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Canada exits BetVictor World Cup of Darts after second straight loss in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Canada's (Gentleman) Jim Long and Matt (Ginjaninja) Campbell lost 4-1 to Denmark on Friday, failing to advance out of the group stage at the BetVictor World Cup of Darts. Long, fro...
Jun 13, 2025

A year after playoff loss, Lexi Thompson back in contention at Meijer LPGA Classic
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) - Lexi Thompson was back in contention going into the weekend in her beloved Meijer LPGA Classic, a year after a playoff loss at Blythefield County Club. Making her sixth start of ...
Jun 13, 2025

A US Open oops for Lowry, who gets a penalty after picking up his ball but forgetting to mark
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - Shane Lowry had spent 32 holes being battered by Oakmont Country Club. Then he made a mistake that couldn't be blamed on the course. "Probably one of the stupidest things I've ever...
Jun 13, 2025

Cenovus Rush Lake 1 and 2 thermal facilities remain closed 'for forseeable future'
Cenovus continues to deal with a well release that has shut down its Rush Lake 1 and 2 thermal facilities in the R.M. of Paynton, about 80 kilometres southeast of Lloydminster.The Ministry of Energy a...
Jun 13, 2025

Recovery planning underway for Denare Beach members; 75 per cent of homes lost
Evacuation orders remain in effect for Creighton and Denare Beach near the Manitoba border, but even when it's safe to return, many evacuees won't have a home to return to. Wildfires raging in the are...
Jun 13, 2025

South Carolina executes a man serving death sentences in 2 separate murders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders was put to death Friday by lethal injection in the state's sixth execution in nine months. Stephen Stanko, 57, w...
Jun 13, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Albertans to start paying for COVID-19 shots this fall
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting this fall. More coming. The Canadian Press
Jun 13, 2025

Mustangs' Turner commits to University of Manitoba Bisons
Another Melfort Mustang has decided on where to continue their hockey career.Graduated defenceman Zach Turner has committed to the University of Manitoba Bisons in USports."I'm super pumped, I'm excit...
Jun 13, 2025

Health Minister Carr visits Melfort as Hospital receives funded upgrades
Earlier this week, Rural and Remote Health Minister Lori Carr visited the City of Melfort as part of her Saskatchewan summer tour.Carr toured two of the local healthcare facilities and met with health...
Jun 13, 2025

Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan's political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Illinois House speaker...
Jun 13, 2025