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Leonard scores 35 points but gets little help in 94-89 loss to Philadelphia
TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors couldn't overcome one of their worst first halves of the playoffs on Monday. Leonard scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half, but got li...
Apr 29, 2019
Ex-TCU receiver Turpin pleads guilty in girlfriend's assault
FORT WORTH, Texas - Former TCU receiver and returner KaVontae Turpin has been granted probation after pleading guilty to assaulting his girlfriend last October. A judge in Fort Worth sentenced Turpin ...
Apr 29, 2019
Leonard scores 45 points to lift Raptors to 108-95 victory over Sixers in Game 1
TORONTO - Only Vince Carter scored more playoff points for Toronto than Kawhi Leonard did on Saturday night. And that was 18 years ago. But if Leonard had his way, he would've given up his career-high...
Apr 29, 2019
Results for 2019 Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo
The Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo wrapped up this weekend at the Civic Centre. Here is a look at the unofficial results from the website. Saddle Bronc Lachlan Miller | Crossfield, Alta. - 76 Jeremy Dillon | Sw...
Apr 29, 2019 Battleford's Janet Carley participated in the Ladies Barrel Racing. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Emperor Akihito to abdicate, Japan embraces end of era
TOKYO - Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate, as Japan embraces the end of his reign with an emotion mixed with reminiscence and hopes for a new era. Akihito, 85, in a palace ritual Tuesday, will announ...
Apr 29, 2019
Battlefords mayors to give annual address to chamber
The business community will have an opportunity to learn more about what plans are ahead for the region during the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's State of the Town and City Address coming up soon.T...
Apr 29, 2019 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, left, and City of North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater will present their annual update on the state of affairs to the local chamber on May 16. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Teen guilty of killing La Ronge restaurateur could receive therapeutic sentencing option
Court heard Monday how a young man guilty of manslaughter in the death of Simon Grant was recommended for an Intensive Rehabilitation Custody Supervision (IRCS) program if Judge Robert Lane determines...
Apr 29, 2019 Provincial court in La Ronge is the location of the sentencing hearing. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Canada's spring floods, by the numbers
OTTAWA - Flooding has forced thousands of residents from their homes in communities across the country as spring brings severe flooding. Here are some numbers from Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswi...
Apr 29, 2019
Over $25,000 raised at Battlefords Humane Society Dinner and Auction
The Battlefords Humane Society held their 2019 Fundraising Dinner and Auction over the weekend, and raised a fair bit of funds in the process.The gala was held at the Gold Eagle Casino on Saturday nig...
Apr 29, 2019 A successful night was put on by the Battlefords Humane Society on Saturday (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)
Bishop makes 32 saves, Stars beat Blues 4-2 to tie series
ST. LOUIS - Dallas goalie Ben Bishop rebounded - at his hometown team's expense. Bishop made 32 saves, Roope Hintz scored twice and the Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 in Game 2 to even the Western...
Apr 29, 2019