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Economic region that includes Grande Prairie sees slight drop in unemployment in September
The economic region that includes Grande Prairie and Peace River saw a 0.9 per cent decrease in unemployment figures between August and September.New figures released by Statistics Canada shows that t...
Oct 9, 2020
The Latest: Nadal wins 2nd set in French Open semifinals 6-3
PARIS - The Latest from the French Open (all times local): ___ 4:55 p.m. Defending champion Rafael Nadal is a step closer to reaching a 13th French Open final after winning the second set 6-3 against ...
Oct 9, 2020
Champagne to meet Belarus opposition leader on four-country Europe trip
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne travels to Europe next week where he will meet the exiled opposition leader of Belarus and hold talks on the fighting between Azerbaijan an...
Oct 9, 2020
Caribou Centre's social media campaign raises awareness of child abuse prevention month
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Caribou Youth and Child Centre in Grande Prairie is doing it's part to raise awareness and get people talking about the issue.To mark the month, the Ca...
Oct 9, 2020
'I don't want to go through this ever in my life again,' LTC resident tells inquiry
One by one, residents of Ontario's long-term care homes described the emotional devastation caused by the COVID-19 lockdown to an independent inquiry - and implored the governments ...
Oct 9, 2020
Triple Crown-winning trainer Mike Keogh among those watching Mighty Heart's quest
TORONTO - Mike Keogh finds himself in a similar position to the surviving members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Miami remains the NFL's last unbeaten team, capping a perfect 17-0 run by downing Washingt...
Oct 9, 2020
WFP says it shares Nobel Peace Prize with Canada and supporters around the world
OTTAWA - The United Nations World Food Program is thanking Canada for its support after the organization won the Nobel Peace Prize, saying that support is essential with hunger rising due to COVID-19....
Oct 9, 2020
Legault government to replace Indigenous affairs minister with ex-police officer
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is set to appoint a new cabinet minister to oversee Indigenous affairs. Sylvie D'Amours is being shuffled out of the portfolio today and will be replaced by Ian Lafrenie...
Oct 9, 2020
Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until May 30
NEW YORK - Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume - until at least late May. Although an exact date for various performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadwa...
Oct 9, 2020
Successful heart operation for Norway's aging monarch
COPENHAGEN - Norway's 83-year-old King Harald V on Friday underwent an operation to replace a heart valve at the main hospital in Oslo. The palace said it was successful and his condition was describe...
Oct 9, 2020