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Rainfall pace for this June behind last year
There were 4.4 millimetres of rain Monday in Grande Prairie, according to Environment Canada's Daily Data records.That brings the total for June to 16.9 millimetres.That is well behind last year's pac...
Jun 25, 2024
Alex Meruelo backing out of ownership of Coyotes after land auction shelved, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) - Alex Meruelo is walking away from ownership of the Arizona Coyotes, putting hockey's future in the desert further in doubt. Meruelo's son, Alex Jr., told Coyotes staff of the decision o...
Jun 25, 2024
Canadian teen Stakusic advances to second round of Wimbledon qualifying
Canadian teenager Marina Stakusic advanced to the second round of the Wimbledon women's qualifying tournament with a 6-0, 6-1 win over France's Carole Monnet on Tuesday. Stakusic, 19, from Mississauga...
Jun 25, 2024
Toronto's Zach Edey eyes top 20 pick as Raptors continue rebuild in NBA draft
TORONTO - Toronto's Zach Edey is one of the most hotly anticipated NBA prospects to come out of Canada in several years. But if he ends up on his hometown Raptors or another team remains to be seen. T...
Jun 25, 2024
City and County of Grande Prairie seeking public feedback for draft Intermunicipal Development Plan
The City and County of Grande Prairie are seeking public feedback on the draft Intermunicipal Development Plan.The two municipalities say the IDP is a long-term strategic plan required by the Municipa...
Jun 25, 2024
Canada Day transportation & transit information
The City of Grande Prairie has shared some information on transit and transportation for Canada Day, coming up Monday, July 1.City Hall says multiple road closures will be in effect on Monday during t...
Jun 25, 2024
Former B.C. premier John Horgan, Canada's ambassador to Germany, has cancer again
LANGFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Former British Columbia premier and Canada's ambassador to Germany John Horgan is facing his third battle with cancer. Ravi Parmar, the New Democrat member for Hor...
Jun 25, 2024
Wildfire in Labrador jumps Churchill River, generating station being evacuated
CHURCHILL FALLS, N.L. - The wildfire in Labrador threatening the evacuated town of Churchill Falls has jumped the Churchill River, prompting the evacuation of the nearby hydroelectric generating stati...
Jun 25, 2024
Brazil’s Supreme Court moves toward decriminalizing possession of marijuana for personal use
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday moved toward decriminalizing possession of marijuana for personal use, which would make Brazil one of the last countries in Latin America to do ...
Jun 25, 2024
First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is working with 17 First Nations in British Columbia as well as the provincial government to expand protection for marine ecosystems off t...
Jun 25, 2024