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Israel launches heavy strikes across central and southern Gaza after widening its offensive
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel launched heavy strikes across central and southern Gaza overnight and into Wednesday after broadening its offensive against Hamas to more areas where the military had t...
Dec 27, 2023

Reflecting back on the past year in local sports: Part 2
As 2023 nears its end, battlefordsNOW is reflecting back on some of the top stories from the past year in local sports. Below is Part 2 in the series.Longtime umpire, Clint Gieni recognized for contri...
Dec 27, 2023

In the news today: Nuke waste in Ontario; No carbon levy remittance for Saskatchewan
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Key milestone upcoming for Canada's nuclear waste A critical milestone is on th...
Dec 27, 2023

Site for Canada's underground nuclear waste repository to be selected next year
A critical milestone is on the horizon for Canada's 175-year-long plan to bury its nuclear waste underground, with two pairs of Ontario communities set to decide if they would be willing hosts. Late n...
Dec 27, 2023

NBA roundup: Pistons set single-season record with 27th straight loss
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons set an NBA single-season record with their 27th straight loss Tuesday night, as Cam Johnson scored 24 points and Mikal Bridges added 21 to lead the Brooklyn Nets to ...
Dec 26, 2023

Pistons set NBA single-season record with 27th straight loss
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons set an NBA single-season record with their 27th straight loss Tuesday night, as Cam Johnson scored 24 points and Mikal Bridges added 21 to lead the Brooklyn Nets to ...
Dec 26, 2023

Year in Review 2023: Arborfield School loses Grades 7-12
As 2023 draws to a close, northeastNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.A decision on the future of Arbor...
Dec 26, 2023

Town of Battleford mayor looks back on 2023 big projects
The past year has been a busy one for the town of Battleford and for Mayor Ames Leslie, one of accomplishments."I think by and large, 2023 was a very successful year from a perspective of projects fro...
Dec 26, 2023

Canada beats Frolunda HC 4-0 at Spengler Cup
DAVOS, Switzerland - Jonathan Hazen had two goals and an assist as Canada opened the Spengler Cup with a 4-0 round-robin win over Frolunda HC on Tuesday. The Spengler Cup is an annual club hockey tour...
Dec 26, 2023

Lekkerimaki scores twice as host Sweden beats Latvia 6-0 in world junior opener
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored twice in Sweden's 6-0 tournament-opening win over Latvia at the world junior hockey championship Tuesday. Lekkerimaki, who's...
Dec 26, 2023