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Alberta NDP Premier Rachel Notley calls election for April
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has called an election for April 16. Notley asked cheering supporters standing behind her in Calgary this morning if they are ready to fight for an Alberta that...
Mar 19, 2019
Colbert postpones visit to New Zealand after attack
NEW YORK - Talk show host Stephen Colbert has postponed what was supposed to be a surprise visit to New Zealand following the terrorist attack in Christchurch that killed 50 people. Colbert's "Late Sh...
Mar 19, 2019
Jerry Lee Lewis cancels shows, is recovering from stroke
NASHVILLE - Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has been transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation centre following a stroke last month, but will have to cancel upcoming shows, including his a...
Mar 19, 2019
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley wants chance to 'finish that job'
EDMONTON - Premier Rachel Notley says her childhood in the semi-isolated town of Fairview in northern Alberta taught her to adapt and improvise - even if means sticking your spouse on t...
Mar 19, 2019
Leslie lays out list of wants for 2019 provincial budget
A model to direct cannabis tax revenue to the local level, the removal of PST on construction projects, and a more fair distribution system for infrastructure funding.Those are key items on Mayor Ames...
Mar 19, 2019 Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie has little confidence anything on his wish list for the 2019 provincial budget will come true. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Bloc Quebecois looking to rebuild under new leader Yves-Francois Blanchet
SOREL, Que. - Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves Francois Blanchet declared Sunday that his party is looking for renewal as the beleaguered party sets its hopes on youth and the environment in ...
Mar 19, 2019
Table Mountain Family Fun Ski Night
Table Mountain is hosting Hawaii at the Hill, a Family Fun Ski Night on Friday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. They are selling advance tickets only for this great event.See the poster below.
Mar 19, 2019
James Corden returns to host the 2019 Tony Awards
NEW YORK - James Corden is returning to host the 73rd annual Tony Awards. The American Theatre Wing on Tuesday announced that the host of CBS' "The Late Late Show" will preside over Broadway's biggest...
Mar 19, 2019
City planning committee looks at preserving urban forest
Preserving the urban forest from disease and infestation was the focus of Monday's planning committee meeting for the City of North Battleford.Leisure Services Director Cheryl DeNeire presented a repo...
Mar 19, 2019 Gordon Whitton, the City of North Battleford parks supervisor, right, pictured at Monday’s planning committee meeting. Administration presented a report on protecting the city’s urban forest during the event. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Food delivery driver falls victim to armed robbery
A food delivery driver was robbed by men armed with what appeared to be a firearm, a knife and an oversized can of bear spray Monday night. In a press release, Battlefords RCMP said the driver arrived...
Mar 19, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)