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Orioles pound 4 homers, 16 hits to beat Blue Jays 11-4, Springer nailed by wild pitch
BALTIMORE (AP) - Ramn Laureano homered and drove in three runs, Adley Rutschman marked his return from the injured list with three hits and two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Ja...
Jul 28, 2025

Former Colombian President Uribe found guilty in bribery trial that threatens the strongman's legacy
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Former Colombian President lvaro Uribe was convicted of witness tampering and bribery charges on Monday, in a historic trial that gripped the South American nation and threaten...
Jul 28, 2025

At least 2 people shot at Manhattan office building housing financial firms and NFL, source tells AP
NEW YORK (AP) - At least two people, including a New York City police officer, were shot Monday in a midtown office building that houses some of the country's top financial firms and the National Foot...
Jul 28, 2025

At least 2 people shot at Manhattan office building housing financial firms and NFL, source tells AP
NEW YORK (AP) - At least two people, including a New York City police officer, were shot Monday in a midtown office building that houses some of the country's top financial firms and the National Foot...
Jul 28, 2025

Elevated E-coli levels at Kipabiskau lead to swimming advisory
A local beach is reporting high E-coli levels in the water. Water samples have indicated an elevated level at Kipabiskau Beach at Kipabiskau Lake, just southeast of Melfort. The water status advisory ...
Jul 28, 2025

30 people die in heavy rains and flooding in Beijing, Chinese state media say
TAISHITUN, China (AP) - Chinese state media say that 30 people have died in heavy rains and flooding in Beijing. State broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday that 28 people had died in Beijing's hard-hit Mi...
Jul 28, 2025

Melfort Legion members receive Meritorious Service Medal
A pair of long-time Melfort Legion members have received a significant honour. Comrade John Wade and Comrade Bob Ellis have been given the Meritorious Service Medal. Both were nominated by past-presid...
Jul 28, 2025

Saskatchewan extends disaster claim deadline amid wildfires; 60 active,12 communities evacuated
A relentless wildfire season continues to grip Saskatchewan, with 60 active wildfires burning across the province as of 11:00 a.m. Monday. While six fires have been successfully contained, 12 remain u...
Jul 28, 2025

13U Royals claim crown at Tier 7 provincials; other 13U’s, 18U's fall short
The Prince Albert Royals had a successful weekend at provincials in various communities across Saskatchewan this past weekend. The 13U Royals competing at the Tier 7 championships in Gull Lake took ho...
Jul 28, 2025

Cathay Wagantall serving final term as MP for Yorkton-Melville
A local Member of Parliament has decided not to pursue a fifth term. Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall announced on Monday that the current term in Ottawa will be her last. "I will continue to repr...
Jul 28, 2025