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Chiefs frustrated with AFN's child welfare work, say they're not being consulted
OTTAWA - Three regional chiefs representing nearly half of First Nations say a national association is overstepping its mandate by making decisions that will directly affect children and families with...
Jun 24, 2024

Princess Anne's planned trip to Newfoundland cancelled following injury
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - An injury has forced Princess Anne to cancel a trip to Newfoundland this weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the National War Memorial in St. John's. A spokesp...
Jun 24, 2024

New Chief Justice appointed in Alberta
A new person is in charge of the Court of King's Bench in Alberta.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of the Hounorable Kent H. Davidson as Chief Justice."I wish the Honourable...
Jun 24, 2024

Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday jumped into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to hear an appeal from the Biden administration seeking to block state bans on gender-affirming ca...
Jun 24, 2024

Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse
The cargo ship Dali headed out of Baltimore for Virginia on Monday, nearly three months after it lost power and crashed into one of the Francis Scott Key bridge's supporting columns and caused the bri...
Jun 24, 2024

Seoul says North Korea has resumed balloon launches likely to drop trash in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's military says North Korea has launched more balloons likely carrying trash toward South Korea. A Joint Chiefs of Staff statement says the balloons are moving so...
Jun 24, 2024

Celebration of life for Al Side set for June 27
A celebration of life for a well-know business and community figure in Grande Prairie will take place Thursday, June 27.The service for Al Side will take place on what would have been his 91st birthda...
Jun 24, 2024

QE II Ambulatory Care Centre to get new water softeners
Alberta Infrastructure says replacement water softeners will be installed at Grande Prairie's QE II Ambulatory Care Centre.The province has included $300,000 in this year's budget to replace the old w...
Jun 24, 2024

Princess Anne sustains minor injuries and concussion in an 'incident,' Buckingham Palace says
LONDON (AP) - Buckingham Palace says Princess Anne has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday. The 73-year-old sister of King Charles III h...
Jun 24, 2024

Canadians throw parties, gather with friends to cheer on Oilers in Stanley Cup final
The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, but screams of support will resound across Canada from rinkside watch p...
Jun 24, 2024