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Fed leaves key rate alone but sees virus among global risks
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged at a low level Wednesday amid an economy that looks solid but faces potential global threats, including from China's viral outbrea...
Jan 29, 2020
SafeTALK mental health training course coming to Battlefords
Experts in the Battlefords who work in the community are encouraging more people to be open about the issue of mental health so those who are challenged will not feel ashamed talking about it.Living S...
Jan 29, 2020 Living Sky School Division plans to hold a mental health training program in February called SafeTALK so people can learn how to help individuals dealing with a mental health challenge and at risk of suicide. Today marks national Bell Let's Talk Day to raise awareness about how important it is for people to have good mental health. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Alberta premier wants Ottawa to approve Teck mine for benefit of First Nations
CALGARY - Alberta's premier says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to move swiftly to approve the Teck Frontier oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray. Jason Kenney says there is no reason to del...
Jan 29, 2020
Nick Nurse says Lowry being left off all-star team would be "unfathomable"
TORONTO - Seven seasons into his tenure with the Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse continues to marvel at particularly crafty Kyle Lowry moments. The Raptors coach can rattle off numerous game-clinching pla...
Jan 29, 2020
Switching grape varieties can help winemakers adapt to climate change: study
VANCOUVER - Adopting drought and heat-tolerant grape varieties could help winemakers grappling with the effects of climate change, says new research from the University of British Colum...
Jan 29, 2020
Alberta panel suggests schools 'balance' lessons about climate change, oilsands
CALGARY - Alberta's education minister is endorsing a panel report that recommends school children learn all views about climate change along with the value of the province's oil and gas sector. Adria...
Jan 29, 2020
Two rings belonging to Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell stolen, police say
Calgary police said Wednesday two rings belonging to Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell were stolen earlier this month. Mitchell's 2018 Grey Cup championship ring and the one he...
Jan 29, 2020
Expansion soccer team in Ottawa will be owned by Atletico de Madrid
OTTAWA - Spanish soccer giant Club Atletico de Madrid has purchased an expansion team for Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League. The Ottawa side will become the professional league's eighth team when ...
Jan 29, 2020
NHL Notebook: Coaches on carousel that's seen seven dismissed already in 2019-20
Bruce Cassidy watched from afar as coach after NHL coach was shown the door. A lot of good ones, too. All in the span of eight weeks. It started when the Toronto Maple Leafs fired Mike Babco...
Jan 29, 2020
Rapper Fetty Wap likely to see charges tossed in Vegas fight
LAS VEGAS - A judge has agreed to dismiss charges against Fetty Wap stemming from a fight last year at a Las Vegas hotel if the rapper stays out of trouble. An attorney for Fetty Wap, whose real name ...
Jan 29, 2020