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Vigen shatters track record following Day 1 at Ponoka Stampede
The World Professional Chuckwagon Association's running of the Ponoka Stampede kicked off Thursday evening with ideal track and weather conditions. The crowd was at capacity as Grande Prairie's very o...
Jun 27, 2025

Trump says Iran must open itself to inspection to verify it doesn't restart its nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he expects Iran to open itself to international inspection to verify it doesn't restart its nuclear program. Asked during a White ...
Jun 27, 2025

Missing woman in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating missing 48-year-old Sheri Dahdona.Dahdona was last heard from on June 24, 2025, and there is concern for her well-being.She is descr...
Jun 27, 2025

Auger-Aliassime falls to Griekspoor in semifinal at Mallorca Championships
SANTA PONSA - Montrea's Flix Auger-Aliassime lost 6-4, 6-4 to Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in the Mallorca Championships semifinal Friday. The Canadian hit 11 aces, won 79 per cent of his firs...
Jun 27, 2025

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Trent Frederic to eight-year contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Trent Frederic to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$3.85 million. Frederic,...
Jun 27, 2025

A timeline of Masai Ujiri's more than decade-long run with the Toronto Raptors
Masai Ujiri's exit on Friday as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors marked the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise's first NBA title. Here's a look at some o...
Jun 27, 2025

Alberta finance Minister to deliver year-end fiscal update, $5.8B surplus forecasted
Alberta's finance minister is set to deliver the final bottom line number today on last year's provincial budget.Nate Horner's new figure will close the books on the budget for the fiscal year that en...
Jun 27, 2025

Just for Laughs founder goes to police after altercation at sex assault civil trial
MONTRAL - The founder of the Just for Laughs comedy festival says he has filed a police complaint following an altercation at his civil trial. Ex-comedy mogul Gilbert Rozon is being sued for nearly $1...
Jun 27, 2025

Supreme Court of Canada grants woman chance to appeal immigration decision
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says a woman from Albania should have another chance to argue her immigration case after being denied an appeal due to an expired visa. In March 2018, Dorinela Pep...
Jun 27, 2025

Canadian Michael Woods headed to his fifth Tour de France, looking for stage wins
Canadian Michael Woods is headed to his fifth Tour de France, looking for a repeat of 2023 when he won a stage in the storied Grand Tour race. The 38-year-old from Ottawa will ride alongside fellow Ca...
Jun 27, 2025