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Local breast cancer survivor's app in Indigenous competition to win $25K
A Grande Prairie woman's app is gaining recognition after making the Top 100 and Semi-Finals for Pow Wow Pitch; an Indigenous entrepreneur competition. Tracy Persson; the creator of My Breast Day, cre...
Sep 7, 2023

Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem
CALGARY - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank may have to raise interest rates further, given inflation may stay high for some time. That's according to prepared remarks the gov...
Sep 7, 2023

Prince George, B.C., explosion linked to pipe theft, gas buildup in structure: RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Police say the explosion that destroyed a building in downtown Prince George, B.C., last month was likely caused by "unauthorized" people who broke into the property and were una...
Sep 7, 2023

Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in north
SAGUENAY, Que. - Quebec's justice minister is blaming the provincial court for procedural delays that have led to scores of criminal cases being dropped in the province's north. Simon Jolin-Barrette w...
Sep 7, 2023

Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness is recruiting public board members
The City of Grande Prairie's Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness is recruiting public board members.Grande Prairie residents who are interested in supporting their vulnerable neighbou...
Sep 7, 2023

Five things to know ahead of Canada's FIBA World Cup semifinal matchup versus Serbia
Canada has gone head up with some of FIBA's best at the World Cup but faces its biggest test yet in sixth-ranked Serbia on Friday. Here are five things to know ahead of Canada's semifinal game: Histor...
Sep 7, 2023

Trapped US explorer thanks authorities for saving his life in emotional video from Turkish cave
ISTANBUL (AP) - In his first emotional video deep down a Turkish cave, a trapped U.S. explorer has thanked authorities for saving his life. "I was very close to the edge," said Mark Dickey in the vide...
Sep 7, 2023

Trapped US explorer thanks authorities for saving his life in emotional video from Turkish cave
ISTANBUL (AP) - In his first emotional video deep down a Turkish cave, a trapped U.S. explorer has thanked authorities for saving his life. "I was very close to the edge," said Mark Dickey in the vide...
Sep 7, 2023

Gilgeous-Alexander's high school coaches say guard's success inspiring Hamilton youth
TORONTO - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's former coaches in his hometown of Hamilton say his star performance for team Canada at the FIBA Basketball World Cup is a source of pride for the city and its baske...
Sep 7, 2023

Wheat Kings sign three more players
The County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings has announced three more player signings, for the 2023/24 season.The Wheat Kings penned and added, Isaiah Wilson, Hudson Lamoureux, and Kyle Nowee to their ros...
Sep 7, 2023