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9 leaders of Hong Kong pro-democracy protests found guilty
HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court found nine leaders of 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations guilty Tuesday on public nuisance and other charges, in a verdict that activists say likely presages more restrict...
Apr 08, 2019
Comeback! Cavs get their title, 85-77 in OT over Texas Tech
MINNEAPOLIS - Now that, Virginia, is the way to close out a season. Led by De'Andre Hunter and his NBA-ready game, the Cavaliers turned themselves into national champions Monday night, holding off ten...
Apr 08, 2019
Israelis vote in election focused on longtime PM Netanyahu
JERUSALEM - Voting has begun in the Israeli elections as the country decides whether longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power. Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday with exit po...
Apr 08, 2019
The Latest: Netflix moves release of film starring Huffman
BOSTON - The Latest on court proceedings in the college bribery scandal (all times local): 9:35 p.m. Netflix officials decided to move the release date of a film starring Felicity Huffman who pleaded ...
Apr 08, 2019
Finals solidified: Stars to play Mustangs for Canalta Cup
The Melfort Mustangs defeated the Estevan Bruins 3-2 Sunday night to take their semifinal best-of-seven series in six games, 4-2. With the victory, the Mustangs will now move on to the Canalta Cup Fin...
Apr 08, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars will play the Melfort Mustangs in the Canalta Cup Final. (Tyler Marr)
Acura recalls 360K SUVs because tail lights can go dark
DETROIT - Honda's luxury brand Acura is recalling more than 360,000 SUVs worldwide because water can get into the tail lights and make them go dark. The recall is mostly in North America and covers th...
Apr 08, 2019
County of Grande Prairie getting over $1-million from Province for road work projects
The County of Grande Prairie is getting over $1-million in provincial funding to help cover the costs of a pair of infrastructure projects.Under the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, th...
Apr 08, 2019
Judge blocks Trump's asylum policy but delays enforcement
SAN FRANCISCO - A U.S. judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration's policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico as they wait for a court to hear their cases, but the order won't imme...
Apr 08, 2019
‘Catch it! Stop it! Treat it!’: Annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon nears
We are just over one month away from the annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon, which is set for Friday, May 10.The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group of stations - Q98, 93.3 The Rock, and CJNB - will bro...
Apr 08, 2019 The annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon will take place May. 10. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Arrests made, man wanted after home invasion
One man is wanted and two others have been arrested following a home invasion with firearms on the Saulteaux First Nation. RCMP responded to the complaint Sunday night at around 10:10 p.m. When they a...
Apr 08, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)