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'Not Canadian enough:' Edmonton woman's girls denied citizenship under 2009 law
EDMONTON - A woman in Alberta says she feels like she's not Canadian enough after her daughters were denied citizenship. Victoria Maruyama was born in Hong Kong and, because her father ...
Feb 25, 2019
'Fixer Upper' couple buys historic castle in Texas
WACO, Texas - Chip and Joanna Gaines' latest home project is quite the fixer-upper. The Texas couple made famous by HGTV's "Fixer Upper" home improvement show closed last week on the historic but rund...
Feb 25, 2019
Coroner issues report on Humboldt Broncos crash
The Saskatchewan Coroners Service has made a number of recommendations after investigating the April 6 crash between a semi-trailer unit and the bus carrying the SJHL's Humboldt Broncos.Sixteen people...
Feb 25, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff) : Glynn Brothen
A look at coroner's recommendations following Humboldt Broncos bus crash
REGINA - The coroner in Saskatchewan has completed its investigation into the Humboldt Broncos crash that killed 16 people and injured 13 on the junior hockey team's bus last April. It has made s...
Feb 25, 2019
Silvernagle shines in Sydney and leaves the Battlefords and province proud
Rachel, Chelsea, Jennifer, and now Robyn.Rinks synonymous with excellence in curling gained a new name during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in North Battleford's Robyn Silvernagle. After finally b...
Feb 25, 2019 Robyn Silvernagle's rink returned from their first appearance at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts finishing third. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr
Ruthless arctic ridge remains
Just when you think the weather has to warm up, the thermometer refuses to budge.Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment Canada said this February has been extremely cold and next month doesn'...
Feb 25, 2019 Thanks to the brutal strength of a continual arctic ridge this February is on pace to be the second coldest on record. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Varlamov, Barkov, Bobrovsky named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov, Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky are the NHL's three stars of the week. Varlamo...
Feb 25, 2019
Kyle Okposo returns to Sabres lineup vs. Maple Leafs after concussion
TORONTO - Kyle Okposo will be in the Buffalo Sabres' lineup as they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. Okposo participated in Buffalo's morning skate on Monday and declared himself ready to play in the Sa...
Feb 25, 2019
Murder trial told that mother alone had opportunity to kill girls
LAVAL, Que. - A Crown attorney told jurors today that Adele Sorella was the last person to be seen with her daughters before they were found dead in the family home. On the first day of his closi...
Feb 25, 2019
Quebec company eyes peat moss harvesting near La Ronge
Widescale peat moss harvesting could occur on more than 2,600 hectares of land as close as 15 kilometres south of La Ronge. That's according to Brianne England, the manager of applications with the en...
Feb 25, 2019 These four red areas are part of the La Ronge Peat Moss Project. (submitted photo/Ministry of Environment)