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White House details 'extreme heat strategy' amid blistering temperatures in U.S.
WASHINGTON - Crippling heat waves are an annual fixture in the United States - but it's not every day the White House announces a detailed strategy to confront them. So far, it's been an extreme-weath...
Jul 14, 2023
Emergency visa applications for Ukrainians fleeing war to end Saturday
OTTAWA - Canada is expected to close applications for temporary emergency visas offered to Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression Saturday - but hasn't announced whether it plans to offer long-term ref...
Jul 14, 2023
Elks match North American professional sports record for consecutive home losses
EDMONTON - Quarterback Matt Shiltz ran in a touchdown before leaving the game with an injury as the Tiger-Cats defeated the hapless Edmonton Elks 37-29 on Thursday for Hamilton's second straight win. ...
Jul 13, 2023
Lucas Glover stays hot with new long putter, leads Barbasol Championship with first-round 63
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Lucas Glover continued the hot streak that began when he switched to a long putter, shooting a 9-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot lead in the Barbasol Championship. The 43...
Jul 13, 2023
Coyotes cutting ties with new free agent Galchenyuk following arrest on multiple charges
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes have placed newly signed free agent forward Alex Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers and plan to terminate his contract following his arrest on multiple ch...
Jul 13, 2023
NBA champ Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended roster for FIBA Men's World Cup
TORONTO - Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended senior men's basketball team roster. Canada Basketball unveiled the lineup on Thursday night ahead of the FIBA Men's Baske...
Jul 13, 2023
NB Golf and Country hosts Amateur/Mid-Am Championships
More than 130 of the top golfers in the province have been hitting the links at North Battleford Golf and Country Club this week for the Men's and Women's Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships.Practic...
Jul 13, 2023
Boonchant holes out for eagle on her second shot of the round, shares the lead in the Dana Open
Jaravee Boonchant holed out from 128 yards for eagle on her second shot of the round and had a 7-under 64 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Linn Grant in the LPGA Tour's Dana Open. ...
Jul 13, 2023
First Nation beauty salon and school now at new location
A North Battleford First Nation beauty salon and school now has its own location. Owned by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), Ka-miyosit "Beautiful One" Hair and Esthetics held its official...
Jul 13, 2023
Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says
VANCOUVER - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her province has begun talks with British Columbia on expanding the reach of Canadian natural gas in the global market. Smith says she and B.C. counterp...
Jul 13, 2023