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B.C. Lions survive scare, claw out 17-12 victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions were tested Thursday but hung on for a 17-12 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions (4-1). He...
Jul 21, 2022
Canada's Brown seventh in world 200 metres; Arop, Ahmed advance to finals
EUGENE, Ore. - Canada's Aaron Brown says he plans to keep chasing that elusive individual medal. The 30-year-old from Toronto finished seventh in a sizzling 200 metres at the world track and field cha...
Jul 21, 2022
Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Noah Lyles led wire to wire and routed the field in the 200 meters Thursday in 19.31 seconds, the third-fastest time ever, to lead America's second sprint sweep at the world champi...
Jul 21, 2022
Alouettes move into tie with Argoanuts atop East Division with win over Ottawa
OTTAWA - The Montreal Alouettes picked up their second win of the season as they beat the Ottawa Redblacks 40-33 on Thursday. Trevor Harris finished the night 25 for 31 for 341 yards and two touchdown...
Jul 21, 2022
GOP candidate for NY governor Zeldin attacked, avoids injury
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked by a man who tried to stab him at an upstate event Thursday but was uninjured, his campaign said. Zel...
Jul 21, 2022
Former Battlefords resident donates to Territorial Youth Services in memory of her son
A former Battlefords resident is showing her support for a local youth program in memory of her son. Marla Kerr, who lived here for many years, wants to help Territorial Youth Services [TYS] as a gift...
Jul 21, 2022
'Say it where it happened': Inuit residential school survivor looks to papal apology
It won't be easy for Peter Irniq, a residential school survivor, to meet Pope Francis in Iqaluit next week. "It's going to be scary," said Irniq, who was abused by a nun at the age of 11 as a student ...
Jul 21, 2022
Grand opening for automotive shop supporting BGC Battlefords
Oil Can Charlie's is looking to make the delay for the grand opening of the new Battleford location worth it.The automotive shop, which officially opened in early January, will have a live location br...
Jul 21, 2022
18U Beavers on quest to defend provincial title
In less than 24 hours' time, the Battlefords Beavers 18U baseball team will be at the plate on their home diamond for provincials. The Beavers are the hosts of this year's AA Tier 2 provincial tournam...
Jul 21, 2022
Heat helping crops develop quickly in Saskatchewan
The recent heat wave in Saskatchewan could mean harvest will happen earlier than normal in the province.In the weekly crop report released Thursday, the Ministry of Agriculture said crops have advance...
Jul 21, 2022