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Storms flatten buildings, leave thousands without power
SHELBY, Ohio - Much of the eastern Great Lakes and mid-Atlantic have woken up to damaged buildings, closed schools, and dark homes and businesses after powerful storms that spawned at least one tornad...
Apr 15, 2019
Top bid for WCA GMC 2019 Tarp Auction brings in $17,000
The results are in for the Western Chuckwagon Association GMC Pro Tour Tarp Sale. The top bid came in at $17,000 for Derek Aebly who is sponsored by Horizon Hauling. Mighty Peace Harley-Davidson's Lan...
Apr 15, 2019 Facebook/Grande Prairie Stompede
Metro grocery stores to permit reusable containers in some departments
MONTREAL - Grocery chain Metro Inc. will allow customers to use reusable containers and zipper bags to purchase fresh products in stores across Quebec. The grocery and drug store company says in ...
Apr 15, 2019
House Democrat, treasury chief bicker over Trump tax returns
WASHINGTON - A top House Democrat on Saturday ratcheted up his demand for access to President Donald Trump's tax returns, telling the IRS that the law clearly gives Congress a right to them. The gover...
Apr 15, 2019
MacDougall wins Big Air event in Whistler
Grande Prairie's Jack MacDougall is finishing the season on a winning note.The snowboarder who hails from the Swan city claimed 1st place in Whistler at the Hawlaw Snowboard Invitational.MacDougall fi...
Apr 15, 2019 (photo credit to Source Snowboards and Skateboards Facebook page)
Liberals move ahead on Indigenous agenda after SNC affair, caucus ousters
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau's Liberals say they are still hearing support from Indigenous people and leaders, despite concerns raised publicly about Trudeau's expulsion of two ex-ministers who h...
Apr 15, 2019
Trudeau walks in Vaisakhi parade after government removes reference to Sikh extremism
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted the strength and contributions of Canada's Sikh community as he celebrated the religion's holy day of Vaisakhi in Vancouver. "As we celebrate Vais...
Apr 15, 2019
N.L. Liberals battle to stay in power despite province's 'difficult time'
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A provincial budget is being tabled Tuesday in Newfoundland and Labrador, but it will surprise no one if it doesn't actually make it to a vote in the House of Assembly. The you...
Apr 15, 2019
Yaremko nets first pro goal
It has been a whirlwind last couple of weeks for Spirit River's Nolan Yaremko.Less than two weeks ago, the 20-year-old forward signed an Amateur Try-Out with the AHL's Stockton Heat following his Tri-...
Apr 15, 2019 (photo credit to Robert Murray)
Joan Collins thanks firefighters after London apartment fire
LONDON - Joan Collins has thanked firefighters for their quick response after a blaze erupted in her London apartment. The 85-year-old actress shared video images of a charred wall on social media aft...
Apr 15, 2019