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Local schools earn medals at volleyball provincials
Two Grande Prairie schools are returning home with medals from high school volleyball provincials. Charles Spencer girls took bronze at 4A playdowns in Edmonton, beating host Jasper Place three games ...
Nov 24, 2019
Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid
NEW YORK - Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president. Ending weeks of speculation, the 77-year-...
Nov 24, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack add Super League experience in Brad Singleton, James Cunningham
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack have added experience in the form of Leeds Rhinos prop Brad Singleton and London Broncos hooker James Cunningham. Singleton, a 27-year-old Irish international, was part ...
Nov 24, 2019
IBD patients “scared as hell” by UCP-proposed drug changes
Crohn's and colitis patients could suffer if the UCP government goes through with its plan to force patients onto alternative medications known as biosimilars.Red Deer gastroenterologist Dr. David Rya...
Nov 24, 2019 Dr. David Ryan, a gastroenterologist in Red Deer, says the UCP government's proposal is not taking into account the opinions of doctors, and most importantly, patients. (rdnewsNOW)
Storm drop OT affair in Lloydminster
Chance Adrian's goal at the 3:21 mark of overtime gave the Lloydminster Bobcats a come from behind 3-2 win over the Grande Prairie Storm on Saturday night. Wil Schimek and Jackson Wozniak staked the S...
Nov 24, 2019
Statcan details wait times for social housing, perceptions on housing overall
OTTAWA - There is someone waiting on a list for affordable housing in more than 283,000 households across the country, Statistics Canada says in a new batch of data that also sheds light on what ...
Nov 24, 2019
Athletics still undefeated, Huskies stretch lead in NWJHL
The Grande Prairie Athletics got goals from six different players en route to a 6-3 win over Grimshaw on Saturday night.Mackenzie Colombe, Tyler Hartman, Kelvin Neustaeter, Kyle Smith, Chris Lanouette...
Nov 24, 2019 Braden Crone had a goal and an assist for the Athletics. Photo courtesy EverythingGP
CFL commissioner keeps cards close to his vest in state-of-league address
CALGARY - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie was long on optimism for the league's future Friday, but short on substance regarding cures for what ails it. Ambrosie held a wide-ranging disc...
Nov 24, 2019
Garneau says talks, not bills, the best way to end CN strike as pressure rises
MONTREAL - With tensions rising and no end in sight, the federal government urged Canadian National Railway Co. and its striking workers to continue talks in what Ottawa views as the fastest way to re...
Nov 24, 2019
Young and growing Quebec independence party promises immediate 'acts of rupture'
LONGUEUIL, Que. - When Sol Zanetti took the microphone at Quebec solidaire's recent political convention, he put his fist in the air and told the roughly 600 assembled party members that Que...
Nov 24, 2019