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Salvation Army donation goal at $650,000 for 2023 Christmas season
Next week is the last week for the Grande Prairie Salvation Army Community & Family Services Christmas Kettle campaign. Captain of the Salvation Army in the city, Peter Kim says it's been a strugg...
Dec 15, 2023
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar and coronavirus pandemic aid lapses
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States experienced a dramatic 12% increase in homelessness as soaring rents and a decline in coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more ...
Dec 15, 2023
Cavalry FC to shift February Champions Cup game to Vancouver Island to escape cold
CALGARY - Cavalry FC is moving its first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup game in February to Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., to escape the Alberta cold. The Calgary-based team, which qualified for C...
Dec 15, 2023
Alberta highlights 'significant progress' in anti-racism efforts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has provided updates on its efforts to combat racism.Alberta's Anti-Racism Advisory Council (AARAC), launched in July 2022, has released its inaugural progre...
Dec 15, 2023
Stampeders re-sign all-star kicker René Paredes to one-year deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed veteran kicker Ren Paredes to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday. Paredes will be entering his 13th season with the Stampeders, who signed h...
Dec 15, 2023
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign DB Amari Henderson to contract extension
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Amari Henderson to a contract extension, the team announced Friday. The length of the extension was not disclosed. Henderson w...
Dec 15, 2023
Hockey player, 11, dies days after getting hit by puck in Quebec
SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. - An 11-year-old boy has died after getting hit by a puck during a junior hockey league practice near Montreal earlier this week. Police in the suburb of St-Eustache confirmed his...
Dec 15, 2023
Hockey player, 11, dies days after getting hit by puck in Quebec
SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. - An 11-year-old boy has died after getting hit by a puck during a junior hockey league practice near Montreal earlier this week. Police in the suburb of St-Eustache confirmed his...
Dec 15, 2023
MD of Greenview organizing Coffee with a Planner meetings Dec.16-20
Greenview residents are invited to attend several Coffee with a Planner meeting over the next few days.The Municipal District of Greenview is organizing the meetings to give residents the opportunity ...
Dec 15, 2023
Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing season
Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco were fired by the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday morning after one of the worst losses in franchise history. The Chargers made the playoffs last se...
Dec 15, 2023