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GP wildfire danger high, Fire Advisory in place
The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie area is high and a fire advisory has been put in place. This means no new permits will be issued during this time. Safe wood campfires in campgrounds (within...
May 13, 2019
Aquatera issues advisory to protect water infrastructure
Aquatera is asking boaters and ATV motorists for help to protect the current infrastructure in place next to the Wapiti River. The river acts as a main water source within the region and provides drin...
May 13, 2019 Wapiti River bank stabilization construction. Photo/Aquatera/Web
Ibaka shines off the bench as Raptors advance to Eastern Conference Finals
TORONTO - Serge Ibaka left Philadelphia after the Raptors' Game 6 loss on Thursday determined to play better. He felt like he redeemed himself on Sunday night. Ibaka scored 17 points of...
May 13, 2019
In the news today, May 13
Six stories in the news for Monday, May 13 --- EASTERN ONTARIO REELING FROM OTTAWA RIVER FLOODING With more rain forecast for early this week there are concerns the flooding situation along ...
May 13, 2019
Shanahan says military won't leave until border is secure
MCALLEN, Texas - Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan visited a border city in Texas on Saturday and said he intends to accelerate planning to secure the border and bolster the administration's a...
May 13, 2019
Indian prime minister mocked for Pakistan airstrike gaffe
NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been skewered by the opposition for going ahead with an airstrike in Pakistan on the mistaken belief that cloudy skies would help India's air force ...
May 13, 2019
UK Brexit talks stagger on but parties remain far apart
LONDON - Brexit talks between Britain's Conservative government and the main opposition Labour Party are resuming with little sign of progress, as the two parties remain far apart on terms of the U.K....
May 13, 2019
Companies bracing for China's retaliation in tariffs dispute
BEIJING - Companies were bracing Monday for how Beijing might retaliate against President Donald Trump's escalation of a fight over technology and trade that threatens to disrupt a Chinese economic re...
May 13, 2019
'Killing Eve' slays the competition at British TV awards
LONDON - Sharp-edged spy thriller "Killing Eve" has won three major trophies at the British Academy Television Awards, including best drama series. Jodie Comer was named best actress for her performan...
May 13, 2019
Sweden to decide whether to reopen Assange rape case
STOCKHOLM - Swedish prosecutors plan to say Monday whether they will reopen a rape case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a month after he was removed from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. Ev...
May 13, 2019