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Battlefords Salsa - Get Your Dance On
The BSSC Salsa Crew has really been enjoying the North Battleford community since we started meeting last October. We have really built a strong group of regulars and have a healthy flow of newbies jo...
Mar 29, 2019

Chamber accepting nominations for 2019 BBEX awards
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced it is now accepting nominations for its upcoming 2019 The Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) competition.This year will mark the 26th anniv...
Mar 29, 2019 The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its upcoming 2019 Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) competition. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Montreal Impact missing two key players for game in Kansas City
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact's depth will be tested for the first time this season when the MLS team travels to Kansas City without two of its top players. The Impact face Sporting Kansas City ...
Mar 29, 2019

Moncton to host 2019 CFL game between Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes
MONCTON, N.B. - Once again, Moncton will be hosting the CFL. The league announced Friday it will be holding the 2019 Touchdown Atlantic game there Aug. 25 between the Toronto Argonauts and Montre...
Mar 29, 2019

Canada Soccer strikes compensation agreement with women's national team
TORONTO - With the World Cup approaching, the Canadian Soccer Association has struck a two-year compensation deal with the women's national team. The labour peace is in stark contrast to south of the ...
Mar 29, 2019

After showing well in qualifying, Canada faces test in CONCACAF Nations League
TORONTO - After posting a perfect record in qualifying play, a young Canada side will now test itself against the U.S. in CONCACAF Nations League A competition. The home-and-away meetings later 2019 w...
Mar 29, 2019

Official: Norway cruise ship engines failed from lack of oil
COPENHAGEN - A cruise ship that was the focus of a daring rescue operation off Norway's frigid North Sea coast became disabled because its engines didn't have enough lubricating oil, the country's top...
Mar 29, 2019

Cancellations of Latino-themed shows spark anger, reflection
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Fans and those who want to see more diversity on television are lamenting the end of two Latino-themed television shows - Netflix's "One Day at a Time" and CW's "Jane the Virgin." ...
Mar 29, 2019

'Serve as a warning:' Owner of truck in Broncos crash admits to safety offences
CALGARY - The owner of the transport truck involved in the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has admitted he did not follow provincial and federal safety rules in the months leading up to the collisio...
Mar 29, 2019

Bains heading to Windsor after Chrysler announces 1,500 job cuts at plant
WINDSOR, Ont. - Federal Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains says he'll travel to Windsor Saturday to offer support to workers facing layoffs by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. The company ...
Mar 29, 2019