Convicted Killer Found Dead in Psychiatric Facility
A man convicted of grisly murders in British Columbia and Manitoba has been found dead in a Saskatchewan psychiatric facility.
The Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon says Traigo Ehkid Andretti was found unresponsive in his cell over the weekend.
Andretti, who was 40, was convicted of first degree murder in 2014 for the death of his wife, Jennifer McPherson.
Her remains were found scattered on a remote island off the east coast of Vancouver Island.
Andretti later pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2006 slaying of Myrna Letandre, whose dismembered remains were found in a Winnipeg rooming house.
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Planned Power Outage for San Clara on Weds
Some Hydro customers in the San Clara region will be without power for about four hours on Wednesday.
Hydro says about 300 customers will be affected, and the outage should last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Crews will be installing new lightning arrestors on a line that feeds the San Clara substation.
The affected area runs along Highway 83, from about 19 kilometres north of Roblin up to Childs Lake.
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Potential for Severe Thunderstorms This Morning
The stormy weather yesterday wasn't enough, apparently.
Environment Canada has southwestern Manitoba up to Winnipegosis under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Thunderstorms that rolled through Saskatchewan overnight are heading into Manitoba.
Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for storms that could bring large hail, strong winds, and heavy rain. However, the severe thunderstorm threat should end later this morning.
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Search for Missing People Continues in Iraq Following Horrific Attack
Iraqi officials say the death toll from a truck bombing in Baghdad will likely rise from the current 142 because rescuers are still searching for missing people.
The Islamic State group claims it carried out the attack.
At least 185 people were also wounded -- many critically.
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After Successful Bid to Leave EU, UKIP Leader Stepping Down
There's yet another surprise development in British politics in the wake of the referendum on the country leaving the European Union.
UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage says he's resigning as the head of the party, now that he has achieved his political ambition to have Britain leave the EU.
Farage says he'll keep his seat in the European Parliament to see out the negotiations for Britain's exit.
