Subway workplace fight ends with acquittal in Unity Provincial Court

A judge in Unity Provincial Court found Jessica Heitt not guilty of assault following a September 2024 confrontation with co-worker Alice Deveaux at a Subway restaurant in Saskatchewan.

The court heard conflicting testimony from the three key witnesses: Deveaux, who alleged Hyde assaulted her twice during a heated argument over unfinished job duties; Heitt, who denied any physical assault and said she acted in self-defence; and Bernice Schneider, owner of the store, who witnessed parts of the incident but could not clearly determine how Deveaux fell.

Landis man sentenced to probation after break-in, mischief conviction

A man from Landis has been sentenced to nine months of probation after pleading guilty to breaking into a home and causing mischief during a heated confrontation last June.

Derek Reginald Hazelton admitted to kicking in the door of a woman’s home on June 12, 2024, following what the complainant described as a period of ongoing harassment and unwanted contact. According to facts presented in court, Hazelton had shown up at the residence late at night, demanding a response to messages and forcing the door open while the woman stood behind it.

Canada pledges $4.3B in support for Ukraine as Carney, Zelenskyy meet at G7

Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine's defence as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister's Office said that sum includes $2 billion for weapons like drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles — funding that Canada will count toward its NATO defence spending target.

Canada is also lending Ukraine $2.3 billion to help the embattled country rebuild its infrastructure.

Don Constantinoff

Don Constantinoff Obituary

1953 ~ 2025 (age 72)

The family of Don Constantinoff sadly announces his sudden passing on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the age of 72 years.

Beloved husband of Sharon Constantinoff, father of Terry and Clayton and grandfather of Damon and Grasyn.

At Don's request, there will not be a funeral service.

Donations in memory of Don may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Revamp coming for Canada’s national pig code

Canada’s Code of Practice for Care and Handling of Pigs is up for review, a process expected to be compete by 2028

Canada’s national pig code is getting an update.

‘We’ve launched the code of practice with the National Farm Animal Care Council,” said Stephen Heckbert, executive director of the Canadian Pork Council.

The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs will be guided by the development process set out by the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), the spearheading body for Canada’s various livestock codes.