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China cites pest concerns as the reason for a ban on Canadian canola
BEIJING - China's foreign ministry said Wednesday that it is blocking some imports of Canadian canola due to fears of insect infestation, in what some suggest is just the latest swipe against the...
Mar 06, 2019

Putin suspends Russia's obligations under 1987 nuclear pact
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin suspended Russia's participation in a nuclear arms treaty the Trump administration already decided to leave, alleging Monday that Washington and not Moscow was in vio...
Mar 06, 2019

The Latest: Butts, Wernick testify at justice committee on SNC-Lavalin affair
OTTAWA - The latest developments at the House of Commons justice committee, holding hearings Wednesday on the SNC-Lavalin affair (all times local): 10 a.m. Gerald Butts, former principal sec...
Mar 06, 2019

Gospel Jamboree in Beatty
Look forward to the Gospel Jamboree at the Beatty Community Hall on Saturday, March 9 from 1 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. featuring guest speaers, testimonials, prayers and song/For inforrmation contact Bert...
Mar 06, 2019 : Karen Cay

Expert panel says country needs new agency to oversee pharmacare program
OTTAWA - A federally struck expert panel says the government should create a new agency to oversee rolling out a national pharmacare program. The panel is making two other interim recommenda...
Mar 06, 2019

Mustangs fall in feisty regular season finale with Bombers
The regular season finale for the Melfort Mustangs did not go as planned.The Mustangs fell 3-1 to their division rival Flin Flon Bombers on Tuesday, March. 5 on the road in what was a physical one, es...
Mar 06, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

North Stars clinch division with thrilling OT win
The Battlefords North Stars locked up first place in the Global Ag. Risk Solutions Division in thrilling fashion Tuesday with a 4-3 overtime win at the NB Civic Centre. Braydon Buziak, who was born an...
Mar 06, 2019 North Stars' forward Owen Lamb picked up another two goals Tuesday to give the forward 30 on the season. Lamb has now scored 11 goals over his last 11 games heading into the playoffs. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson

NHL Notebook: Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen hoping trade deadline gamble pays off
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Jarmo Kekalainen received more than a few thumbs up from fellow general managers after his bold moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Time will tell if the gamb...
Mar 06, 2019

Irish Stew Supper
It is your luck day - Saturday, March 16th when you can partake of an Irish Stew Supper with entertainment at St.Paul's Angican Church.Information about the supper is below.
Mar 06, 2019 : Karen Cay

Pellet gun attack costs B.C. cat its leg and costs of care leave it homeless
PARKSVILLE, B.C. - A two-year-old tabby cat on Vancouver Island is recovering from a leg amputation after someone shot it with a pellet gun. The BC SPCA says the male cat, named Onyx, was targeted rec...
Mar 06, 2019