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Michael Jackson estate hits back at 'Leaving Neverland'
BOSTON - The co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate says he's confident the late superstar's supporters will be able to protect his legacy and brand in the wake of a documentary detailing allegations...
Apr 16, 2019

B.C. father killed daughters, attempted suicide, Crown argues at start of trial
VANCOUVER - A Crown lawyer says a Vancouver Island father stabbed his young daughters dozens of times before attempting to kill himself on Christmas Day in 2017. Clare Jennings delivered her opening s...
Apr 16, 2019

Well-rounded Mitch Marner helping to pace Maple Leafs at both ends of the ice
TORONTO - Mitch Marner blocked one shot off his leg. As he crumpled to the ice in pain, the winger usually known more for his speed and skill found himself nose-to-nose with anothe...
Apr 16, 2019

U.S. wins controversial women's hockey gold in 2-1 shootout win over Finland
ESPOO, Finland - The United States celebrated a women's world hockey title that the Finns thought was theirs Sunday. The U.S. claimed gold at a fifth straight world championship beating host...
Apr 16, 2019

Veteran jockey Stein ending three-year retirement to return to Woodbine
TORONTO - Three years of living off the grid taught Justin Stein he didn't want to do it any longer. After retiring from racing in 2016 to live off the land, the veteran jockey is ...
Apr 16, 2019

With series tied, North Stars look to rebound against Mustangs in Game 3
The Battlefords North Stars will return to action tonight for Game 3 of their Canalta Cup Final series with the Melfort Mustangs, as the series shifts to Northern Lights Palace in Melfort. A best-of-s...
Apr 16, 2019 North Stars’ goalie, Joel Grzybowski, and Mustangs’ ‘tender, Shawn Parkinson have been lights out for their respective teams, with the pair allowing just one goal between them on 50 shots combined in Game 2. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Senior Soccer League hoping to get off the ground after hiatus
After a one-year hiatus, members of the Battlefords Senior Soccer Association hope to get the adult league back up and running. In 2018, the league did not have enough interest and the long-running su...
Apr 16, 2019 The Association is hoping to get back to the pitch in 2019 (Battleford & District Sen. Soccer Association)

Town approves 10% discount for Battle Springs lots
Having only sold one lot in Battle Springs in the last two years, town lawmakers have signed off on a 10 per cent discount for all remaining lots in the subdivision.A sunset clause will see the reduce...
Apr 16, 2019 Town lawmakers have signed off on a 10 per cent discount for lots in Battle Springs. (Town of Battleford)

N.L. Liberals deliver optimistic budget with provincial election looming
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador tabled an optimistic election-year budget Tuesday, taking stock of economic improvements since the provincial Liberals took office and resisting any tax hi...
Apr 16, 2019

Tiger Woods makes Masters his 15th and most improbable major
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods blazing to victory in his Sunday red at the Masters, a scene once so familiar, was never more stunning. It was only two years ago at Augusta National that Woods needed a ner...
Apr 16, 2019