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Omaha on trial in shooting death of 'Cops' crew member
OMAHA, Neb. - Omaha police used justifiable force when firing dozens of bullets at an armed robbery suspect in a fast-food restaurant and had no duty to protect a law enforcement reality television sh...
Feb 23, 2019

New peer-to-peer support group focus of mental health event
Local residents will be able to learn more about what is available in the community to help people with mental health issues at an upcoming presentation at the North Battleford Library.The event, whic...
Feb 23, 2019 A presentation on mental health and a peer-to-peer support group will take place at the North Battleford Library, Feb. 27. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Mustangs need overtime to defeat Broncos
It felt like a playoff game in Humboldt at the Elgar Petersen Arena Friday night.The Broncos and Melfort Mustangs went back and forth in an exciting game but the hometown fans didn't go home happy aft...
Feb 23, 2019 The Melfort Mustangs defeated the Humboldt Broncos in a 5-4 victory Feb. 22. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW) : Teena Monteleone

More voters believe Canada doing worse under Trudeau government: poll for CP
OTTAWA - A new online poll conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press suggests the Trudeau Liberals haven't convinced Canadians the country is doing better under their stewardship. In all 46 ...
Feb 23, 2019

MP urges RCMP to investigate allegations of forced, coerced sterilizations
OTTAWA - The RCMP should immediately launch an investigation into all allegations of forced and coerced sterilizations in Canada, says NDP health critic Don Davies. Davies sent a letter to R...
Feb 23, 2019

Outpouring of support after children's deaths: 'Everyone is pulling together'
HALIFAX - There is a growing outpouring of support as Canadians look for ways to express their grief and help after the Halifax house fire that killed seven children and left their father in crit...
Feb 23, 2019

Saturday's Scoreboard
WHL Prince Albert 4, Kootenay 0 Brandon 6, Saskatoon 2 Regina 5, Calgary 4 (OT) Moose Jaw 4, Swift Current 2 Edmonton 2, Red Deer 1 Lethbridge 6, Medicine Hat 3 Prince George 2, Kamloops 1 (SO) Kelown...
Feb 23, 2019 Saturday's Scoreboard : Teena Monteleone

North Stars fly past Red Wings in Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Weyburn Red Wings 5-1 Friday at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn. With the victory, the North Stars move just two points back of Humboldt for second in the Glob...
Feb 23, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars saw five different goal scorers contribute in Friday night's 5-1 win over the Weyburn Red Wings at Crescent Point Place. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW) : Martin Martinson

B.C. skip Wark an unexpected qualifier for championship round at Scotties
SYDNEY, N.S. - Sarah Wark's curling team from British Columbia isn't used to cross-country travel, arena ice, top-flight competition or the national spotlight. You wouldn't know it by Wark's debu...
Feb 23, 2019

Some disabled veterans to get less cash under Liberal plan: budget watchdog
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government faced fresh fire over its treatment of disabled veterans on Thursday after a new analysis by Parliament's budgetary watchdog found an incoming system of benefits will s...
Feb 23, 2019