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New president Jim Rutherford embracing challenge of revamping Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Veteran NHL executive Jim Rutherford says he knows taking over the Vancouver Canucks will be a challenge, but he also sees it as a special opportunity. Rutherford was named president of th...
Dec 13, 2021
Alberta UCP nominate Kenney critic Brian Jean as candidate in upcoming byelection
EDMONTON - United Conservative Party byelection candidate Brian Jean says he expects Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to follow up on a promise to sign his nomination papers.That's despite the fact Jean's...
Dec 13, 2021
Province provides update on changes to draft K-6 curriculum
EDMONTON, AB - The province is implementing some changes to the draft K-6 curriculum.Following consultation with parents and school authorities, the Alberta Government will implement new curriculum in...
Dec 13, 2021
B.C. government lifting 30-litre limit on gas for general public on Tuesday
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is lifting a restriction on gasoline for the general public that was put in place after flooding and landslides cut off supply. Public Safety Minister Mike F...
Dec 13, 2021
Locals gearing up for annual Christmas Bird Count
Local bird enthusiasts will be participating in the annual Christmas Bird Count this Saturday.The yearly event has residents in Grande Prairie and around North America get out in their communities and...
Dec 13, 2021
Chauvin expected to plead guilty in Floyd civil rights case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin appears to be on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights. A federal docket entry on Monday showed that ...
Dec 13, 2021
No troops disciplined in US strike killing Afghan civilians
WASHINGTON (AP) - No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday. Officials said...
Dec 13, 2021
Quebec restores some government websites taken down due to software vulnerability
MONTREAL - Some Quebec government websites taken down Sunday due to a massive software vulnerability are back online. The websites of power utility Hydro-Qubec and the Health Department were restored ...
Dec 13, 2021
Ottawa to include $40B in fiscal update to cover compensation for First Nations kids
OTTAWA - The federal government has set aside $40 billion to compensate First Nations children and undertake long-term reforms to the child-welfare system. Two sources, who spoke to The Canadian Press...
Dec 13, 2021
RCMP arrests three following drug trafficking, weapons offences
The Grande Prairie RCMP says they have arrested and charged three people for various drug trafficking and weapons offences.In October of 2021, the Grande Prairie Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams...
Dec 13, 2021