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Peck finishes Iditarod
Grande Prairie musher Aaron Peck has finished the Iditarod. He arrived in Nome, Alaska at 4:10 a.m. Alberta time today. Peck finished the 1000-mile Anchorage to Nome sled dog race in 11 days, 11 hours...
Mar 15, 2019

Adrenaline Athletics set to compete in Anaheim
It’s a busy weekend for Adrenaline Athletics as they head south of the border to Anaheim for competition. Last year the club went to Las Vegas, and this year the organization wanted to change it...
Mar 15, 2019

LL Bean pleased with 2018 performance, awards bonuses
FREEPORT, Maine - L.L. Bean enjoyed a small increase in sales in the past year, enough so that it’s restoring bonuses for its 5,400 eligible workers, officials said Friday. The Maine-based retai...
Mar 15, 2019

Browns' Kareem Hunt banned 8 games by NFL for 'altercations'
CLEVELAND - Kareem Hunt promises to change. The NFL will hold him to his word. The league suspended the Cleveland Browns running back for eight games on Friday for two “physical altercations,...
Mar 15, 2019

Former Yukon politician, businessman Ken McKinnon eulogized as 'warm ambassador'
WHITEHORSE - Long-time Yukon businessman and politician Ken McKinnon, who included assistance in First Nations land claims and involvement in the creation of Kluane National Park among his achievement...
Mar 15, 2019

En Garde: Impact coach says team is ready to counter Orlando's offensive threats
MONTREAL - Impact coach Remi Garde insists Montreal can contain Orlando City’s many offensive threats, including newly added Portuguese star Nani. Montreal (1-1-0) visits Orlando (0-0-2) on Satu...
Mar 15, 2019

NKorean official: Kim rethinking US talks, launch moratorium
PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic Of - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will soon decide whether to continue diplomatic talks and maintain his moratorium on missile launches and nucl...
Mar 15, 2019

Mosque attacks spark outrage, fuel concern over Islamophobia
BRUSSELS - World leaders expressed condolences and condemnation Friday following the deadly attacks on mosques in New Zealand, while Muslim leaders said the mass shooting was evidence of a rising tide...
Mar 15, 2019

Man United gets Barcelona in Champions League quarterfinals
NYON, Switzerland - A new generation of Manchester United players will have to get through Barcelona to win the Champions League. And Lionel Messi will still be there. United was drawn Friday to face ...
Mar 15, 2019

Wolski & Bandits begin playoff run following historic regular season
It is safe to say the final year of Carter Wolski’s Junior hockey career has been a memorable one to say the least. The 20-year-old blue liner from Sexsmith and former member of the Grande Prair...
Mar 15, 2019