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Winnipeg Jets get new goaltender off waivers from Carolina Hurricanes
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have claimed goaltender Anton Forsberg off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes. Forsberg, 28, was 1-1-0 with a 3.35 goals-against average and .897 save percentage in thre...
Jan 15, 2021
Former Mountie jailed after Dziekanski Taser death reaches lawsuit settlement
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for a former RCMP officer convicted of perjury after the 2007 death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver's airport says his client has settled a lawsuit against the ...
Jan 15, 2021
Peace River and Valleyview Tim Hortons raise $112,000 through Mighty Max donut drive
After a week of selling donuts for Fairview's Mighty Max Sych, the Tim Hortons locations in Valleyview and Peace River announced on Friday they combined to raise over $112,000 to go towards helping th...
Jan 15, 2021
Canadian Press NewsAlert: N.L. premier dissolves legislature, campaign set to begin
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey's office has confirmed he will make an official election announcement this evening at the provincial legislature. He asked Newfoundlan...
Jan 15, 2021
Canada's top doctor says to avoid non-essential travel as B.C. explores legal options
OTTAWA - Canada's chief medical officer of health says British Columbia's decision to seek legal advice on limiting travel reinforces the message that it isn't the time to go on vacation across the co...
Jan 15, 2021
Skyler Astin finds new notes to hit on ‘Zoey’s Playlist’
NEW YORK - By page two of the pilot script for NBC's " Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," Skylar Astin knew he wanted the role of Max Richman. The NBC musical series, now airing season two on Tuesdays, s...
Jan 15, 2021
Quebec prosecutors won't appeal acquittals in Rozon, Salvail cases after review
MONTREAL - The Crown says it won't appeal the acquittals in the cases of Quebec media stars Gilbert Rozon and Eric Salvail. A spokeswoman for the director of criminal and penal prosecutions made the a...
Jan 15, 2021
City and Chamber team up to offer free skill development workshops to businesses
The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to offer skill development workshops to local businesses. The workshops will take place once a week and covers topics s...
Jan 15, 2021
In mandate letter, PM tells Freeland to spend on temporary measures until crisis ends
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting a caveat on orders to his finance minister to spend as needed until the end of the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. In a mandate letter to Finance ...
Jan 15, 2021
Hospital Foundation recipient of $20,000 grant from Sandra Schmirler Foundation
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation has been named the recipient of $20,000 in grants from the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.The foundation, created in honour of three-time world championshi...
Jan 15, 2021