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RCMP feared traitor Kim Philby knew 'most interesting' Canadian secrets: documents
OTTAWA - The early-1960s revelation that British spy Kim Philby had worked for Moscow alarmed Canadian intelligence officials who feared that he had betrayed confidences gleaned from Soviet defector I...
Sep 13, 2025
'There's something strange in the pumpkin fields.' Drought & heat frightening farmers
FREDERICTON - The pumpkin patches on a number of Canadian farms are starting to look a bit frightening across the country, but not in a way that makes them ready for Halloween. "It's sure been a spook...
Sep 13, 2025
Former climate minister McKenna describes struggles over carbon pricing in new book
OTTAWA - Former federal environment minister Catherine McKenna says the Justin Trudeau government's efforts to explain the consumer carbon price to Canadians were "half-hearted" - and just getting a m...
Sep 12, 2025
Former environment minister details abuse she endured in politics in new memoir
OTTAWA - Former environment minister Catherine McKenna says federal security agencies initially refused to offer her protection - and wouldn't even show her the risk assessment they'd completed - as s...
Sep 12, 2025
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum holding tenth anniversary celebration Saturday
The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum is throwing a party on Saturday, September 13 for its tenth anniversary.There are activities planned during the day between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Those will inc...
Sep 12, 2025
Update 25: Alberta wildfire update
Warm weather is keeping wildfire risk active, and Albertans are urged to stay alert and use extra caution during outdoor activities.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Sept. 12)There are 45 wildfires cur...
Sep 12, 2025
Terry Fox Run to take place in Grande Prairie September 14
The Terry Fox Run is happening in Grande Prairie Sunday, September 14.The annual event brings Canadians together as they work run to raise funds for the fight against cancer, in memory of the iconic T...
Sep 12, 2025
First Responders Day set for Saturday
The Grande Prairie Legion is hosting First Responders Day on Saturday, September 13.This is being called "a free community event dedicated to celebrating and honoring the incredible men and women who ...
Sep 12, 2025
Second class of Grande Prairie Police Service recruits graduates
The Grande Prairie Police Service's second class of new recruits has graduated.The 14 officers were honored at a ceremony at Teresa Sargent Hall Friday, September 12, with local dignitaries and friend...
Sep 12, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Canada summoned Russian ambassador after Polish drone incursion
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand tells The Canadian Press Ottawa summoned Russia's ambassador to Canada, Oleg Stepanov, on Wednesday over the incursion of Russian drones into Poland. More...
Sep 12, 2025