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Liberals pledge $253 million to undo Tory-era changes to benefits tribunal
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are promising to spend more than $250 million to revamp the body Canadians turn to with disputes over access to federal benefits, partially restoring the s...
Mar 23, 2019
Candy Crush vs. Mortal Kombat for Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The World Video Game Hall of Fame fielded thousands of nominations for the Class of 2019 from more than 100 countries, hall officials said Thursday after narrowing the field to 12. "...
Mar 23, 2019
Pakistan showcases military even as tensions with India ease
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan celebrated its national day on Saturday with a military parade showcasing its missiles, tanks and aircraft, even as the prime minister and his Indian counterpart exchanged goodwil...
Mar 23, 2019
Local film nominated for six Rosie Awards
A film produced and shot in Grande Prairie has been nominated for six Rosie Awards, which celebrate the best of filmmaking and media production in Alberta. The awards are presented by the Alberta Medi...
Mar 23, 2019 The cast and crew of Aeternitas (Photo: The Distillery Film Company)
Residents fret about chemical plant fire, despite assurances
HOUSTON - Kristin Crump and her two kids put damp cloths over their mouths on Thursday for the short walk from their suburban Houston front door to their car, defying an order to remain inside because...
Mar 23, 2019
Kings look to force Game 7 in NWJHL Final
Win or lose Saturday night, it will be the final Kings game at the County Sportsplex for this season, and the Kings are hoping they can finish the home portion of their season on a winning note and fo...
Mar 23, 2019 The JDA Kings are 5-3 at the County Sportsplex in the playoffs
2019 Appreciation Luncheon set for National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is set to take place from April 7 to 13. In celebration, the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau is inviting the community to partake in an Appreciation Luncheon April 11....
Mar 23, 2019
2019 Canada West Short Track Championships hosted in Swan City
The 2019 Canada West Short Track Championships are taking place at the Coca-Cola Center in Grande Prairie all weekend long. Hosted by the Peace Wapiti Speed Skating Club, the national level competitio...
Mar 23, 2019 Photo/Peace Wapiti Speed Skating Club
Police say Salvadoran suspect killed for meth
RENO, Nev. - A detective says a Salvadoran immigrant charged with four Nevada murders told police he robbed and killed his elderly victims during a 10-day rampage in January because he needed money to...
Mar 23, 2019
New Zealand to observe Muslim prayer after mosque attacks
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - In a day without precedent, people across New Zealand were planning to observe the Muslim call to prayer Friday as the nation reflected on the moment one week ago when 50 p...
Mar 23, 2019