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Grande Prairie RCMP urge caution to prevent vehicle warm-up thefts
With below zero temperatures hitting the region, the Grande Prairie RCMP are reminding motorists to be cautious when starting and letting their vehicles warm up. Cst. Lindsay Ralph with the RCMP urges...
Dec 06, 2021
Canadians Smith, Campbell, Norman Jr., to play at World Darts Championships
LONDON - Jeff (The Silencer) Smith, Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell and John Norman Jr. will carry Canadian colours at the William Hill World Darts Championship starting next week in England. The 2.5-mill...
Dec 06, 2021
'Not getting on a plane any time soon': Deportation decision delayed in Broncos case
CALGARY - A decision on whether a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash should be deported to India likely won't be coming until the new year. A lawyer for Jaskirat Sing...
Dec 06, 2021
Cracks in military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to folding tail: expert
HALIFAX - An aviation expert says cracks recently detected in most of the Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to the aircraft's folding tail mechanism. Larry McWha, former commande...
Dec 06, 2021
White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 06, 2021
White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 06, 2021
Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state's booming Latino and Black populations. The lawsuit...
Dec 06, 2021
Andreescu isn't playing at Aussie Open, citing a need for more recovery time
TORONTO - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has decided not to play at the Australian Open next month, saying she'd like more time to recover physically and mentally. The 21-year-old from Mississa...
Dec 06, 2021
Move to Grande Prairie Regional Hospital successfully completed
Alberta Health Services says the move to the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is complete.The move from the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital to the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital took place at 6:...
Dec 06, 2021
US religious group says Haitian gang releases 3 hostages
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A religious group based in Ohio announced Monday that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted. The statement from Christ...
Dec 06, 2021