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Public discussion on opera house space moved to Fort Battleford
Those planning to attend the open house Wednesday on the future use of the former opera house space in Battleford will want to note the change in venue. The come-and-go-style event to be held from 6 p...
Nov 05, 2019 The public house to gather input on the future use of the former opera house that was once located on the upper floor of the Town Hall building in Battleford will now take place at Fort Battleford on Wednesday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Poppies from the First World War tour country as symbol of hope, resilience
Two years ago when Heather Campbell was sorting through a box of books she came across a Bible from her grandmother. Tucked inside was an envelope carrying a yellowing letter and a poppy fro...
Nov 05, 2019
Two-time Olympian and Canadian Basketball Hall of Famer Eli Pasquale dies at 59
Canadian Basketball Hall of Famer Eli Pasquale, a two-time Olympian who played at four world championships over his career, has died. He was 59. Pasquale, a native of Sudbury, Ont., died Monday f...
Nov 05, 2019
Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod looks to share her experiences through mindfulness
Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod is no stranger to beating herself up over mistakes made on the field. But over the years, the 36-year-old soccer star from St. Albert, Alta., has learned to better hand...
Nov 05, 2019
Constable testifies he wasn't required to enter cell to check on inmate who died
HALIFAX - A special constable facing criminal charges in the death of an inmate in a Halifax jail testified today he didn't believe he was required to ente...
Nov 05, 2019
Spurs' Son in tears after Everton's Gomes injury; Foxes 3rd
LONDON - Everton midfielder Andr Gomes' serious injury and Tottenham forward Son Heung-min's tears overshadowed their teams' 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday. Son was inconsolable after being ...
Nov 05, 2019
Shapovalov falls to Djokovic in Canadian's first Masters 1000 final
PARIS - Denis Shapovalov was excited to step on the court for his first appearance in a Masters 1000 final. Then Novak Djokovic's serve quickly got in his way. The Canadian was bea...
Nov 05, 2019
IOC pledges $10 million to anti-doping fight
KATOWICE, Poland - The incoming leader of the World Anti-Doping Agency asked for more money. The International Olympic Committee said "Yes." IOC president Thomas Bach pledged $10 million to fight dopi...
Nov 05, 2019
Hydro-Quebec making headway in aftermath of fierce autumn storm, but will need more time
MONTREAL - Hydro-Quebec's president said the number of clients without power will drop to less than 100,000 by late Sunday, with the remaining, more complex cases to take a few more days to fix as the...
Nov 05, 2019
Wolfpack mum on report that rugby star Sonny Bill Williams' next stop is Toronto
TORONTO - The Sonny Bill Williams to Toronto move continues to pick up speed. The BBC reported Tuesday that the All Blacks star is set to join the Toronto Wolfpack on a two-year, multi-million-dollar ...
Nov 05, 2019