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Dawson Creek chamber cancels candidates debate amid safety risks over COVID-19 rules
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - A federal all-candidates debate in northeastern British Columbia was cancelled due to concerns about the safety of candidates and the public. The debate hosted by the Dawson Creek...
Sep 08, 2021
Blachford Field of Nightmares opening September 9
The Blachford Field of Nightmares is kicking off the scare house fall run at Evergreen Park on Thursday, September 9.From September 9-12, between 9:30 p.m. and midnight, residents can kick off the sca...
Sep 08, 2021
Art Gallery of Grande Prairie unveils first project supported from Sargent Family Foundation endowment
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie unveiled its first exhibition project of many on Wednesday.It is called "Passion Projects" and is the first project of many supported by the Sargent Family Foundation...
Sep 08, 2021
Alberta backs off demand for nurse pay cuts in latest round of collective bargaining
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is backing down from demanding salary cuts from nurses. But the nurses' union says the province still wants concessions, including an end to lump-sum payments, which ...
Sep 08, 2021
WHL changes regular-season schedule due to ongoing border issues
CALGARY - The Western Hockey League is juggling its early-season schedule to deal with ongoing border restrictions. The league said teams in the B.C. Division will compete exclusively against other B....
Sep 08, 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 08, 2021
RCMP arrest Hines Creek resident on 37 outstanding warrants
A Peace Region man has been arrested on dozens of outstanding warrants by the Western Alberta District RCMP Rural Crime Reduction Unit.On September 2, the Western Alberta District RCMP Rural Crime Red...
Sep 08, 2021
Liberal whip Mark Holland defends investigation into Saini harassment allegations
OTTAWA - Liberal whip Mark Holland is defending the investigation into complaints against ex-candidate Raj Saini. Speaking at a virtual news conference, Holland confirms he was made aware of allegatio...
Sep 08, 2021
Canada looks to improve on making quarterfinals at World Cup of Darts
JENA, Germany - Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginga Ninja) Campbell, who reached the quarterfinals last year, return to represent Canada at the Cazoo World Cup of Darts in Germany this week. Smi...
Sep 08, 2021
Calgary mayoralty candidate sentenced to 40 days for violating COVID-19 orders
CALGARY - A controversial Calgary mayoralty candidate will serve 40 days in jail after being found guilty of violating three COVID-19 court orders.Kevin J. Johnston will serve his sentence on weekends...
Sep 08, 2021