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Michael Jackson's brothers say accusers' film neglects facts
LOS ANGELES - The family of Michael Jackson had a feeling the years-old child molestation allegations against the pop superstar would resurface at some point. So they say they weren’t entirely s...
Feb 27, 2019
Brewery apologizes for beer sharing name with Hindu deity
SALEM, Va. - A Virginia brewery has apologized for a beer that shares its name with a Hindu deity. Olde Salem Brewing Company said in a statement to WSLS-TV that it was making a musical reference when...
Feb 27, 2019

Egypt says fight between conductors led to crash killing 25
CAIRO - A fight between two train conductors unleashed a speeding, unmanned locomotive that slammed into a barrier and exploded in the Egyptian capital’s main train station Wednesday, killing at...
Feb 27, 2019
Jurors deliberating case of ex-pastor accused in death of pregnant wife
TORONTO - Jurors began deliberations Wednesday at the trial of a former Toronto pastor accused in the drowning death of his pregnant wife nearly eight years ago. Prosecutors allege Philip Grandine sec...
Feb 27, 2019

Alberta in women's hockey playoffs at the Canada Games
Alberta has advanced to the quarter-final round in women’s hockey at the Canada Games. They will take on Manitoba Thursday. It will start at 4 p.m. Alberta closed out pool play with a 2-1 loss t...
Feb 27, 2019

Singh urges team to 'double down' in months leading up to October election
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh urged his caucus on Wednesday to “double down” on their efforts to unseat the Trudeau Liberals in the eight months left to the next election. An enthusias...
Feb 27, 2019

Canadian Premier League schedule to be split into spring and fall campaigns
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League season will be split in two, with spring and fall champions meeting to decide the year’s overall winner. The seven-team men’s pro soccer league, which...
Feb 27, 2019

GPRC Wolves Women's Basketball takes significant steps in 2018-2019 season
The GPRC Wolves Women’s Baseball team’s season has been over for almost two weeks and during this time it has provided a chance to reflect on the season for the team and the staff. Head Co...
Feb 27, 2019

New school site purchased next to Five Mile Hall
The Peace Wapiti Public School Division may have another school in the near future. The County of Grande Prairie passed second and third reading of the purchase of 136.64 acres of land at Monday's cou...
Feb 27, 2019

Alberta on track for a $6.9-billion deficit
EDMONTON – Alberta is on track for a $6.9-billion budget deficit amid speculation voters will go to the polls this spring before a new budget is introduced. The budget had originally forecast a ...
Feb 27, 2019