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'How to Murder Your Husband' author found guilty of murder
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A jury in Portland has convicted a self-published romance novelist - who once wrote an essay titled "How to Murder Your Husband" - of fatally shooting her husband four years ago....
May 25, 2022

PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas will compete in RBC Canadian Open
Justin Thomas, who on Sunday claimed his second major title with a playoff win at the PGA Championship, has committed to play in the upcoming RBC Canadian Open. The national men's golf championship ha...
May 25, 2022

Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination
CALGARY - For the Calgary Flames to continue stoking the Battle of Alberta in the NHL playoffs, they need to take their game from good to great. Down 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in the best-of-seven We...
May 25, 2022

A broken country's broken heart: tempers flare in Texas, Congress after mass shooting
WASHINGTON - A well-known political renegade confronted the governor of Texas on Wednesday, jabbing an angry, accusatory finger at the political establishment he said is the reason Americans are once ...
May 25, 2022

By the Numbers: Rare blowout win gives Blue Jays hope that offence will turn around
Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo has long preached that hitting is contagious and that his offence will eventually get on track. A rare blowout win over St. Louis could be the breakout perfor...
May 25, 2022

Beavers take senior ball opener in Wilkie
Coming off a long winter, and postponed opening game just prior to the weekend, it was safe to say the North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team was 'chomping at the bit' to get the 2022 season st...
May 25, 2022

B.C. launches Canada's first lung cancer screening program for high-risk residents
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has launched the country's first provincewide lung cancer screening program for residents who are at high risk of getting the disease. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the ...
May 25, 2022

Expansion team proud to represent Scarborough in Canadian Elite Basketball League
TORONTO - The frequent flyer miles belonging to the Scarborough Shooting Stars must be something to behold. Players on the Canadian Elite Basketball League expansion team have had stints in Argentina,...
May 25, 2022

City facing skyrocketing roof repairs for arena
The City of North Battleford plans to tackle much needed roof repairs at the Access Communications Centre, formerly known as the Civic Centre, despite costs coming in well above budget. The issue was ...
May 25, 2022

Emergency alerts when severe weather happens can be improved: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says emergency weather alerts that are broadcast over the mobile network should be improved to make sure they're getting to the right people at the righ...
May 25, 2022