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Grande Prairie Rotary clubs join together in fundraising efforts
Grande Prairie's four Rotary Clubs are joining in a partnership starting in 2023.The clubs will work together to not only market and run events but fundraise and disperse money to non-profits across t...
May 09, 2022
Pilot involved in Ontario plane crash reported for improper registration: instructor
A British Columbia flight instructor alleges the pilot of a plane that crashed in northern Ontario with two wanted men on board had been advertising flight tours on a plane that wasn't registered for ...
May 09, 2022
Paralympic star Rivard, Olympians Oleksiak, Masse, Mac Neil on Commonwealth swim team
Ten-time Paralympic medallist Aurlie Rivard will join decorated Olympic swimmers Maggie Mac Neil, Penny Oleksiak and Kylie Masse on Canada's team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Swimming Canada Monda...
May 09, 2022
Judge denies request from former Alberta justice minister to set aside earlier ruling
EDMONTON - A former Alberta justice minister has failed to persuade a judge to set aside a court ruling that found him in contempt of court for witness intimidation. Alberta Appeal Court Justice Ritu ...
May 09, 2022
Veteran Calgary offensive lineman Dennis says CFL doesn't appreciate its players
He's preparing for training camp to begin on time but the turbulent state of contract talks between the CFL and CFL Players' Association isn't giving veteran offensive lineman Derek Dennis a warm, fuz...
May 09, 2022
Evidence complete in Quebec Halloween murders trial, final arguments on Wednesday
QUEBEC - The presentation of evidence is complete at the trial of the man accused of stalking the streets of Old Quebec on Halloween 2020 and stabbing to death two people and injuring five others. Fin...
May 09, 2022
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum gearing up for AGM and activity-filled summer
The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum will be holding its Annual General Meeting on May 19, 2022. New board members will be picked, and financial statements and a report on current and upcoming museum ...
May 09, 2022
Brooks RCMP investigate three deaths, including infant
Brooks RCMP and the RCMP Major Crimes Unit are investigating the deaths of a woman, her infant daughter and a man believed to be her sibling.Police say they were called to Newell County at about 8 p.m...
May 09, 2022
New provincial program to improve opportunities for organ donation
CALGARY, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a new investment to boost the access to and availability of organ donations across the province.The new $2 million Specialist in End-of-Life Care,...
May 09, 2022
Waive patents for COVID-19 vaccines, treatment to end pandemic, committee told
OTTAWA - Experts say Canada needs to turn its COVID-19 aid attention to expanding vaccine production everywhere or the virus will continue to run wild, mutate and bring new waves of disease. Dr. Madhu...
May 09, 2022