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Experts warn of populist backlash even as irregular crosser decline
OTTAWA - Canadians appear increasingly concerned about situation at the border - even if the overall numbers of crossers are down - which experts warn could harden attitudes against newcomer...
May 17, 2019
Killer of missing Alberta seniors loses appeal of manslaughter convictions
EDMONTON - An appeal from the killer of two Edmonton-area seniors has been dismissed. Travis Vader asked the Alberta Court of Appeal for a new trial or for his manslaughter ch...
May 17, 2019
Boyle's lawyer cites dangers of mid-trial appeal about sexual-activity evidence
OTTAWA - A mid-trial appeal about sensitive evidence concerning sexual activity could endanger the timely completion of Joshua Boyle's assault case, a lawyer for the former Afghanistan hostage told a ...
May 17, 2019
B.C. to hold public inquiry into money laundering; final report due May 2021
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan launched a public inquiry into money laundering Wednesday, saying the depth of the criminal activity in British Columbia runs far deeper than previously believed. Money ...
May 17, 2019
Local bowlers raising funds for Nationals
A group of bowlers from Prince Albert are hoping city residents can spare a few bucks this weekend.A garage sale taking place Friday and Saturday at the Minto Bowl and Rec. Centre is the fundraising g...
May 17, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
BMHA registration now open for 2019-20 season
It may seem like hockey just wrapped up around the area, but registration for the 2019-20 season is well underway.Everything opened online yesterday, and early bird pricing is available if registratio...
May 17, 2019 Registration is now open for the coming season. (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)
Prosecutor: Pregnant teen killed while being shown photos
CHICAGO - A prosecutor says a pregnant Chicago teen who was killed and whose baby was cut from her womb was strangled while being shown a photo album of the late son and brother of her attackers. The ...
May 17, 2019
Country music legends coming to the Battlefords
Country music legends the Gatlin Brothers will be coming to North Battleford next month to play some of the trio's popular tunes from the past half century they have been performing together. "We're g...
May 17, 2019 The Gatlin Brothers, left to right, Steve, Larry and Rudy, will be performing at the Gold Eagle Casino on June 15. (Submitted photo/courtesy of The Gatlin Brothers)
Trump delays imposing tariffs on auto imports and parts
WASHINGTON - Caught in a sprawling trade dispute with U.S. rival China, President Donald Trump decided against declaring commercial war on America's friends: The White House said Friday that he is del...
May 17, 2019
Tentative CBA presents one less distraction for Argos rookie Richards
TORONTO - Shane Richards has no shortage of things to deal with as he prepares for his first CFL training camp. Thankfully, the prospect of going out on strike isn't among them. On Wednesday...
May 17, 2019