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45 new cases of COVID-19, 13 recoveries recorded in Grande Prairie
The City of Grande Prairie recorded 45 new cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday, August 11, along with 13 recoveries. That brings the total number of active cases in the Swan City to 259.In the County of G...
Aug 12, 2021
Wildfire danger level moved to very high for Grande Prairie Forest Area
Alberta Wildfire has moved the wildfire danger level to very high for the Grande Prairie Forest Area, as warm and dry temperatures make their way into the Peace Region.Currently, there is one active w...
Aug 12, 2021
Grande Prairie's Martinez looks to earn spot in PFL final against Loik Radzhabov
Grande Prairie's Alexander Martinez has an opportunity to earn a spot in the PFL Lightweight (155 lbs division) final this Friday when he takes on number one ranked Loik Radzhabov of Tajikistan. Marti...
Aug 12, 2021
Battle between Liberals, admiral heats up as cabinet orders McDonald to stay on leave
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald will remain on leave rather than return as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. Sajjan's announcement follows what a senior governm...
Aug 12, 2021
Team unity, community connections key in GPRC transition to polytechnic: Kohlman
Grande Prairie Regional College's incoming President and CEO says building a strong internal culture, along with strong community connections is going to be key in the school's transition to polytechn...
Aug 12, 2021
After Olympic soccer gold, Canadian women turn sights to World Cup: Priestman
Having achieved her goal of Olympic soccer gold, coach Bev Priestman says the Canadian women are now setting their sights on success at the World Cup. Canada has won bronze, bronze and gold at the las...
Aug 12, 2021
Winnipeg Jets sign forward Andrew Copp to one-year deal worth $3.64 million
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Andrew Copp to a one-year deal worth $3.64 million. The 27-year-old Copp had a career season in 2020-21, recording career highs in goals (15), assists ...
Aug 12, 2021
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Trudeau expected to trigger fall election this weekend
whOTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is intending to visit Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on Sunday and ask her to dissolve Parliament, triggering an election.The expectation is that the election would take...
Aug 12, 2021
GPPL kicks off seed library program for local gardeners
It's not just readers who are able to borrow materials from the Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL), but also aspiring and expert gardeners too. GPPL adult program coordinator Marci Banack says they ...
Aug 12, 2021
Quebec judge fails in bid to appeal reprimand over comments about sex assault victim
OTTAWA - A former Quebec court judge has failed in his attempt to overturn a reprimand he received over comments suggesting a 17-year-old victim of sexual assault might have been a flattered by the in...
Aug 12, 2021