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Hunter Biden’s tax trial set for September as judge agrees to delay, with gun trial still in June
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hunter Biden is scheduled to stand trial on federal tax charges in September after a judge on Wednesday granted his request to delay the California trial that had been approaching n...
May 22, 2024
Seeding progress in the Peace well ahead of five-year average says new crop report from AFSC
The newest crop report from AFSC, dated May 14, says just under 41 per cent of the crop in the Peace had been seeded as of that date.That compares to 18.3 per cent as of May 7.The five year average fo...
May 22, 2024
Work NW Alberta Partnership launches website to address workforce development needs
The Work NW Alberta partnership has launched a new website to address regional workforce development needs within the Grande Prairie-Greenview corridor.The partnership, consisting of the City and Coun...
May 22, 2024
Dawson Creek RCMP investigating discovery of human remains
Dawson Creek RCMP are investigating the discovery of human remains.Mounties say they got a report on Saturday, May 18, of what were thought to be human remains found along the Kiskatinaw River.Police ...
May 22, 2024
Fire ban lifted for the Grande Prairie Forest Area
The fire ban for the Grande Prairie Forest Area has been lifted and the current wildfire danger now sits at low, thanks to the recent precipitation. As of 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, May 22), it joined ...
May 22, 2024
Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead
GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) - Authorities in Iowa were continuing search and rescue efforts Wednesday, a day after a deadly tornado slammed the state, killing at least one. The Adams County Sheriff's office...
May 22, 2024
Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump's pace
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Joe Biden's tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark in his term, though Trump still ...
May 22, 2024
Montreal's Gabriel Diallo one win away from qualifying for French Open
PARIS - Canada's Gabriel Diallo is a win away from advancing to his first Grand Slam main draw after defeating Argentina's Marco Trungelliti 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-4 in French Open qualifying Wednesday. The ...
May 22, 2024
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 election date to determine who governs the UK
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge vote...
May 22, 2024
Former head of military HR sues Armed Forces, government after misconduct case
OTTAWA - A former military leader accused of sexual misconduct in 2021 is suing the federal government, the Armed Forces and his accuser. Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan filed a statement of claim in Federal C...
May 22, 2024