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Howe brought in to custody by Grande Prairie RCMP
Telford Randall Howe has been arrested on outstanding warrants thanks to a tip from the public.Grande Prairie RCMP apprehended the 39-year-old Howe this morning. He was previously charged with aggrava...
May 1, 2020 Telford Randall Howe was brought in Friday morning by Grande Prairie RCMP (Photo: RCMP)
NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery
The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month. The league made the decision Friday, though it has been expected for some time. The lottery cann...
May 1, 2020
Chamber of Commerce looking forward to province's economic relaunch strategy
The province announced their phased economic relaunch strategy on Thursday, including proposed dates of reopening of businesses. The strategy, which is separated into three stages, will see some parts...
May 1, 2020 Photo by Curtis Galbraith
Kenney, Schweitzer slam federal gun ban
Premier Jason Kenney says Ottawa's move to ban certain types of 'military style' guns does little to target criminals.He says this in a joint statement issued with Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer."Th...
May 1, 2020 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer (left) and Premier Jason Kenney (right). (Government of Alberta)
Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers' front office
CHICAGO - Marc Eversley gets a chance to help restore an iconic NBA franchise and set an example for the city's youth. He welcomes the opportunities. A former Nike executive who spent the past four ye...
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 outbreaks in 23 First Nations prompting concerns
OTTAWA - Federal officials say the next two weeks will be crucial in trying to determine the scope and severity of the spread of COVID-19 in First Nations communities. Cases of the virus have begun to...
May 1, 2020
Raptors Uprising to open against 76ers GC as NBA 2K League season opens May 5
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC will open the NBA 2K League's third season on May 5 against 2019 runner-up 76ers GC followed by a matchup with Wizards District Gaming the next night. That means ear...
May 1, 2020
MLS to allow individual player workouts but only under strict rules
Major League Soccer is easing its training restrictions, allowing clubs to use their practice fields but only for individual workouts and under strict rules. Team training facilities have b...
May 1, 2020
Grande Prairie golf courses not yet ready to open despite getting green light
During the announcement of the province's phased economic relaunch strategy Thursday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said that all golf courses in the province would be allowed to open as early as this ...
May 1, 2020
World Rugby to announce election results Saturday, ahead of original May 12 date
World Rugby will announce the results of its election Saturday, rather than May 12 as originally planned. The race for chairman pits incumbent Bill Beaumont against current vice-chairman Agustin Picho...
May 1, 2020