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Ultimatum date set for old St. Vital Church
In 1983, the Town of Battleford inherited the old St. Vital Church from the province.But 36 years, 12 councils and six mayors later, neglect has taken hold of what is believed to be the oldest Roman C...
Aug 20, 2019 The old St. Vital Church could be razed in 2020 if no community groups come forward with a plan to raise money to restore the building. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Risk of summer frost in Prince Albert
Prince Albert and area gardeners who've meticulously picked weeds and pruned leaves all summer will want to take a few extra precautions tonight.With temperatures dipping as low as plus three degrees,...
Aug 20, 2019 Cool and clear condition this evening could bring Prince Albert and area gardens a touch of frost. (paNOW Staff/ Alison Sandstrom)
Canada's Andre De Grasse misses out on Diamond League medal by 4/100 of a second
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom - Andre De Grasse missed out on a Diamond League medal by just four one-hundredths of a second. De Grasse, from Markham, Ont., was fifth in the 100-metre dash in 10.13 ...
Aug 20, 2019
Lampard's Chelsea homecoming ruined as Leicester earns draw
Frank Lampard climbed the steps in the tunnel and emerged to rapturous applause from Chelsea fans, a flame display and a giant banner at one end of Stamford Bridge that read "Welcome Home Super Frank....
Aug 20, 2019
Former Longhorns, NFL RB Benson dies in motorcycle accident
AUSTIN, Texas - Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36. Benson's attorne...
Aug 20, 2019
Joan Jett, Underwood to perform 'Sunday Night Football' open
Fred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season's "Sunday Night Football" opener given this is the NFL's 100th anniversary. It didn't take long for the show's executi...
Aug 20, 2019
Military hopes for post-Norman stability as new army commander installed
OTTAWA - The Canadian Army is receiving a new commander as the military tries to turn the page on years upheaval caused by the failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Cannons boomed and soldie...
Aug 20, 2019
Canoeist wonders whether she took contaminated supplement that led to positive test
MONTREAL - Top Canadian Olympic medal contender Laurence Vincent Lapointe says she has no idea how Ligandrol got into her system and caused a positive drug test. In a news conference today, the canoei...
Aug 20, 2019
Melfort Playground program finishing with Year End Wrap Up party
With summer inching closer to an end, the playground program in Melfort is wrapping up for another year.The program has been running in Melfort for many years according to Recreation Programmer Shanno...
Aug 20, 2019 Brunswick Playground in Melfort will host the Year End Wrap Up Party on Wednesday. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Military investigating Winnipeg reservist for participating in hate group
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Armed Forces says it is investigating a reserve member in Winnipeg for allegedly participating in a hate group. A statement says Master Cpl. Patrik Mathews, who joine...
Aug 20, 2019