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Fort McMurray bounces back with convincing win over Storm
A four goal second period blew open a close game and powered the Fort McMurray Oil Barons to a 7-3 win over the Grande Prairie Storm in AJHL play on Saturday. Nickolas de Beurs and Hunter Lamb each sc...
Apr 18, 2021
As Ontario COVID numbers grow, families head south to join Toronto FC contingent
One day after scoring against Mexico's Club Leon, veteran Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow was still smiling. But he was looking forward not back. Morrow's family was en route to Orlando, Fla., where...
Apr 18, 2021
Sheriff: 3 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Wisconsin tavern
KENOSHA, Wis. - Three people were killed and two were seriously wounded in a shooting at a busy tavern in southeastern Wisconsin early Sunday, sheriff's officials said. Kenosha County Sheriff David Be...
Apr 18, 2021
Stage set for historic federal budget as COVID-19 continues to rage
OTTAWA - The stage is set for arguably the most important federal budget in recent memory, as the Liberal government prepares to unveil its plan for Canada's post-pandemic recovery even as a third wav...
Apr 18, 2021
Staff shortages, emotional toll weigh on health-care staff during Ontario's 3rd wave
TORONTO - Nurse Manpreet Kainth knows every patient being treated under her team's care in Humber River Hospital's intensive care unitEven with her 16 years of experience, the ever-growing workload an...
Apr 18, 2021
Memorial service in Nova Scotia marks one year since mass shooting started
TRURO, N.S. - A memorial service is planned for today in central Nova Scotia to honour the 22 people killed by a lone gunman one year ago. The closed service at Truro's First United Church, which will...
Apr 18, 2021
Some Jan. 6 defendants try to use journalism as riot defence
The Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January created a trove of self-incriminating evidence, thoroughly documenting their actions and words in videos and social media posts. Now some o...
Apr 18, 2021
Grande Prairie organizations celebrate National Volunteer Week
Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week in Canada.The annual week is a nationwide celebration to support volunteers that help out in our communities. This year, it runs from April 18-24.Carol...
Apr 18, 2021
Drive-in movie night organized April 23 & 24 to honour local volunteers
In honour of National Volunteer Week, the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, MD of Greenview, and Family and Community Support Services departments are hosting free drive-in movie night...
Apr 18, 2021
Some Jan. 6 defendants try to use journalism as riot defence
The Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January created a trove of self-incriminating evidence, thoroughly documenting their actions and words in videos and social media posts. Now some o...
Apr 18, 2021