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Raptor Uprising GC crushes Celtics Crossover Gaming to set NBA 2K League record
The unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC set an NBA 2K League scoring record in a 109-51 demolition of Celtics Crossover Gaming in Game 1 of their best-of-three esports series Friday night. Pistons GT se...
Jun 12, 2020
Hinshaw urges vigilance as more COVID-19 cases found in younger adults
Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announced 30 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta over the past 24 hours, and reminded Albertans that the virus is still with us.There are 386...
Jun 12, 2020
Philippines flag raised at Grande Prairie City Hall to mark Independence Day
For the first time ever, the flag of the Philippines is flying at Grande Prairie City Hall.The flag was raised Friday afternoon during a ceremony to mark Philippine Independence Day, which dates back ...
Jun 12, 2020
Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests
SEATTLE - A U.S. judge on Friday ordered Seattle police to temporarily stop using tear gas, pepper spray and flash-bang devices to break up peaceful protests, a victory for groups who say authorities ...
Jun 12, 2020
Longtime event director weighs in on alternate options for 20-21 curling season
With some curling competitions already cancelled and the rest of the 2020-21 season up in the air due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport is facing significant challenges as it looks&nb...
Jun 12, 2020
Two new COVID-19 cases in Grande Prairie, one more recovery
The province added 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, while the City of Grande Prairie added two new cases for June 12.The two new cases in Grande Prairie come as one more case has been deemed recove...
Jun 12, 2020
Alouettes fullback Spencer Moore not very hopeful for 2020 CFL season
Montreal Alouettes fullback Spencer Moore isn't hopeful the CFL will have a 2020 season. League action was originally scheduled to begin Thursday night but remains suspended d...
Jun 12, 2020
Second Friday in June marks Farmer's Day
Friday, June 12, marked UFA Farmer's Day.It is held every year on the second Friday in June.Usually, the UFA stores hold celebrations, but those can't happen this year due to COVID-19.Instead, the com...
Jun 12, 2020
State of Local Emergency lifted in Grande Prairie area
The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership has lifted the State of Local Emergency that has been in place since March 18.GPREP is still asking people to be cautious to prevent the spread of COV...
Jun 12, 2020
'Born leader:' Contradiction is Alberta Chief Allan Adam's strength
EDMONTON - It was supposed to be a triumph. South African anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu was joining the chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in his struggle against environmenta...
Jun 12, 2020