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Four arrested for dangerous driving, possession of firearms near Big River
Four people are facing several charges after officers tracked down a vehicle that fled after being pulled over for driving slow and all over the road. Big River RCMP said officers were driving back to...
Oct 29, 2019 Big River RCMP seized several firearms and cash from a vehicle. (supplied/RCMP)
Alberta tables climate plan for industry; retains key parts of old legislation
EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced a new climate plan for the province's big greenhouse gas emitters that it says will achieve similar emissions cuts as the former NDP government's plan and at less cos...
Oct 29, 2019 (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness
The NCAA took the first step Tuesday toward allowing amateur athletes to cash in on their fame, voting unanimously to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness." The natio...
Oct 29, 2019
Police: Man caught after robbing bank in front of officer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Authorities in Maryland say a man suspected of several bank robberies was arrested after he robbed a bank in front of an off-duty police officer. News outlets report 51-year-old Fletc...
Oct 29, 2019
Snow in the northeast to stick around for now
The snow is here, and it doesn't look like it will leave any time soon.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang, the snow should be on and off throughout the next we...
Oct 29, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Protesters against Quebec's secularism law say they're not giving up
MONTREAL - Protesters against Quebec's secularism law said Sunday that they aren't giving up the fight to overturn Bill 21, with or without politicians on their side. As a cold rain fell, do...
Oct 29, 2019
Feds step up court fight to protect spy-related info in official-secrets case
OTTAWA - The federal government is ramping up its court fight to keep a lid on documents detailing clandestine Canadian surveillance efforts. Government lawyers are appealing a Fed...
Oct 29, 2019
North Stars look to ruffle some feathers at home against Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars will return to action Tuesday night riding the wave of a 10-game winning streak, looking to make it 11-straight, as the team welcomes the Nipawin Hawks to town for a showdo...
Oct 29, 2019 Offensive boost: Stars’ forward, Matthias Urbanski will return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Hawks. The veteran, who has picked up 16 points in 16 games this season, missed the last two games with a lower body injury, and should provide an added spark with his return. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Tracy Fleury wins Masters curling title for first-ever Grand Slam victory
NORTH BAY, Ont. - Regina's Matt Dunstone toppled Brad Gushue of St. John's N.L., 8-5 on Sunday to capture the Masters men's title for his first victory on the Grand Slam of Curling tour. Dunstone scor...
Oct 29, 2019
P.A. council focused on alcohol wording change
P.A. city councillors lawyers for the city continue to work their way through a process they hope will allow them to limit liquor store hours. The matter is under provincial jurisdiction, but the city...
Oct 29, 2019 (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press)