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Wellness check leads to list of firearm charges: RCMP
A 24-year-old man is facing multiple firearms-related charges after police went to his home for a wellness check. le--la-Crosse RCMP were called to a home in the community and observed bullet holes in...
Jul 04, 2025
Court of Appeal denies SGI death benefit appeal of Boden Umpherville’s mother
An appeal of an SGI decision to refuse death benefits for Boden Umpherville (Sasakamoose) was denied by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Verna Umperville, Boden's mother and the executor of his estat...
Jul 04, 2025
Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic...
Jul 04, 2025
Bethel-Thompson, Alouettes look to rebound versus Rourke, Lions
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes will once again turn to veteran backup quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson on Saturday night when they host the BC Lions at Percival Molson Stadium. The 37-year-old ge...
Jul 04, 2025
P.A. Police investigating series of break-ins at local gun store
Prince Albert Police are investigating after a number of break-ins over the last 10 days at the same firearm store in the city's downtown area.The first incident happened on June 25 when police were c...
Jul 04, 2025
Canada to visit Germany to conclude Gridiron Nations Championship
The Canadian senior men's football team will face Germany this fall to conclude the inaugural Gridiron Nations Championship. The contest will be played Nov. 16 in Bochum, Germany. Canada opened the GN...
Jul 04, 2025
'Lit that fire again': Toews grateful, excited to play after signing with Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Jonathan Toews is officially back. The three-time Stanley Cup champion, who last played an NHL game more than two years ago, was introduced Friday as the newest member of his hometown Winni...
Jul 04, 2025
Feds announce $105 million high-speed internet investment in Sask.
The federal government has announced a $105 million investment into high-speed internet in Saskatchewan. During a press conference Friday in Prince Albert, Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP and Se...
Jul 04, 2025
Blue Jays place outfielder Anthony Santander on 60-day injured list
TORONTO - Anthony Santander has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation, the Toronto Blue Jays announced Friday. The 30-year-old outfielder was placed on the 10-day...
Jul 04, 2025
B.C. funds more policing as hate crimes rose by 23 per cent between 2022 to 2023
Hate aimed at religion, sexual orientation and race or ethnicity has jumped in British Columbia, setting off a funding increase for the RCMP's hate crimes unit. Public Safety Minister Garry Begg annou...
Jul 04, 2025
