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Ottawa, Quebec announce $500 million reconstruction of La Fontaine Tunnel
MONTREAL - The federal and Quebec governments have announced a $500-million reconstruction project for Canada's longest highway tunnel - the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel linking Montreal to...
Jun 03, 2019
Oilers sign forward Malone, goalie Starrett to one-year contract extensions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brad Malone and goaltender Shane Starrett to one-year contract extensions through the 2019-20 season. Malone, 30, appeared in 43 games with the Ameri...
Jun 03, 2019
OBJ reports to Browns, will practice after skipping workouts
BEREA, Ohio - Odell Beckham Jr. reported for Cleveland's mandatory minicamp and will practice Tuesday after missing most of the team's voluntary workouts. The star wide receiver has been training in C...
Jun 03, 2019
California governor won't free Manson follower Van Houten
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom overruled a parole board's decision to free Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten on Monday, marking the third time a governor has stopped the rel...
Jun 03, 2019
Expert urges homeowners to take steps to protect against flooding
Saskatchewan will join jurisdictions across the country in a push to update flood plain maps and a Canadian researcher says it may be the push many homeowners need to protect themselves against floodi...
Jun 03, 2019 Flash flooding washed out parts of 8th Street in Saskatoon June 22, 2018. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
NW College offers free haircut day; students shine in competitions
It was a feel-good day for all at North West College's (NWC) hairstylist program Monday.Battlefords Concern for Youth partnered with the college to host a free haircut day for kids. The NWC hairstylis...
Jun 03, 2019 One of the many who received free haircuts Monday at North West College Tangles Hair Salon in North Battleford. NWC and Concern For Youth partnered on the initiative. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Funding for Little Red riparian areas
Residents will notice some new activity taking place at Little Red River Park this summer.The City of Prince Albert is gearing up to plant shrubs along the river bank in the park. Tim Yeaman, parks ma...
Jun 03, 2019 More shrubs are set to be installed on the banks of the Little Red River Park (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Orlando City scores three first-half goals to beat Montreal Impact
MONTREAL - Coach Remi Garde felt it was appropriate to apologize to Impact fans for Montreal's "embarrassing" performance against Orlando City SC on Saturday. Orlando City scored three times...
Jun 03, 2019
4-H Beef Club kick off Stampede Week with cow competition
The Meadow Lake 4-H Beef Club showed off their hard work recently at the Meadow Lake and District Arena.There were 25 members of the 4-H Club, ages ranging from six to 21, brought in their cattle for ...
Jun 03, 2019 Hayes Siklenka and his steer waiting for the judges at the Meadow Lake 4-H Achievement Day. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW)
NBA Finals set another Canadian ratings record, numbers remain lukewarm in US
TORONTO - The NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors continue to draw big television numbers in Canada, while ratings remain lukewarm south of the border. TSN announced Monda...
Jun 03, 2019