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Quake in Indonesia's Java, Bali kills 6; no tsunami warning
MALANG, Indonesia - A strong earthquake killed at least six people and damaged buildings on Indonesia's main island of Java and shook the tourist hotspot of Bali, officials said Saturday. No tsunami w...
Apr 10, 2021
City and County partner up for Earth Day scavenger hunt
The City and County of Grande Prairie have partnered to create an Earth Day scavenger hunt.It got underway on April 9 and lasts until April 21. It is being used as a way to celebrate the 51st birthday...
Apr 10, 2021
United Arab Emirates names 2 new astronauts, including woman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program Saturday, including the country's first female astronaut. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktou...
Apr 10, 2021
UK's Prince Philip honoured with 41-gun salutes after death
LONDON - Gun salutes across the U.K., in Commonwealth countries and at sea are marking the death of Britain's Prince Philip on Saturday as military leaders honour the former naval officer and husband ...
Apr 10, 2021
Big Lakes County now running municipal buildings on solar power
Big Lakes County has made the switch to solar power to generate electricity for its municipal buildings.In December 2020, Big Lakes installed and started running a photovoltaic solar farm to generate ...
Apr 10, 2021
Yukon residents set to vote in fourth election held in Canada during pandemic
WHITEHORSE - Yukon residents will head to the polls on Monday for Canada's fourth election held during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the legislature was dissolved, the Liberals held a majority followed ...
Apr 10, 2021
High court halts Calif. virus rules limiting home worship
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court is telling California that it can't enforce coronavirus-related restrictions that have limited home-based religious worship including Bible studies and prayer meetings. ...
Apr 10, 2021
Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens
WASHINGTON - The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against him are also scrutinizing the actions...
Apr 10, 2021
Senate filibuster's racist past fuels arguments for its end
WASHINGTON - Once obscure, the Senate filibuster is coming under fresh scrutiny not only because of the enormous power it gives a single senator to halt President Joe Biden's agenda, but as a tool his...
Apr 10, 2021
O'Toole, former PM Harper speak on 'build back right' for pandemic recovery
OTTAWA - Top Tory leaders of the past and present will speak with supporters today about what a conservative economic recovery from COVID-19 could look like. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole will be a...
Apr 10, 2021