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In the news today, June 19
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, June 19 --- FIRST NATION PLANS LEGAL CHALLENGE OF PIPELINE EXPANSION A British Columbia First Nation is promising a legal challenge of ...
Jun 19, 2019
After harsh Twitter exchanges, Senate looks at new social media policy
OTTAWA - An Independent senator's mission to curb online nastiness among his colleagues is causing a divide over senators' behaviour, free speech and ongoing political shifts in the upp...
Jun 19, 2019
Democratic panel to open debate on reparations for slavery
WASHINGTON - After more than a decade's absence, the case for reparations is returning to Capitol Hill, this time amid a growing discussion in the Democratic Party about what the country might owe to ...
Jun 18, 2019
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong released from prison
HONG KONG - Joshua Wong, a leading figure in Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, was released from prison on Monday and vowed to soon join the latest round of protests. Wong's release f...
Jun 18, 2019
Skaggs solid as Angels remain undefeated against Blue Jays this season
TORONTO - Tyler Skaggs pitched solidly into the eighth inning to outduel Marcus Stroman, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Tuesday. Kole Calhoun and...
Jun 18, 2019
Kansas City, Missouri, voters elect Lucas as new mayor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 34-year-old black man whose family was occasionally homeless during his childhood in Kansas City, Missouri, will become the city's 55th mayor. Voters on Tuesday chose Quinton Luca...
Jun 18, 2019
Protesters demand embattled Hong Kong leader resign
HONG KONG - Demonstrators in Hong Kong gathered Monday outside the office of the city's leader, demanding that she resign for the crisis over an unpopular extradition bill that has tested the durabili...
Jun 18, 2019
Turtleford man wants change after he says he was overprescribed opioids
In late May, Jeremy Bohmann experienced back pain and decided to pay a visit to the hospital.The Turtleford man found himself suddenly hospitalized for a herniated disc.He said he was immediately give...
Jun 18, 2019 NDP Mental Health and Addictions Critic Danielle Chartier (left) and Jeremy Bohmann (right). (CKOM)
Battleford gives thumbs up for potable water; denies separate fire services agreement
The Town of Battleford's business was strictly elemental at council's meeting Monday. Council agreed to turn on the tap to provide potable water to Poundmaker First Nation, but didn't approve of a sep...
Jun 18, 2019 Town council approved a request for potable water, but was opposed to joining a separate mutual aid agreement at council's meeting Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local dancer heading to Miss World Canada pageant to represent Saskatchewan
Jacy Lloyd grew up in Cut Knife, a small community west of the Battlefords, and four years ago moved into the city to pursue dancing and finish up her high school career.Lloyd has practiced dance for ...
Jun 18, 2019 Headshot of Jacy Lloyd for the Miss Canada World pageant. (Submitted photo/Jacy Lloyd)