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NDP strip Niki Ashton of critic roles after recent trip to Greece
A prominent member of the federal New Democrats has lost her cabinet critic positions after travelling to Greece in spite of widespread travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. The pa...
Jan 02, 2021
Grande Prairie runners complete journey to Fairview in support of Mighty Max
On December 23, Joshua Hall set off on a run of a lifetime in support of Mighty Max.Hall's goal was to run from Grande Prairie to Fairview, with the hopes of raising awareness about Mighty Max.Mighty ...
Jan 02, 2021
India tests vaccine delivery system with nationwide trial
NEW DELHI - India tested its COVID-19 vaccine delivery system with a nationwide trial on Saturday as it prepares to roll out an inoculation program to stem the coronavirus pandemic. The trial included...
Jan 02, 2021
Quick response, nearby water supply help contain Teepee Creek home fire
The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service is crediting a quick response and a water standpipe and dugout from a nearby business for helping bring a house fire along Highway 674 near Teepee Cr...
Jan 01, 2021
Iran tells inspectors it plans up to 20% enrichment at Fordo
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Iran has told international nuclear inspectors it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility, a technical step away from weapons-grade le...
Jan 01, 2021
Roll Tide! No. Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl
ARLINGTON, Texas - Alabama rolled into another College Football Playoff championship game. DeVonta Smith caught three of fellow Heisman Trophy finalist Mac Jones' four touchdown passes, Najee Harris r...
Jan 01, 2021
No new positive COVID-19 tests inside world junior hockey championship bubble: IIHF
EDMONTON - The International Ice Hockey Federation says there are no new cases of COVID-19 at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton. The federation issued a statement Friday saying 9,629 te...
Jan 01, 2021
NDP strip Niki Ashton of critic roles after recent trip to Greece
A prominent member of the federal New Democrats has lost her cabinet critic positions after travelling to Greece in spite of widespread travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. The pa...
Jan 01, 2021
"In retrospect, I definitely made the wrong decision”: Allard apologizes for Hawaii vacation
Grande Prairie MLA and Minister of Municipal Affairs Tracy Allard says she is taking responsibility for her decision to travel to Hawaii over the holiday break, and she says she is sorry for breaking ...
Jan 01, 2021
Canada preps for quarterfinal showdown with Czech Republic at world junior tournament
Canada did the work to top its pool at the world junior men's hockey championship and earn an advantageous quarterfinal matchup with the Czech Republic.However, Canada head coach Andre Tourigny said t...
Jan 01, 2021