North Battleford news

Smoak nabbed after Laureano overthrow, but Jays sweep A's  battlefordsNOWOAKLAND, Calif. — Justin Smoak got thrown out on a wild sequence that began with another sensational play by Oakland centre fielder Ramon Laureano, but ...

Heiress pleads guilty in NXIVM sex slave case  battlefordsNOWNEW YORK — An heiress pleaded guilty on Friday in a sensational case accusing a cult-like upstate New York group of creating a secret harem of sex slaves for ...

Blue Jays super prospect Guerrero feels ready for majors  battlefordsNOWBUFFALO, N.Y. — While saying he's ready to make his major league debut, Toronto Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero didn't need a translator to insist he's ...

NCAA rejects mandatory 2-year commitment to grad transfers  battlefordsNOWA proposal to require a graduate transfer to count against a team's scholarship total for two years in football and basketball has been rejected by the NCAA.

Pope cites plight of migrants, children on Good Friday  battlefordsNOWVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis used a Good Friday ceremony to decry “all the crosses” of suffering in the world, including those borne by migrants who find ...

Red Wings name Steve Yzerman general manager  battlefordsNOWDETROIT - Steve Yzerman is getting another chance to return the Detroit Red Wings to glory. The Hockey Hall of...

Michelle Branch, Black Keys' Patrick Carney tie the knot  battlefordsNOWNEW YORK — Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney of the Black Keys are married. The Grammy-winning musicians tied the knot Saturday at the Marigny Opera ...

Bahrain king reinstates citizenship of 551 amid mass trials  battlefordsNOWDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Bahrain's king on Sunday reinstated the citizenship of 551 people convicted and stripped of their nationality amid a series of ...

Rivals in Ukraine's presidential runoff debate at stadium  battlefordsNOWKIEV, Ukraine — A comedian who is the front-runner in Ukraine's presidential race and the incumbent fighting to retain his job traded accusations in a debate at ...

Pope celebrates Easter Sunday amid bloodshed in Sri Lanka  battlefordsNOWVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis celebrated Easter Mass on Sunday, marking the most joyful moment of the year for the faithful even as the church faced a *fresh* ...

Trump sours on Mueller report after initial upbeat view  battlefordsNOWWASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is lashing out at current and former aides who co-operated with special co...

Grass fire burning on Red Pheasant, Mosquito First Nation  battlefordsNOWSmoke can be seen from North Battleford as a grass fire burns on the Red Pheasant and Mosquito First Nations.H...

North Battleford darts enthusiasts hit the bull's eye  The Battlefords News-OptimistIt has been a hectic last couple of weeks for darts players and organizers from North Battleford. Players from the area were in action at two major events in the ...

National Enquirer being sold to former newsstand mogul  battlefordsNOWNEW YORK - The National Enquirer is being sold to the former head of the airport newsstand company Hudson News...

The Battlefords readies for rodeo  battlefordsNOWA near half-century tradition that ropes in cowboys from across Western Canada is preparing to saddle up in th...

Actress Anjelica Huston supports banning fur sales in NYC  battlefordsNOWNEW YORK - Actress Anjelica Huston is supporting efforts to outlaw fur sales in the fashion mecca of New York....

Stars claim Canalta Cup with Game 5 win  battlefordsNOWThe Battlefords North Stars are SJHL League Champions, clinching the Canalta Cup on home ice with a 7-2 victor...

Players boycotting social media over racism receive abuse  battlefordsNOWMANCHESTER, England — Soccer players in England boycotting social media in a protest against racism were targeted with abuse for posting about the ...

Mueller reveals Trump's attempts to choke off Russia probe  battlefordsNOWWASHINGTON - Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday tha...

Pakistan says Iran-based group carried out deadly attack  battlefordsNOWISLAMABAD — A group of militants crossed the border from neighbouring Iran earlier this week and carried out a deadly attack against Pakistan armed forces in ...

Fleetwood Mac announces rescheduled tour dates, including Canadian shows  battlefordsNOWLOS ANGELES - Fleetwood Mac has announced rescheduled dates for its North America tour that were postponed ear...

Parents who starved and shackled children sentenced to life  battlefordsNOWRIVERSIDE, Calif. - The eldest son and daughter of a couple who starved and shackled 12 of their children spok...

Separatists kill 14 passengers on bus in southwest Pakistan  battlefordsNOWQUETTA, Pakistan — Gunmen wearing Pakistani police and paramilitary uniforms ambushed a bus before dawn Thursday and killed 14 people after going ...

Northern Irish police arrest 2 over killing of journalist  battlefordsNOWLONDON — Police in Northern Ireland say they have arrested two teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of a journalist during rioting in the city of ...

Polanski asks court to restore his film academy membership  battlefordsNOWLOS ANGELES — Roman Polanski asked a judge Friday to restore his membership in the organization that bestows the Academy Awards nearly a year after he ...

Peruvian judge orders jail for former president Kuczynski  battlefordsNOWLIMA, Peru - A Peruvian judge has ordered that former president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski be jailed for up to thre...

CAA accepting nominations for province's worst roads  battlefordsNOWNow that the snow is gone, local drivers can take a look at the damage to the roads after a long cold winter. In this spirit CAA Saskatchewan is asking people to ...

Parole granted for driver in deadly 1981 Brink's heist  battlefordsNOWALBANY, N.Y. — Former left-wing revolutionary Judith Clark was granted parole Wednesday after serving more than 37 years behind bars for her role as ...

Former Michigan trooper convicted in teen's Taser death  battlefordsNOWDETROIT — A former Michigan state trooper was convicted of involuntary manslaughter Wednesday in his second trial in the death of a Detroit teenager who ...

Kenney's premiership to pose challenges, opportunities for Trudeau  battlefordsNOWOTTAWA — Jason Kenney's newly secured perch as premier of Alberta poses both a threat and a potential boon to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's re-election ...

Christian pilgrims march through Jerusalem for Good Friday  battlefordsNOWJERUSALEM - Thousands of Christian pilgrims and clergy members marched through the ancient stone alleys of Jer...

Devotees nailed to crosses on Good Friday in Philippines  battlefordsNOWSAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines — Several Roman Catholic devotees were nailed to wooden crosses in a gory Good Friday ritual in the Philippines, and ...

Trump may owe former counsel a debt of gratitude  battlefordsNOWWASHINGTON - Don McGahn was barely on speaking terms with President Donald Trump when he left the White House ...

Andy Hui apologizes after taxi camera captures infidelity  battlefordsNOWHONG KONG - A tearful Hong Kong celebrity Andy Hui apologized after a newspaper published footage of his appar...

Music program founder charged with lewd acts against girls  battlefordsNOWSANTA ANA, Calif. — The founder of a non-profit group that was investigated over allegations it gave flutes possibly tainted with semen to schoolchildren has ...

Yanks stop using Smith recording while investigating racism  battlefordsNOWNEW YORK — The Yankees have suspended the use of Kate Smith's recording of “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning stretch while they investigate ...

Crime watch network expands province wide  battlefordsNOWA new crime watch initiative is being expanded province wide following the early success of the program in sou...

'Devastated': Woman has dog's ashes stolen during break-in  battlefordsNOWMandee Forester lost her dog of 13 years in January. It was her close companion and protector. But Wednesday n...

FBI looks for woman 'infatuated' with Columbine shooting  battlefordsNOWLITTLETON, Colo. — Authorities said Tuesday that they are looking for a young woman who is “infatuated” with the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School ...

McConnell proposes national minimum age of 21 for tobacco  battlefordsNOWLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products ...

Judge allows sex-trafficking claim in suit against Weinstein  battlefordsNOWNEW YORK — A New York judge has agreed to let a class-action lawsuit proceed with a sex-trafficking claim against disgraced movie producer Harvey ...

Messi ends United's hopes of another Camp Nou comeback  battlefordsNOWBARCELONA, Spain - Lionel Messi made sure there was no memorable Champions League comeback for Manchester Unit...

R.M. of North Battleford issues fire ban  My Lloydminster NowDue to dry conditions, the Rural Municipality of North Battleford No. 437 currently has a fire ban in effect. The municipality says burning permits will not be issued ...

Medical examiner: Clark Gable's grandson died of overdose  battlefordsNOWDALLAS - A medical examiner says the grandson of actor Clark Gable died of an accidental drug overdose. The Da...

Librarians archiving Alberta's scientific reports before change in government  battlefordsNOWEDMONTON — An Alberta librarian has been archiving much of the provincial government's online *content* — including studies on health, climate change policy ...

Legislation overhauls Maryland medical network's board  battlefordsNOWBALTIMORE — Maryland's governor signed fast-tracked legislation Thursday to overhaul a major medical network's board of directors following revelations of ...

Wildfire risk in northern Saskatchewan “low”: Fire centre manager  battlefordsNOWProvincial fire fighters may be in store for a quieter summer, according to one expert who looks after forecasting wildfire activity. Dennis Truman, manager of the ...

Publishers hurry to release book editions of Mueller Report  battlefordsNOWNEW YORK — With the Mueller Report finally out, at least in redacted form, publishers are hurrying to release book editions. Two Mueller Report books already ...

New commemorative loonie recognizing gay 'equality' sparks concern  battlefordsNOWOTTAWA - A new commemorative loonie is sparking concern among academics and advocates who fear it co...

Federal government extends Trans Mountain deadline to June 18  battlefordsNOWOTTAWA —The federal government says it is delaying its decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project until June 18 in order to wrap up ...