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Two charges withdrawn against woman in Alberta border blockade case

Two charges withdrawn against woman in Alberta border blockade case

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two charges have been withdrawn against a woman involved in last year's blockade at the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, Alta.
Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta Environment is investigating how a family's water well near a gravel mine became so contaminated by lead it's no longer drinkable.
‘Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker’ once lived in St. Paul

‘Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker’ once lived in St. Paul

A former St. Paul resident and student at St. Paul Regional High School in the early 2000s, has become the focal point of a recently released Netflix documentary.
Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list

Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list

OTTAWA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office has apologized for not informing him about a visit to the province this week.
Indigenous alumni game a ‘symbolic moment’ that goes beyond hockey

Indigenous alumni game a ‘symbolic moment’ that goes beyond hockey

The Clancy Richard Arena was graced with an evening of fun and action on Saturday when the St. Paul Canadiens Alumni hosted the NHL Indigenous Alumni.
Thousands turn out to bid farewell to Greece’s former king

Thousands turn out to bid farewell to Greece’s former king

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — With occasional renditions of the Greek national anthem, thousands of people lined up since before dawn on Monday outside Athens’ cathedral to pay their final respects to Greece’s former and last king, Constantine, who died last week at the age of 82.
As federal workers return to the office, some decry lack of direction, long commutes

As federal workers return to the office, some decry lack of direction, long commutes

Ottawa public servant YuTaek Hwang has been working remotely for nearly three years.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to take more than 40% pay cut

Apple CEO Tim Cook to take more than 40% pay cut

Apple CEO Tim Cook will take a more than 40% pay cut this year from a year earlier as the company adjusts how it calculates his compensation partly based on a recommendation from Cook himself.
UK govt may veto Scotland's gender self-recognition law

UK govt may veto Scotland's gender self-recognition law

LONDON (AP) — The British government is considering blocking a new law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to legally change their gender — a move that would spark conflict with transgender rights advocates and the nationalist Scottish administration in Edinburgh.
Ceremony to be held for child's partial remains found at residential school site

Ceremony to be held for child's partial remains found at residential school site

STAR BLANKET CREE NATION — A First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan is preparing a proper burial after a fragment of a child's jawbone was found in an unmarked grave during a search of a local residential school site.
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