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Sutter hat trick leads Canucks in convincing 7-1 win over Senators
VANCOUVER - A single hat flew to the ice as seasoned Vancouver Canucks centre Brandon Sutter scored the first hat trick of his NHL career on Monday. In an arena devoid of fans, Sutter had only his tea...
Jan 26, 2021
Epstein's ex-girlfriend seeks dismissal of charges she faces
NEW YORK - A British socialite charged with recruiting teenage girls for financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse in the 1990s asked a judge Monday to dismiss the case on multiple grounds, includin...
Jan 25, 2021
Council votes to allow municipal mask bylaw to expire; provincial mandate remains
The Temporary Mandatory Face Covering Bylaw (C-1426) will expire as scheduled on Sunday in the City of Grande Prairie.City Council voted 5-3 against a change that would have it continue and be reviewe...
Jan 25, 2021
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris out of X-Games Aspen after positive COVID-19 test
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris will miss X Games Aspen after testing positive for COVID-19. McMorris's agent confirmed on Monday that the Olympic medallist from Regina will not be participating at...
Jan 25, 2021
Brogdon scores 36 points to lead Pacers over Toronto Raptors
INDIANAPOLIS - Malcolm Brogdon had 36 points and nine assists and the Indiana Pacers bounced back to beat the Toronto Raptors 129-114 on Monday. Fred VanVleet had 25 points to top the Raptors (7-10), ...
Jan 25, 2021
Central Alberta café opens for dine-in service despite provincial restrictions
Despite being ordered to close for violating the province's public health measures, a central Alberta caf continues to be open to in-person dining.The Whistle Stop Caf, which also operates as a gas st...
Jan 25, 2021
Player with Kamloops Blazers critically injured in weekend snowboard accident
CALGARY - A player with the Western Hockey League Kamloops Blazers has suffered what the league describes as "life-altering injuries" following a weekend snowboarding accident in Saskatchewan.A statem...
Jan 25, 2021
Grande Prairie filmmaker to tell story of local woman's journey through disability, perseverance
A local filmmaker has recently been named the recipient of $20,000 in funding thanks to the TELUS STORYHIVE project. TELUS put a call out to local filmmakers throughout Alberta and B.C. through the pr...
Jan 25, 2021
California: Criminal rings loot billions in jobless funds
LOS ANGELES - California officials say hackers, identity thieves and overseas criminal rings stole an estimated $11.4 billion in unemployment benefits last year. But the extent of the fraud might grow...
Jan 25, 2021
City of Grande Prairie adds six new COVID-19 cases, 22 recoveries
Alberta Health is reporting 362 new cases of COVID-19 for Sunday, January 23 in the province and that there are currently 9,337 active cases.Meanwhile, the City of Grande Prairie added six new cases t...
Jan 25, 2021