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The Latest: First debate night of the campaign, minus the Liberal leader
OTTAWA - The latest developments as federal party leaders take part in the first debate of the campaign (all times Eastern): 7 p.m. The three leaders taking part in tonight's election campaign debate ...
Sep 12, 2019
Auction for Ashley aims to raise reward; includes donation of prints of Allen Sapp work
Family friends of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin are holding another online auction fundraiser called Auction For Ashley to increase the reward for information leading to her whereabouts....
Sep 12, 2019 A print of the Allen Sapp painting 'Boy Just in for the Game' is among the donations received for the online Auction for Ashley. (Submitted photo/Allen Sapp Gallery)
Fred Light Museum to honour veterans with special banner unveiling
The Fred Light Museum in Battleford is hosting a special banner unveiling Nov. 1, to honour veterans of the community and area who served for their country in the world wars.There will be 25 banners h...
Sep 12, 2019 With Remembrance Day approaching, banners commemorating those who served in the World Wars will be on display lining 22nd street in Battleford, from late October to mid-November. (submitted photo/Bernadette Leslie)
Court-ordered addictions treatment for offenders 'not gonna help': YWCA Executive Director
After a local woman was court-ordered to attend an addictions program, a woman who works with vulnerable populations says mandated treatment is not doing offenders any favours.On Wednesday, a 39-year-...
Sep 12, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Planned power outage set for Carrot River, two First Nations on Friday morning
Some residents in the northeast will be without power on the morning of Friday, Sept. 13.Those in the Town of Carrot River, the Red Earth First Nation, and Shoal Lake First Nation will be without powe...
Sep 12, 2019 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Safe Communities set to hold car seat clinic on Friday morning
Those with car seats in the Humboldt area will have an opportunity to double check everything is clipped in tight with an upcoming clinic.Safe Communities Humboldt and Area is holding one of its car s...
Sep 12, 2019 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Jolibois outlines election priorities for northern Saskatchewan
Incumbent NDP MP Georgina Jolibois wants voters to send her back to Ottawa next month to continue her leadership in the riding. "I believe I have been a very, very strong voice in the House of Commons...
Sep 12, 2019 Incumbent NDP MP Georgina Jolibois is seeking a second term in the House of Commons. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema continues torrid scoring pace for PSG
BRAGA, Portugal - Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema continued her torrid scoring pace with Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, scoring twice in stoppage time as the French side blanked Portugal'...
Sep 12, 2019
Green party's Pierre Nantel calls for Quebec independence 'as fast as possible'
MONTREAL - A prominent federal Green party candidate told an internet radio show Tuesday he wants Quebec to separate from Canada as soon as possible. Pierre Nantel, who won his riding south ...
Sep 12, 2019
Summit Run raises $16,000 for hospice
Money raised during the Summit Run in June was presented to the Rose Garden Hospice Association on Thursday.The race brought in $16,000 with just under 500 participants running 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and h...
Sep 12, 2019 Summit run organizers (in red) present Marina Mitchell of the Rose Garden Hospice Association with a $16,000 cheque. From left, Lisa Evans, Marina Mitchell, Alyssa Orynik and Leah Boden. (submitted photo/Rose Garden Hospice Association)