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NHLPA votes on investigation into how union handled Kyle Beach's allegations
The NHL Players' Association is considering opening an independent investigation into how it handled allegations of sexual assault brought forward by a Chicago Blackhawks prospect against a former ass...
Nov 01, 2021

Canucks defenceman Travis Hamonic will be double vaccinated 'soon': coach
VANCOUVER - Defenceman Travis Hamonic has returned to the Vancouver Canucks after missing the start of the season due to personal issues. Hamonic, 31, spoke with media Monday after practising with his...
Nov 01, 2021

Grande Prairie records 22 new COVID-19 cases, 44 recoveries over weekend
The City of Grande Prairie added 22 new cases of COVID-19 and 44 recoveries from October 29-31, bringing the active case total in the Swan City down to 158.In the County of Grande Prairie, there were ...
Nov 01, 2021

Jury seated for homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A jury has been selected for the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the aspiring police officer who gunned down three people who were out on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, du...
Nov 01, 2021

Dana McIntosh to serve as PWPSD board chair
A new board chair has been elected for the Peace Wapiti Public School Division.At its Organizational Meeting on Thursday, board members elected Ward 9 Trustee Dana McIntosh to serve as Chair, while Wa...
Nov 01, 2021

World Series TV viewers for Braves-Astros up 37% for Game 3
HOUSTON (AP) - Television ratings are up for the World Series along with its return to its usual format with games in each team's city. Atlanta's 2-0 victory over visiting Houston in Game 3 on Friday ...
Nov 01, 2021

NHL concludes Bill Peters investigation, but Akim Aliu's lawyer casts doubt
NEW YORK - The NHL says it has completed its investigation into the conduct of former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly told reporters on Monday the league has wrapp...
Nov 01, 2021

B.C. applies to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of drugs
VICTORIA - British Columbia is applying to the federal government to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson...
Nov 01, 2021

Angie Crerar joining delegation meeting with Pope Francis in search of residential school apology
Metis Elder and Grande Prairie resident Angie Crerar will be joining a delegation of Canadian Indigenous Leaders to speak with Pope Francis at the Vatican later this year to share how residential scho...
Nov 01, 2021

Oklahoma panel recommends governor spare Julius Jones’ life
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended that Gov. Kevin Stitt spare the life of Julius Jones, a man who has been on death row while proclaiming his innocence for ...
Nov 01, 2021