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Crop conditions holding in Peace says newest AFSC report
The August 6 crop report form AFSC says that 54.2 per cent of all crops in the Peace were rated in good to excellent condition as of that date.That is up a bit from 54 per cent in the July 30 report.T...
Aug 14, 2024
Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department disruption
The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be once again without an onsite physician this week.Alberta Health Services says no doctor will be onsite from 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 15 to 7 ...
Aug 14, 2024
City Council to hold transportation public hearing
City of Grande Prairie Council will hold a public hearing on a new transportation bylaw later this month.It is set during the council meeting scheduled for Monday, August 26, at 6 p.m. in council cham...
Aug 14, 2024
Thai Prime Minister Srettha is removed from office by a court order over an ethics violation
BANGKOK (AP) - A court in Thailand on Wednesday removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethical violation, further shaking up Thai politics after the court-ordered dissolution of t...
Aug 14, 2024
Auston Matthews expected to be named next Leafs captain at morning press conference
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to hand the captain's "C" to superstar centre Auston Matthews. The Leafs will hold a press conference this morning where Matthews will be announced as th...
Aug 14, 2024
In the news today: Convoy trial closing arguments continue, Sask. wildfire evacuation
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Closing arguments continue in Lich, Barber trial The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today...
Aug 14, 2024
Closing arguments set to continue in trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today in the trial for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The two are on trial for their roles in launching the ...
Aug 14, 2024
Confusion over new legislative district leads to ballot error in northern Wisconsin Assembly primary
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A local election clerk failed to realize that Wisconsin's new legislative maps moved a rural town into a new district, leading to an administrative error that could disenfranchise...
Aug 13, 2024
Gausman, Guerrero Jr. continue hot streaks as Blue Jays beat Angels 6-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Kevin Gausman tossed seven shutout innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 10th home run since the All-Star break and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 on Tue...
Aug 13, 2024
Americans give Harris an advantage over Trump on honesty and discipline, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris has a perceived advantage over former President Donald Trump on several leadership qualities such as honesty, a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC C...
Aug 13, 2024