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Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters hosting first drive-in fundraiser
Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters hosting first Drive-In fundraiserIt's the year 1960 for at least one day in Humboldt.Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Humboldt and Area will host its first drive-in...
Aug 20, 2019 (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt and Area/ Facebook).
Charges dropped against alleged thief of McDormand Oscar
LOS ANGELES - Charges against a man accused of stealing Frances McDormand's Oscar statuette from an Academy Awards after-party have been dropped. The trial for Terry Bryant was to begin Tuesday, but L...
Aug 20, 2019
Jury begins deliberations in Cleaves sex assault trial
FLINT, Mich. - Jurors have begun deliberating in the sexual assault trial of former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves. The panel of nine women and three men received the case Tuesday after...
Aug 20, 2019
Sudan protesters, army announce new ruling body after deal
CAIRO - Sudan's pro-democracy movement and the army have announced a joint ruling body, disbanding the military council that had taken over the country after ousting longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir i...
Aug 20, 2019
Yusei Kikuchi shuts out Toronto Blue Jays in 7-0 Seattle Mariners' rout
TORONTO - Even if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had been in Toronto's lineup the Blue Jays likely would not have beaten Seattle Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi on Sunday. The Japanese l...
Aug 20, 2019
Maxime Bernier tells party faithful he will make it into the leaders' debates
OTTAWA - Maxime Bernier argued to a crowd of flag-waving, cheering candidates and supporters that not inviting him to take part in the official election debates means excluding the only political part...
Aug 20, 2019
Ex-baseball players Dotel, Castillo linked to DR drug ring
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and are searching for ex-infielder Luis Castillo for their alleged links to a d...
Aug 20, 2019
Environment groups warned saying climate change is real could be partisan
OTTAWA - A pre-election chill has descended over some environment charities after Elections Canada warned them that discussing the dangers of climate change during the upcoming federal campa...
Aug 20, 2019
Ultimatum date set for old St. Vital Church
In 1983, the Town of Battleford inherited the old St. Vital Church from the province.But 36 years, 12 councils and six mayors later, neglect has taken hold of what is believed to be the oldest Roman C...
Aug 20, 2019 The old St. Vital Church could be razed in 2020 if no community groups come forward with a plan to raise money to restore the building. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Risk of summer frost in Prince Albert
Prince Albert and area gardeners who've meticulously picked weeds and pruned leaves all summer will want to take a few extra precautions tonight.With temperatures dipping as low as plus three degrees,...
Aug 20, 2019 Cool and clear condition this evening could bring Prince Albert and area gardens a touch of frost. (paNOW Staff/ Alison Sandstrom)