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Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL's first Black GM
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks have hired longtime NHL forward Mike Grier to become the first Black general manager in NHL history. Grier fills the spot that opened when Doug Wilson stepp...
Jul 05, 2022
Canada making electric vehicle, battery pitch to Japanese automakers
OTTAWA - Innovation Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says the convergence of Canada's automotive and mining sectors is working to lure more companies to Canada to make electric cars and the batteri...
Jul 05, 2022
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 for Vietnam War heroism
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed the nation's highest military honor to four Army soldiers for heroism during the Vietnam War, bravery that he said had not diminished even wit...
Jul 05, 2022
Grande Prairie Airport not facing issues faced by recent travellers at larger Canadian airports
It is business as usual at the Grande Prairie Airport, in spite of issues such as long lineups and missed or cancelled flights that are plaguing similar facilities in larger cities. "I am pleased to s...
Jul 05, 2022
Giuliani, Graham testimony sought in Trump election probe
ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is trying to compel U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York...
Jul 05, 2022
Quebec victims group surprised after man gets conditional discharge for sex assault
MONTREAL - A crime victims advocacy group is expressing concern after a Quebec man was granted a conditional discharge last month after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman as she slept. Mar...
Jul 05, 2022
The Northern Twistmaster Armwrestling Club had an impressive showing over the Long Weekend
The Northern Twistmasters Armwrestling Club had a decorated long weekend as they sent nine competitors to Nationals. Seven members of the club placed on the podium.Gary Macdonald secured another visit...
Jul 05, 2022
Ukrainian governor urges evacuation of 350,000 residents
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) - A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing an eastern Ukraine province essential to his wartime aims, his troops escalated their offensive in t...
Jul 05, 2022
Jessica Campbell hired as first female assistant coach in AHL
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired the American Hockey League's first female assistant coach. Jessica Campbell spent the past year working with the Tri-City Storm of the ...
Jul 05, 2022
Free public swimming event planned to celebrate 60th anniversary of outdoor pool
July 13th marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the outdoor pool at Muskoseepi Park.Originally named the Bear Creek pool, the facility closed in 2013 to allow for major renovations and the addi...
Jul 05, 2022