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Convocation day at GPRC Fairview
A total of 336 students graduated from GPRC’s Fairview campus this weekend. Convocation ceremonies were held Saturday at the Fred Speckeen Theatre on the campus. Animal Health Technology diploma...
Mar 10, 2019
Canadian driver Robert Wickens feted before IndyCar's season-opening race
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The IndyCar field surprised Robert Wickens with an early 30th birthday celebration before Sunday’s race at St. Petersburg. The Canadian is at a track for the first time si...
Mar 10, 2019
'Don't talk to each other:' Inside Manitoba's child protection hearings
WINNIPEG - A nervous father walks into a courtroom and sits down. Over the next few minutes, he’s quiet as two lawyers discuss his children and decide on the Indigenous family’s future. &#...
Mar 10, 2019
'A matter of principle:' Family of slain CFL player files lawsuit against bar
CALGARY - The family of a pro football player gunned down outside a Calgary bar has filed a lawsuit against the nightclub and its staff alleging they let a disagreement over a spilled drink escalate i...
Mar 10, 2019
Canucks draw first blood in NPHL final
Matt Schmermund’s goal at the 11:53 mark of the third period stood up as the winner as the Dawson Creek Canucks edged the Grande Prairie Athletics 3-1 in game one of the NPHL final on Saturday n...
Mar 10, 2019
NWJHL semis both go the distance
Both NWJHL semi finals are going to a seventh game. In Clairmont, Austin Hrehoruk’s second goal of the game at the 2:03 mark of overtime gave the County JDA Kings a 5-4 win over Dawson Creek. Wy...
Mar 10, 2019
RCMP recognizes local company for its support of Camp Little Buffalo
The RCMP has recognized a local company Thursday for its support of Camp Little Buffalo. RCMP Superintendent Don McKenna presented the owner of Blackmans Butcher Shop Gary Harris with a plaque and a c...
Mar 10, 2019
2019 Spirit Seekers Youth Conference hits Grande Prairie
The 2019 Spirit Seekers Youth Conference is set to take place March 15-16 at Grande Prairie Regional College. The 20th annual event meant to empower youth age 11 to 29 also features several free publi...
Mar 10, 2019
Canadian Press NewsAlert: 18 Canadians among plane crash victims
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - The Ethiopian Airlines CEO and Kenya’s transport minister say 18 Canadians are among the victims of Sunday morning’s deadly plane crash after takeoff from Addis Aba...
Mar 10, 2019
Thieves use heavy equipment to steal bank safe
EDMONTON - RCMP are investigating a dramatic bank heist in the community of Winfield, Alta. They say that during the wee hours of Friday morning bandits crashed a stolen picker truck through the front...
Mar 10, 2019