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Italian-Canadians to get formal apology for treatment during Second World War
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will issue a formal apology next month for the treatment of Italian-Canadians during the Second World War. According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, 600 Italian-Ca...
Apr 14, 2021
Former Grande Prairie man's hockey career ends just short of reaching Gretzky's point total
A former Grande Prairie resident has had his hockey-playing career come to an end at the age of 77, coming up just short of "The Great One's" all-time points total - though he never played a game in t...
Apr 14, 2021
Conservative leader confirms free vote allowed on MP's 'sex-selective abortion' bill
OTTAWA - A spokeswoman for Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole confirms he will allow a free vote on a caucus member's push to ban "sex-selective abortions."The private member's bill from Saskatchewan MP...
Apr 14, 2021
AHL postpones three Marlies games due to league COVID-19 protocols
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League has postponed three Toronto Marlies games over the next week due to league COVID-19 protocols. The AHL announced the postponements Wednesday, but did no...
Apr 14, 2021
Prosecutor: Missing student killed during 1996 rape attempt
LOS ANGELES - The San Luis Obispo County district attorney said Wednesday that missing California college student Kristin Smart was killed in 1996 during an attempted rape by a fellow student and the ...
Apr 14, 2021
Sabres' Eichel ruled out for rest of season with neck injury
Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel won't play the rest of the season because of a neck injury. The team said Wednesday that Eichel has a herniated disk and is expected to be healthy for the start of n...
Apr 14, 2021
Italian TV host apologizes for gestures mimicking Asians
MILAN - A Swiss-Italian television host apologized Wednesday for mimicking Asians on a satirical TV program after her actions drew protests on social media. "I am truly sorry and I apologize if I hurt...
Apr 14, 2021
Muskoseepi Reservoir Dam in good, safe condition: report
A recent report from a Dam Safety Review of the Muskoseepi Reservoir Dam shows the infrastructure is in good, safe working condition.The City of Grande Prairie initiated the study of the dam in 2020 t...
Apr 14, 2021
Source: Ottawa won't provide CFL with interest-free loan in 2021
TORONTO - Once again, the CFL will not get an interest-free loan from the federal government. The two sides have maintained informal dialogue since last August when the CFL cancelled plans for an abbr...
Apr 14, 2021
Housing advocates eye federal budget for aid to urban Indigenous providers
OTTAWA - The Trudeau Liberals have told stakeholders in the affordable-housing sector to look for funding in next week's budget to help expand the stock of units for Indigenous people in urban centres...
Apr 14, 2021