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‘If it’s gone, it’s gone’: Tisdale subdivision’s future discussed
It's unknown what will end up becoming of the Tisdale subdivision, although one thing is clear for CN Railway: it's not viable for them.As CN has put the Tisdale subdivision on its three-year disconti...
Mar 25, 2019 Elden Boon (centre), president of the Hudson Bay Route Association, speaks to a crowd of stakeholders and local elected officials on the importance of maintaining railways in Western Canada. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Supporters mark missing woman Ashley Morin’s birthday with ceremony, walk
It was an afternoon of hugs and tears as the family of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin and supporters came together to recognize Morin's 32nd birthday, Sunday. A large gathering came toget...
Mar 25, 2019 Family and supporters take part in walk for missing woman Ashley Morin, Sunday which marked Morin's 32nd birthday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Ethiopian Airlines chief questions Max training requirements
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - The warning and training requirements set for the now-grounded 737 Max 8 aircraft may not have been adequate, in light of the Ethiopian plane crash that killed 157 people, the ...
Mar 25, 2019
Montreal priest sentenced to eight years for sexually abusing two parishioners
MONTREAL - A Montreal priest who sexually abused two boys has been handed an eight-year prison term. Rev. Brian Boucher was impassive as Quebec court Judge Patricia Compagnone announced she ...
Mar 25, 2019
The Latest: Apple says news service won't track you
CUPERTINO, Calif. - The Latest on Apple's streaming TV event (all times local): 10:40 a.m. Apple says its new subscription News Plus service will not track what you read. Apple says the article recomm...
Mar 25, 2019
Sask. farmers face uncertainty amid China canola ban
Concern is growing over China's expanded ban on Canadian canola seed."This is dramatic. It is a huge issue for us to work with. That's everyone all within the value chain: The farmer working with the ...
Mar 25, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Canada's Loren Gabel of Clarkson University wins Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award
HAMDEN, Conn. - Canadian forward Loren Gabel was named the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award on Saturday. The award is presented annually by the USA Hockey Foundation to the top player in NC...
Mar 25, 2019
Trump formally recognizes Israeli control of Golan Heights
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Monday recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, reversing more than a half-century of U.S. policy. Standing alongside Israe...
Mar 25, 2019
New Mexico Democrat Tom Udall won't seek Senate re-election
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico Senator Tom Udall announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2020 in a move that opens up a secure Democratic seat to competition. The second-term senator and former ...
Mar 25, 2019
Trudeau says he had "cordial" conversation with Jody Wilson-Raybould
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he spoke with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould last week about a way forward following her allegations he politically interfered in&nb...
Mar 25, 2019