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$72,000 grant given to Community Kitchen Project by city
The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre and the Salvation Army of Grande Prairie's Community Kitchen Project collaboration received a $72,000 grant from the city and held a ribbon-cutting Thursday.Video ...
Nov 21, 2019 Ribbon cutting (photo: Emily Keller)
Warkentin slams new federal cabinet
Grande Prairie Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin says the new federal cabinet has what he terms "failed ministers" reappointed, ones who especially failed Western Canadians.He adds there is nothing in the ...
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Former Oil Kings goalie Dylan Myskiw finding new life with OHL's Knights
Goaltender Dylan Myskiw always believed he would catch on with another team after being released from the Western Hockey League's Edmonton Oil Kings. He just didn't think he would have to change leagu...
Nov 21, 2019
Simoni Lawrence says he's talked to Zach Collaros after controversial hit
HAMILTON - For the first time since a controversial play in the CFL season opener, Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros will square off Su...
Nov 21, 2019
Toronto FC declines option on Ashtone Morgan but says fullback could be back
Toronto FC has opted not to pick up the contract option of Ashtone Morgan, the team's longest-serving player, but says the homegrown fullback could still be back. It's the same for French winger Nicol...
Nov 21, 2019
Brewing battle over future of NATO creates minefield for Canada
OTTAWA - A brewing battle over the future of NATO could have major implications for Canada, which for decades has relied on the military alliance as a cornerstone of its security, protection and influ...
Nov 21, 2019
Pochettino fired by Tottenham after magic wears off
LONDON - Mauricio Pochettino was widely lauded as something of a miracle worker by elevating Tottenham into English soccer's established elite and inspiring its improbable run to a Champions League fi...
Nov 21, 2019
'I knew I wasn't done': Ticats QB Dane Evans considered coaching before CFL opportunity
CALGARY - Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans says he was thinking about hanging up his cleats before agreeing to give the CFL a shot. Now, he's one win away from winning a Grey Cup championshi...
Nov 21, 2019
Federal Liberal government urged to intervene to end CN rail strike
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet could find itself moving faster than anticipated to deal with anger in the West over challenging economic conditions, in the face of a rail strike ...
Nov 21, 2019
Feds: Royalty exemption for new shallow-water Gulf wells
NEW ORLEANS - The federal agencies that make and enforce offshore oil and gas leases say they'll encourage new wells in shallow Gulf of Mexico waters by allowing some reduced-royalty or even royalty-f...
Nov 21, 2019