage fire in North Battleford.North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a fire at a single detached garage at the 1000 block ...
Nov 29, 2019 Firefighters responded to a garage fire on 109 Street in North Battleford Wednesday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
First Nations communities calling for government support for suicide problems
Chiefs and council members from Saskatchewan First Nations communities gathered for a media conference at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) office in Saskatoon on Thursday.Among th...
Nov 29, 2019 Makwa Sahgaiehcan Chief Ron Mitsuing (left), FSIN Vice-Chief David Pratt (middle) and Fond du Lac Chief Louis Mercredi (right) gathered at the FSIN office in Saskatoon to address the growing suicide concerns in Saskatchewan First Nations communities on Nov. 28, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
It’s a time to be Jolly
With Christmas fast approaching it is time to ensure your holiday is not affected by tragedy. Ensuring the safety of loved ones and guests is important at any time of year but Christmas brings added h...
Nov 29, 2019