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Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years
OTTAWA - Ottawa says it has banned the largest contractor that worked on the ArriveCan app from entering into contracts or real property agreements with the government for seven years. Public Services...
Jun 06, 2025

Ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped from Arkansas jail captured
A former police chief and convicted killer known as the "Devil in the Ozarks" was captured 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) northwest of the prison grounds by law enforcement official safter he escaped from...
Jun 06, 2025

Premier Moe responds to criticism for not calling in federal, military help to handle wildfires
Calls continue for the province to use every available resource in Canada to combat wildfires that are threatening northern communities and have forced mass evacuations.Federation of Sovereign Indigen...
Jun 06, 2025

Man who killed 4 members of Muslim family appealing convictions on 3 grounds: doc
A court document shows a man convicted of murdering four members of a Muslim family and seriously injuring another in what the judge deemed to be an act of terrorism is appealing his convictions on th...
Jun 06, 2025

Djokovic unsure if he will ever play again at the French Open after semifinal loss
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic is unsure he will play at the French Open ever again after losing to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the semifinals on Friday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion cast doubt on whe...
Jun 06, 2025

Feelings come "roaring back" for former CFL star quarterback Doug Flutie in Calgary
CALGARY - Doug Flutie expects to feel the itch Saturday. One of the greatest CFL quarterbacks of all time will be on the sidelines of the Calgary Stampeders' season-opener against the Hamilton Tiger-C...
Jun 06, 2025

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans. The justices...
Jun 06, 2025

Don't know if you've been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge
TORONTO - Public health doctors say if people don't know if they've been vaccinated against measles, they should get a shot. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, says people should t...
Jun 06, 2025

Salvation Army receives $10k from 100 Women Who Care Melfort
The 100 Women Who Care chapter in Melfort has once again awarded a local non-profit organization with $10,000. The chapter held their quarterly meeting at the Melfort Golf and Country Club this week, ...
Jun 06, 2025

Plus Industries in Melfort receives over $15k from Smile Cookie campaign
The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign was a huge success in Melfort. Proceeds from Smile Cookies sold from April 28 to May 4 went to Plus Industries. "Thanks to your generosity in this year's Smile Ca...
Jun 06, 2025