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Higgs says he didn't expect gender policy changes in schools to become national wave
OTTAWA - Premier Blaine Higgs says he never expected other provinces to follow New Brunswick's lead on requiring teachers to seek parental consent before using a student's preferred pronouns. Higgs wa...
Apr 11, 2024
Canada to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers' mortgages on new homes
TORONTO - The Canadian government will allow 30-year amortization periods on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made the annou...
Apr 11, 2024
The Masters begins after weather delay, though high winds are still expected at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The Augusta National that Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and the rest of golf's greats played during their practice rounds for the Masters was a bit different than what greeted them T...
Apr 11, 2024
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil tri...
Apr 11, 2024
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil tri...
Apr 11, 2024
No inflation here: Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Jordan Janes knew when he arrived at the Masters for the first time a pimento cheese sandwich was a must-have. He wanted to soak in the Augusta National experience, and that has lo...
Apr 11, 2024
Town of Valleyview and the MD of Greenview announce dual support for Valleyview school project
The Town of Valleyview and the Municipal District of Greenview have announced their dual support in the development of a new K-12 school in the Valleyview area.The municipalities issued a joint statem...
Apr 11, 2024
Supreme Court won't hear families' years-long case over access to Bernardo documents
OTTAWA - Canada's top court says it won't hear arguments about the release of prison and parole documents concerning serial killer Paul Bernardo. The decisionmarks the end of a years-long battle to ex...
Apr 11, 2024
City Hall seeking feedback on water fountain from Pinnacle Ridge residents
City Hall is asking residents of Pinnacle Ridge for their feedback on the annual renewal of a special levy they pay to have the water fountain located at the entrance of the southwest Grande Prairie n...
Apr 11, 2024
Rangeland Derby tarp auction taking place Thursday night
The chuckwagon auction for the Calgary Stampede's Rangeland Derby is set for tonight (Thursday April 11).There are 27 drivers included in the auction.That includes five with connections to the Peace: ...
Apr 11, 2024