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Two new COVID-19 cases, two recoveries recorded in Grande Prairie
The City of Grande Prairie recorded two new COVID-19 cases and two recoveries for Sunday, June 13, leaving the City's active case total at 53.In the County of Grande Prairie, there were no new cases a...
Jun 14, 2021
Canada names 30-man roster for July rugby internationals against Wales, England
Matt Heaton of Rugby ATL and Ben LeSage and Lucas Rumball of the Toronto Arrows will co--captain Canada for rugby test matches next month in Wales and England. Canada coach Kingsley Jones has named 30...
Jun 14, 2021
AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach
Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey's oldest organizations instead of the NHL's newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers. Gallant and the Rangers have a deal ...
Jun 14, 2021
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin files court challenge of his firing from vaccine rollout
OTTAWA - The military commander who was removed from his post as the head of vaccine logistics last month is alleging his dismissal involved political interference by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and...
Jun 14, 2021
RCMP investigating sudden death after burned human remains found in downtown dumpster
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a woman's burned remains were found in a dumpster in downtown Grande Prairie Saturday morning.This after Grande Prairie RCMP were called to th...
Jun 14, 2021
CFL board of governors votes unanimously to start 2021 season in August after meeting
The CFL says professional football will return to Canada in August. The CFL's board of governors voted unanimously Monday in favour of an amended collective bargaining agreement and starting the 2021 ...
Jun 14, 2021
Spain held to 0-0 draw by Sweden at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) - The chances came and went but neither Spain nor Sweden managed to put any of them in the net Monday in a 0-0 draw at the European Championship. Spain dominated possession and sta...
Jun 14, 2021
Construction starts on Range Road 53 from Township 712 to 714 Tuesday
Construction work is set to start Tuesday on Range Road 53 from Township Road 712 north to Township Road 714. The work will include digging out the existing road structure to re-align, level, and wide...
Jun 14, 2021
Canadian women put on better show but fail to score in 0-0 soccer draw with Brazil
CARTAGENA, Spain - Canada posted its fourth straight clean sheet, playing Brazil to a scoreless draw in an international women's soccer friendly Monday. It was a better showing from the Canadians than...
Jun 14, 2021
Canada wants 'robust' investigation into origins of COVID-19: Health Minister Hajdu
Health Minister Patty Hajdu says Canada will work with its international partners to make sure there is a "robust" and ongoing investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus. The communique t...
Jun 14, 2021