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Wildfire danger increased to moderate in Grande Prairie Forest Area
Recent warm weather and gusty winds in the forecast have increased the wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area to moderate.Alberta Wildfire says high winds can cause extreme fire behavior, w...
Apr 16, 2021
Groups offer more support across Canada for families of drug users
VANCOUVER - A support group for families of people who have fatally overdosed is expanding its services across the country to also help those whose loved ones are addicted to illicit drugs. The Albert...
Apr 16, 2021
Preliminary work underway as Phase 4 of downtown rehab project nears
Preliminary work is underway in advance of Phase Four of the Downtown Rehabilitation project in Grande Prairie.Project liaison for the City Monty Haughian says this week, crews have begun establishing...
Apr 16, 2021
Grande Prairie adds 41 new COVID-19 cases, 38 recoveries
The City of Grande Prairie recorded 41 new cases of COVID-19 and 38 recoveries for April 15, raising the active case total in the city by three to 487 as of the end of day Thursday.The County of Grand...
Apr 16, 2021
Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions. "I think this is about trust. I think this is a...
Apr 16, 2021
Jets sign forward Adam Lowry to a five-year contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Adam Lowry to a five-year contract with an average annual value of US$3.25 million.The 28-year-old Lowry has 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 44 ...
Apr 16, 2021
Names keep being added to Jays' injury list as team fights to stay around .500 mark
The Toronto Blue Jays have done well to hover around the .500 mark despite an ever-growing injury list that has hindered the roster over the first couple weeks of the season. The pitching staff has fe...
Apr 16, 2021
After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May
WASHINGTON - Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees, af...
Apr 16, 2021
COVID-19 cases mean County of Grande Prairie offices remain closed
The County of Grande Prairie says COVID-19 cases among staff members mean its offices will remain closed for the time being.County residents can still connect with the County through its website any d...
Apr 16, 2021
Canadian tight end Antony Auclair joins Houston Texans after four seasons with Bucs
Antony Auclair won't be there to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend their Super Bowl crown. After four seasons with Tampa Bay, Auclair has signed a contract with the Houston Texans. The six-foot-six...
Apr 16, 2021