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Alvin Bragg, Manhattan prosecutor who took on Trump, wins Democratic primary in bid for second term
NEW YORK (AP) - Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, the prosecutor who oversaw the historic hush-money case against President Donald Trump, won Tuesday's Democratic primary as he seeks reelection...
Jun 24, 2025

Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel
The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer to get feedback on how the province should stand up to Ottawa while building a "strong and sovereign Albert...
Jun 24, 2025
Regional lake goers provided new resource
Starting this week, the Ministry of Health will begin posting the results of the Healthy Beaches program, which reports on the water quality at select recreational beaches across the province. Accurat...
Jun 24, 2025

Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social services for immigrants
CALGARY - Whether Alberta should withhold social services from immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult ...
Jun 24, 2025

Sirens select Czech star Kaltounkova first overall in PWHL draft
OTTAWA - The New York Sirens selected Kristyna Kaltounkova of Vlasim, Czechia, with the first pick in Tuesday's Professional Women's Hockey League draft, held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The 23...
Jun 24, 2025

La Ronge preparing to bill Air Ronge residents to access town facilities, programming
Air Ronge residents will be paying out of pocket for recreational activities in La Ronge unless the two municipalities reach an agreement before September. At a regular town council meeting on Tuesday...
Jun 24, 2025

Florida executes a man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A man convicted of raping and killing a woman near a central Florida bar was executed Tuesday evening. Thomas Lee Gudinas, 51, was pronounced dead at 6:13 p.m. after receiving a le...
Jun 24, 2025

Community effort required to restore Lac La Ronge trail systems
There will be plenty of work ahead to restore hiking/skiing trails in the Lac La Ronge region following a devestating wildfire earlier this month. While the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport has ye...
Jun 24, 2025

Provincial Métis Council members sworn in
The Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan government is officially sworn in. The election of the newly elected members took their oaths earlier Tuesday after citizens cast their votes last month. While three po...
Jun 24, 2025

Calgary Stampede rodeo safety to include shaded pens, heart monitors for horses
CALGARY - Tents are being set up to provide shade for bulls and broncs and some chuckwagon horses are to be fitted with tiny electrocardiograms at the upcoming Calgary Stampede. Based on scorching hea...
Jun 24, 2025