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Grande Prairie adds 39 new COVID-19 cases over four days, 2,268 in Alberta
The City of Grande Prairie added 39 new cases of COVID-19 between October 30 and November 2, while the province added over 500 new cases each of the last four days.Active cases increased to 105 in the...
Nov 3, 2020
Max Ward, who went from bush pilot to international charter carrier, dies at 98
EDMONTON - Max Ward, a Canadian aviation pioneer who went from flying bush planes to creating his own charter airline, has died. Family friend Jacquie Perrin says Ward collapsed yesterday at his home ...
Nov 3, 2020
'Murder' hornet found in Abbotsford, B.C., after nest destroyed in Washington state
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says one so-called murder hornet was discovered near Abbotsford on Monday.The ministry is warning beekeepers and residents to report sighti...
Nov 3, 2020
Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid
Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games. Council will vote Wednesday on a motion to write letters to the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadi...
Nov 3, 2020
Wolfpack forward Adam Sidlow left shocked, angry and saddened over team's demise
Toronto Wolfpack fans are familiar with the sight of giant forward Adam Sidlow running with the ball, dragging would-be tacklers with him. The six-foot-four 251-pounder left a mark, either as a starte...
Nov 3, 2020
Prison justice society urges ‘drastic action’ as COVID-19 spreads in Calgary jail
CALGARY - The president of the Alberta Prison Justice Society is calling for drastic action after almost two-thirds of inmates at the Calgary Correctional Centre contracted COVID-19.Amanda Hart-Dowhun...
Nov 3, 2020
Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid
Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games. Council will vote Wednesday on a motion to write letters to the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadi...
Nov 3, 2020
Canadians and Americans want loosened COVID-19 restrictions for border town
DELTA, B.C. - Steve Power is standing on a beach across from his wife and two granddaughters, but they're ever so careful not to break the law by touching each other or stepping over an invisible line...
Nov 3, 2020
B.C. seniors advocate wants change in care home visits during pandemic
British Columbia's seniors advocate says health restrictions limiting visits at long-term care and assisted living facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 should be revised to allow more visitors...
Nov 3, 2020
County, Sexsmith set to ratify Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
The County of Grande Prairie and the Town of Sexsmith have put the finishing touches on their Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF). It is set to be ratified at County Council's next meeting on...
Nov 3, 2020