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Grande Prairie RCMP investigating fraudulent sale of stolen vehicle
Grande Prairie RCMP is seeking the public's help in locating the individual now in possession of a black 1997 BMW that was purchased in August after being reportedly stolen.The vehicle was advertised ...
Sep 18, 2024

Legal groups file three complaints over VPD treatment of Palestine protesters
VANCOUVER - The Pivot Legal Society and the BC Civil Liberties Association say they've launched three complaints against the Vancouver Police Department alleging illegal surveillance and police brutal...
Sep 18, 2024

Canada abstains from UN motion calling on Israel to end occupation of Gaza, West Bank
OTTAWA - Canada abstained today from a high-profile United Nations vote demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence" in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank within a year. Canada's ambassado...
Sep 18, 2024

Canada's Hughes may be what International team has been missing at Presidents Cup
Mackenzie Hughes might just be what the International team needs as this year's Presidents Cup. Hughes, from Dundas, Ont., is one of three Canadians on the squad competing in the match-play event at R...
Sep 18, 2024

Toronto FC Jason Hernandez looks to clean up salary cap and open up the future
TORONTO - While Toronto FC is looking to improve its position on the pitch, general manager Jason Hernandez is trying to do the same off it. That has been easier said than done this season. Sending wi...
Sep 18, 2024

Ottawa announces it's further reducing the number of international student permits
OTTAWA - The Liberal government will slash the number of international student visas it issues by another 10 per cent. The government says the new target for 2025 and 2026 will be 437,000 permits. In ...
Sep 18, 2024

Girlzone returns to Grande Prairie Oct. 5
Girlzone returns to Grande Prairie next month.The activity-based day is back to continue encouraging girls aged 10 to 15 to try out new skills and recreational activities with their peers.The event wi...
Sep 18, 2024

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Mike Hoffman to professional tryout
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Mike Hoffman to a professional tryout. The 34-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., had 10 goals and 13 assists in 66 games wi...
Sep 18, 2024

Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain on Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos. Hedman, who is go...
Sep 18, 2024

Grouard man buys a winning lottery ticket on vacation
A Grouard local returned from his trip to Manitoba with heavier pockets than when he left, thanks to a lottery win. Herman Sutherland was on vacation and picked up a $7 Lucky Lines EXTRAVAGANZA ticket...
Sep 18, 2024