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Defenceman Nikita Zadorov to test free agent market: Canucks GM
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov appears to be headed to the free agent market. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says the team tried its best to sign the six-foot-six, 248-...
Jun 28, 2024
County of Grande Prairie reminds residents to follow Bearsmart guidelines
The County of Grande Prairie reminds those who visit the Evergreen Ridge Recreation area and surrounding Crown Land, to always be aware of bears. Bears frequent these areas, so the County has provided...
Jun 28, 2024
Veteran Ellie Black leads Canadian gymnastics team into Paris Olympics
TORONTO - Ellie Black is heading to a fourth Summer Games as part of Canada's gymnastics team competing at the Paris Olympics. The 28-year-old from Halifax, who becomes the first Canadian artistic gym...
Jun 28, 2024
Supreme Court rejects Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to delay prison sentence
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid to delay a prison sentence for longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon as he appeals his conviction for defying a subpoena in the congressional in...
Jun 28, 2024
Number of homeless residents in Los Angeles County decreases in annual count
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The number of homeless residents counted in Los Angeles County has dipped slightly, decreasing by about 0.3% since last year as California continues to struggle with the long-runnin...
Jun 28, 2024
Alberta RCMP urging motorists to drive responsibly over Canada Day long weekend
Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers to stay safe over Canada Day long weekend.On average in Alberta, one in five drivers involved in fatal collisions had been drinking prior. Mounties say that before ge...
Jun 28, 2024
Kleskun Creek wildfire now officially extinguished
The wildfire that started east of Teepee Creek on May 10, 2024, has been extinguished thanks to favourable weather conditions in recent weeks. The fire was located just 4 kilometers from the small com...
Jun 28, 2024
County of Grande Prairie conducting Range Road 110 paving Jul. 2-5
The County of Grande Prairie is advising residents about a construction project on Range Road 110 next week.Pavement will be taking place on the road 1.2 km south of Highway 722 for 200 metres, starti...
Jun 28, 2024
Ontario man charged with slaying B.C. woman Tori Dunn was already facing assault case
SURREY, B.C. - A 40-year-old Ontario man with a long criminal history has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the slaying of Tori Dunn in Surrey, B.C., earlier this month. The In...
Jun 28, 2024
Canadiens trade three draft picks to get 21st-overall selection from Kings
LAS VEGAS - The Montreal Canadiens have acquired the 21st-overall pick in Friday's NHL draft from the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles gets the 26th-overall pick as well as picks in the second round (57...
Jun 28, 2024