7 h. ago Woman dead in Saskatchewan after RCMP say shot was fired at SUV on highway

WEYBURN — A woman in an SUV on a rural Saskatchewan highway is dead after police say the vehicle was hit by a gunshot, and authorities are warning residents in the area to be wary. RCMP say two women were in a Ford Explorer on Highway 39 around 8 p.m. Friday, driving near grain elevators […]

Events

10 h. ago 'Wow, who's that guy?': Oilers hockey boss with great review of late

This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, a solid review of David Tomasek, who has been skating with Edmonton veterans at Connor McDavid’s captain skates. Tomasek, 6-feet, 2-inches, 210 pounds, was signed out of the top Swedish league as a 29-year-old having led that league in scoring last season. Said Bowman to Bob Stauffer […]

Sport

10 h. ago Blackhawks solidify goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to 3

CHICAGO — The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension on Saturday. The 24-year-old Knight has one more year left on his contract, with the extension securing him through the 2029-30 season. The Blackhawks acquired Knight, along with […]

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18 h. ago Colby Cosh: Shame on Saskatchewan for letting the ‘Queen of Canada’ spew literal sewage

The Didulo cult piped human waste into public parks for weeks before authorities stepped in to stop it

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24 h. ago This scenic railroad in Ontario takes colourful fall excursions into the wilderness

The South Simcoe Railway's Fall Colour Excursions, a fall tradition for many in Ontario, return this month, and the historic railway is set to take passengers aboard scenic fall-colours train rides from Tottenham to Beeton for another season.Each round trip, from Tottenham to Beeton and back, lasts just under an hour, and along the way, the conductor shares tidbits of Canada's rich railway history. The fall foliage makes a pretty backdrop for this autumn outing as train riders get to see the changing colours of the leaves throughout the journey aboard a vintage 1920s locomotive.Passengers will usually board Engine #136 to take the trip from Tottenham to Beeton, winding through the Beeton Valley Creek and immersing in all the fall colours and foliage. Given how popular this nature tour gets — the leaves' changing colours at the Beeton Valley Creek are at their best during autumn — it's highly recommend...

Transport

29 h. ago $3K worth of ice cream, milk stolen from Shoppers Drug Mart over 3 weeks

Between Aug. 8 and Aug. 30, Lethbridge police said a man went to a Shoppers Drug Mart in the Alberta city many times and stole 'significant quantities of ice cream and milk.'

Economics

29 h. ago New Fortress Energy Advisers Prepare for Confidential Debt Talks

Advisers to various groups of New Fortress Energy Inc. creditors have signed non-disclosure agreements with the liquefied natural gas company as it begins restructuring talks after prolonged project delays have left it struggling to cover debt costs, according to people familiar with the situation.

Economics

30 h. ago Saskatchewan’s bugs aren’t showing signs of leaving anytime soon

Patio season in Saskatchewan was infiltrated with wasps this summer and they aren't showing signs of leaving. One pest control expert has tips.

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30 h. ago 'Something needs to be done': Father of Lake Mahogany drowning victim aims to prevent future incidents in Calgary

Almost 3,000 people have signed a petition that calls for lifeguards at Calgary's community lakes

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30 h. ago 'Something needs to be done': Father of Mahogany Lake drowning victim aims to prevent future incidents in Calgary

Almost 3,000 people have signed a petition that calls for lifeguards at Calgary's community lakes

Events

30 h. ago California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California state lawmakers have passed legislation that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces while carrying out operations, a response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles. But even if the governor signs the measure into law, it’s unclear whether the state could enforce it on the federal agents […]

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32 h. ago NorthStrive® Companies Inc. Releases Report on California’s CNC Machining Industry: “The Silent Collapse” Highlights Succession Crisis and Strategic Opportunities

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStrive Companies Inc. today announced the release of a industry report, The Silent Collapse: California’s Precision Manufacturing Succession Crisis and the Strategic Opportunity. The report explores the mounting challenges facing California’s small to medium-sized CNC machining companies, while also outlining significant opportunities for investors, policymakers, and […]

Economics

32 h. ago Lethbridge man charged after repeatedly stealing milk, ice cream, say police

A Lethbridge teenager who allegedly stole over $2,000 worth of milk and ice cream last month from a downtown drug store now faces theft charges, police said Friday. Numerous times between Aug. 8 and 30, a male stole “significant quantities” of the dairy products from a Shoppers Drug Mart along the 500 block of 1 […]

Events

33 h. ago Calgary Flames bet on Dustin Wolf’s prime and the salary cap is on their side

The Flames signed young goaltender to a seven-year $52.5-million deal before his second full NHL season.

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34 h. ago Opinion: Edmonton police overstepped by intervening on plea deal

On Sept. 8, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) sent a letter to the Crown expressing shock at a proposed plea bargain. The deal would see the accused plead guilty to manslaughter rather than first-degree murder, with a recommended eight-year sentence. The letter, signed by Megan Hankewich, executive director of EPS’s legal and regulatory services division, […]

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34 h. ago False active shooter report at U.S. Naval Academy leaves 1 injured

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A false report of an active shooter at the U.S. Naval Academy led to one person being injured at the Maryland military college, officials said. The person injured was airlifted to a hospital on Thursday and was in stable condition, Lt. Naweed Lemar, the spokesperson for the base that hosts the academy, […]

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36 h. ago L’Albanie se dote d’un «ministre» créé par IA contre la corruption

Diella, dont le nom signifie «Soleil» en albanais, sera responsable des projets financés par des fonds publics.

Politics

37 h. ago Saskatchewan government wanted ‘more ambitious list of projects’ from feds

Many Saskatchewan officials welcome the federal government's investment in a copper mine in the province but many are disappointed to find no new pipelines on the list.

Politics

38 h. ago Anglo’s Swoop for Teck Leaves Bigger Mining Rivals on Back Foot

Anglo American Plc’s swoop for Teck Resources Ltd. swiftly found rival mining executives jumping on calls with bankers and advisers to find out more about the roughly $60 billion deal — realizing that two of mining’s best prizes had eluded them.

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38 h. ago Electra Signs Term Sheet with Ontario for C$17.5 Million as Part of C$100 Million Cobalt Refinery Investment

TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has signed a term sheet for C$17.5 million in proposed funding from Invest Ontario, an agency of the Government of Ontario, to support construction of its cobalt sulfate refinery in Temiskaming […]

Economics