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Attack near Semafo mine in Burkina Faso results in the death of at least 37
MONTREAL - An attack on employees of Quebec gold producer Semafo Inc. in Burkina Faso has left 37 people dead and 60 injured. The attack occurred about 40 kilometres from the Boungou mine - ...
Nov 08, 2019
"We are here to remember them and thank them": Muskoday School hosts Remembrance Day ceremony
The sound of The Last Post echoed throughout the gym of Muskoday Community School on Friday, as students helped in their own way to pay respects to the men and women who have fought and died for their...
Nov 08, 2019 A young student pins a poppy as an act of Remembrance. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Sharp rise in reports of CRA tax scam says Battlefords RCMP
Battlefords RCMP say they have received a sharp rise in the number of reports of a CRA tax scam over the past week.They ask the public to report the incidents to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) ...
Nov 08, 2019 Cellphones and other personal electronic devices are restricted at one school in Green Lake. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Three Bears off to gold medal game after win in semis
Prince Albert Northern Bears' Brooklyn Anderson, Jasper Desmarais and Paris Oleksyn all have a chance to win the gold medal at the 2019 National Women's Under-18 Championship in Winkler, Man. They ear...
Nov 08, 2019 Brooklyn Anderson and the rest of Team Saskatchewan have a shot at gold after defeating Ontario Blue 3-1 on Friday. Under-18 Nationals/Twitter
Two chiefs in one family: reaching for the top together
Some people say too many cooks spoil the broth. But that certainly isn't the case for this family with two chiefs at the helm in the household, and each confidently leading the way for two separate Fi...
Nov 08, 2019 English River First Nation Chief Jerry Bernard, left, holds a gift his band received from Meadow Lake Tribal Council, during his swearing-in ceremony at English River on Nov. 6. He is shown with his wife, Waterhen Lake First Nation Chief Carol Bernard. (Submitted photo/ MLTC Communications Office)
Manitoba premier to talk pipelines, flood protection and more with prime minister
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the prime minister must help unify the country by ensuring the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is built so that western oil can get coastal acce...
Nov 08, 2019
Lest we forget: Remembrance Day personal to many
Remembrance Day is personal for many. For Alloha Twanow, it's a reminder of her father's sacrifice.Twanow is the Poppy Chair and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #76 in Meadow Lake.This ye...
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Gun serial numbers are not personal information, judge tells RCMP
OTTAWA - The Federal Court is ordering the RCMP to release the serial numbers of hundreds of its handguns in response to a request under the national information law. In a decision ...
Nov 08, 2019
Redden on the Raiders: Passing the road test so far
The road-tested Prince Albert Raiders are back at the Art Hauser Centre for a pair of games this weekend after playing eight of their last nine away from home.In that span, the Raiders went 5-3-1, fue...
Nov 08, 2019 Forward Reece Vitelli picked up with a goal and an assist in his home debut Friday night against the Regina. Tonight will be just his second home game in 10 games with the Raiders. (Mike Horn/Prince Albert Raiders)
QB Collaros practices with 1st team offence as Bombers prepare for West semifinal
WINNIPEG - All signs were pointing to Zach Collaros remaining the starting quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the playoffs. Collaros and Chris Streveler both participated in Wednesday's prac...
Nov 08, 2019