Leaf Rapids evacuees come together amid wildfire fears
Evacuees from Leaf Rapids banding together in Winnipeg and wondering what’s going to be left of their tight-knit community when wildfires recede. Source link
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3 drillers trapped in northern B.C. mine are behind 30 metres of debris, company says
A remote-controlled scoop has begun the work of removing a pile of debris 20 to 30 metres long and seven to eight metres high to gain access to three workers trapped at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia, a company statement says. Newmont Corp. said Thursday that specialized drones have been sent in to assess…
Stabilizing health care in rural Saskatchewan
By Payton Zillich Global News Posted July 23, 2025 7:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The province is hoping dozens of new and enhanced full-time health care positions in rural remote Saskatchewan communities will help reduce a number of service disruptions and hospital closures. Watch the video above…
Ex-UCP MLAs to join, rebrand Alberta Party instead of rebooting Progressive Conservatives from scratch
Two former United Conservative MLAs will join with the centrist Alberta Party and file to rename it the Progressive Conservatives, and they’ll abandon initial plans to launch a new party under the old brand that ruled Alberta for 44 years. Since Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair announced plans earlier in July for a petition drive…
Thief allegedly drives off with vehicle just steps away from owner in Kelowna
Descrease article font size Increase article font size What started as a normal Sunday evening quickly turned into a unexpected turn of events for Chef de Cuisine food truck owner Mohammed Nobi. “I had just parked in front of my food truck and was working like usual,” said Nobi. But moments later, the spot where…
Coastal First Nations in B.C. issue open letter to Carney opposing suggested northern pipeline
Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to reject any new proposal for a crude oil pipeline to the northwest coast. The move comes as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushes for a new private-sector pipeline that would send crude oil to the northern B.C. coast for export to…
NDP critical of government over Jansen mine delays
By Payton Zillich Global News Posted July 21, 2025 10:35 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s a substantial setback for the Jansen Potash mine – its opening has been pushed from 2026 to mid-2027, incurring a hefty price tag due to escalating costs. The video above captures the…
Former Saskatoon Christian school director found guilty of assaulting students with a weapon
The former director of a Saskatoon private Christian school has been found guilty on nine counts of assault with a weapon. John Olubobokun was accused of using a wooden paddle to hit students when he was the director at Christian Centre Academy for four years starting in 2003. The school was later renamed Legacy Christian Academy, then Valour…
Memorial held for slain Kelowna mother Bailey McCourt
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Family and friends of Bailey McCourt gathered Saturday night to remember the Kelowna mother of two, weeks after she was killed in a daylight attack in a parking lot. The memorial was held at the Mission Sports Field, with attendees sharing memories, and tying posters as well…
This grizzly followed a Calgary couple along a popular trail until they finally roared at it
Howard Mah and Lori Arnason had never seen a wild grizzly until Saturday. And if they ever see one again, they’ll be sure to be carrying bear spray the next time. The Calgary couple had set out for a short hike to Troll Falls in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country on July 19 to celebrate their wedding anniversary — one…