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North Stars top Bruins in thrilling showdown
The Battlefords North Stars were at the Access Communications Centre last night and after a back and forth contest, ended up beating the Estevan Bruins 7-5 to get their third win a row. Coming out for...
Mar 01, 2025

Kurdish militants declare ceasefire in 40-year insurgency in Turkey
ISTANBUL (AP) - Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire on Saturday, two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm. The statement f...
Mar 01, 2025

Shapovalov loses a heartbreaker in semifinals at Mexican Open
ACAPULCO - Canadian Denis Shapovalov came up on the short end of two tiebreakers and, as a result, came up one victory shy of reaching the men's singles final at the ATP 500 Mexican Open in Acapulco. ...
Mar 01, 2025

NHL roundup: Knies scores late as Maple Leafs beat Rangers 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Matthew Knies broke a third-period tie, Anthony Stolarz made 33 saves, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night. Knies scored his 22nd goal at 6:21 of ...
Feb 28, 2025

Defending champion Brad Gushue opens with victory at Montana's Brier
KELOWNA, B.C. - Defending champion Brad Gushue opened the Montana's Brier with a 9-2 victory over Newfoundland and Labrador's Ty Dilello on Friday night. Gushue opened with a deuce and never trailed i...
Feb 28, 2025

White scores 24 points, Bulls charge past Raptors 125-115 in overtime
CHICAGO (AP) - Coby White scored 24 points, including a clutch four-point play, and the Bulls rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 125-115 in overtime on Friday night. White completed his biggest play ...
Feb 28, 2025

Federal workers start to get a new email demanding their accomplishments
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal employees are starting to receive another email requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments, a renewed attempt by President Donald Trump and billionaire entreprene...
Feb 28, 2025

Knies breaks third-period tie as surging Leafs beat Rangers 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Matthew Knies broke a third-period tie, Anthony Stolarz made 33 saves, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night. Knies scored his 22nd goal at 6:21 of ...
Feb 28, 2025

Montana's named title sponsor of Canadian Curling Trials in Halifax this fall
KELOWNA, B.C. - Montana's has been named title sponsor of the Nov. 22-30 Canadian Curling Trials at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. The event will determine Canada's four-player curling teams for the 20...
Feb 28, 2025

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits HR in 1st spring at-bat following offseason shoulder surgery
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run in his first spring training plate appearance on Friday night following offseason shoulder surgery. Batting in the ...
Feb 28, 2025