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Chamber chair hopeful new measures help curb COVID-19 as many businesses prepare to close-up
The Chair of the Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce says though he understands the need for new public health restrictions, it's still a very tough blow for local businesses.Larry Gibson ...
Dec 11, 2020
Grande Prairie RCMP investigating online "sextortion" incidents
The Grande Prairie RCMP say they are investigating three separate reports of "sextortion" that they have received since the beginning of December, two of which involve minors.According to a release is...
Dec 11, 2020
City of Grande Prairie announces facility closures amid restrictions and holiday hours
With new COVID-19 restrictions coming into place on December 13, the City of Grande Prairie is temporarily closing recreation and culture facilities for a minimum of four weeks to comply with the Prov...
Dec 11, 2020
'It can no longer be free to pollute:' Updated climate plan includes carbon tax hikes
OTTAWA - The federal government has released a $15-billion plan to meet its climate change commitments that includes steady increases to its carbon tax in each of the next 10 years."It can no longer b...
Dec 11, 2020
Shapiro hopes Blue Jays can play at home next season, but team eyeing contingencies
TORONTO - Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is optimistic his team will be able play in Toronto next season, but adds there are currently too many variables to begin planning. Speaking to reporters on ...
Dec 11, 2020
White House threatens FDA chief's job over vaccine approval
WASHINGTON - White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed Food and Drug Administration chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the e...
Dec 11, 2020
Grande Prairie RCMP targeting impaired drivers during holiday season
The Grande Prairie RCMP will be stepping up their presence throughout December as they look to keep roadways safe this holiday season.The RCMP's Municipal Traffic Unit has organized several multi-day ...
Dec 11, 2020
Hajdu: Can't stop corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers
OTTAWA - Canada's health minister says the federal government cannot stop private corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers. However, Patty Hajdu said publicly bought COVID-19 vaccines ...
Dec 11, 2020
Canadian linebacker Cantin-Arku enjoys a bittersweet first season as Orange starter
Canadian linebacker Geoff Cantin-Arku's first season as a starter at Syracuse was indeed bittersweet. Wins were at a premium for the Orange (1-10), which finished their season with a 45-21 loss to No....
Dec 11, 2020
Hajdu: Can't stop corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers
OTTAWA - Canada's health minister says the federal government cannot stop private corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers. However, Patty Hajdu said publicly bought COVID-19 vaccines ...
Dec 11, 2020