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New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways
The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday, bringing in the organizati...
May 02, 2025

Miss Fuller Woman Pageant 2025 announced
A Grande Prairie resident has been crowned the winner of a pageant competition celebrating body positivity.Hannah Schulz was named Miss Fuller Woman 2025 as part of an event that uplifts women who emb...
May 02, 2025

Piranhas hosting swim meet this weekend
The Grande Prairie Piranhas will host their Northern Lights Swim Meet Friday through Sunday at the Eastlink CentreA post on the city's website says 400 athletes and fans will be at the competition.The...
May 02, 2025

Wildfire hazard high in GPFA, low in PRFA
UPDATE: May 2 - The wildfire danger has been upgraded to very high in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.The Wildfire Information Office is asking people to keep an eye on their surroundings and call 310-...
May 02, 2025

PWPSD begins graduation festivities
Graduation season kicks of Peace Wapiti Public School Division today (Friday, May 2).From now until June 24, PWPSD will be holding cap and gown ceremonies and marches to recognize the graduating class...
May 02, 2025

Pickard comes off the bench to backstop Oilers to second round of playoffs
EDMONTON - Calvin Pickard, the lone goalie with a 4-0 record, was among the surprises emerging from the first round of NHL playoffs. Light on previous playoff experience, the 33-year-old from Moncton ...
May 02, 2025

Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency
BERLIN (AP) - The German domestic intelligence service said Friday it has classified the Alternative for Germany party, which placed second in national elections in February, as a "right-wing extremis...
May 02, 2025

Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, humanitarian group says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza while it was off the coast of Malta on Friday, the humanitarian group organizing the shipment said. A fire broke out but was broug...
May 02, 2025

In the news today: Wildfire evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Wildfire evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C. Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire...
May 02, 2025

PM Carney to outline government priorities in first news conference since election
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to outline the priorities of his new government this morning four days after Canadians voted in the Liberals for a fourth mandate. Carney will speak to...
May 02, 2025