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GPCSD preparing to open doors to schools in fall
Following last week's announcement on plans to reopen schools in Alberta, Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools are preparing to open the doors to students in the fall.The Province is preparing...
Jun 15, 2020
Liberals looking to extend COVID-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown
OTTAWA - The Liberals are putting together a plan to extend one of the key COVID-19 benefits ahead of a parliamentary showdown on Wednesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll detail later this ...
Jun 15, 2020
Liberals looking to extend COVID-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown
OTTAWA - The Liberals are putting together a plan to extend one of the key COVID-19 benefits ahead of a parliamentary showdown on Wednesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll detail later this ...
Jun 15, 2020
WestJet resuming Edmonton-Grande Prairie route July 5, adding more daily service to Calgary
The Grande Prairie Airport will soon be seeing more flights coming and going, as WestJet has announced an updated flight schedule starting July 5, which will see the return of service between Edmonton...
Jun 15, 2020
Drive-in movie theatre moving out to Evergreen Park
The Grande Sunset Theatre is moving the outdoor silver screen to Evergreen Park.In a Facebook post Monday morning, organizers for the drive-in theatre announced they will be moving their Friday and Sa...
Jun 15, 2020
Alberta Safeway workers could strike over failing talks with parent company
The union representing Canada Safeway workers in Alberta says it is consulting with its members about a possible strike vote.The contract between Sobeys, which owns the grocery store chain, and its 8,...
Jun 15, 2020
Motor vehicle services, including registrations, unavailable to Albertans June 19-22
Albertans will be unable to access motor vehicle services through this weekend.These services include things like vehicle registrations and driver's license renewals, among others.The temporary shut-d...
Jun 15, 2020
BP takes $17.5B hit as pandemic accelerates emissions cuts
LONDON - Energy company BP is writing down its oil and gas assets by as much as $17.5 billion and will review its plans to develop oil wells as the shock to the industry and world demand from the COVI...
Jun 15, 2020
Streaming concert, online videos and fireworks app to help mark Canada Day 2020
OTTAWA - Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home. Federal officials are releasing the details of how July 1...
Jun 15, 2020
Report says Montreal needs to recognize 'systemic racism' and take action against it
MONTREAL - A report published today says the City of Montreal has neglected the fight against racism and failed to recognize the systemic nature of discrimination. The 261-page document follows a...
Jun 15, 2020