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Tellez and Hernandez homer as Blue Jays dump slumping Red Sox 8-0
Toronto rookie pitcher Trent Thornton tried a different grip on his curveball Wednesday night for his first big-league relief appearance. The switch paid immediate dividends. Thornton threw five ...
Sep 13, 2019
CFS honours generosity of Pfeifer in building-dedication ceremony
It was a day of giving back to someone who dedicated his life to giving.Catholic Family Services (CFS) of the Battlefords honoured Pius Pfeifer and his family for being long-standing benefactors to th...
Sep 13, 2019 Entrepreneur and benefactor Pius Pfeifer, centre, cuts the ribbon as CFS of the Battlefords Executive Director Kim Morrison, left, and board member Glen Gantefoer, right, assist during the building renaming ceremony Friday. The new name is Pfeifer Place. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Holiday Inn now open in North Battleford
The new Holiday Inn Express and Suites is open in North Battleford.Owner Gary Brar of the Western Star Group of Hotels said the facility boasts modern amenities, tailored to the companies new formula ...
Sep 13, 2019 The new Holiday Inn and Suites is open in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Report: Maple Leafs agree to contract with restricted free agent Mitch Marner
TORONTO - Restricted free-agent forward Mitch Marner appears ready to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs on opening night. Marner and the Maple Leafs reportedly agreed on a new contract on Friday. Multi...
Sep 13, 2019
Newcomer Ferland lines up with sniper Pettersson as Vancouver Canucks camp opens
VICTORIA - Vancouver Canucks newcomer Micheal Ferland was singing the praises of Elias Pettersson on Friday after skating on a line with the NHL's reigning rookie of the year on th...
Sep 13, 2019
New central office for SIGA unveiled, includes slot machine warehouse
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), along with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, unveiled their new $12 million facility Friday. The centralized offices will allow them the opportunity to control ...
Sep 13, 2019 SIGA opened their new office and warehouse on September 13, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Australian Michael Matthews wins Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec
QUEBEC - Australian Michael Matthews joined a select group of cyclists on Friday when he sprinted to a photo-finish victory in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec. The 28-year-old be...
Sep 13, 2019
Toronto Raptors launch team-branded hijabs as form of outreach to fans
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors say a new line of team-branded hijabs is part of a broader effort to be more inclusive to fans of all cultures. The team's parent company, Maple Leaf Sports and Ente...
Sep 13, 2019
Regina product Mitch Picton to get first career CFL start
Mitchell Picton grew up watching many Saskatchewan Roughriders players run out of the tunnel ahead of games at Mosaic Stadium.For the first time in his career, the receiver will run out onto the field...
Sep 13, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Mitch Picton (81) during practice on Sept. 12, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Whitecaps return from break looking for strong finish to dismal season
VANCOUVER - It's been a disappointing season for the Vancouver Whitecaps, but coach Marc Dos Santos says the team isn't quitting with just four games to go. "We respect way too much the league and we ...
Sep 13, 2019