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Heat warning in La Ronge expected to linger for days
La Ronge is expected to remain under a heat warning until at least Wednesday.That's according to Environment Canada Meteorologist Dan Kulak, who stated hot weather is currently making its way across t...
Jul 22, 2019 The beach in Patterson Park was a popular place to be Monday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Western Canadian comedy tour coming to North Battleford
They say laughter is the best medicine, and now it will also support local charities.The Human Condition Comedy Tour will begin this fall. The tour will consist of three comedians traveling all across...
Jul 22, 2019 The Human Condition Comedy Tour. (submitted photo/Scott Porteous)
North Battleford woman charged in death of Tiki Laverdiere
A North Battleford woman is facing charges in relation to the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.The Saskatchewan RCMP arrested 27-year-old Shayla Orthner on July 20 and charged her with first-degree ...
Jul 22, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)
Saskatchewan Roughriders mascot Gainer the Gopher in hot water once again
REGINA - Gainer the Gopher is in hot water once again. The Saskatchewan Roughriders mascot came under fire Saturday night for his actions during the club's 38-25 home win over the B.C. ...
Jul 22, 2019
Cop father says couple's double homicide in B.C. devastating for two families
SURREY, B.C. - The father of an Australian man who was gunned down with his girlfriend while travelling on a remote British Columbia highway says the deaths are a tragic end to a love story ...
Jul 22, 2019
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' defence has been stellar so far this season
The offence has certainly been front and centre this season but the backbone of unbeaten Winnipeg's stellar start has been the Blue Bombers' defence. Quarterback Matt Nichols completed a club-rec...
Jul 22, 2019
Goose freed, got stuck in pizza driver's car grille
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Authorities say a goose that got stuck in a pizza delivery driver's car grille in Vermont is expected to make a full recovery. Driver Ryan Harrington tells WCAX-TV he saw a goose wad...
Jul 22, 2019
Canadian Pompey staying positive through rehab stint for third concussion
Dalton Pompey needed an activity to quell his frustration after a fluke injury at spring training left him with yet another concussion. The Canadian outfielder found a good on...
Jul 22, 2019
Prosecutor: Cristiano Ronaldo won't face Vegas rape charge
LAS VEGAS - Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused the soccer star of raping her in his suite at a Las Vegas resort more than 10 years ago, the city's top prosecutor said ...
Jul 22, 2019
Ukrainian group selling Slava community hall in N.B.
For John Sendecki and his wife Olga, saying goodbye to The Ukrainian Slava Centre will be bittersweet.They know there aren't enough members to raise funds to sustain the building. But they have cheris...
Jul 22, 2019 Olga, left, and John Sendecki, at The Ukrainian Slava Centre in North Battleford, Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)