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Suspect who 'ambushed' two Pennsylvania state troopers in shooting is dead, official says
THOMPSON, Pa. (AP) - A suspect who ambushed and shot two Pennsylvania state troopers Thursday died and the troopers were hospitalized, officials said. The attack took place in the rural area near Thom...
Aug 07, 2025

Murderer who reportedly kissed prison manager allowed to return to minimum security
PORT COQUITLAM - The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a first-degree murderer be moved back to a minimum-security prison after he challenged his transfer to a higher-security institution for allegedly k...
Aug 07, 2025

Recycling materials expanded for Melfort residents
Residents in Melfort have more options when it comes to recycling. Additional paper and packaging items can now be included in their curbside collection cart. That includes ice cream cartons, disposab...
Aug 07, 2025

Rainfall not enough for significant change to Sask. wildfires: SPSA
There are currently 87 wildfires burning in Saskatchewan, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.So far this year, the province has seen 459 wildfires, well over the five-year average of 3...
Aug 07, 2025

US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them with...
Aug 07, 2025

Debden man facing impaired driving charge after three-vehicle collision in Saskatoon
A 20-year-old man from Debden is facing charges after a three-vehicle crash in Saskatoon's Exhibition neighbourhood early on Thursday morning.According to police, officers were called to the intersect...
Aug 07, 2025

Bethel-Thompson under pressure as Alouettes host Elks in Fajardo’s return
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes acquired McLeod Bethel-Thompson from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for Cody Fajardo as an insurance policy in case Davis Alexander got injured. One could say the Alou...
Aug 07, 2025

Israel losing Canadian hearts and minds as poll shows growing outrage over Gaza
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Israel is losing the battle for hearts and minds in Canada, with more Canadians now reporting their sympathies lie with Palestinians due to moral outrage over the war in G...
Aug 07, 2025

Time to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires, chiefs say
OTTAWA - The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action. The organization's president wants ...
Aug 07, 2025

Meadow Lake's Reid Beck winds up for the next big inning in the U.S.
With the love of the game, a 17-year-old pitcher from Meadow Lake is showing Americans what the Prairies can bring to the diamond.Reid Beck has dreamed of playing baseball in the U.S. for years. Now, ...
Aug 07, 2025