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Trudeau accepts inquiry finding of genocide, but says focus must be on response
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he accepts the finding that Canada's treatment of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls amounts to genocide. Debate has erupted over the defini...
Jun 04, 2019
Trump eases up, makes nice with May before she steps down
LONDON - Making nice at the end, President Donald Trump eased up Tuesday on his frequent criticism of outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May over her handling of the tortured Brexit deal, declari...
Jun 04, 2019
Battleford planning upgrades to historic Town Hall building exterior
The century-old Town Hall in Battleford has a tentative appointment for a face-lift now that council has given the nod for brickwork upgrades for the building exterior.Council discussed the issue at M...
Jun 04, 2019 Battleford council wants to move ahead to make much needed upgrades to the old Town Hall building brickwork. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Trudeau pledges more funding for reproductive health services worldwide
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it will increase Canadian funding for women's health worldwide to $1.4 billion every year starting in 2023, with half of this money dedicated t...
Jun 04, 2019
Maine legislators OK assisted suicide; bill goes to governor
AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Legislature voted Tuesday to legalize assisted suicide, with supporters declaring it in line with the state's tradition of individualism and opponents insisting the practice...
Jun 04, 2019
Battle of depleted rosters awaits Impact, Sounders at Saputo Stadium
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact and the Seattle Sounders may have to dive deep into their rosters when they play each other Wednesday night. Impact manager Remi Garde confirmed that he will have less t...
Jun 04, 2019
Low profile for Canada on Tiananmen anniversary amid Kovrig, Spavor jailings
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marked Tuesday's 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre by saying he has real concerns about China's human-rights record, including the repr...
Jun 04, 2019
Napatak Ramble
The Napatak Ramble is a weekend festival in Northern Saskatchewan. Good music and good people are surrounded by mystical beauty of the boreal forest.All information for the Naptak Ramble can be found ...
Jun 04, 2019
Free Community Barbeques Continue
The City's Leisure Services and CPTED are hosting a Free Community Barbeque on Thursdays from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.See the poster for full details.
Jun 04, 2019
New Ukraine president commits to NATO, EU membership
BRUSSELS - Ukraine's new president says his country still hopes to become a member of the NATO military alliance and the European Union but he is open to peace talks with neighbouring Russia. Standing...
Jun 04, 2019