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Alberta asks Court of Appeal to look at constitutionality of federal carbon tax
EDMONTON - Alberta's justice minister says the province is asking the courts to look into the constitutionality of the federal government imposing its carbon tax.Doug Schweitzer says the province has ...
Jun 20, 2019

Canadian women take part in Women Riders World Relay, stop in P.A.
A year-long "ripple" is making its way through Canada and just made a stop in Prince Albert. The ripple is a part of the Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) group which is travelling across Canada this ye...
Jun 20, 2019 From L to R: Wendy Funk, Cheri Lewis, Chris Hayward, Deb
Jeffers, Eurika Teyn, Donna Neyedly and Janice Bernier

Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Alex Edler to two-year extension
VANCOUVER - Defenceman Alex Edler says signing an extension with the Vancouver Canucks was always his top priority. On Thursday, the Canucks announced that the 33-year-old Swede had ink...
Jun 20, 2019

CFLPA criticizes CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie for grievance comments
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association fired back at the CFL on Thursday after the league criticized the group for grieving a two-game suspension handed to Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawren...
Jun 20, 2019

Trudeau welcoming Raptors, but Trump uncertain for White House visit
WASHINGTON - While plans are underway for the Toronto Raptors to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a White House visit for the NBA champions is uncertain. Asked by a reporter after a meeting with Tr...
Jun 20, 2019

Trudeau welcoming Raptors, but Trump uncertain for White House visit
WASHINGTON - While plans are underway for the Toronto Raptors to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a White House visit for the NBA champions is uncertain. Asked by a reporter after a meeting with Tr...
Jun 20, 2019

Liberals to reject Senate changes to solitary confinement bill
OTTAWA - The Liberals are poised to reject a number of the Senate's amendments to a bill that aims to end solitary confinement - changes many lawyers and human rights advocates say are neces...
Jun 20, 2019

After McGill, Nova Scotia high school moves to drop Redmen team name
HALIFAX - A Cape Breton high school has decided to stop calling its hockey team the Redmen, the latest to drop the name after McGill University in Montreal did so earlier this year. Rivervie...
Jun 20, 2019

Duke and Duchess of Sussex to start new foundation
LONDON - Kensington Palace says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be starting their own foundation to support their charitable endeavours, formally spinning off from the entity Prince Harry and Prin...
Jun 20, 2019

Suicide prevention course to be offered to area First Nations
Those who want to learn more about what they can do to help someone come out of a bad phase in their life and not give up hope will be interested in this two-day course offered at no cost at Poundmake...
Jun 20, 2019 A two-day suicide prevention course is available at Poundmaker School in July. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)