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Kenney to snowbirds: "You must go directly home"
Premier Jason Kenney spoke directly and bluntly about some of the issues he is seeing across the province during the COVID-19 outbreak.During Monday's press conference where he outlined more economic ...
Mar 23, 2020
PG&E to plead guilty to lethal crimes in 2018 wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO - Pacific Gas & Electric will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for a swath of death and destruction left behind after its fraying electrical grid ignited a 2018 ...
Mar 23, 2020
Local stores reduce hours, add extra time for seniors amid COVID-19
Local grocery stores are taking new measures in response to COVID-19.Below is a list of store changes happening in Grande Prairie and around the Peace Region.Save-on-Foods:Save-on-Foods has reduced it...
Mar 23, 2020 Save on Foods in Grande Prairie. Photo Credit: Shane Clausing
COVID-19 a 'devastating blow' to mountain towns that rely on tourism
CALGARY - The COVID-19 pandemic has walloped tourism-dependent mountain towns by cutting short what had been shaping up to be a great ski season in Western Canada. At the same time, there are con...
Mar 23, 2020
WATCH: Premier Jason Kenney provides update on COVID-19 measures
Premier Jason Kenney is set to hold a press conference, as he provides an update on the measures the province is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The conference is set to begin at 2 p.m. mo...
Mar 23, 2020
Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots
BOSTON - Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time. The veteran quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.05 million. Hoyer was released by Indianapolis on Saturday. In Hoyer,...
Mar 23, 2020
NHLPA head Don Fehr on pandemic: 'It's difficult to wrap your arms around'
Don Fehr's phone has been glued to the side of his head since the COVID-19 outbreak brought sports, and much of society, to a screeching halt. And when it isn't at his ear, the executive director...
Mar 23, 2020
UEFA formally postpones Champions League final amid shutdown
NYON, Switzerland - UEFA formally postponed the Champions League final on Monday - an inevitable move with European soccer in total shutdown and four Round of 16 games yet to be completed. The final w...
Mar 23, 2020
Promising Canadian sailor already faces plenty of challenges on Olympic journey
Just 20, promising Canadian sailor James Juhasz was already targeting the 2024 Olympics. While no one knows what the Olympic landscape looks like these days, Juhasz has been dealing with cha...
Mar 23, 2020
City extends cancellation deadline for Tax Installment Payment Plan
The City of Grande Prairie is extending its cancellation deadline for those using the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP).The Tax Instalment Payment Plan lets residents pay their property taxes to the...
Mar 23, 2020