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Feedback requested for new parks and recreation program
The City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford are partnering in the development of a joint parks and recreation master plan and are asking locals for their feedback. The plan will assess the cur...
Nov 25, 2019 Administration at both the city and town are requesting residents' feedback for new initiative. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Lawsuit alleges Indigenous soldier faced racism, bullying before his suicide
WINNIPEG - The mother of an Indigenous reservist who took his own life alleges in a lawsuit against the federal government that senior commanders were negligent when her son experienced raci...
Nov 25, 2019
Trump's national security adviser says Canada should reject Huawei telecom bid
HALIFAX - Donald Trump's national security adviser has issued a dire warning to Canada about Chinese telecom giant Huawei, saying Ottawa should reject the company's plan to deploy its 5G net...
Nov 25, 2019
Victory for trousers: Winnipeg's Grey Cup win means fan can wear pants again
CALGARY - One of the first things Blue Bombers fan Chris Matthew will need to do after he finishes celebrating Winnipeg's Grey Cup win is shop for trousers. Matthew promised his friends in N...
Nov 25, 2019
St. FX to review Mulroney plaque after complaint it's offensive to tradespeople
ANTIGONISH, N.S. - The president of St. Francis Xavier University has apologized to those offended by a plaque in the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government that includes a quote f...
Nov 25, 2019
Brad Marchand, Connor McDavid, Brock Nelson named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and New York Islanders centre Brock Nelson are the NHL's three stars of the week. Marchand had three goals and f...
Nov 25, 2019
Accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder case seeks bail supervision report
The case involving a man facing a charge in the death of Roger Standingwater on Thunderchild First Nation last year has been adjourned while the accused seeks a bail supervision report.Ivor Antoine Wa...
Nov 25, 2019 Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, who is in custody, is facing a charge of second-degree murder connected to the death of Roger Standingwater on Sept. 15, 2018. He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewel sets from Dresden museum
BERLIN - Thieves broke into Dresden's Green Vault, one of the world's oldest museums, early Monday morning, making off with three "priceless" sets of 18th century jewelry that German officials said wo...
Nov 25, 2019
Israel’s attorney general: Netanyahu not required to resign
JERUSALEM - Israel's attorney general said Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not required to leave office following his indictment on corruption charges, giving a small boost to the emb...
Nov 25, 2019
Leafs forward Kerfoot suspended two games for hit on Avs defenceman Johnson
NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot has been suspended two games by the NHL for an illegal hit on Colorado Avalanche defenceman Erik Johnson. Kerfoot cross-checked Johnson from be...
Nov 25, 2019