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Deputy Prime Minister, Grande Prairie Mayor discuss future of natural gas sector
As part of her tour around Alberta, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland made a short stop in Grande Prairie Thursday to sit down with Mayor Bill Given. Freeland was in Peace River on January 8, wh...
Jan 9, 2020 Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland with Grande Prairie Mayor Bill Given (photo from the City of Grande Prairie Twitter)
Storm sign Zayat from Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
The Grande Prairie Storm announced Thursday that they have signed Brandon Wheat Kings defenseman Jack Zayat.Zayat, a Calgary native, appeared in 11 career games for the Wheat Kings and never registere...
Jan 9, 2020 Photo Credit: Perry Bergson, The Brandon Sun
Alberta fires back at UN committee for criticism of energy megaprojects
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says the United Nations is an unelected, unaccountable body that has no business criticizing Canada's energy megaprojects. Sonya Savage, in a statem...
Jan 9, 2020
Accused pair urge Supreme Court to deny hearing in railway terror case
OTTAWA - Two men found guilty of terrorism offences argue there is no need to revisit an appeal court's decision to order a new trial. In separate legal submissions, Raed Jaser and Chih...
Jan 9, 2020
Stampeders' leading rusher Ka'Deem Carey signs extension through 2021 season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed running back Ka'Deem Carey to a contract extension through the 2021 season. Carey had a team-leading 422 yards on 75 rushing attempts and two touchdow...
Jan 9, 2020
Canadian trio drawing attention ahead of Thursday's MLS SuperDraft
TORONTO - Canadian Ryan Raposo has a chip on his shoulder going into Thursday's MLS SuperDraft. Growing up, the Hamilton native was labelled "too small, too skinny and couldn't get around the fie...
Jan 9, 2020
Quebec emerging as potential hub for Conservative leadership hopefuls
OTTAWA - As contenders for the Conservative leadership continue to jockey into position, several from Quebec are considering a bid despite the party's mediocre showing in that province in th...
Jan 9, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister Freeland meets with Alberta premier, Calgary mayor
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he hopes to see concrete action in short order after meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. "We've identified some urgent priorities for...
Jan 9, 2020
Local company looks to help Australian wildlife affected by the fires
A local company from Beaverlodge is looking to lend a hand for the wildlife that have been displaced or injured by the wildfires in Australia. The quilting company Around The Block is looking for volu...
Jan 9, 2020 Photo Credit: Around The Block Facebook page
Tax scam back in the Peace Country
High Prairie RCMP have sent out a warning about phone scams.Mounties say they have had several reports recently about scammers claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency and the RCMP, telling peopl...
Jan 9, 2020