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Biden hopes cease-fire, hostage deal to pause Israel-Hamas war can take effect by next Monday
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - President Joe Biden said Monday that he hopes a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that would pause hostilities and allow for remaining hostages to be released can take effec...
Feb 26, 2024
French President Macron says sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not 'ruled out'
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not "ruled out" in the future. Macron spoke after a meeting on Ukraine in Paris brough...
Feb 26, 2024
Veteran quarterback Matt Shiltz prepared for new challenges with Calgary Stampeders
Different team, different city, same approach for Matt Shiltz. The 31-year-old quarterback signed a one-year deal this month with Calgary. The Stampeders will be Shiltz's third team in just his sevent...
Feb 26, 2024
55+ Games gold for Grande Prairie foursome
A Grande Prairie team won the gold medal in mixed curling over the weekend at the Alberta 55 Plus 2024 Winter Provincial Games.Belle Thomas, Vernon Boyd, Sharon Hinz and Doug Small took the top prize ...
Feb 26, 2024
José DeLeón, MLB pitcher for 13 seasons, dies at age 63
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Jos DeLen, a major league pitcher for 13 seasons who led the National League in strikeouts for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1989, has died. He was 63. Los Leones...
Feb 26, 2024
Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
DENVER (AP) - Valeri Nichushkin resumed practicing with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday after receiving care from the player assistance program. The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced that Ni...
Feb 26, 2024
Serven drives in five, Jays thump Pirates 8-4 for first pre-season win
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Brian Serven hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 Monday for their first win of spring training. Serven's two-out home...
Feb 26, 2024
Real estate association economist asks if B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble
VANCOUVER - The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming tax on flipping houses may not generate as much revenue as the government expects and might only impac...
Feb 26, 2024
Fire advisory ended for GPFA
The snow that has already fallen, plus more in the forecast, means that the fire advisory has ended for the Grande Prairie Forest Area.The wildfire information office cautions that fires can still sta...
Feb 26, 2024
Five things to know about Canada's proposed law to guard against online harms
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has tabled its long awaited legislation to better protect Canadians, and particularly youth, against online harms. Here are five things Bill C-63 pr...
Feb 26, 2024