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A Hall of Fame for horses
Saskatchewan families who have contributed to the province through their love of horses, are being recognized in a special new way.The Saskatchewan Horse Federation has announced the launch of a new h...
Oct 06, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)
Department raising awareness for Fire Prevention Week
The Prince Albert Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with their annual open house on Sunday.Fire Prevention Week is set by the National Fire Protection Association. This year's campaign "...
Oct 06, 2019 Camden Holcombe has his face painted at the Prince Albert Fire Department Open House. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Ahmed breaks his own Canadian record with sixth-place finish in 10K at worlds
DOHA, Qatar - Mohammed Ahmed broke his own Canadian record in the men's 10,000 metres on Sunday as he finished sixth at the world track and field championships. Ahmed, from St. Catharines, Ont., ...
Oct 06, 2019
Canadian 4x100 men's relay team eliminated in heats at world championships
DOHA, Qatar - Canada's 4x100 metre men's relay team won't be racing for medals at the world track and field championships. Despite completing the race in a season-best 37.91 seconds on Friday, Canada ...
Oct 06, 2019
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney hits the hustings for Conservative Andrew Scheer
OTTAWA - One of the shiniest stars in Canada's conservative constellation is in Ontario this weekend in support of federal party leader Andrew Scheer. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, once touted as the ...
Oct 06, 2019
Spanish cinema great Almodóvar plans his 1st film in America
NEW YORK - Pedro Almodvar is a master of cinema who has found international acclaim with 21 films he's shot in his native Spain. Now he's setting his sights on making his first film in North America. ...
Oct 06, 2019
Police: 'Jersey Shore' star arrested in LA after struggle
LOS ANGELES - "Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was arrested early Friday on suspicion of kidnapping in Los Angeles and had to be shocked with a stun gun while being taken into custody, police sa...
Oct 06, 2019
Feds fight ruling on compensation for failures in First Nations child services
OTTAWA - First Nations chiefs are expressing outrage and disappointment at the federal government's decision to appeal a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling ordering Ottawa to pay bil...
Oct 06, 2019
Hundreds honour iconic Mexican crooner at Miami wake
MIAMI - Hundreds are gathering in Miami to honour the life of Mexican crooner Jos Jos, who died in Miami eight days ago at age 71. Known as the "Prince of Song," Jos Rmulo Sosa Ortiz was beloved acros...
Oct 06, 2019
Tisdale Fire Department holding Open House during Fire Prevention Week
With Fire Prevention Week starting on Sunday, Oct. 6, local fire departments will be holding open houses.The Tisdale Fire Department is one of those departments. They will be holding an open house on ...
Oct 06, 2019 (Submitted Photo/James Wright)