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NHL GMs to monitor NFL's remote draft: 'It's going to be really interesting'
Brad Treliving will be paying close attention to the NFL draft. And not because he's curious to see if Joe Burrow does indeed go No. 1 to the Cincinnati Bengals or where fello...
Apr 22, 2020
More women allege sexual assault in lawsuit against fashion mogul Peter Nygard
Dozens more women, including Canadians, have added their names to a class-action lawsuit alleging rape and sexual assault by fashion mogul Peter Nygard. Thirty-six women from around the world have joi...
Apr 22, 2020
Reopening economy too soon will cost lives, precious time, N.Y. governor warns
WASHINGTON - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing back against what he calls "political pressure" in the United States to restart its paralyzed economy. Cuomo, whose state has the worst COVID-...
Apr 22, 2020
A24 to auction movie paraphernalia to benefit NYC charities
LOS ANGELES - How does an indie film shop give back to its hometown in this crisis? If you're A24, you start by mining your prop, wardrobe and set departments. The studio behind films like "Midsommar"...
Apr 22, 2020
Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before virus
WASHINGTON - The financial conditions of the government's two biggest benefits programs remain shaky, with Medicare projected to become insolvent in six years and Social Security on track to no longer...
Apr 22, 2020
Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge challenges
NEW YORK - While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling. Donations to some churches have plummeted, ...
Apr 22, 2020
Trudeau promises $9B aid package for students amid COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising a new emergency benefit for students whose education and job prospects are disrupted by COVID-19. He says a $1,250 monthly payment is coming for pos...
Apr 22, 2020
Spring runoff causes overland flooding in Big Lakes County
Overland flooding is occurring in low lying areas throughout Big Lakes County.The Alberta Emergency Alert reports that excessive spring runoff is causing rivers, streams, and creeks to overflow their ...
Apr 22, 2020 Big Lakes County (website)
Enerplus shutting in U.S. and Canadian wells due to low crude oil prices
CALGARY - Enerplus Corp. is shutting down oil wells and again cutting its capital spending plans due to low crude prices linked to measures taken to control the COVID-19 pandemic.In an announcement tw...
Apr 22, 2020
No injuries reported in early morning house fire
The Grande Prairie Fire Department were called to the Cobblestone neighbourhood early Wednesday morning, for reports of a house fire.When crews arrived on the scene at 2:48 a.m., they discovered two h...
Apr 22, 2020 The remains of the houses involved in the early morning blaze (photo by Shane Clausing)