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Flames ground Jets 2-0 in pre-season on goals from Monahan, Bennett
CALGARY - David Rittich posted a shutout for the Calgary Flames in his first full outing of the pre-season. The heir apparent to be Calgary's starting goaltender in 2019-20 repelled 20 shots...
Sep 26, 2019

Chicago teachers authorize their leaders to call a strike
Chicago teachers have voted to authorize their union leaders to call a strike, setting the stage for a possible work stoppage next month in the nation's third-largest school district, officials announ...
Sep 26, 2019

Jurco, Bear with two goals each as Oilers beat jets 5-3
WINNIPEG - Tomas Jurco scored twice as the Edmonton Oilers came back in the third period to beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 Thursday night in NHL exhibition play. Ethan Bear also scored two goals for Edmon...
Sep 26, 2019

Bundy solid through seven, Mancini notches career high as Orioles top Blue Jays
TORONTO - Charlie Montoyo had a tough task ahead of him Tuesday trying to plan out his bullpen after using up most of his pitchers in a 15-inning marathon the night before. Then scheduled starter Anth...
Sep 26, 2019

Marauders kick off football doubleheader with win over Mount Royal
In a rare senior high school football doubleheader at Max Clunie Field, the St. Mary Marauders kicked it off with a decisive 34-0 victory over the Mount Royal Mustangs (1-2). The Marauders picked up t...
Sep 26, 2019 Marauders running back Bauer Swystun breaks a tackle from Mount Royal defensive back Jarin Anderson. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff

Hormone help: Calgary Zoo hopes unusual step will result in healthy baby giraffe
CALGARY - Staff at the Calgary Zoo have adopted an extraordinary measure in an effort to ensure a pregnant giraffe becomes a mother for the first time. Emara, a Masai giraffe, is expecting for th...
Sep 26, 2019

Man to serve sentence in community, pay restitution for defrauding grain handler
A man facing charges for defrauding a large grain handler was sentenced in Court of Queen's Bench Thursday. David Glassford was handed a conditional sentence of two years less a day to be served in th...
Sep 26, 2019 A man was sentenced for defrauding a grain handler in the Wilkie area in court Thursday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Carrot River local Jayden Wiens staying with the Saskatoon Blades
Jayden Wiens' path to the Western Hockey League (WHL) is one that is rarely travelled.The 16-year-old center from Carrot River was an eighth-round pick (155th overall) of the Saskatoon Blades in the 2...
Sep 26, 2019 Jayden Wiens (centre) is all smiles knowing he'll be staying in the WHL as a 16-year-old. (Twitter/@BladesHockey).
What'sHappeningNOW Sept. 26, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Alison Sandstrom about the impact changes to social assistance may have in Prince Albert.
Sep 26, 2019

'Some may perceive racism:' Experts complain about Alberta judge's comments
CALGARY - Dozens of medical and legal experts have filed a complaint with the Canadian Judicial Council against an Alberta judge, alleging he made comments that could be perceived as racist ...
Sep 26, 2019