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Unofficial results released and more than 71% of eligible Alberta voters cast a ballot
The votes have been counted and according to Elections Alberta, the unofficial voter turnout for the recent provincial election is 71.1% based on 1,880,508 votes cast and 2,643,453 registered electors...
Apr 20, 2019
New Executive Director coming to Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Starting next month the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum will have a new Executive Director. Linden Roberts officially steps into her new role in the beginning of May and she says she's excited to wor...
Apr 20, 2019 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum - Photo by Curtis Galbraith
Mueller reveals Trump's attempts to choke off Russia probe
WASHINGTON - Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller's re...
Apr 20, 2019
Fire crews respond to multiple tanker trucks on fire
The Grande Prairie fire department was called to the city's west side around 11:30 p.m. Good Friday to multiple tanker trucks on fire. When the two engines, one ladder and one chief unit arrived, flam...
Apr 20, 2019
Fleetwood Mac announces rescheduled tour dates, including Canadian shows
LOS ANGELES - Fleetwood Mac has announced rescheduled dates for its North America tour that were postponed earlier this month because singer Stevie Nicks had the flu. The Grammy-winning band is set to...
Apr 20, 2019
Pakistan says Iran-based group carried out deadly attack
ISLAMABAD - A group of militants crossed the border from neighbouring Iran earlier this week and carried out a deadly attack against Pakistan armed forces in southwestern Baluchistan province, killing...
Apr 20, 2019
The Beaverlodge Fire Department hosts its annual Easter event
The Beaverlodge Fire Department is hosting their ninth annual Easter Event. On April 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the department will be hosting various activities including a meet and greet with the gues...
Apr 20, 2019 Photo/ Beaverlodge Fire Rescue/ Facebook
Liberals extend deadline for Trans Mountain pipeline decision to June 18
OTTAWA - The federal government is putting off plans to pass judgment on the reconsidered Trans Mountain pipeline expansion proposal for nearly a month in order to finish...
Apr 20, 2019
Quebec filmmakers Xavier Dolan, Monia Chokri to debut films at Cannes festival
PARIS - Quebec filmmaker Xavier Dolan is returning to the Cannes Film Festival with his latest Montreal-shot feature, "Matthias & Maxime." In announcing the 2019 lineup Thursday, officials sa...
Apr 20, 2019
Kremlin says Kim Jong Un will visit Russia this month
MOSCOW - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia later this month, the Kremlin said Thursday, in a meeting that offers President Vladimir Putin an opportunity to emerge as a broker in the lo...
Apr 20, 2019