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City to examine best way to deal with rising needle pick-ups
North Battleford lawmakers are looking for an effective strategy to deal with picking up discarded needles in the city.According to the September report, the North Battleford Fire Department responded...
Oct 30, 2019 The City of North Battleford is talking about what is the best strategy to deal with needle pickups. (File photo/battlefords NOW)
Seniors 'disappointed' they will not get bus shelter
Seniors living in Sherman Towers on First Ave. E. have lost their bid to have a shelter moved to the bus stop in front of their building.A bench was recently put in at the location. But when the tenan...
Oct 30, 2019 Sherman Towers Tenant Association Secretary, Sandra Greenwood stands in the lobby area of city hall. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
Canadian living amid California fires says its like planning for snow storm
A Canadian woman living near California's Simi Valley says her car was packed Wednesday with emergency supplies as she was prepared to flee if a raging wildfire spre...
Oct 30, 2019
Injured Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore sits out MLS Eastern Conference final
ATLANTA - Toronto FC was without star striker Jozy Altidore again Wednesday for the MLS Eastern Conference final against Atlanta United FC. Altidore, Toronto's second-leading scorer with 11 goals...
Oct 30, 2019
'It's absolutely huge': Calgary Flames sponsor para hockey team for US tourney
CALGARY - A para hockey team made up of talented Tier 1 players will be wearing Calgary Flames jerseys when they hit the ice at the upcoming 2019 USA Hockey Sled Classic which will be presented b...
Oct 30, 2019
Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury
KELLER, Texas - Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he had struck her. Hamilton, 38, surrendered Wednesda...
Oct 30, 2019
Duck Lake veteran recognized
A Mtis World War II veteran from Duck Lake is the first woman to get compensation from the Mtis Legacy Fund. Alice Samuel, who is 94, was presented with a cheque for $20,000 in a ceremony at her retir...
Oct 30, 2019 Alice Samuel with her family after the ceremony in Duck Lake Wednesday afternoon (submitted photo/Sherry McLennan)
Over 100 years later, Sam murder case continues to haunt Prince Albert
One of Prince Albert's oldest and most famous murder cases continues to send chills down spines. On August 26, 1911, Hoo Sam, who immigrated to Canada from China, purchased a revolver and murdered his...
Oct 30, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Crusaders win city finals in five sets
There wasn't much separating the Carlton Crusaders and St. Mary Marauders at the senior girls volleyball city finals, but the Crusaders were able to scrape a few extra points.The Crusaders beat the Ma...
Oct 30, 2019 The Carlton Crusaders senior girls volleyball team won the city final on Tuesday at Carlton. (submitted photo/Brooke Dallyn.)
Gronlid Central School students show extra motivation with North East SPCA pet drive
Students Grade 1 through 3 at Gronlid Central School are putting their paws to work for animals at the North East SPCA's Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter.What began as a cross-curricular activity of study...
Oct 30, 2019 Gronlid Central School students aim to bring in extra crucial needs for the North East SPCA's Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)