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Trust laid low by COVID-19, but crisis could give 'civil' society new life
WASHINGTON - In war, as the saying goes, truth is the first casualty. In a global pandemic, it seems trust doesn't fare too well either. At a moment in history marked by soci...
Apr 12, 2020
'SNL' returns for work-at-home version with host Tom Hanks
NEW YORK - "Saturday Night Live" tried its first "quarantine version" of the comedy show, with coronavirus pioneer Tom Hanks, Coldplay singer Chris Martin and the comedy show's entire cast phoning in ...
Apr 12, 2020
Melfort man appeals conviction and sentence for crash that killed his spouse
A Melfort man found guilty of dangerous driving causing death has appealed the conviction and sentencing.Christopher Thalheimer was sentenced to 18 months of incarceration, a year-long probation, and ...
Apr 11, 2020 Roberta Sanderson was killed after her common law husband Christopher Thalheimer struck a CN train car in 2016 (ObitTree).
Nipawin drive-in Easter service cancelled
Residents intending on attending a drive-in Easter Sunday service in Nipawin will need to adjust their plans.The drive-in, hosted by Nipawin Apostolic Church, was set to take place on Sunday, April 12...
Apr 11, 2020 A drive-in Easter Sunday service was set to take place at Centennial Arena's parking lot, but was cancelled due to public complaints and orders from Public Health (Facebook/Chad Jeremy Glascock).
Alberta to share surplus ventilators, masks and gloves with Ontario, Quebec and B.C.
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has more than enough protective masks, gloves and ventilators for its own COVID-19 needs, so it's sharing some of its surplus with provinces in more dire n...
Apr 11, 2020
Shots fired at North Battleford residence
Battleford RCMP responded to a report of shots being heard shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday morning. They responded to the 1200 Blk of 108th St. in North Battleford and found a residence with several bul...
Apr 11, 2020 (file photo/CJME)
Drive-by greeting a happy surprise for couple celebrating 48th wedding anniversary
Honking horns and cheers from well-wishers greeted David and Diane Bunnell when they stepped outside their home to a welcome surprise this week.It was all part of a coordinated drive-by anniversary pa...
Apr 11, 2020 David and Diane Bunnell celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary with a surprise 'drive-by celebration.' (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Changes coming to allow seasonal workers to apply for CERB: Qualtrough
OTTAWA - Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says the federal government is working on ways to ensure seasonal workers who do not currently qualify for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit will be...
Apr 11, 2020
Hayley Wickenheiser begins personal protective equipment drive in Toronto
TORONTO - Hayley Wickenheiser can't believe how quickly her drive for personal protection equipment has come together. The Canadian hockey legend, Ontario premier Doug Ford and an army of volunteers j...
Apr 11, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 3:20 p.m. British Columbia is reporting 35 new cases of COVID-19 as well as three new deaths. The province now has 1,445 ...
Apr 11, 2020