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Bedard shines as Canada preps for New Year's Eve matchup with Sweden at world juniors
HALIFAX - Brandt Clarke was manning his position on the blue line early in the second period when the action abruptly stopped. The Canadian defenceman knew Connor Bedard just had the puck on his stick...
Dec 30, 2022
Former Habs forward Devante Smith-Pelly announces retirement from hockey
Former Montreal Canadiens forward Devante Smith-Pelly announced his retirement from hockey on Friday. The 30-year-old Smith-Pelly played with four NHL teams - the Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey ...
Dec 30, 2022
‘Wow’: Cree judge left speechless after being named to the Order of Canada
When Judge Gerald Morin got the call saying he was named to the Order of Canada, the only word out of his mouth was "wow."The man who helped develop Saskatchewan's Cree Court and become the first Cree...
Dec 30, 2022
First Nations police chief hopes federal bill will come with adequate funding
The head of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association says he hopes a federal bill in the works that aims to make Indigenous policing an essential service will come with adequate funding to ensur...
Dec 30, 2022
Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr signs Cristiano Ronaldo
Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Nassr on Friday announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, ending speculation about the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's future. Al Nassr posted a picture on social media o...
Dec 30, 2022
Steam pipe ruptures and injures two workers at Victoria General Hospital
VICTORIA - Health authorities in British Columbia say two workers were injured this morning when a pipe carrying steam ruptured at Victoria General Hospital. Island Health says in a statement that the...
Dec 30, 2022
Year in Review: Town mayor recalls highlights
As 2022 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year. It was a busy year for the Town of Battleford in 2022.Mayor Ames Leslie ...
Dec 30, 2022
Saskatchewan premier calls Sunwing's move to end flights in province 'irresponsible'
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by Sunwing Vacations to suspend its flights from the Saskatoon and Regina airports for a month is irresponsible. The airline announced Thursday it was im...
Dec 30, 2022
Three arrests following armed theft of vehicle
Battlefords RCMP made three arrests following an armed theft of vehicle. On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. two men threatened a delivery driver with a firearm while the driver was parked at the 1400 Block of ...
Dec 30, 2022
World juniors: Goalie Adam Gajan stops 28 shots as Slovakia blanks Latvia 3-0
MONCTON, N.B. - Goaltender Adam Gajan earned the shutout as Slovakia blanked Latvia 3-0 on Friday at the world junior hockey championship. Filip Mesar, a first-round draft pick of the Montreal Canadie...
Dec 30, 2022