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Alberta RCMP responded to over 200 collisions over Labour Day weekend
Over this past Labour Day long weekend, RCMP focused on tackling speeding offenses across Alberta through enforcement initiatives. Between August 30 and September 2, RCMP responded to 226 motor vehicl...
Sep 06, 2019
Fire in north side of city under investigation
At around midnight on Thursday morning, the Grande Prairie Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at 112 Avenue and 102 Street.Photo credit to Troy Glowasky on FacebookPlatoon Chief ...
Sep 06, 2019 Photo credit to Troy Glowasky on Facebook
Maple Leafs star Matthews content to stay out of Marner contract talks
CHICAGO - Not usually one to shy away from the limelight, Auston Matthews is more than happy to sit this one out. Unlike teammate Mitch Marner and a host of other still-unsigned restricted free agents...
Sep 06, 2019
Canadian hurdler Sage Watson captures Diamond League gold
BRUSSELS - Canada's Sage Watson won the women's 400-metre hurdles on Friday at the Diamond League finals. The native of Medicine Hat, Alta., finished in 55.58 seconds, more than one second ahead of ru...
Sep 06, 2019
Union, federal government under pressure to reach a deal before election
OTTAWA - The country's biggest public-sector union says it's prepared to stay at the bargaining table with the federal government to reach a new contract for more than 70,000 of its members as the clo...
Sep 06, 2019
Eskimos host Stampeders looking to avoid another loss to provincial rivals
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos can take a big step toward silencing critics who say they haven't beaten anybody of significance with a win over the Calgary Stampeders at Commonwealth Stadium on ...
Sep 06, 2019
Coach knows Andreescu faces 'tough task' against Williams in U.S. Open final
NEW YORK - Bianca Andreescu's coach understands why the Canadian is considered a big underdog for the U.S. Open women's final against American legend Serena Williams on Saturday. "It's as tall an orde...
Sep 06, 2019
Female directors hope to write a new script for Oscar season
TORONTO - As another awards season kicks into high gear at the Toronto International Film Festival, one disappointment of last year's Oscar campaign is still on the minds of some. Despite a number of ...
Sep 06, 2019
'Like a lion,' Nadal beats Schwartzman to reach US Open semi
NEW YORK - Rafael Nadal kept pulling away in his U.S. Open quarterfinal, then getting reeled back in by Diego Schwartzman. In the first set, Nadal led 4-0 before Schwartzman got to 4-all. In the secon...
Sep 06, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack look to end regular season on a win as promotion playoffs loom
TORONTO - With 20 straight wins under their belt, there is little drama for the Toronto Wolfpack as the Betfred Championship regular season wraps up this weekend. The transatlantic rugby league t...
Sep 06, 2019