23 h. ago Monument Announces Commencement of Expansion Drilling Program at Selinsing Gold Mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V: MMY, FSE: D7Q1) (“Monument” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the commencement of its expansion drilling program at the Selinsing Gold Mine including Selinsing and Buffalo Reef gold properties, located in Pahang State on the Central Gold Belt of Western Malaysia. […]

Politics

31 h. ago Calgary Surge fall to Stingers, dropping 2025 CEBL Battle of Alberta series

Edmonton squad closes gap on second-place rivals in Western Conference standings

Events

2 d. ago Alberta and Carney: conflict and collision — Can Alberta survive Carney’s net

It should be evident to Albertans that the province is on a collision course with the federal Liberal government, driven by a fundamental disagreement: will Alberta and Western Canada be allowed to fully develop its hydrocarbon endowment, or will that economic value be lost in pursuit of the climate policy known as “net zero”? This […]

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3 d. ago Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3

The Whitecaps (11-4-5) have lost three of their last four. Vancouver is second in the Western Conference with 38 points, behind San Diego (39).

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3 d. ago Nature and art bring healing and peace for Calgary abstract mixed

fossils, gemstones and Alberta ammolite can be found in Cherisse Mia's pieces

Culture

4 d. ago ‘Great energy’: Calgary Stampede kicks off with oilpatch optimism, patriotic pride

CALGARY — The party tents are up, straw bales are scattered around sidewalks and the most crucial 10 days of the year are in full swing for one Calgary bar and restaurant operator. The Calgary Stampede is a yearly celebration of western culture that kicks off Friday with a parade and includes rodeo events, concerts, […]

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4 d. ago Endangered western painted turtle released by Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Members of the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society travelled to Kelowna to release a western painted turtle that had been in their care for several weeks.

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4 d. ago Mustang Energy Corp. Receives Exploration Permit for 914W Uranium Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) (the “Company” or “Mustang”) is pleased to announce it has received exploration permits from the Saskatchewan Government, allowing for ground-based exploration activities at the 914W Uranium Project (the “Project”) south of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. The permit includes Crown Land […]

Culture

4 d. ago Western Balkans face severe drought and water restrictions during heat wave

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heat wave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 C (104 F) and meteorologists warned that there would be scarce rain until September. Rivers are almost dry because […]

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4 d. ago ‘This is not life’: Gazans reel from Israeli strike on school

Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) — Young children wandered through the charred shell of what had been a school sheltering displaced Palestinians on Thursday, after a pre-dawn Israeli strike killed 12 people there according to the civil defence agency. Tattered clothes hung from the blackened exterior of the building in western Gaza City, as rubble […]

Society

4 d. ago Skyharbour’s Partner Company Mustang Energy Receives Exploration Permit for 914W Uranium Project Located in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan

Vancouver, BC, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) (OTCQX: SYHBF) (Frankfurt: SC1P) (“Skyharbour” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that partner company Mustang Energy Corp. (“Mustang”) has received exploration permits from the Saskatchewan Government, allowing for ground-based exploration activities at the 914W Uranium Project (“the Project”) south of the Athabasca Basin, […]

Culture

6 d. ago Marner reveals factors for leaving Maple Leafs, signing with Vegas

Mitch Marner on Tuesday night shed some light on his desire to play for the Vegas Golden Knights. In his first news conference as a member of the Western Conference club and clad in his new No. 93 Golden Knights sweater, Marner made it clear Vegas was his first choice. “We thought about going to […]

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6 d. ago Canada Day celebrations draw thousands as Carney says values under pressure

OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and western alienation. “We’ve decided not to pull apart and fight, but to come together and to build. Because that’s the Canadian way,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said to thousands of […]

Culture

6 d. ago Gulutzan officially hired by Stars; Perry's new jersey; Arvidsson's bear tale

If you can’t beat ’em, hire ‘em. Dallas Stars, who’ve lost the last two Western Conference finals to the Edmonton Oilers, officially hired Oilers PP guru Glen Gulutzan as their head coach Tuesday. When Gulutzan joined the Oilers in 2018, the Oilers had the worst PP in the NHL. In his seven years here he […]

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6 d. ago Is Oilers' Evan Bouchard worth $10.5 million per season? He thinks so

Evan Bouchard will be a big part of the plans for the two-time reigning Western Conference champions as they look to get over the Stanley Cup hump.

Economics

6 d. ago IKS Health Announces Transformational Partnership with Western Washington Medical Group through Strategic Investment in Managed Service Organization

DALLAS — IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions supporting clinicians, staff and patients throughout the care journey, is pleased to announce a transformative expansion of its partnership with Western Washington Medical Group (WWMG), a leading independent multispecialty healthcare organization in Washington state. IKS Health will make a strategic investment in a newly […]

Culture

6 d. ago Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Implementation of Share Consolidation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) announced today that, further to the special resolution approved by the Company’s shareholders at the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting held on May 7, 2025, the Board of Directors has determined to implement the consolidation […]

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6 d. ago Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Release Date of Second Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call Details

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) second quarter 2025 financial and operating results will be released on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Western will host its second quarter 2025 analyst conference call on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. PDT (12:00 p.m. […]

Culture

7 d. ago Cartel violence in Mexico leaves 20 dead, including 4 decapitated bodies

MEXICO CITY — Four decapitated bodies were found hanging from a bridge in the capital of western Mexico’s Sinaloa state on Monday, part of a surge of cartel violence that killed nearly 20 people in less than a day, authorities said. A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has […]

Events

7 d. ago Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Fire Damages Columbia Vista Division Sawmill

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) announced today that the sawmill at its Columbia Vista Division, located in Vancouver, Washington, sustained extensive damage in a fire, rendering the mill inoperable. “On behalf of Western, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to […]

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