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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 17, 2019
No home birth: Harry and Meghan's Archie born in a hospital
LONDON - The birth certificate for the son of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, reveals that Archie was born in a private hospital in London. The certificate filed Friday makes clear tha...
May 17, 2019
Man jailed for role in Winnipeg woman's death during botched robbery
WINNIPEG - A man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in the death of an Indigenous woman who was killed during a botched robbery. Jeanenne Fontaine, who was 29, was shot and her Winn...
May 17, 2019
The Battlefords Mayors' Prayer Breakfast
The Battlefords Mayors' Prayer Breakfast with Bill Adsit will discuss the topic Overcoming Adversity, May 25th at 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church. Tickets are $25 per person.See the poster for...
May 17, 2019
Five skaters using Memorial Cup to influence upcoming NHL Draft
HALIFAX - The majority of draft-eligible skaters in the Canadian Hockey League have run out of time to showcase their skills ahead of this summer's NHL draft with playoffs finished and three league ch...
May 17, 2019
U15 girls provide strong showing at nationals
The Battlefords Volleyball Club (BVC) U15 girls are coming off a recent fourth-place finish at nationals that saw the team battle through some of the country's top opposition in the process. Head coac...
May 17, 2019 This season served as the first trip to nationals for all-but two of the U15 girls, an experience that should only bode well for each on the team moving forward. (submitted photo/Regan Lavallee)
The Atlas Figment with special guest Newton Moraes
Free Flow Dance Theatre from Saskatoon is pleased to announce their 2 night run of The Atlas Figment at the Battlefords Community Playhouse June 28-29. Doors open at 7:30pm Show at 8:00pm - Battleford...
May 17, 2019
Newfoundland and Labrador wakes up to rare minority government after Liberal win
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador woke up to its first minority government in nearly 50 years Friday morning, with acrimonious election night comments from party leaders leaving voters...
May 17, 2019
Ralph Krueger returns to NHL as Sabres coach
Ralph Krueger bar-hopped around Buffalo, watching a period of NHL playoff hockey at each spot and talking to Sabres fans along the way. He had already decided to return to the NHL, and the experience ...
May 17, 2019
Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema joins Paris Saint-Germain on four-year deal.
TORONTO - Canadian teenage forward Jordyn Huitema has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year deal. The French club ended months of speculation when it tweeted "Welcome, Jordyn Huitema." T...
May 17, 2019