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340 seats for healthcare programs added at NWP and NLC
Over $850,000 dollars are being invested in expanding healthcare programs at Northwestern Polytechnic and Northern Lakes College by the provincial government.It is part of the government's targeted en...
May 25, 2022
Oklahoma governor signs the nation's strictest abortion ban
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday signed into law the nation's strictest abortion ban, making the state the first in the nation to effectively end availability of the procedu...
May 25, 2022
City offering shuttle service to Stompede
City Hall says it will offer a free shuttle service to and from the Grande Prairie Stompede grounds at Evergreen Park; Friday through Sunday.The service will be available all three days from noon to 1...
May 25, 2022
Province announces plans to ease pressure on EMS
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Provincial Government is releasing more information on plans to ease pressure on emergency medical services (EMS) across Alberta.100 new EMS positions are being created and anot...
May 25, 2022
Shandro to face Law Society of Alberta disciplinary hearing
EDMONTON - Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro is to face a three-day disciplinary hearing in October before the self-governing body that sets standards for lawyers in the province. The Law Society...
May 25, 2022
Calgary recruits commercial real estate expertise to revive new arena
CALGARY - The city of Calgary has recruited citizens from the commercial real-estate sector to help get a new event centre and home for the Calgary Flames back on track. When an agreement between the ...
May 25, 2022
'How to Murder Your Husband' author found guilty of murder
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A jury in Portland has convicted a self-published romance novelist - who once wrote an essay titled "How to Murder Your Husband" - of fatally shooting her husband four years ago....
May 25, 2022
PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas will compete in RBC Canadian Open
Justin Thomas, who on Sunday claimed his second major title with a playoff win at the PGA Championship, has committed to play in the upcoming RBC Canadian Open. The national men's golf championship ha...
May 25, 2022
Calgary Flames want to extend Battle of Alberta in NHL playoffs, avoid elimination
CALGARY - For the Calgary Flames to continue stoking the Battle of Alberta in the NHL playoffs, they need to take their game from good to great. Down 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in the best-of-seven We...
May 25, 2022
Wildfire danger high in GPFA, moderate in PRFA
The wildfire danger has risen to high in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.The Alberta government would like to remind residents that wherever campfires are allowed, they are to be properly extinguished ...
May 25, 2022