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Ranchers urged to check animals after anthrax report
The general manager of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association was reminding ranchers in the area to monitor their stock after a report of anthrax in the province."If people are in the general area...
Aug 30, 2019 (file photo/CJME News Staff)
Freeland says she brought up case of imprisoned Canadian, with Cuban foreign minister
MONTREAL - Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Friday she raised the case of Benjamin Tomlin, a Canadian citizen imprisoned in Cuba, during a meeting with her Cuban counterpart ea...
Aug 30, 2019
Simple traffic stop results in substantial drug seizure, trafficking charges
A simple traffic stop for improper mud flaps resulted in a substantial seizure of drugs and has led to trafficking and weapon charges. Three kilograms of methamphetamine, 0.5 kilograms of cocaine, and...
Aug 30, 2019
NHL informs union it won't terminate labour deal
Citing what it called momentum from a sustained period of labour peace, the NHL said Friday it has informed the NHL Players' Association it will not use its option to terminate the existing collective...
Aug 30, 2019
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell closes in on return to field
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell took another step towards returning to the football field with zip on his passes in Friday's practice. The CFL's Most Outstanding Player and Grey Cup MV...
Aug 30, 2019
CFL commissioner Ambrosie feels league is close to resolving Alouettes situation
TORONTO - It remains the CFL's most contentious issue, but commissioner Randy Ambrosie feels the league is close to resolving the Montreal Alouettes' ownership situation. The CFL took o...
Aug 30, 2019
New wheels for long-term care residents
A new gift will see seniors living in long-term care at Victoria Hospital spending a lot more time out on the town.A van dedicated for use by residents of Herb Basset Home and Pineview Terrace was unv...
Aug 30, 2019 Gerry Robins, Herb Basset resident, sits in front of the home's new van (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
Coroner: Angels' Tyler Skaggs died of accidental overdose
ARLINGTON, Texas - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from a toxic mix of the powerful painkillers fentanyl and oxycodone along with alcohol in an accidental overdose, a medical examiner in ...
Aug 30, 2019
Surprise! 23-year-old Townsend of US upsets Halep at Open
NEW YORK - The pure, raw emotion from Taylor Townsend came through after she delivered one last crisp forehand volley to complete her U.S. Open upset of two-time major champion Simona Halep, then clen...
Aug 30, 2019
Three of eight suspects in Laverdiere homicide return to court
Three of the eight who face charges in connection to Tiki Laverdiere's homicide appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday, including one who had his charges upgraded.Based on further eviden...
Aug 30, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)