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Canada to pay another $700M for Navy support ships in latest cost increase
OTTAWA - The federal government says it expects to pay $700 million more for two new support ships for the navy than expected. The new figure was revealed today as the government officially awarded a ...
Jun 15, 2020
Partner of N.S. gunman renounces claim to gunman's estate valued at $1.2 million
HALIFAX - The girlfriend of a gunman who carried out a mass shooting in Nova Scotia has renounced any claim on his estate, initially valued at more than $1.2 million. The woma...
Jun 15, 2020
Tree maintenance along Muskoseepi Trail begins June 16
Starting Tuesday, June 16, crews from the City of Grande Prairie will be removing hazards and maintaining the trees along the Muskoseepi Corridor between 68 Avenue and 84 Avenue.Crews will be removing...
Jun 15, 2020
GPCSD preparing to open doors to schools in fall
Following last week's announcement on plans to reopen schools in Alberta, Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools are preparing to open the doors to students in the fall.The Province is preparing...
Jun 15, 2020
Liberals looking to extend COVID-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown
OTTAWA - The Liberals are putting together a plan to extend one of the key COVID-19 benefits ahead of a parliamentary showdown on Wednesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll detail later this ...
Jun 15, 2020
Liberals looking to extend COVID-19 benefits ahead of parliamentary showdown
OTTAWA - The Liberals are putting together a plan to extend one of the key COVID-19 benefits ahead of a parliamentary showdown on Wednesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll detail later this ...
Jun 15, 2020
WestJet resuming Edmonton-Grande Prairie route July 5, adding more daily service to Calgary
The Grande Prairie Airport will soon be seeing more flights coming and going, as WestJet has announced an updated flight schedule starting July 5, which will see the return of service between Edmonton...
Jun 15, 2020
Drive-in movie theatre moving out to Evergreen Park
The Grande Sunset Theatre is moving the outdoor silver screen to Evergreen Park.In a Facebook post Monday morning, organizers for the drive-in theatre announced they will be moving their Friday and Sa...
Jun 15, 2020
Alberta Safeway workers could strike over failing talks with parent company
The union representing Canada Safeway workers in Alberta says it is consulting with its members about a possible strike vote.The contract between Sobeys, which owns the grocery store chain, and its 8,...
Jun 15, 2020
Motor vehicle services, including registrations, unavailable to Albertans June 19-22
Albertans will be unable to access motor vehicle services through this weekend.These services include things like vehicle registrations and driver's license renewals, among others.The temporary shut-d...
Jun 15, 2020