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Sean Spicer joining cable TV talk show fray on NewsMax
NEW YORK - While Sean Spicer says he expects his old boss, President Donald Trump, to be re-elected, he doesn't view his new television talk show as a vehicle for helping accomplish that end. Trump's ...
Mar 03, 2020

US stocks get a boost from emergency rate cut from the Fed
NEW YORK - Stocks got a boost Tuesday after the Federal Reserve made an emergency cut to interest rates in hopes of shielding the economy from the effects of the fast-spreading virus. The S&P 500 ...
Mar 03, 2020

Virus spread prompts Fed to slash rates in surprise move
WASHINGTON - In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point Tuesday in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronav...
Mar 03, 2020

Travellers coming through customs at Saskatoon airport getting extra screening
If you have travelled outside of Canada in the past few weeks, you've likely noticed something a bit different at the Saskatoon airport upon your return.CJ Dushinski, the vice-president of business de...
Mar 03, 2020

Recycled Wedding Party
Come join us for our 2nd annual Recycled Wedding Party at the North Battleford Legion! Grab your old wedding dress, tuxedo, bridesmaids dress or throw on your best looking tie and come party for a gre...
Mar 03, 2020

Heart of the Youth Community Pow Wow
Prince Albert Outreach Inc. is hosting the 3rd Annual Heart of the Youth Community Pow Wow to honor and showcase youth in Prince Albert and area. Youth will be involved in all aspects of this event, f...
Mar 03, 2020

PM says Canada working with international community on novel coronavirus
HALIFAX - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is working with the international community to make sure it does everything that is necessary to ensure Canadians are kept safe fr...
Mar 03, 2020

Luncheon talk planned with Battlefords Regional Community Coalition
Anyone interested in learning more about the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition and the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement will want to attend a luncheon presentation coming up.Called Mamawici...
Mar 03, 2020 Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie is encouraging people to attend an upcoming luncheon presentation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Lametti sows uncertainty over meaning of foreseeable death in assisted dying bill
OTTAWA - Dr. Ellen Wiebe has helped 260 intolerably suffering Canadians end their lives over the past four years, including a few who likely would have lived up to another decade on the...
Mar 03, 2020

Elected Wet'suwet'en councillor calls for inclusivity in consensus building over deal
VANCOUVER - A Wet'suwet'en elected councillor says she has "high hopes" that internal conflict over governance issues and a pipeline can be resolved respectfully but she's also concerned som...
Mar 03, 2020