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No change to Peace Region COVID-19 cases Wednesday
There was no change among Peace Region municipalities Wednesday as the province added 48 new cases of COVID-19 for June 17.There remains two active cases in the City of Grande Prairie, according to Al...
Jun 17, 2020
N.S. shooting victims' families seek to sue RCMP, province over response
HALIFAX - Family members of those killed during the mass shooting in central Nova Scotia in April are seeking to launch a class action against the RCMP and the province, arguing police ...
Jun 17, 2020
Canadiens' Drouin looking to recapture early-season form whenever NHL returns
Jonathan Drouin says he's always raised his game when the stakes are highest. It started in minor hockey, continued when he graduated to junior - just look at his stat lines from three ...
Jun 17, 2020
Former England captain Chris Robshaw headed to Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby has added another marquee name in former England captain Chris Robshaw, who is headed to the San Diego Legion for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. The 34-year-old back-rower has...
Jun 17, 2020
City designates land for upcoming supportive housing project
The City's new supportive housing project is going forward. Previously, the City ran a pilot project for housing at the Parkside Inn, which is to end in October.At Monday's Council meeting, it was dec...
Jun 17, 2020
Stay in vehicle when viewing wildlife: Jasper National Park
JASPER, Alta. - Jasper National Park says visitors must stay in their vehicles when viewing wildlife on roads.Officials in the Alberta park have issued a notice of restriction, which will be in place ...
Jun 17, 2020
Kenney responds to Fair Deal panel, promises referendum on equalization reform
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will call a referendum on pushing Ottawa for a better deal on equalization payments as well as explore the province cutting ties with the RCMP and leavi...
Jun 17, 2020
Hawk-Eye glitch mars 1st game back in Premier League
It took just 41 minutes for the restarted Premier League to create another big controversy over technology. This time, it wasn't a VAR decision that was the talking point. Instead, the typically relia...
Jun 17, 2020
Rental rates in Grande Prairie climb, despite nation-wide decline
While Canada saw the average rental rates drop 1.4 per cent between April and May 2020, the Swan City saw an uptick in the rates for both one- and two-bedroom units, according to rentals.ca.As the COV...
Jun 17, 2020
Oxford college recommends removal of Cecil Rhodes statue
LONDON - The governing body of Oxford University's Oriel College has recommended the removal of a statue of Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes that has long been the target of protests - though it won...
Jun 17, 2020