123
Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Woman charged in Wynyard poppy box theft back in court
WYNYARD — One of two people charged in connection with a poppy box theft in Wynyard has appeared in court again. Rachel Johnson, 42, of Watson, was in Wynyard Provincial Court March 26, where sh...
Doug Falconer Mar 27, 2026

Alberta premier's constitutional affairs lead supports separatist petition
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs is encouraging Albertans to sign a petition that calls for a vote on separation from Canada. Jason Stephan, a Uni...
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Pierre Poilievre backs J.K. Rowling's support for new Olympic gender policy
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supporting a ruling this week by the International Olympic Committee that bans transgender women from women's sports at the Games. The policy change co...
Canadian Press staff, The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Man faces one count of bestiality after alleged horse assault in Vernon, B.C.
VERNON - A man in Vernon, B.C., has been charged with bestiality after he was allegedly captured on security cameras trespassing on a rural property occupied by a horse jumping and training business i...
Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Feds launch early retirement program for public servants after delay
OTTAWA - Public servants who are eligible for the federal government's early retirement incentive can now officially apply for it after delays in launching the program. The program is designed to allo...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Canadian lawyers group rebukes politicization of judicial appointments from premiers
Canada's national lawyers group has rebuked a call from four premiers for Ottawa to overhaul how it appoints provincial superior court and appeal judges. The premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario...
Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Hodgson defers questions on Michael Ma to PM, who cancelled media availability
OTTAWA - Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said today the federal government is opposed to forced labour, a day after another Liberal MP cast doubt on China's labour practices. On Thursday, Michael Ma apolo...
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Quebec Superior Court authorizes class action against Uber over cancellation fees
MONTREAL - The Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Uber that accuses the San Francisco-based company of violating the province's Consumer Protection Act with its cancel...
Erika Morris, The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

New court date for teen charged with murder on Star Blanket Cree Nation
FORT QU'APPELLE — A male teen arrested in connection with a death on the Star Blanket Cree Nation has appeared in court again. The boy, who can't be named due to his age, was in Fort Qu&...
Doug Falconer Mar 27, 2026

Opening grain prices Friday, March 27
Below are today's opening net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 232.01 Canola: 660.33 (up 1.90) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 670.54 Red Lentils: 5...
Ryan Young Mar 27, 2026












