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Family affair: Josh and Dave Manson going head-to-head in Avalanche-Oilers matchup
DENVER - Josh Manson wants to do everything he can to beat the Edmonton Oilers. That doesn't mean the Colorado Avalanche defenceman will be cutting off communication with his dad during the NHL's West...
May 31, 2022

Aquatera will be conducting construction on 100 Avenue starting June 1st
Aquatera will start some construction work June 1 at 100 Avenue, west of 96 Street. Westbound lanes will be shut down on 100 Avenue, between 96 to 97 Streets for the five days the construction is expe...
May 31, 2022

Montreal's Bennedict Mathurin ready to make his NBA dreams come true
With the NBA Draft in his sights, star Canadian basketball prospect Bennedict Mathurin is ready to make his dreams come true. The 19-year-old Montreal native has had a plan to play in the NBA since he...
May 31, 2022

Veteran receiver Banks picking up things quickly with Toronto Argonauts
GUELPH, Ont. - Brandon Banks is a very fast learner. Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie has been very impressed with how quickly Banks has picked up the offence during training camp. Banks is in his fi...
May 31, 2022

Public info sessions planned for residents in annexation area
The city has a series of information sessions planned for next week for residents in what is called the Rural Service Area.These are areas that were annexed from the County of Grande Prairie by the ci...
May 31, 2022

Safe Kids Week in Alberta
Alberta Health Services is raising awareness for Pedestrian, Cycling, Skateboarding, Scootering, and Rollerblading safety with Kids Safe Week.Doctor Jack Pang, Medical Officer of Health for Alberta He...
May 31, 2022

Charest pledges review of assault-style firearm ban after saying no laws would change
OTTAWA - Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest is promising to subject a national ban on so-called assault-style firearms to a classification review by a panel of experts. It comes after the ...
May 31, 2022

100th Street and 84th Avenue Construction
The City of Grande Prairie announced two road development plans set to start in the coming days.The first is to begin on June 1st at 84th avenue between 100 street and Resources road, the second is 10...
May 31, 2022

Critics fear environmental impact of new Alberta anti-red-tape legislation
EDMONTON - Critics say new Alberta legislation aimed at reducing red tape could do just the opposite while threatening parks and protected areas. Last week, the United Conservatives passed a bill that...
May 31, 2022

Panama replaces Iran as Canada's opponent for men's soccer friendly in Vancouver
Panama is stepping in as a late replacement for Iran for Sunday's men's soccer friendly against Canada in Vancouver. Giving way to mounting criticism about hosting Iran at B.C. Place Stadium, Canada S...
May 31, 2022