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Grande Prairie doctors worried physicians could go elsewhere
Some Grande Prairie doctors say they are worried about the government's proposed changes to how doctors are paid.A group of five doctors spoke to Grande Prairie City Council at Monday's meeting.The pr...
Jul 13, 2020
Proposed class-action lawsuit led by former constable alleges racism in RCMP
VANCOUVER - One of the first Indigenous women to join the RCMP in Manitoba is the lead plaintiff in a proposed class-action lawsuit that alleges systemic racism within the force. Margor...
Jul 13, 2020
High Prairie RCMP has located the missing man
UPDATE: High Prairie RCMP have located Trevor Freeman, who is safe and unharmed.The High Prairie RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating 45-year-old Trevor Freeman, who was last seen riding a b...
Jul 13, 2020
Game On: Training camps open as NHL takes next step in plan to resume season
TORONTO - There were temperature checks, uncomfortable nasal swab tests, masks when appropriate, and plenty of physical distancing off the ice. The next step in the NHL's plan to restart a season ...
Jul 13, 2020
Bergevin doesn't see downside to NHL return experience as club returns to ice
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin abided by the code of silence imposed by the NHL, declining to comment on a report about potential positive COVID-19 cases on his...
Jul 13, 2020
Jets captain Wheeler understands anxiety around NHL's return-to-play plan
Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler understands why some NHL players might be reluctant to return to action while the world is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. As 24 NHL teams opened their tr...
Jul 13, 2020
Oilers honour memory of Colby Cave prior to first practice returning to play
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers returned to the ice Monday, but not before taking time to remember and pay tribute to teammate Colby Cave, who died in April after suffering a brain bleed. "It's the fir...
Jul 13, 2020
New COVID-19 cases reported in City and County of Grande Prairie over weekend
There were three new cases of COVID-19 identified in the City of Grande Prairie over the last 72 hours, while two new cases have popped up in the County.This comes as the province saw a jump of 230 be...
Jul 13, 2020
'The time has come:' Manitoba mayor calls on hockey team to change name
MORDEN, Man. - Brandon Burley felt his chest tighten as news spread that Washington's National Football League team is going to change its controversial name. The mayor of Morden thinks it's the ...
Jul 13, 2020
Albertans encouraged to use masks as province distributes 20 million more
The province is not moving to make the wearing of masks mandatory, but Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw both say wearing a mask, particularly in crowded areas and shops, is the most responsi...
Jul 13, 2020