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New Democrats reconvene following glitchy first day of national policy convention
OTTAWA - New Democrats are reconvening for the second day of a three-day policy convention as they look to push past the glitches of the virtual event's opening sessions and rally around keynote speak...
Apr 10, 2021
Rapid COVID-19 tests to come to Grande Prairie schools
The Alberta Government's in-school rapid screening test program is being expanded, with Grande Prairie schools set to be included in the near future. This plan builds on current in-school tests being ...
Apr 10, 2021
Liberals approve basic income, pharmacare, long-term care standards at convention
OTTAWA - Grassroots Liberals have overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling on the federal government to develop and implement a universal basic income - despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's app...
Apr 10, 2021
Blackmore becomes 1st female jockey to win Grand National
LIVERPOOL, England - Rachael Blackmore broke down one of the biggest gender barriers in sports by becoming the first female jockey to win the grueling Grand National horse race. Blackmore, a 31-year-o...
Apr 10, 2021
Blackmore becomes 1st female jockey to win Grand National
LIVERPOOL, England - Rachael Blackmore broke down one of the biggest gender barriers in sports by becoming the first female jockey to win the grueling Grand National horse race. Blackmore, a 31-year-o...
Apr 10, 2021
Prince Philip's frog-jumping legacy in a Manitoba French community
WINNIPEG - The death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has reminded a small French village in Manitoba about how a royal visit half a century ago made the community the centre of frog racing in Can...
Apr 10, 2021
Break for a Breakthrough: Canadian hosts international martial arts demonstration
EDMONTON - Whether he's breaking a wooden board, a clay tile, cement bricks or stacks of cinder blocks in half, Kevin Olsen says every chop requires the same four skills. "You have to hit it with spee...
Apr 10, 2021
Break for a Breakthrough: Canadian hosts international martial arts demonstration
EDMONTON - Whether he's breaking a wooden board, a clay tile, cement bricks or stacks of cinder blocks in half, Kevin Olsen says every chop requires the same four skills. "You have to hit it with spee...
Apr 10, 2021
Quake in Indonesia's Java, Bali kills 6; no tsunami warning
MALANG, Indonesia - A strong earthquake killed at least six people and damaged buildings on Indonesia's main island of Java and shook the tourist hotspot of Bali, officials said Saturday. No tsunami w...
Apr 10, 2021
City and County partner up for Earth Day scavenger hunt
The City and County of Grande Prairie have partnered to create an Earth Day scavenger hunt.It got underway on April 9 and lasts until April 21. It is being used as a way to celebrate the 51st birthday...
Apr 10, 2021