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Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran quarterback David Watford to CFL deal
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American quarterback David Watford on Wednesday. Watford, 26, appeared in 12 regular-season games last season with Hamilton, completing 5-of-8 pa...
Jan 31, 2020

Member of Onion Lake Cree Nation appointed as provincial court judge
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the appointment of Lua Gibb as a judge to the Provincial Court in Saskatoon."It's an honour to appoint Ms. Gibb, a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, to...
Jan 31, 2020 Lua Gibb appointed judge for Provincial Court (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

Chinese Canadians warn against a repeat of the racism they faced during SARS
TORONTO - Leaders in Toronto's Chinese community said Wednesday the racist attitudes that led to widespread discrimination against Chinese Canadians during the SARS epidemic are threatening ...
Jan 31, 2020

Ride-hailing in Vancouver gets off to a contentious start with detours to courts
The long-awaited arrival of Uber and Lyft in Metro Vancouver is facing legal challenges less than a week after they began operating as Surrey's mayor also vows to keep the companies' dr...
Jan 31, 2020

Massive water slide opens at P.A. Inn
Six months after construction began, Prince Albert's latest attraction has already been making quite a splash with riders since it opened a week ago."We've had great feedback from the guests so far," ...
Jan 31, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

RCMP seeking missing Blaine Lake man
Blaine Lake RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating 40-year-old, Shaun Woytiuk.Blaine Lake RCMP were asked to complete a wellness check on Woytiuk on Tuesday after the complainant had not se...
Jan 31, 2020 (file photo/battlefordsNOW)

Labour groups want independent investigation into deaths of CP Railway workers
Two labour groups are calling for an independent investigation into the deaths of three Canadian Pacific Railway employees in a British Columbia train crash almost a year ago. Conductor Dyla...
Jan 31, 2020

Trump curbs immigration for 6 nations in election-year push
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration announced Friday that it was curbing legal immigration from six additional countries that officials said did not meet security standards, as part of an election-y...
Jan 31, 2020

Restaurants urge Ottawa to set reasonable timeline for plastics ban
OTTAWA - Canada's restaurant owners are eager to do their part to curb this country's addiction to plastics but are urging the government to make sure there is enough time for their industry to adapt ...
Jan 31, 2020

North Stars eye seventh straight, as Broncos come to town
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday for the first time this week, as the team will welcome the rival Humboldt Broncos to town at the Civic Centre.Friday's showdown will mark the fourth...
Jan 31, 2020 Blue liner, Liam Antoniuk and his North Stars’ teammates will return to action Friday at the Civic Centre, for their first of what will be a home-and-home with the rival Broncos this weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)