Author Archives:
Chinatown stabbing suspect says he was mentally and 'morally' sick at time of attack
VANCOUVER - The man accused of stabbing three people at a Vancouver Chinatown festival two years ago says he was mentally and "morally" sick at the time of the attack. Blair Donnelly's remarks come as...
Sep 10, 2025
Riders focused only on next opponent, not 10-2 record
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 10-2 and at the top of the CFL standings - but there's no celebrating in the locker room.For the CFL club, their current record reads 0-0 heading into another game."If...
Sep 10, 2025
Elections Canada apologizes to Kativik Regional Government for voting day problems
OTTAWA - Elections Canada apologized Tuesday to the Kativik Regional Government in Quebec for problems community members faced while voting in the last federal election. Chief Electoral Officer Stphan...
Sep 10, 2025
Turning Point USA confirms CEO Charlie Kirk shot at Utah college event
OREM, Utah (AP) - Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said. The Associated Pr...
Sep 10, 2025
Accused in stabbing case elect to be tried by a jury
Two months after a woman was stabbed over 20 times, the resulting court case appears to be heading to trial. Through their respective lawyers, Tyson Lachance and Isaiah Peekeekoot have both elected to...
Sep 10, 2025
Environment groups calls for swift climate policies ahead of fall Parliament session
OTTAWA - Environment groups are calling on the federal government to move swiftly on climate policies in the upcoming session of Parliament. The calls are coming as the Liberal government sends unclea...
Sep 10, 2025
NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover
WOHYN, Poland (AP) - Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described Wednesday as a deliberate provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down. A NAT...
Sep 10, 2025
Local growers offer choice in produce purchases during challenging times
With what seems to be an ever increasing cost of buying groceries, one tasty local alternative is the Prince Albert Farmer's Market. John Gola, who grows a large garden 1.5 miles east of the city, has...
Sep 10, 2025
No reopening date for Wadin Bay Campground
There is no reopening date for the Wadin Bay Campground after it sustained severe damage from the Pisew fire in June. That's according to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park Manager Natasha Merriman, who exp...
Sep 10, 2025
Lloydminster eyes federal grant to plant up to 285 new trees across city
Residents in Lloydminster could see about 285 new trees planted across the city starting next year, as council applies for federal grants to support the project.The $167,000 plan would be submitted to...
Sep 10, 2025