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Peru opposition leader Fujimori freed pending graft probe
LIMA, Peru - Peru's constitutional Tribunal has approved a habeas corpus request to free opposition leader and former first daughter Keiko Fujimori. Magistrates announced the decision Monday in capita...
Nov 25, 2019
Vermette nominated by NDP to run in 2020 provincial election
Cumberland NDP MLA Doyle Vermette believes he still has unfinished business in Regina. He was officially nominated by the party Nov. 23 to seek re-election when Saskatchewan voters head to the polls n...
Nov 25, 2019 Doyle Vermette will run for the NDP in the 2020 provincial election. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Curling community remembers P.A. woman's contributions
The Prince Albert and Saskatchewan curling communities are mourning.Deanna Rindal, who was a fixture with the local curling club and involved with the game at the provincial, national and internationa...
Nov 25, 2019 Deanna Rindal, centre, passed away last week after a battle with cancer. (CurlSask/Facebook)
Feedback requested for new parks and recreation program
The City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford are partnering in the development of a joint parks and recreation master plan and are asking locals for their feedback. The plan will assess the cur...
Nov 25, 2019 Administration at both the city and town are requesting residents' feedback for new initiative. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Lawsuit alleges Indigenous soldier faced racism, bullying before his suicide
WINNIPEG - The mother of an Indigenous reservist who took his own life alleges in a lawsuit against the federal government that senior commanders were negligent when her son experienced raci...
Nov 25, 2019
Trump's national security adviser says Canada should reject Huawei telecom bid
HALIFAX - Donald Trump's national security adviser has issued a dire warning to Canada about Chinese telecom giant Huawei, saying Ottawa should reject the company's plan to deploy its 5G net...
Nov 25, 2019
Victory for trousers: Winnipeg's Grey Cup win means fan can wear pants again
CALGARY - One of the first things Blue Bombers fan Chris Matthew will need to do after he finishes celebrating Winnipeg's Grey Cup win is shop for trousers. Matthew promised his friends in N...
Nov 25, 2019
St. FX to review Mulroney plaque after complaint it's offensive to tradespeople
ANTIGONISH, N.S. - The president of St. Francis Xavier University has apologized to those offended by a plaque in the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government that includes a quote f...
Nov 25, 2019
Brad Marchand, Connor McDavid, Brock Nelson named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and New York Islanders centre Brock Nelson are the NHL's three stars of the week. Marchand had three goals and f...
Nov 25, 2019
Accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder case seeks bail supervision report
The case involving a man facing a charge in the death of Roger Standingwater on Thunderchild First Nation last year has been adjourned while the accused seeks a bail supervision report.Ivor Antoine Wa...
Nov 25, 2019 Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, who is in custody, is facing a charge of second-degree murder connected to the death of Roger Standingwater on Sept. 15, 2018. He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)