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Raptors record biggest comeback in franchise history to beat Dallas 110-107
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors had dug themselves a 30-point hole and looked headed for their worst game of the season. The mood in the huddle, said coach Nick Nurse, was "really ba...
Dec 24, 2019
Empty Stocking Fund project a success this Christmas
The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre's Christmas campaign has wrapped up for another year without a hitch.Executive Director Erin Katerynych reported the Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Ham...
Dec 24, 2019 The Empty Stocking Fund crew of helpers gather during the campaign wrap up. (submitted photo/Erin Katerynych)
Meili questions when audit of new Sask Hospital will be complete
Saskatchewan's NDP leader is anxious to see the results of an audit on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility.Ryan Meili said he is concerned about the company involved in the ...
Dec 24, 2019 NDP Leader Ryan Meili is hoping to see a full audit completed on the new Saskatchewan Hospital facility soon. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).
Celtics rookie conducts Boston orchestra's holiday concert
Boston Celtics player Tacko Fall made his debut as a guest conductor during the renowned Boston Pops orchestra's holiday concert. The 7-foot-6 centre took the stage to lead the orchestra in a renditio...
Dec 24, 2019
Pop culture in 2010s marked gains in diversity, inclusion
NEW YORK - When the family-friendly Hallmark Channel recently pulled, under pressure from a conservative group, a set of ads featuring a kiss between two happy brides at the altar, backlash was swift ...
Dec 24, 2019
Q&A: YBN Cordae talks sharing raw emotions after Grammy noms
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - When YBN Cordae posted a video of himself shedding tears in reaction to receiving two Grammy nominations, the rapper initially regretted sharing his raw emotions to millions on...
Dec 24, 2019
Racism protocol implemented for 1st time in Premier League
FIFA's protocol for dealing with discrimination at soccer games was implemented for the first time in the Premier League on Sunday with three stadium announcements during a London derby between Totten...
Dec 24, 2019
Racism protocol implemented for 1st time in Premier League
FIFA's protocol for dealing with discrimination at soccer games was implemented for the first time in the Premier League on Sunday with three stadium announcements during a London derby between Totten...
Dec 24, 2019
Morneau takes shot at Tories over recession talk in wake of fiscal update
OTTAWA - The political war-of-words around the national economy took another turn on Sunday's political talk shows as the federal finance minister warned Conservatives to cease claims of a l...
Dec 24, 2019
SPHL's 'Battle of the Battlefords' supports Hockey Fights Cancer
The Christmas season is a time of giving and what better way to do so than supporting a local fundraiser for cancer research while also catching a couple SPHL games.The Meota Combines and the Battlefo...
Dec 24, 2019 Back-to-back SPHL hockey games on Friday Dec. 27 and Dec. 28 will be played for a good cause. (Facebook photo/Meota Combines)