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NWJHL clubs hopeful for return to ice in September
The Northwest Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) and its teams are hoping to get back on the ice after their 2020 season was derailed by COVID-19 restrictions.With all public health restrictions being lifte...
Jun 22, 2021
City of Grande Prairie lifting capacity restrictions for Canada Day events
The City of Grande Prairie says in alignment with the provincial government's Open for Summer plan, all COVID-19 restrictions on capacity limits at Canada Day live performances will be lifted.Previous...
Jun 22, 2021
Montreal offensive-line coach full of praise for Michael Sam after Nassib's statement
Luc Brodeur-Jourdain will always respect former Montreal Alouettes teammate Michael Sam. He feels Sam helped pave the way for a historic moment on Monday night. Brodeur-Jourdain and Sam were both play...
Jun 22, 2021
Despite poor start, Toronto FC sees brighter days ahead on and off the field
Toronto FC believes it can see light at the end of the tunnel, both on and off the pitch. The hope is that with vaccination numbers going up and Ontario slowly re-opening, the MLS team can return home...
Jun 22, 2021
Increasing variety of housing options among keys in city's three-year homelessness strategy
City administration has laid out its plan to continue addressing and improving upon homelessness in the city over the next three years.The Homelessness Strategy for Grande Prairie 2021-2023 was presen...
Jun 22, 2021
Trans Mountain tree cutting can resume as stop-work order on pipeline route lifts
CALGARY - A federal regulator has lifted a stop-work order on tree cutting and grass mowing along the route of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. The Canada Energy Regulator says in a stat...
Jun 22, 2021
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA - Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, a private member's bill that amends Criminal Code provisio...
Jun 22, 2021
Signs of drought stress and reports of frost in latest crop report
Alberta Agriculture's June 15 crop report says warm, windy weather the week prior to that date depleted soil moisture in the Peace, especially in the central portions. With that, there were some signs...
Jun 22, 2021
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA - Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, a private member's bill that amends Criminal Code provisio...
Jun 22, 2021
'Joints for Jabs:' Company offering cannabis prizes to fully vaccinated Manitobans
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg-based cannabis producer and retailer is hoping to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake with a chance to win free joints. Delta 9's "Joints for Jabs" program is giving away three ...
Jun 22, 2021