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2 hikers dead, 3rd presumed dead after going over waterfall in southeast B.C.: police
KIMBERLEY - Police say the bodies of two hikers have been recovered and a third person is presumed dead after the trio fell over a waterfall in southeastern British Columbia. RCMP in Kimberley, B.C., ...
Sep 03, 2025
Bill to let Texans sue out-of-state abortion pill providers heads to governor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A measure that would allow Texas residents to sue out-of-state abortion pill providers advanced to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott Wednesday, setting the state up to be the first to ...
Sep 03, 2025
NLSD hires a dozen teachers in recent weeks, still short 21
The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) has managed to hire an additional 12 teachers in the last two weeks but are still short 21, despite classes now being underway. While the school division wil...
Sep 03, 2025
‘It’s a madhouse’: Jermarcus Hardrick returns to Winnipeg as member of the Riders
Jarmarcus Hardrick knows how tough Princess Auto Stadium can be for opposing teams in Winnipeg.He was the beneficiary of the crowd noise as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for seven seasons."It'...
Sep 03, 2025
First Nations healing conference underway in North Battleford
It's a chance for people of all walks of life to come together in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation. The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) and Acahkos Awasisak-Star Children are hosting a t...
Sep 03, 2025
Trojan signs WHL contract with Moose Jaw
A Tisdale Trojan has now officially signed with the Western Hockey League (WHL) team that drafted him.Lanigan native Kash Elke signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Moose Jaw War...
Sep 03, 2025
Helicopter with B.C. wildfire crew makes forced landing near Pemberton
VICTORIA - A helicopter carrying a wildfire attack crew had to make a forced landing in a forested area near Pemberton, B.C., on Wednesday. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says he's relieved that all occ...
Sep 03, 2025
Some tobacco settlement money to be used in Saskatchewan for cancer care, prevention: Minister
Saskatchewan is set to get millions from a legal settlement with tobacco companies, but it appears only some of that money will go toward cancer care and prevention.Jeremy Cockrill, Saskatchewan's hea...
Sep 03, 2025
Spanish Vuelta stage cut short because of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near finish line
BILBAO, Spain (AP) - The 11th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short and finished without a winner because of a disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near the finish line in the Basque Country c...
Sep 03, 2025
Prince Albert businesses encouraged to weigh in on crime
Members of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce are being asked to be open and honest about the impact of local crime on their business.Leading up to this month's luncheon with police ch...
Sep 03, 2025