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Grande Prairie ranked third in top five Alberta cities with increased auto theft claims costs
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the cost of auto theft has gone up dramatically in Alberta.Auto theft claims costs were $110.3 million in 2024; a 65 per cent increase from $67 million in 2021.Gran...
Jul 04, 2025
Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec
MONTREAL - A subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company wants to build a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec. Marinvest Energy Canada says there's a strong business case for an LNG project in...
Jul 04, 2025
Triathlon to impact traffic and transit over weekend
Grande Prairie's annual triathlon event returns this weekend.The Grande Prairie Triathlon, formerly the Eastlink Centre Triathlon, will be taking place this Sunday, with different events allowing for ...
Jul 04, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps to buy out contract of veteran forward Damir Kreilach
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have agreed to buy out the guaranteed contract of veteran forward Damir Kreilach, the club announced Friday. Kreilach was scheduled to make his final appearance for...
Jul 04, 2025
Multiple deaths reported in Texas, rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities
Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding of a river, while search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday as fast-moving water threatened riverfront commun...
Jul 04, 2025
First Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium
An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining.In an application for judicial review filed this week, S...
Jul 04, 2025
Ottawa announces funding for five Alberta carbon capture projects
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced $21.5 million in federal funding for five Alberta projects that aim to lower the cost of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions.The project...
Jul 04, 2025
Lionel Messi making Canada trip for Inter Miami’s clash with CF Montréal
MONTREAL - CF Montral is bracing for a visit from Lionel Messi. Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said Friday the Argentine great is expected to travel to Montreal and be available to play in S...
Jul 04, 2025
Ottawa talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about cash flow help amid U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Mlanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and metals giant Rio Tinto about helping the company with cash flow problems caused by the United States' global...
Jul 04, 2025
Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition
OTTAWA - The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water - despite calls from Alberta and Ontar...
Jul 04, 2025