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Regional Enforcement Services highlights in 2022 first quarter report
A first quarter report by County Regional Enforcement Services from January to March this year was presented to the County of Grande Prairie council at its last meeting. The Western Alberta District R...
Jul 22, 2022
UN court rejects Myanmar claims, will hear Rohingya case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Judges at the United Nations' highest court have dismissed preliminary objections by Myanmar to a case alleging the Southeast Asian nation is responsible for genocide aga...
Jul 22, 2022
FEMA report: Flood insurance hikes will drive 1M from market
ST. LOUIS (AP) - When questioned by members of Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said its new update to the nation's flood insurance program will prompt more people to sign up for cove...
Jul 22, 2022
Four playgrounds getting new, modern equipment in Grande Prairie
The City of Grande Prairie is going to begin replacing four playgrounds across the City.The new playgrounds are designed for children 18 months to 12 years old and will provide physical activity and h...
Jul 22, 2022
Canada women's rugby captain de Goede happy to be home as Canada hosts Italy
LANGFORD, B.C. - Sunday's women's rugby test match between Canada and visiting Italy will be a family affair for Sophie de Goede. The Canadian captain is looking forward to a rare chance to play at ho...
Jul 22, 2022
Support the Dutch rally planned for Saturday in Grande Prairie
Another slow roll convoy is planned for in and around Grande Prairie Saturday.The rally called Support the Dutch is being held to support protests of government proposals by farmers in The Netherlands...
Jul 22, 2022
Confronting Pope Francis, Monkeypox experience : In The News for July 22
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jul 22, 2022
Advanced DNA offers hope to solve cold cases, but some Canadian cops slow to adopt it
MONTREAL - Advances in DNA technology are being credited with solving a growing pile of cold case murders in the United States, but some Canadian police forces are lagging behind their U.S. counterpar...
Jul 22, 2022
Dancer tells of excruciating pain, isolation and stigma of monkeypox infection
Peter Kelly was still bouncing back from COVID-19 when a case of monkeypox gave him the "worst pain" of his life. The 28-year-old Toronto resident had only just returned to work as a dancer and physic...
Jul 22, 2022
Environment Canada warning of humidex levels in the mid to high 30s
Heat warnings remain in place throughout Eastern Canada, with Environment Canada warning of humidex levels in the mid to high 30s or even 40 C heading into the weekend. Large regions of Newfoundland a...
Jul 22, 2022