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Toronto mayor jokes that he supports calls for Raptors Kawhi Leonard as mayor
TORONTO - Jubilant fans took to social media after the Toronto Raptors' series-winning, buzzer beating basket to demand the team's soft-spoken star be handed the mayor's job, along with anything else ...
May 15, 2019
New Battleford grocery store promises familiar feel
Discovery Co-op will officially open the doors of its new food store and pharmacy in Battleford tomorrow.The new business will operate in the old Super A Foods building, and feature everything the Nor...
May 15, 2019 The new Battleford Discovery Co-op food store and pharmacy is set to open its doors tomorrow. (submitted/Leanne Ducommun)
Welcome Back to Candle Lake Cabaret
The Candle Lake Golf Resort is hosting Welcome Back to the Lake Cabaret on Saturday, May 18.This 19+ event will feature live music by the country rock band, Grid Road.Tickets are $15 advance available...
May 15, 2019
Quebec's youth protection agencies need help, managers say after girl's death
MONTREAL - The heads of Quebec youth protection agencies are highlighting a shortage of qualified case workers and calling for changes to prevent tragedies like the recent death of...
May 15, 2019
Edwin Jackson officially joins Blue Jays, setting stage for record
TORONTO - Right-hander Edwin Jackson is poised to set a major-league record on Wednesday for the Toronto Blue Jays. Jackson was selected to the Blue Jays' roster on Wednesday morning, clearing the way...
May 15, 2019
Tuesday's Scoreboard
Tuesday's GamesNSRBLUnity Midgets 5, Meadow Lake 10Unity Seniors 8, Macklin 7Mervin 4, Lloyd Twins 9Standard Hill 11, St. Walburg 1 World Hockey ChampionshipDenmark 9 Britain 0Germany 4 France 1Latvia...
May 15, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
CFL on verge of strike or training camp
Well, I don't know about you, but on Friday morning I plan to get my first and perhaps last grasp on watching CFL players as the Riders rookie camp wraps up its second of two days at Mosaic Stadium.Af...
May 15, 2019
Glow disc golf a go from N.B. city council
There is an evening of glow disc golf coming soon to the Battlefords, as councillors recently gave the event the seal of approval. The Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association is having its annua...
May 15, 2019 Over 100 people are expected to attend the glow disc game June 20th at Centennial Park. The sport of disc golf has proven to be a smash-hit in the Battlefords. (Facebook/Disc Golf Saskatchewan)
Scientists challenge claim that Labrador is site of planet's oldest life
A team of geological researchers is challenging claims that some of the earliest life forms were discovered in northern Labrador in an ancient portion of the earth's surface. The argument that a rocky...
May 15, 2019
Seeking playoff return, Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coach
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Ralph Krueger has officially been named the new coach of the Buffalo Sabres as the franchise seeks to return to the playoffs after an eight-year absence. The Sabres announced the hire ...
May 15, 2019