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Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses. The administration announced Friday it will p...
Jun 19, 2020

White House announces plans for July 4th celebration
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key "Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could gen...
Jun 19, 2020

Some doctors call for mandatory mask use in Alberta to prevent spread of COVID-19
CALGARY - A group of Alberta doctors and scientists is calling for the mandatory use of masks in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowds and on public transit.The group, which has a campaign cal...
Jun 19, 2020

County of Grande Prairie to re-open more municipal buildings next week
The County of Grande Prairie will be re-opening more municipal buildings next week. The Administration, Community Services and Public Works buildings will open to the public on June 22, the Family and...
Jun 19, 2020

Via Rail to require passengers to wear face masks as of Tuesday
MONTREAL - Via Rail says passengers will be required to wear masks as of Tuesday to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when physical distancing can't be maintained. The Montreal-based passenger rai...
Jun 19, 2020

Judge OKs $58B plan to end PG&E bankruptcy after wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge on Friday approved a $58 billion plan by the nation's largest utility to end a contentious bankruptcy saga that began after Pacific Gas & Electric's outdated equipm...
Jun 19, 2020

Grande Prairie down to one active case of COVID-19
The City of Grande Prairie now has just one active case of COVID-19 according to Alberta Health, as there were 46 new cases of COVID-19 added in Alberta Friday.With those new cases, the number of acti...
Jun 19, 2020

Peace River RCMP requesting help in locating man last seen on May 29
Peace River RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating 32-year-old Anthony Aaron Roshuk. They say he has not been seen in person since May 29, 2020.RCMP say that they were told that he ha...
Jun 19, 2020

Rugby Canada unveils return to play road map but provinces will have final say
Rugby Canada has lifted its country-wide suspension of sanctioned rugby activities, but says there is more to do before the game resumes. Ultimately what can be done on a rugby field and when will be ...
Jun 19, 2020

McGillis on abuse lawsuit: 'This isn't a CHL issue ... it's a hockey issue'
TORONTO - Brock McGillis wasn't surprised by the abuse allegations detailed in the class-action lawsuit filed against the Canadian Hockey League. He also says the sport's problems run far de...
Jun 19, 2020