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Edmonton Oilers ink Darnell Nurse to long-term extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed defenceman, and alternate captain, Darnell Nurse to an eight-year contract extension. The contract has an average annual value of US$9.25 million an...
Aug 06, 2021

Official: Offensive coming against Tigray forces in Ethiopia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ethiopia's spreading Tigray conflict faces a fresh wave of fighting as an Amhara regional official says Amhara forces will launch an offensive on Saturday against Tigray forces w...
Aug 06, 2021

Opposition NDP calls on Alberta government to release internal COVID-19 modelling
CALGARY - Alberta's Opposition NDP is calling on Premier Jason Kenney to release internal modelling that the government says supported its decision to eliminate COVID-19 public heath measures.Dr. Deen...
Aug 06, 2021

Gym owner pleads guilty to assaulting officer in Jan. 6 riot
A New Jersey gym owner on Friday became the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Scott Fairlamb's deal with federal prosecut...
Aug 06, 2021

Grande Prairie Regional College appoints new President and CEO
Grande Prairie Regional College has found its next full-time President and CEO.On Friday the post-secondary institution announced they have appointed Justin Kohlman to role, becoming the 10th Presiden...
Aug 06, 2021

Vancouver Whitecaps announce pair of deals, look to bolster backline
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have announced a pair of deals as they look to bolster their squad. The club says it has signed experienced defender Florian Jungwirth from the San Diego Earthquake...
Aug 06, 2021

Edmonton Elks cancel walkthrough due to COVID-19 protocols
EDMONTON - Officials with the Edmonton Elks say the team has cancelled its scheduled walkthrough and media availability due to COVID-19 protocols. The team did not elaborate, but say in a brief statem...
Aug 06, 2021

B.C. privacy watchdog investigating federal Liberals over facial recognition software
OTTAWA - British Columbia's privacy watchdog is launching an investigation into the federal Liberal party's use of facial recognition technology to pick candidates for the next election. B.C. informat...
Aug 06, 2021

Kilgore, Stewart top age group at Alberta Senior Men's Golf Championship
Floyd Kilgore was the top finisher from the Peace Country at the Alberta Senior Men's Golf Championship this week.Kilgore finished at three-over par following the three rounds, good for a tie for tent...
Aug 06, 2021

Unemployment rate for Grande Prairie region drops again in July
The unemployment rate for the economic region that includes Grande Prairie and the Peace Region dropped to 8.2 percent in July, continuing the downward trend of the region's unemployment rate over the...
Aug 06, 2021