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D.J. Augustin's late three-pointer lifts Magic to Game 1 victory over Raptors
TORONTO - The rebuilt Toronto Raptors opened the NBA playoffs like so many editions before them - with a loss. But the message in the post-game locker room was: It's only one game. In a loss that...
Apr 15, 2019
Indigenous leaders want less drilling near sacred sites
SANTA FE, N.M. - Leaders of the Navajo Nation and Pueblo tribes expressed frustration Monday with federal oversight of oil and gas leases on public holdings near ancient Native American cultural sites...
Apr 15, 2019
Despite ‘sad surprise’ of Edmonton pride cancellation, Battlefords Pride hopes to grow on success
Citing the "current political and social environment," the Edmonton Pride Festival was cancelled by its board of directors last week.But the organizers behind Battlefords Pride Week have no plans on h...
Apr 15, 2019 Dozens took to the streets for the 2018 Pride Walk in North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Hamilton wins his 6th Chinese GP, Mercedes 1-2 for 3rd time
SHANGHAI - Mercedes has gone 1-2, 1-2, 1-2 in the first three races of the new Formula One season, a great start for the sport's dominating team. Lewis Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas completed ...
Apr 15, 2019
Locals react as fire ravages historic cathedral, draws world attention
A massive fire Monday quickly spread through what is heralded as one of the world's most recognizable places of worship.Notre Dame Cathedral, built on a small island called the le de la Cit, saw const...
Apr 15, 2019 The spire on the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris collapses as fire ravages the medieval structure. (Associated Press)
Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes
WASHINGTON - A rat falling out of the arena hallway ceiling during the Carolina Hurricanes' warmup game of soccer was just a precursor to a wacky afternoon of playoff hockey. Long after the dead roden...
Apr 15, 2019
Maymont students thank Richardson Foundation for playground support
Thanks for the crawling tunnel. Thanks for the playground climbing wall.Maymont Central School Grades 1 to 3 students expressed their gratitude for all kinds of playground equipment when the school re...
Apr 15, 2019 Maymont Central School students say a big thank you to Richardson Foundation Inc. for supporting the school's playground and sports field upgrade project. Students visited North Battleford Monday to use the swimming pool and show Richardson Foundation their appreciation. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
CP NewsAlert: Maple Leafs centre Nazem Kadri suspended rest of first round
NEW YORK - The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to do without Nazem Kadri for the rest of their first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins. The centre has been suspended for the rest of ...
Apr 15, 2019
Flyers hire Alain Vigneault as head coach
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Alain Vigneault as head coach, hoping the veteran can help lead them to their first Stanley Cup since 1975. Vigneault has led the New York Rangers and...
Apr 15, 2019
Zion Williamson entering NBA draft after 1 year at Duke
DURHAM, N.C. - Zion Williamson is leaving Duke after one high-flying season to enter the NBA draft. Widely projected as the top overall pick in the June draft, the AP national player of the year annou...
Apr 15, 2019