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CFLEdmonton 41 Toronto 26MLBAmerican LeagueDetroit 2 Tampa Bay 0N.Y. Yankees 3 Cleveland 2Toronto 7 Seattle 3Boston 9 Baltimore 1Minnesota 4 Texas 3Chicago White Sox 7 L.A. Angels 2National LeaguePitt...
Aug 17, 2019
North Stars Golf Classic shines bright start to season
With summer drawing to a close and autumn sitting just around the corner, the countdown to hockey season has begun. Known somewhat as the unofficial start to the new season, the Battlefords North Star...
Aug 17, 2019 The rain held off for most of the day, making it a nice afternoon for a round of golf with friends at the Annual North Stars Golf Classic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'It's just the freedom:' Paralyzed Broncos player pursuing life on the water
SASKATOON - A minor injury cost former Humboldt Broncos hockey player Jacob Wassermann an opportunity to compete at last month's adaptive water-ski world championship in Norway. But he says that ...
Aug 17, 2019
Tories, NDP seek urgent meeting into report that PM broke ethics law
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau doubled down Thursday on his refusal to apologize for his handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair even as opposition parties tried to ensure a scathing report that fo...
Aug 17, 2019
Canadians deserve apology from Trudeau over SNC-Lavalin affair: former ministers
OTTAWA - Former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould said Thursday it is "troubling" to her that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to "discredit" her through submissions m...
Aug 17, 2019
Asian shares mixed amid ongoing worries about US-China trade
TOKYO - Asian shares were mixed Friday as turbulence continued on global markets amid ongoing worries about U.S.-China trade conflict. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 recouped early losses to be up 0.3% ...
Aug 17, 2019
Most residents allowed home after house explosion in London, Ont.
LONDON, Ont. - All but 12 of 100 homes evacuated after an explosion in a southwestern Ontario city have been cleared for residents to return. Seven people were injured Wednesday ni...
Aug 17, 2019
Holbein gas and dash not isolated incident, reeve says
An incident in Holbein this week involving a gas station employee chasing after a driver that had stolen gas, is not an isolated incident and is a reflection of what's been happening in the area, the ...
Aug 17, 2019 RCMP believe this truck was involved in a gas and dash incident in Holbein Aug. 13. (submitted photo/ RCMP)
Yemen rebels claim attack that set Saudi oil field on fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Drones claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked a massive oil and gas field deep inside of Saudi Arabia's sprawling desert on Saturday, causing what the kingdom describe...
Aug 17, 2019
Canada loses 81-73 to Australia in second game of FIBA World Cup warmup series
PERTH, Australia - Canada's men's basketball team dropped an 81-73 decision to Australia in the second World Cup tuneup meeting between the two teams Saturday. Orlando Magic forward Khem Birch sc...
Aug 17, 2019