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GPRC receives $100,000 endowment from Boccioletti family
A $100,000 endowment has been donated to the Grande Prairie Regional College by the Boccioletti family to help support students in their education. GPRC Board of Governors Chair Bridget Hennigar says ...
Sep 09, 2021
Players return to Toronto FC after being away on international duty
Toronto FC expects to have all of its players who've been away on international duty back in time for Saturday's return to MLS action at FC Cincinnati. That includes winger Yeferson Soteldo, who is sl...
Sep 09, 2021
Truth Test: Debate claims on child care, emissions and TMX under scrutiny
OTTAWA - The Truth Test is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the accuracy of statements made by politicians. Each claim is researched and analyzed to provide Canadians with facts instead o...
Sep 09, 2021
Florida's GOP-backed 'anti-riot' law blocked by judge
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Florida's new "anti-riot" law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as a way to quell violent protests is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, a federal judge rule...
Sep 09, 2021
Edmonton doctors form opioid response committee to address spiking overdoses
EDMONTON - An opioid poisoning committee has been formed by a group of Edmonton physicians to address spiking overdose deaths in the community.The Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association says the comm...
Sep 09, 2021
Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Greens and People's party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Sep...
Sep 09, 2021
Justice Dept. sues Texas over state's new abortion law
The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted "in open defiance of the Constitution." The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in...
Sep 09, 2021
Local businesses happy to stay open even with the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is reacting to the latest set of COVID-19 restrictions implemented by the Alberta government.On September 3, the Alberta government announced a ma...
Sep 09, 2021
Saskatchewan Roughriders to play their first road game of the year in Winnipeg
After opening the season within the friendly confines of Mosaic Stadium, running back William Powell and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading into a very hostile environment. The Riders (3-1) visi...
Sep 09, 2021
Canada's De Grasse ties best time to finish second in 100m at Diamond League Final
ZURICH - Canada's Olympic champion Andre De Grasse raced to second place in the 100 metres at the Diamond League Final on Thursday. The 26-year-old from Markham, Ont., tied his personal best 9.89 seco...
Sep 09, 2021