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Northern Saskatchewan man sentenced for violent "sleep attack"
The statistics are alarming - Saskatchewan has the second-highest rate of sexual assaults in Canada - one third of which are crimes against Aboriginal women. Sexual assaults in northern Saskatchewan "...
Apr 12, 2019 file photo/paNOW Staff
NYC may ban pre-hire marijuana tests for many job applicants
NEW YORK - Many job-seekers would no longer face tests for marijuana use under legislation that New York City is likely to enact, taking a novel step as lawmakers and employers around the U.S. grapple...
Apr 12, 2019
NYC may ban pre-hire marijuana tests for many job applicants
NEW YORK - Many job-seekers would no longer face tests for marijuana use under legislation that New York City is likely to enact, taking a novel step as lawmakers and employers around the U.S. grapple...
Apr 12, 2019
Wheatland Express named ‘Rookie of the Year’ by Saskatchewan Tourism
A local Saskatchewan business appears to be on the right track.Wheatland Express - Excursion Train, a tourist train business running between Cudworth and Wakaw, took home 'Rookie of the Year' honours ...
Apr 12, 2019 The Christmas tour was one of the key events which helped Wheatland Express win the 'Rookie of the Year' award from Saskatchewan Tourism (Facebook/Wheatland Express - Excursion Train).
P.A. mayor talks construction
Across the province this week those involved in the construction industry and others marked Saskatchewan Construction Week.The Prince Albert Construction Association capped off the week with a luncheo...
Apr 12, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne spoke to the Prince Albert Construction Association Friday (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Memorial spotlights the man behind Nipsey Hussle rap persona
LOS ANGELES - Thousands flocked to remember the life of Nipsey Hussle at a packed memorial service Thursday that provided mourners with a deeper appreciation of Ermias Asghedom, the man behind the up-...
Apr 12, 2019
Memorial spotlights the man behind Nipsey Hussle rap persona
LOS ANGELES - Thousands flocked to remember the life of Nipsey Hussle at a packed memorial service Thursday that provided mourners with a deeper appreciation of Ermias Asghedom, the man behind the up-...
Apr 12, 2019
Update: Railway Ave. incident turns out to be medical emergency
An incident on 104 St. and Railway Ave. on Friday afternoon turned out to be a medical emergency.After initially telling battlefordsNOW the incident started as a traffic complaint and resulted in one ...
Apr 12, 2019 The incident along Railway Ave. turned out to be a medical emergency. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Ace Swedish coder held by Ecuador was defender of Assange
CARACAS, Venezuela - An ace Swedish programmer who was an early, ardent supporter of Wikileaks has been arrested in Ecuador in an alleged plot to blackmail the country's president over his abandonment...
Apr 12, 2019
Amazon's growing ties to oil industry irks some employees
NEW YORK - Amazon is getting cozy with the oil industry - and some employees aren't happy about it. The online shopping giant, which already works with BP and Shell, has been trying to woo more oil an...
Apr 12, 2019