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At least 2 people shot at Manhattan office building housing financial firms and NFL, source tells AP
NEW YORK (AP) - At least two people, including a New York City police officer, were shot Monday in a midtown office building that houses some of the country's top financial firms and the National Foot...
Jul 28, 2025
Elevated E-coli levels at Kipabiskau lead to swimming advisory
A local beach is reporting high E-coli levels in the water. Water samples have indicated an elevated level at Kipabiskau Beach at Kipabiskau Lake, just southeast of Melfort. The water status advisory ...
Jul 28, 2025
30 people die in heavy rains and flooding in Beijing, Chinese state media say
TAISHITUN, China (AP) - Chinese state media say that 30 people have died in heavy rains and flooding in Beijing. State broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday that 28 people had died in Beijing's hard-hit Mi...
Jul 28, 2025
Melfort Legion members receive Meritorious Service Medal
A pair of long-time Melfort Legion members have received a significant honour. Comrade John Wade and Comrade Bob Ellis have been given the Meritorious Service Medal. Both were nominated by past-presid...
Jul 28, 2025
Saskatchewan extends disaster claim deadline amid wildfires; 60 active,12 communities evacuated
A relentless wildfire season continues to grip Saskatchewan, with 60 active wildfires burning across the province as of 11:00 a.m. Monday. While six fires have been successfully contained, 12 remain u...
Jul 28, 2025
Cathay Wagantall serving final term as MP for Yorkton-Melville
A local Member of Parliament has decided not to pursue a fifth term. Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall announced on Monday that the current term in Ottawa will be her last. "I will continue to repr...
Jul 28, 2025
Most Canadians think the country is making progress on reconciliation: poll
Most Canadians believe the country is making good progress on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, a new poll from Leger suggests."The extent to which people feel progress on reconciliation is bein...
Jul 28, 2025
Sask. Cornhole Association eyes expansion to more communities
A competitive game, that involves tossing a beanbag into a small hole, is gaining popularity in Saskatchewan.The fourth annual provincial cornhole championships were held this past weekend in Regina a...
Jul 28, 2025
Voters in Alberta byelection to use adapted ballots due to high number of candidates
CAMROSE - Elections Canada says voters in the upcoming Battle River-Crowfoot byelection will be required to write out the name of their preferred candidate given the unusually high number of people ru...
Jul 28, 2025
2 kids killed at Miami sailing camp after barge collides with their boat, authorities say
Two kids were killed and two more are in critical condition after a barge struck their boat and sent them overboard during a sailing camp in Miami on Monday, authorities said. All six people on the sa...
Jul 28, 2025