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RCMP investigate armed robbery at Valleyview Freson Brothers
An armed robbery Saturday night at the Valleyview Freson Brothers grocery store has RCMP in that community looking for help in identifying the suspect. The incident occurred between 9:30 and 10:45 pm ...
Feb 7, 2021

Alberta gym owners calling on province to ease gym restrictions
Gym owners across Alberta are calling on the provincial government to ease up on gym and fitness restrictions as the province moves into Step 1 of the Government of Alberta's Path Forward plan.Under S...
Feb 7, 2021

Man dies diving in cave in southern Germany
BERLIN - A 57-year-old man has died while diving in a cave in the German state of Bavaria, police said Sunday. The man, whose identity was not given, was part of an experienced four-person team diving...
Feb 7, 2021

Federal funding to help former GGs set up charitable foundations is discretionary
OTTAWA - The federal government has allocated $30 million over the past 15 years to sustain charitable foundations created by governors general once they leave office. But Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Feb 7, 2021

Virtual education event marks African, Caribbean, Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 7 is national African, Caribbean, Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and the Caribbean Association of Grande Prairie (CAGP) has partnered with Northreach Society to hold a virtual educati...
Feb 7, 2021

Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67
LAS VEGAS - Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title in only his eighth pro fight, has died. He was 67. Spinks, who live...
Feb 7, 2021

Florida: Slain FBI agent remembered for protecting children
MIAMI - A slain FBI agent was remembered for her strength, infectious laugh, love of family and commitment to protecting children during a memorial service Saturday. Agents Laura Schwartzenberger, 43,...
Feb 7, 2021

Heavy snowstorm pounds Germany, upends travel
BERLIN - A snowstorm and strong winds pounded northern and western Germany on Sunday, forcing trains to cancel trips and leading to hundreds of road accidents. Police said 28 people were injured on ic...
Feb 7, 2021

Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow
YANGON, Myanmar - As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar's biggest city on Sunday to protest last week's coup, their spirits were lifted by the return of in...
Feb 7, 2021

Search underway for 3 climbers on K2 mountain in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - An aerial search was underway Sunday to find three experienced climbers who lost contact with base camp during what would be only the second winter ascent of K2, the world's second highest...
Feb 7, 2021