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AHL defenceman Day lands one-year deal with Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Logan Day to a one-year, entry-level contract. The 24-year-old just completed his first full pro season with Bakersfield of the American Hockey Le...
May 21, 2019
California sues over $1B in cancelled high-speed rail money
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California sued Tuesday to block the Trump administration from cancelling nearly $1 billion for the state's high-speed rail project, escalating the state's feud with the federal g...
May 21, 2019
Calgary man convicted of killing mother and her young daughter to wait 50 years for parole
A man convicted of killing a Calgary mother and her young daughter will have to wait 50 years before he has a chance at parole.A jury found Edward Downey guilty last year of first-degree murder in the...
May 21, 2019
County chopping down some pine beetle-killed trees
The County of Grande Prairie plans to thin out some trees infested by mountain pine beetles.Community Services Director Dan Lemieux says this is being done in an area close to Evergreen Park."We'll ha...
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Natural gas explosion tears apart workshop near De Winton
A man is being treated for serious injuries after a natural gas explosion that tore apart a workshop on a rural property just south of Calgary.Witnesses report seeing chunks of debris hurled several m...
May 21, 2019
'More like Rick Mercer': Canada eyes Ukraine's actor-turned-president
OTTAWA - Veteran Ukraine lawmaker Mustafa Jemilev used to be an opponent of the comedian who was elected the country's president last month. But Jemilev tells The Canadian Pre...
May 21, 2019
CP NewsAlert: Killer of Calgary mother, daughter gets no parole for 50 years
CALGARY - A man convicted of killing a Calgary mother and her young daughter will have to wait 50 years before he has a chance at parole. A jury found Edward Downey guilty last year of first...
May 21, 2019
Injuries, busy schedule testing Whitecaps depth, character: coach
Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos isn't surprised at the injury bug spreading through his roster. After all, it's been a hectic month for the Whitecaps (3-6-4). On Wednesday, the squad will pl...
May 21, 2019
New fire advisory in County
The fire advisory is back in place for the County of Grande Prairie after the recent windy, dry weather. There was one in place earlier this month, but that one was lifted last week after this area go...
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Federal government funds millions to help B.C. police spot drugged driving
VANCOUVER - The federal government is boosting funding to help British Columbia police officers recognize drug-impaired drivers, months after it legalized recreational cannabis. Border Secur...
May 21, 2019