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Undrafted, unknown Daws trying to force way into Canada's world junior crease
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Nico Daws had never played internationally, never participated in a single Hockey Canada practice and was passed over by all 31 teams at last June's NHL draft. So&...
Dec 11, 2019
Rapper treated for opioids during police search of plane
CHICAGO - A federal agent who was at a Chicago airport to search a private plane that rapper Juice WRLD and his entourage had arrived in administered the opioid antidote Narcan to the performer, who b...
Dec 11, 2019
RCMP seeking assistance in locating missing woman
UPDATE: As of 3:14 p.m., RCMP said Schindler had been located safe.--The Shellbrook RCMP are seeking public assistance in finding a 52-year-old woman from B.C.According to a media release from Shellbr...
Dec 11, 2019 Debbie Schindler. (Submitted photo/ Shellbrook RCMP)
Source: Captain Michael Bradley signs deal to stay with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley has re-signed with Toronto FC. A source, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced, confirmed that the 32-year-old midfield...
Dec 11, 2019
Teenage forward Jonathan David named Canadian Player of the Year after record run
TORONTO - Teenage forward Jonathan David, who has scored a Canadian-record 28 goals for club and country this year, has been named Canadian Player of the Year. The Canadian Soccer Association, which a...
Dec 11, 2019
A mix of liquor and fabled Chicken Bones candy a holiday craze in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - For generations, a hard candy known as Chicken Bones has been a Christmas tradition in the Maritimes, but this year a new drink that mixes the candy with liquor is in high demand. Moonsh...
Dec 11, 2019
Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch approved to open new youth group home in North Battleford
Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch has received the go ahead to open a new group home for youth in North Battleford.City lawmakers gave their approval for a discretionary land-use application for the residentia...
Dec 11, 2019 Taylor Willsey of Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch makes a presentation at North Battleford council's meeting Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Three area high schools form Northern Basketball League
The Northern Basketball League is a new option for students in the region who want to gain experience in the sport."A bunch of coaches got together and we created this league this year," said Churchil...
Dec 11, 2019 The Stanley Mission Northern Braves hosted the CCHS White team on Tuesday. (Submitted photo/Derek Konga)
Report suggests agriculture needs changes to save climate and farmers
A national agriculture group says farming needs to change to help save the climate and the industry. The National Farmers Union says in a report that old-fashioned mixed farming needs t...
Dec 11, 2019
Family of man detained in Egypt urges Champagne to help bring him home
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is raising the case of a Canadian man detained in Cairo with the Egyptian government today. Champagne's spokesman says Yasser Ah...
Dec 11, 2019