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First Nations leader pledges action after rail service resumes by Lytton, B.C., area
LYTTON - One of two rail companies with routes through Lytton, B.C., says it has resumed service after a wildfire devastated the village last week, a move one First Nations leader says he's willing to...
Jul 06, 2021
Italy beats Spain on penalties, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - Jorginho converted the decisive penalty kick Tuesday to give Italy a 4-2 shootout win over Spain and a spot in the European Championship final. The midfielder took a trademark hop at the end ...
Jul 06, 2021
Grande Prairie down to seven active COVID-19 cases, Alberta adds 33
The total number of active COVID-19 cases in the City of Grande Prairie is down to seven after the City saw four recovers and no new cases added for July 5.In the County of Grande Prairie, there were ...
Jul 06, 2021
American receiver Quan Bray among seven players suspended by the Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - American receiver Quan Bray was among seven players suspended Tuesday by the Montreal Alouettes. Bray was arrested in February 2020 in Texas while travelling in an SUV that contained over 7...
Jul 06, 2021
Canada's first Inuk governor general, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship
OTTAWA - First Nations, Inuit and Mtis leaders are applauding the appointment of Mary Simon as Canada's first Indigenous governor general, saying they are excited at the chance to build stronger bridg...
Jul 06, 2021
SDRCC chosen by federal government to implement new Canadian safe sport mechanism
OTTAWA - The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada has been selected by the federal government to implement a new initiative to prevent abuse in sport. Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbea...
Jul 06, 2021
Crops drying out before record-breaking heat says provincial report
The province's latest crop report says dry weather was already taking a toll on crops before the record-breaking heat last week.The report dated June 28 says 65.8 per cent of the crops in this area we...
Jul 06, 2021
Not just ERs; Alberta expands locations for ambulances to take non-urgent cases
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - The Alberta government is expanding drop-off locations for ambulance operators to reduce non-urgent transfers to emergency departments.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says too many...
Jul 06, 2021
Kenney tours Grande Prairie area; hopes to see vaccine uptake rise in NW Alberta
Premier Jason Kenney says he is happy to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel shining a bit brighter in recent days in Alberta, with mostly all public health restrictions having been lifted ...
Jul 06, 2021
Story Walk program returns to Muskoseepi Park
The popular Story Walk program has returned to Muskoseepi Park for the summer.The Story Walk was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and is a program used to keep children's minds active ...
Jul 06, 2021