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DHS official Wolf named acting head of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has named Chad Wolf to be the next acting head of Homeland Security, the fifth person in the job for this administration. Trump made the announcement Friday outside...
Nov 01, 2019
Hinch-clipped: McLaren boss calls IndyCar change business
The head of McLaren said Friday its IndyCar team will pay Canadian James Hinchcliffe not to drive for them in 2020, a change of direction for the organization set in motion when young driver Pato O'Wa...
Nov 01, 2019
Beto O'Rourke announces he's dropping 2020 presidential bid
WASHINGTON - Beto O'Rourke, the former Texas congressman, announced Friday that he was ending his Democratic presidential campaign, which failed to recapture the enthusiasm, interest and fundraising p...
Nov 01, 2019
Two vehicle collision closes intersection near St. Mary School
Officers have arrested two people in connection to the collision. Both were suspects in a shooting early Friday morning in Battleford.Read more: Two arrested after shots fired in Battleford, collision...
Nov 01, 2019 Police tape surrounds the intersection of 13 Ave. and 109 St. near St. Mary School. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fires spare Reagan library but menace homes near Los Angeles
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - A wind-whipped outbreak of wildfires outside Los Angeles on Wednesday threatened thousands of homes and horse ranches, forced the smoky evacuation of elderly patients in wheelcha...
Nov 01, 2019
Maple Leafs sitting outside the playoffs as calendar flips to November
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs woke up Friday morning and found themselves in an uncomfortable position - on the outside looking in. Toronto was bumped from a playoff position Thursday night when the Montr...
Nov 01, 2019
Concerns raised about Indigenous graduation rates
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) are calling for more support to increase Indigenous high school graduation rates.STF President Pat...
Nov 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations call for immediate investment in education. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Fajardo on depth chart ahead of crucial clash with Edmonton
Rider Nation can breathe a collective sigh of relief - at least for the time being.Saskatchewan Roughriders starting quarterback Cody Fajardo is listed as the starter on the depth chart sent out by th...
Nov 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Saunders puts retirement on hold for Olympic qualifying baseball tournament
Michael Saunders was convinced his playing days were over after he was released by the Colorado Rockies during spring training last March. The former Blue Jays all-star had come to terms wit...
Nov 01, 2019
JPII junior boys cap volleyball season with district championship
The John Paul II (JPII) Crusaders junior boys volleyball team are Battlewest District Champions, after taking top spot at Districts this week in Medstead. The tournament consisted of the top four team...
Nov 01, 2019 The JPII junior boys volleyball team, pictured here with their districts championship banner following the week’s tournament in Medstead. (Submitted photo/Shelly Fransoo)