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Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security
OTTAWA - The world was watching when Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. Here's a sample of what politicians and other prominent figures are sayin...
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Alberta's Republican and Independence parties join forces, react to Smith and separatism
The Republican Party of Alberta and The Independence Party of Alberta (TIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in an effort to advance and unify an independence movement in Alberta. Repre...
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County Council highlights from May 5 meeting
County of Grande Prairie Council met on Monday to discuss a number of agenda items, including paving contracts being awarded and a provincial grant application for a regional FireSmart Coordinator pos...
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Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
BERLIN (AP) - Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in becoming Germany's next chancellor, drawing applause and a palpable sense of relief in the parliament chamber after a historic los...
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Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed. The court acted i...
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Rescue crews recover the body of a 10-year-old girl lost in Texas floods
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) - The body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away in rapidly rising floodwaters has been recovered, Brenham Police Chief Mark Donovan said Tuesday. Her body was found as forecast...
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Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit
The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots.The flight in questi...
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Grande Prairie RCMP arrest Dawson Creek resident following discovery of illegal drugs
Grande Prairie RCMP arrested a Dawson Creek resident on Saturday after reports of a vehicle with a stolen license plate.On May 3, Mounties received a call regarding the vehicle, later determined to be...
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In first face-to-face meeting, Carney tells Trump Canada will 'never' be for sale
In their first face-to-face meeting today, Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada will ``never'' be for sale.When reporters questioned Trump in the Oval Office on his ...
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Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz not ruled out for Game 2 against Panthers
TORONTO - Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube says starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz hasn't been ruled out for Game 2 of Toronto's second-round playoff series with Florida. The netminder left Monday...
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