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EXPLAINER: Why AP hasn't called Pennsylvania
WHY AP HASN'T CALLED PENNSYLVANIA: A close margin and a large number of outstanding votes are what's making the Pennsylvania contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden too early to call. The...
Nov 9, 2020

Longtime Comp. coach recognized with ASAA Award of Merit
A longtime coach and teacher at Grande Prairie Composite High School is being recognized for his longtime service to student-athletes.GPCHS Phys. Ed. teacher Troy Sandboe has been awarded the North We...
Nov 9, 2020

Canadian international Cindy Nelles named to New Zealand Barbarians rugby squad
Canadian rugby international Cindy Nelles has been named to the New Zealand Barbarians squad to face the New Zealand women later this month.Nelles is currently working in New Zealand and playing rugby...
Nov 9, 2020

Province seeks feedback on federal ‘assault-style’ firearms ban
The Canadian government banned 1,500 types of "assault-style" firearms earlier this year, but the Alberta Government wants your feedback on firearms legislation.The Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee...
Nov 9, 2020

Short, sharp economic lockdown possible amid Alberta COVID-19 case climb: Hinshaw
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the province is considering a short, but sharp economic lockdown that would act as a ``circuit breaker'' to help reverse a recent spike in COV...
Nov 9, 2020

Already active on free agent front, Jays GM Atkins may look to add another starter
The Toronto Blue Jays were the first team to strike on the free-agent front this off-season. Productive interactions at this week's general manager meetings could set them up for some potential trades...
Nov 9, 2020

New Peace River bridge opens to traffic
The new bridge in Peace River is finally open to traffic.The province announced on Monday that the new three-lane bridge in the town has opened up to traffic. Construction on the bridge twinning proje...
Nov 9, 2020

City of Grande Prairie now at 104 active COVID-19 cases
With the detailed reporting system from Alberta Health receiving some needed repairs, the City of Grande now sits at 104 active cases of COVID-19 as of the end of day Sunday, November 8.Issues with th...
Nov 9, 2020

Moguls king Mikael Kingsbury ready for a season of twists and turns
Mikael Kingsbury is prepared for a moguls season that's subject to change. The reigning Olympic and world champion's goal in 2020-21 is continued international domination, if a season can go ahead ami...
Nov 9, 2020

Trump books will continue after Trump leaves office
NEW YORK - One of publishing's most thriving genres of the past four years, books about President Donald Trump, is not going to end when he leaves office. In 2021 and beyond, look for waves of release...
Nov 9, 2020