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Golden Globes group gives $3.8 million in grants
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Arnold Schwarzenegger said he has a hard time saying anything positive about President Donald Trump when he hosted the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's annual grants dinne...
Aug 01, 2019

Groups seeking to suspend Quebec secularism law granted leave to appeal
MONTREAL - Quebec's highest court has agreed to hear an appeal on behalf of groups seeking to suspend the central parts of the province's secularism law. Catherine McKenzie, a lawy...
Aug 01, 2019

Debit machines, ammunition and numerous items seized in search warrant
Two men are facing several charges after police executed a search warrant at a Kemp Crescent home yesterday morning. In their search, police seized firearms, ammunition, tools, bikes, debit machines a...
Aug 01, 2019 Some of the items police seized Wednesday morning. (submitted photo/PAPS)

David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays
ST. LOUIS - The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch. As part of the trade announced Tuesday, the Blue Jays agreed to send ...
Aug 01, 2019

New Selena mural graces slain singer's Texas neighbourhood
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A new mural of slain Tejano star Selena now graces a Texas neighbourhood where she lived. The Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports the mural unveiled Tuesday in Corpus Christi's...
Aug 01, 2019

Midwest Food Resources hopes to develop another community garden plot; AGM coming up
A North Battleford-based non-profit wants more families to have access to fresh nutritious foods.That's why Midwest Food Resources (MFR) plans to further develop its community garden in North Battlefo...
Aug 01, 2019 Executive Director Claire Legaspi of Midwest Food Resources, which runs a community garden in North Battleford. The organization is holding its annual general meeting and barbecue Aug. 10. (submitted photo/Claire Legaspi)

'Basketball or Nothing' covers hoop dreams on Navajo Nation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - High school basketball fans in Arizona and New Mexico likely know all about "rez ball" - a run-and-gun, pass-cut-and-shoot style of play popular in Native American communities. The...
Aug 01, 2019

Hay in short supply across the province: crop report
Hay yields have been well below normal for many producers this year, but a spokesperson for the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association remains optimistic about the weeks ahead.Brian Perillet, Manager of...
Aug 01, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)

Survey shows food delivery drivers are taking a nibble
A survey in the U.S. gives some food for thought ... or perhaps that should be some food for someone else's thoughts.CBS New York reports that a survey of several food delivery companies found a surpr...
Aug 01, 2019 Are you getting everything you ordered? A survey in the U.S. found 25 per cent of food delivery couriers admitted to sampling the food they were taking to customers. (File photo/paNOW)

Melfort Fire urging drivers to be aware when driving at night during summer
After an SUV hit a deer on Wednesday, July 31 near Melfort, the local fire department is urging drivers to keep an eye out at this time of year.The collision happened on Highway 6, just south of Melfo...
Aug 01, 2019 Melfort Fire responded to an SUV and deer collision on Wednesday, July 31. (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)