Peachland church saved after council decides not to pursue land acquisition – Okanagan
The prayers at Peachland Baptist Church have been answered after the District of Peachland, B.C., decided to no longer pursue acquiring its property for a new fire hall. “Glad and relieved for ourselves and for the community,” said Pastor Lyle Wahl. “We have always said we want to stay here.” Council had a unanimous change…
Cleanup underway after military fuel truck overturns on N.W.T. highway – Edmonton
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 10, 2026 11:52 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Cleanup is underway after a military fuel tanker filled with thousands of litres of diesel overturned on a highway in the Northwest Territories. A spokesperson for Joint Task Force North says the truck…
‘I hear you’: Social disorder up, break-ins down, says Kelowna RCMP
Kelowna, B.C.’s top RCMP officer says he’s hearing growing frustration from local business owners as crime and social disorder continue to impact the city. Supt. Chris Goebel addressed city council on Monday, acknowledging the day-to-day realities many businesses are facing, including people sleeping in doorways, open drug use, warming fires and damage to private property….
Saskatchewan film club shines spotlight on Prairie storytellers
By Payton Zillich Global News Posted February 8, 2026 7:24 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size It all began with a little girl, a camcorder and a dream. Now, several years later, Saskatchewan filmmaker Emma Zuck is being celebrated for her art. After going to film school in Toronto,…
High blood pressure drug recalled over low blood pressure pill mix-up – National
Health Canada is warning Canadians to check their medication after two lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 mg tablets were recalled, as some bottles may contain the wrong drug. Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. says certain bottles labelled as MAR-Amlodipine may contain midodrine 2.5 mg tablets, a medication used to treat low blood pressure. Meanwhile, MAR-Amlodipine, the actual medication…
‘Fly high my angel’: 12-year-old girl dies by suicide amid bullying allegations
A nine-year-old’s goodbye echoed through a memorial service in January as she told her older sister she loved her. “Fly high my angel,” she said. Lexi Blackwood was 12 years old when she took her own life. Her father, Ryan Marshall, says Lexi was once confident and outgoing, but that began to change when she…
Agriculture conference aims to share insights between youth and experienced farmers
While farming is a huge factor in Saskatchewan’s economy, it’s not easy to get into the industry. An agricultural conference at the Western Development Museum, hosted by Sask Young Ag on February 5th, hopes to bridge the gap between young and experienced farmers through conversation and advice. “There’s such a big room of knowledge that…
Kelowna residents warned to stay alert following theft of paramedic uniform
Ashley Salmen is reeling after a recent theft from her vehicle outside her Kelowna, B.C., townhouse. “I want the uniform back. I want it off the street,” Salmen said. Salmen is a paramedic and among the items recently stolen was her uniform and paramedic ID. “It has the patches, the emblems and that’s my concern,…
Blood Tribe declares state of emergency after recent dog attacks – Lethbridge
The Blood Tribe Chief and Council have declared a state of emergency after recent dog attacks have endangered the public. In a release on its website, the Blood Tribe says there is a “serious and immediate risk to public safety” and they have a responsibility to protect the “health, safety and well-being” of those on…
Douglas Hospital flooding causes major setback for leading Alzheimer’s and mental health researchers – Montreal
After a devastating flood last week, researchers at the Lehmann Centre at the Douglas Hospital say they have been raising concerns for years about the decrepit state of the building. “This building should have been demolished years ago,” said McGill University Psychiatry professor Sylvain Williams. Williams has worked as a researcher at the Lehmann Centre…
