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Rays bullpen dominates again in 7-1 win over Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Three Tampa Bay relievers combined on five more scoreless innings, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and the Rays won their fifth consecutive game, 7-1 over the Toronto Blue ...
Jul 09, 2021

Disappointed Canadiens reflect on trying season, thrilling playoff run to Cup final
Marc Bergevin never questioned his grand plan. The Montreal Canadiens general manager was, however, left searching for answers throughout long stretches of an improbable, roller-coaster 2021. Bergevin...
Jul 09, 2021

Grande Prairie remains at five active COVID-19 cases, Alberta adds 52
COVID-19 cases in the City of Grande Prairie remained stable at five for July 8. No recoveries or new cases were reported.In the County of Grande Prairie, there was one new case added and one recovery...
Jul 09, 2021

County fire crews responding to grass fire near Huallen, public asked to avoid the area
Fire crews throughout the County of Grande Prairie are responding to a growing grass fire located south of Huallen, near Township Road 711 and Range Road 92.Firefighters from the Clairmont and Hythe s...
Jul 09, 2021

RCMP investigating armed carjacking in Grimshaw
The Peace Regional RCMP received a 911 call about an armed carjacking of a semi-tractor trailer that was parked in Grimshaw at 5:30 a.m. on July 9.It was reported the suspect had control of the semi-t...
Jul 09, 2021

B.C. judge denies new evidence in Meng Wanzhou's extradition case
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge will not allow new evidence to be admitted in the United States extradition case of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Associate Chief Just...
Jul 09, 2021

Diversifying Alberta agriculture through hemp fibre processing
DRAYTON VALLEY, AB. - The Alberta government is underscoring its focus on building a strong agriculture section, with an eye to creating jobs and attracting investment in value-added processing.To tha...
Jul 09, 2021

No doctor coverage for Fairview ER Friday night
Alberta Health Services says there will no physician coverage for the emergency department at the Fairview Health Complex from 7 p.m. Friday night (July 9) until 7 a.m. Saturday morning (July 10).AHS ...
Jul 09, 2021

Canada star Alphonso Davies injured in training, will miss Gold Cup tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Canadian star Alphonso Davies will miss the Gold Cup after injuring his ankle in training. Canada Soccer said the 20-year-old Bayern Munich fullback was hurt two days ago. There was...
Jul 09, 2021

Opposition parties pushing for help for farmers dealing with drought
Opposition parties are calling on governments to help farmers dealing with drought.Alberta NDP agriculture critic Heather Sweet has written to Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen asking t...
Jul 09, 2021