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Decision to exempt gas turbines from sanctions right thing to do: Freeland
Canada's decision last week to send repaired parts of a Russian natural gas pipeline back to Germany was difficult but necessary, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Saturday. The Liberals ar...
Jul 16, 2022
6 people die after storm causes Montana highway pileup
Six people have died after a dust storm fueled by wind gusts topping 60 mph caused a pileup on Interstate 90 in Montana, authorities said. Twenty-one vehicles crashed Friday evening and Montana Highwa...
Jul 16, 2022
Mo Farah's story draws horror, understanding in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Many Somalis are reacting with horror - and a sense of understanding - at British runner Mo Farah's tale of being trafficked to Britain as a child and forced to look after ot...
Jul 16, 2022
Future road plans coming back to August city council meeting
City council will have another look at a revised plan for Grande Prairie's future road system at its next meeting in August. The revisions to the Transportation System Bylaw will come back for more di...
Jul 16, 2022
Old Highway 43 bypass construction extends to 132 Avenue
On Saturday, July 16, the City of Grande Prairie will extend the construction zone on 100 Street across from the Prairie Mall. This is part of an ongoing project to upgrade the old bypass.Construction...
Jul 16, 2022
Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool being renamed
Aquatera Utilities Inc. is the new naming rights partner for the Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool. The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce the new name for the facility will be Aquatera Outdoor P...
Jul 16, 2022
Ottawa exploring criminal reform as Liberal MP tables bill on long-term care neglect
OTTAWA - Cathy Legere saw firsthand the conditions that elder residents of long-term care were enduring, and the intense pressure that personal care staff were under, in the early days of the COVID-19...
Jul 16, 2022
Mo Farah's story draws horror, understanding in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Many Somalis are reacting with horror - and a sense of understanding - at British runner Mo Farah's tale of being trafficked to Britain as a child and forced to look after ot...
Jul 16, 2022
'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth
STANDOFF, ALBERTA - Const. Tasha Melting Tallow hopes her story will help convince Indigenous youth to consider law enforcement as a lifelong career. Melting Tallow, a member of the Blood Tribe, took ...
Jul 16, 2022
12 Ks for Ray, 12 Ws in row for M's after 8-3 win in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Robbie Ray struck out 12 without a walk over 6 2/3 innings, rookie All-Star center fielder Julio Rodrguez hit a grand slam and the Seattle Mariners extended their longest winni...
Jul 15, 2022