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A list of new Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's cabinet
EDMONTON - New Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and his cabinet were sworn in on Tuesday to form the first United Conservative government in the province. The list of ministers includes seven women a...
Apr 30, 2019
John Singleton's work resonated to diverse audiences
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Much has been made about how John Singleton brought the issues gripping black youth in South Central Los Angeles to mainstream audiences with his 1991 classic "Boyz N the Hood." Bu...
Apr 30, 2019
19 semi-automatic shotguns stolen in daytime break-in
Nineteen semi-automatic shotguns and one laptop were stolen during a daytime break-and-enter in North Battleford. A Winchester SPX 12 gauge shotgun, 18 Franchi Affinity 12 gauge shotguns and a Toshiba...
Apr 30, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
New Brunswick spring flood efforts beginning to move from response to recovery
FREDERICTON - The director of New Brunswick's Emergency Measures Organization says the response to this year's spring flooding is slowly transforming from a response to a recovery operation. "Most reg...
Apr 30, 2019
Critics of Canadian health system discover a potent tool: social media
HALIFAX - Unfiltered and emotional social media postings are emerging as a potent tool for critics of Canada's health system, though some observers are dubious they'll prompt ...
Apr 30, 2019
Irving, Horford lead Celtics past Bucks 112-90 in opener
MILWAUKEE - Al Horford stood his ground as Giannis Antetokounmpo charged his way. Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks' MVP candidate, desperately wanted to provide a spark and cut into a second-half le...
Apr 30, 2019
Sundance Film Festival co-founder pleads guilty to sex abuse
AMERICAN FORK, Utah - A filmmaker who co-founded the Sundance Film Festival and produced an Oscar-winning movie in the mid-1980s pleaded guilty Tuesday to sexual abuse of a child. Sterling Van Wagenen...
Apr 30, 2019
Stars return home as Anavet Cup series shifts to the Battlefords for Game 3
The Battlefords North Stars return home tonight for Game 3 of their Anavet Cup series with the Portage Terriers, as the series shifts to the NB Civic Centre for the next three games, to be played Tues...
Apr 30, 2019 Stars’ forward Quintin Loon-Stewardson led the team with 10 goals, 19 points through 16 games of the SJHL playoffs. Eight of those goals came at home at the Civic Centre, where the Anavet Cup series shifts tonight. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Bottcher downs Koe in Champions Cup final for third straight Grand Slam victory
SASKATOON - Silvana Tirinzoni made some changes that paid off when it mattered most. The Swiss team of Tirinzoni, Alina Paetz, who throws fourth, second Esther Neuenschwander and lead Melanie Bar...
Apr 30, 2019
RCMP look for stolen motorcycle
Battlefords RCMP are asking for help in locating a dirt bike.A 2012 KTM 450cc motorcycle was stolen from a home on the 700 block of 101 St. in North Battleford on April 21. The motorcycle has orange f...
Apr 30, 2019 The RCMP are looking for the public's help. (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)