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New research on a sample collected from the asteroid Bennu — a small portion of which should arrive in Canada soon — is offering a glimpse into how it came to be.

Studies published in Nature Astronomy and Nature Geoscience last week offer some insight into the granules that were collected and brought to Earth in September 2023 as part of NASA-led OSIRIS-REx mission.

The bean bags are practically migrating with how many are being sent flying at Antelope Regional Park.

The sixth annual Antelope Lake Cornhole tournament is taking place, with over 90 games on the bracket.

Daryle Harvey, board member at Antelope Regional Park, says that ever since they added the cornhole to what was originally a golf and horseshoes tournament, it's grown exponentially.

While it's 70 years old now, this military vehicle was practically a spaceship in its day.

Bob Dyke's 1955 Chrysler M43 CDN Ambulance may not have bluetooth, or an aux cord, or CD player, or even a cassette player, but it has more amenities than anyone would expect from a vehicle designed during the Korean War.

Many are asking where the Summer went as kids return back to school next week. 

Magic 97 and Country 94.1 along with Pioneer Co-op Family Fashions want to send you back to school in some new threads with our Looking Cool For Back To School contest. 

A local oilfield service company is picking up the pieces after a weekend fire destroyed four of its trucks.

Lynco Hot Oilers 2018 Ltd. confirmed in a social media post that the blaze on Saturday night wiped out more than half of its fleet. Owners Jason Georget and Layne Wall said while the loss is significant, they are thankful no one was injured.

“Our livelihoods went up in flames,” the post read. “We’ll be OK, though. No one got hurt and that’s ALL that matters.”

Kyle RCMP responded to a series of calls over the past week, including a mischief complaint and a report of a suspicious person.

On Aug. 25, officers received a call about an individual acting suspiciously in Kyle. Police say it was later determined the person was attempting to locate someone in order to serve legal documents.

Two days later, on Aug. 27, RCMP were called to the RM of Monet for a report of mischief. Members spoke with all of the people involved and determined no further police action was needed.

A 30-year-old woman charged with attempted murder and other offences had her case adjourned to Sept. 9 in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Thursday. 

Legal Aid lawyer Suzanne Lalonde appeared before Judge Cynthia Alexander for Meagan Windover and requested the adjournment. Windover was previously denied bail. 

The City of Swift Current has informed folks about closures to nine City services on Labour Day. 

On Monday, September 1, the following services will be closed;

The contest to supply Canada with its next fleet of submarines heated up this week, as Ottawa narrowed down the competition to just two suppliers: a Korean company and a German one.

Here's a look at where the massive procurement project currently stands.

1. Why does Canada need to buy new submarines?

Canada is racing to replace its deteriorating fleet of Victoria-class submarines. The fleet, bought second-hand from the U.K. in 1998, is rapidly aging and are expensive to repair and replace parts.

The federal government needs to amend the Criminal Code so the use of force, including lethal force, is considered reasonable to defend your home and family if someone breaks into it, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday.

Poilievre called a news conference in Brampton, Ont., amid an outcry over assault charges that were laid against an Ontario man who encountered another man who allegedly broke into his apartment while carrying a crossbow.