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Evacuation order for Chipewyan Lake
The MD of Opportunity has issued an evacuation order for Chipewyan Lake.The order came out Thursday evening. A wildfire alert had been in place. The small community is located northeast of Peerless La...
May 28, 2025

CP NewsAlert: U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl tariffs
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs or his fentanyl-related duties...
May 28, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, "including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or study...
May 28, 2025

Five things from the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney faced questions and criticisms from opposition parties during the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament. Here's a quick look at how the first day went. ...
May 28, 2025

Wildfire in Catherine Estates area, no danger to the public
UPDATE: 5:40 p.m.: The fire is now under control. County fire crews will continue working on putting out hot spots. County of Grande Prairie and Alberta Wildfire crews have been called to a fire in Ca...
May 28, 2025

After close loss in PWHL final, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes on t...
May 28, 2025

Grande Prairie driver earns top bid at Teepee Creek Stampede WPCA Tarp Auction
Tuff Dreger had the top bid at $11,250 for the World Professional Chuckwagon Association tarp auction for the Teepee Creek Stampede.It was held Tuesday at the Jackpot Grill & Events Centre.Manning...
May 28, 2025

COVID vaccine 'strongly recommended' during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say
TORONTO - Canada's gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination is "strongly recommended" during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada issued the state...
May 28, 2025

CBSA says 67 per cent of drugs seized in month-long operation were coming into Canada
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency says more than 67 per cent of the drugs seized during a month-long cross-country operation were coming into Canada from the United States. Operation Blizzard...
May 28, 2025

Chelsea beats Real Betis 4-1 to win Conference League and complete set of UEFA titles
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) - Chelsea rallied to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final on Wednesday and become the first team to have all four of UEFA's club competitions in its trophy collectio...
May 28, 2025