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Alabama postpones 50th anniversary tour over singer's health
LOS ANGELES - Country band Alabama says it is postponing the remainder of its 50th anniversary tour as lead singer Randy Owen battles health complications. The group announced Wednesday that the 69-ye...
Aug 21, 2019

Pell's appeal pitted word of former choirboy against priest
CANBERRA, Australia - Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his convictions for child molestation was largely a question of who the jury should have believed, his accuser or a senior priest whose chur...
Aug 21, 2019

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he's ending presidential bid
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is ending his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Inslee announced his decision Wednesday night on MSNBC, saying that it's become clear he won't...
Aug 21, 2019

Canadian Denis Shapovalov advances to quarters at Winston-Salem Open
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Canadian Denis Shapovalov is moving on to the quarterfinals at the Winston-Salem Open. The 20-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., toppled Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic ...
Aug 21, 2019

Blue Bombers boss expects around 20,000 fans for first NFL game in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Wade Miller wants to make sure football fans enjoy Thursday's NFL pre-season game in Winnipeg between the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers, even if they can't afford to be in the stand...
Aug 21, 2019

Christine Sinclair has her eyes fixed on leading Canada into 2020 Summer Games
TORONTO - The sting of Canada's World Cup disappointment has been replaced by the allure of another Olympic women's soccer medal for Christine Sinclair. Sinclair said Wednesda...
Aug 21, 2019

North Battleford business falls victim to similar email transfer scam as Saskatoon
A business in North Battleford was scammed out of more than $1 million in an email fraud similar to what happened to the City of Saskatoon.Stuart Busse is the lawyer for Spence Equipment Rentals. He s...
Aug 21, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

City takes new direction to make up for financial challenges
Money was on the table at North Battleford city council's meeting, as lawmakers heard the city is facing some financial challenges.The city saw an overall surplus that was just shy of $2 million in 20...
Aug 21, 2019 City of North Battleford Finance Director Steve Brown gives his report at council's meeting Aug. 19. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Town council tables talk on asset management plan to weigh fund collection method
How does town council want to invest in its infrastructure: a local improvement plan or by way of an infrastructure levy.This question caused lawmakers in Battleford to table talks on an overall asset...
Aug 21, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Bombers quarterback Nichols on 6-game injured list with upper body injury
WINNIPEG - Matt Nichols was at Blue Bombers practice on Monday, but the starting quarterback was wearing a tank top and only watched his teammates go through their paces. Head coach Mike O'Shea said a...
Aug 21, 2019