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Northreach Society in Grande Prairie sees benefits of new substance use updates
Alberta's newly announced reporting system intended to provide more frequent and timely updates on substance abuse and related deaths will be beneficial, according to the Northreach Society in Grande ...
Dec 23, 2020
Avalanche warning issued for Western Canada
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country, has issued a special public avalanche warning for much of Western Canada.An avalanche warning for recreational users of backc...
Dec 23, 2020
News Alert: Navy commander McDonald named new chief of defence staff
OTTAWA - Royal Canadian Navy commander Vice-Admiral Art McDonald is being tapped as the next head of the Canadian Armed Forces.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the decision today, ending months...
Dec 23, 2020
'Cheer' star pleads not guilty to child porn, sex charges
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - "Cheer" star Jerry Harris has pleaded not guilty to federal child pornography charges and allegations that he solicited sex from minors at cheerleading competitions and convinced te...
Dec 23, 2020
Ontario's sport minister says NHL talks ongoing as league plans to announce schedule
TORONTO - The NHL plans to release its 2021 schedule today but Ontario's minister of sport says discussions are still ongoing about how the all-Canadian North division will operate. Ontario is schedul...
Dec 23, 2020
Pandemic dampening 'Tibb's Eve,' the unique N.L. holiday with folkloric origins
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - In Newfoundland and Labrador, Dec. 23 - also known as Tibb's Eve - is an unofficial holiday unique to the province, born out of folklore and turned into a big night for St. John's b...
Dec 23, 2020
Veteran forward Michael Frolik signs one-year contract with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Michael Frolik to a one-year, US$750,000 contract. The 32-year-old Frolik played 57 games last season with the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres, ...
Dec 23, 2020
Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell questionable for team's opener in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell is questionable for Wednesday night's season opener against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans. Raptors coach Nick Nurse says the team is waiting until...
Dec 23, 2020
Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on 'extreme intoxication' defence
TORONTO - The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to weigh in on a ruling related to the defence of extreme intoxication that had alarmed some women's groups. The court granted prosecutors in Ontario le...
Dec 23, 2020
First COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Grande Prairie
The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer have been administered in Grande Prairie.Alberta Health Services says Registered Nurse from the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital's intensive care unit Kr...
Dec 23, 2020