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358 structures destroyed in Jasper says Jasper National Park post
A new post on the Jasper National Park social media page says 358 out of 1,113 structures in the town have been destroyed, or around 30 per cent.The hospital, museum and schools were all saved and are...
Jul 26, 2024
From noisy fans outside team hotels to spy drones, dirty tricks nothing new to soccer
Dirty tricks are nothing new in world football. Rivals have long looked to give themselves a competitive advantage or to unsettle the opposition. "The truth is it has gone on forever and I have seen i...
Jul 26, 2024
Yukon government stepping in to build 'safety berm' after company misses deadlines
WHITEHORSE, YUKON - The Yukon government says it is stepping in to build a safety berm at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster after the mine's owner failed to meet a deadline imposed by a mine in...
Jul 26, 2024
Town of Grimshaw Council approves Terms of Reference for Regional Energy Committee
The Town of Grimshaw Council reviewed and approved the Terms of Reference for the Regional Energy Committee at their Wednesday meeting.Council has allocated $2,000 to support membership and meeting co...
Jul 26, 2024
City of Grande Prairie says a fire ban is still in effect
The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that a fire ban is still in effect for the City. The City said yesterday's (Thursday, July 25) rain was a "welcome relief" but conditions still remain...
Jul 26, 2024
Patriots sign safety Jabrill Peppers to a contract extension, head coach Jerod Mayo says
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots signed safety Jabrill Peppers to a contract extension, head coach Jerod Mayo said before Friday's practice. The 28-year-old Peppers is entering his th...
Jul 26, 2024
Environmental activists target Montreal airport for third straight day
MONTREAL - Environmental activists have caused disruptions outside Montreal's Trudeau International Airport for a third consecutive day in protest of Canadian fossil fuel policy. Activist group Last G...
Jul 26, 2024
Court hears closing arguments in 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King's criminal trial
OTTAWA - The defence lawyer for a prominent organizer of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa says he is not responsible for the mischief that ensued during the protest. Defence Lawyer Natasha Calvinho...
Jul 26, 2024
Two large donations for Harry Balfour School playground
The Peace Wapiti Public School Division says their Harry Balfour School is "extremely grateful" for a recent donation made for the replacement school's playground. Pembina Pipeline has donated $8,000 ...
Jul 26, 2024
'Time is running out': Experts call on Ottawa to increase efforts with U.S. on trade
WASHINGTON, D. C. - A group of experts is sounding the alarm that Ottawa needs to swiftly make more inroads with Americans, or Canada will be deeply disadvantaged in a looming review of a crucial trad...
Jul 26, 2024