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RCMP secrets case 'dragging on,' disappointed defence lawyer says
OTTAWA - The lawyer for an RCMP intelligence official accused of violating secrecy laws expressed concern in court today about the pace of the legal proceedings. Lawyer Ian Carter, who represents the ...
Dec 17, 2019
Canada argues in court: National measures needed to address climate crisis
EDMONTON - Lawyers for the federal government are defending Canada's carbon tax by saying the climate crisis requires national measures. The law that brought in the federal levy is being cha...
Dec 17, 2019
Babe Ruth's 500th homer bat sells for more than $1 million
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. - Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark. The bat used by the legendary baseball player to hit his 500th home run was auctioned on Saturday for more than $1 million. S...
Dec 17, 2019
Babe Ruth's 500th homer bat sells for more than $1 million
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. - Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark. The bat used by the legendary baseball player to hit his 500th home run was auctioned on Saturday for more than $1 million. S...
Dec 17, 2019
Aasman ready for Storm head coaching role
The Grande Prairie Storm announced Tuesday that head coach and assistant general manager Matt Keillor has been relieved of his coaching duties, and Storm Assistant Coach Ryan Aasman will take over as ...
Dec 17, 2019 Photo Credit: EverythingGP
The Grim Reaper: Former tough guy details unconventional path in new book
The worst beating of Stu Grimson's career turned into a moment of clarity for one of hockey's premier tough guys. Playing in just his fourth NHL game, Grimson and the Calgary Flames wer...
Dec 17, 2019
No bond for ex-Mexico security official charged with bribery
DALLAS - A judge on Tuesday ordered Mexico's former top security official to remain held without bond in a Texas jail as he awaits trial for allegedly accepting a fortune in drug-money bribes for lett...
Dec 17, 2019
Canada looking at military engineers, on-the-ground training for peacekeeping
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canada is exploring the possible deployment of military engineers as the Liberal government considers ways to step up its support to United Nations peaceke...
Dec 17, 2019
City, County reach Fire Services Automatic-Aid Agreement
The City and County of Grande Prairie are hoping a new agreement will make for the most efficient response times possible for their fire departments when answering calls for service.The two municipali...
Dec 17, 2019 Photo: Grande Fire Department/County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service
Arsenal loses to Man City as Spurs go 5th with Man U drawing
LONDON - Tottenham is enjoying a resurgence in the Premier League, while Arsenal and Manchester United are wilting. Only four points now separate the teams in the Premier League but their recent fortu...
Dec 17, 2019