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Syria's Kurds stand to lose all gains from US pullout
BEIRUT - Syria's Kurds accused the U.S. of turning its back on its allies and risking gains made in the fight against the Islamic State group as American troops began pulling back on Monday from posit...
Oct 09, 2019

IS militants hit US-backed Kurdish fighters in north Syria
BEIRUT - A U.S.-backed force and two Syrian activist groups say Islamic State militants have carried out an attack in the city of Raqqa in northern Syria. The early Wednesday attack targeted a post of...
Oct 09, 2019

Capitol Theatre takes top honours at BBEX awards
Ursula Swindler typically shows blockbuster movies, but Tuesday night, she was the feature presentation.The manager of the Capitol Theatre took home top honours at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce ...
Oct 09, 2019 Capitol Theatre Manager Ursula Swindler took home top honours at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce 26th Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards, being named Business of the Year. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Police Act report finds retired B.C. sgt-at-arms commits neglect of duty
VICTORIA - British Columbia's recently retired sergeant-at-arms committed neglect of duty and didn't tell the truth during an investigation into misconduct at the provincial legislature, a r...
Oct 08, 2019

Serhyenko shines in WHL debut as Raiders beat Giants in WHL finals rematch
Carter Serhyenko didn't know he was going to be a goaltender with the Prince Albert Raiders until he signed with the team on Sept. 13, hours before the second last pre-season game. He came to camp as ...
Oct 08, 2019 Raiders goaltender Carter Serhyenko slides across the crease while Giants forward Jackson Shephard tips a one-timer towards the goal Tuesday at the Art Hauser Centre. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff

US to step aside for Turkish assault on Kurds in Syria
WASHINGTON - The White House said Sunday that U.S. forces in northeast Syria will move aside and clear the way for an expected Turkish assault, essentially abandoning Kurdish fighters who fought along...
Oct 08, 2019

7 2-out runs in 6th lift LA past Nats 10-4 for 2-1 NLDS lead
WASHINGTON - David Freese wasn't in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series. Neither was Kik Hernndez or Chris Taylor. All are right-handed batters, and all knew ...
Oct 08, 2019

Doughty scores OT winner for Los Angeles Kings in 4-3 win over Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Drew Doughty scored the overtime winner for the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The Kings collected their first win of the season after falling 6-5 in thei...
Oct 08, 2019

Rays chase Verlander early, beat Astros 4-1 to even ALDS
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Willy Adames homered and made a sensational relay throw from shortstop, Tommy Pham also went deep and the Tampa Bay Rays chased Justin Verlander early in beating the Houston Ast...
Oct 08, 2019

Anthony Mantha's 4th goal gives Red Wings 4-3 win over Stars
DETROIT - Anthony Mantha is picking up where he left off last season, giving the Detroit Red Wings hope the power forward can help them avoid enduring another rebuilding season. Mantha scored a career...
Oct 08, 2019