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Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits
OTTAWA - Canada's auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from the soaring cost of fighter jets to the federal government's plans for climate cha...
Jun 10, 2025
ATCO cutting off natural gas to evacuated homes
GPREP says ATCO Energy has turned off natural gas to 90 homes inside and outside the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire evacuation area. GPREP said it was a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of ...
Jun 10, 2025
Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was joined by members of Parliament from all parties this afternoon as he raised the Pride flag in Ottawa. In his remarks on Parliament Hill, Carney said Pride is b...
Jun 10, 2025
Saddle Hills County evacuation area expanded
The evacuation order for Saddle Hills County has been expanded. Now, anyone residing between Township Road 794 and Highway 49, between Range Road 94 and Range Road 85, as well as the area between Rang...
Jun 10, 2025
Oilers defenceman Walman fined for roughing Tkachuk, squirting Panthers' bench
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Edmonton defenceman Jake Walman a total of US$10,000 for his role in two separate incidents in the Oilers' 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup fi...
Jun 10, 2025
Brazil’s Bolsonaro takes the stand before the Supreme Court over alleged coup plan
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was testifying for the first time before the Supreme Court on Tuesday over an alleged plot to remain in power and overturn the 2022 elect...
Jun 10, 2025
Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels
Canada is expected to see a warmer than usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces, Environment and Climate Change Canada says. Warning preparedness meteorologist Jennifer Smit...
Jun 10, 2025
GP Piranhas coach recognized with prestigious provincial award
The province has named one of Grande Prairie's very own with a sought after provincial recognition award.Grande Prairie Piranhas Head Coach Alex Dawson has been awarded one of three Coach Recognition ...
Jun 10, 2025
Planned ignitions planned for Kiskatinaw wildfire
The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership says wildfire crews are preparing to conduct planned ignitions today, June 10, to combat the Kiskatinaw Wildfire, if conditions allow.These operations...
Jun 10, 2025
Team Canada closes out VNL 2025 Week One with win
The Volleyball Nations League 2025 has closed out it's first week of women's play, with Canada taking half of their games and closing out with a win.Team Canada won their latest game over Serbia 3-2 o...
Jun 10, 2025