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Kilde extends WCup downhill dominance with Kitzbühel win
KITZBHEL, Austria - When Aleksander Aamodt Kilde flipped through the photos on his phone Friday, just hours before one of the main World Cup downhills of the season, he got a dramatic reminder of his ...
Jan 21, 2022
AHL suspends Barracuda forward Hrabik 30 games for 'racial gesture'
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League has suspended San Jose Barracuda forward Krystof Hrabik 30 games for making a "racial gesture" at Tucson Roadrunners left-wing Boko Imama during a game ...
Jan 21, 2022
'A pretty easy process:' With new contract done, Bombers' Collaros focused on 3-peat
WINNIPEG - It's fitting Zach Collaros signed a new contract with the Blue Bombers while celebrating a belated Christmas with family in his hometown. The team's star quarterback gave fans a gift by ink...
Jan 21, 2022
Weagle and Kennedy tabbed as Canadian mixed doubles backups at Beijing Games
Veteran curlers Marc Kennedy and Lisa Weagle will serve as backups in the event an injury or positive COVID-19 test forces a change to the Canadian mixed doubles roster before the start of the Beijing...
Jan 21, 2022
Alberta RCMP investigating after child found wandering on highway near St. Paul
ST. PAUL, AB - Alberta RCMP say they are investigating after a child was found wandering on a highway near a town northeast of Edmonton earlier this week.Police in St. Paul announced in a news release...
Jan 21, 2022
January 31 submission deadline set for Reel Shorts Film Festival
Local filmmakers have until January 31 to submit their short films and documentaries for the Reel Shorts Film Festival.The Reel Shorts Film Festival has been happening in Grande Prairie for 15 years a...
Jan 21, 2022
Canadian cattle producers desperate as feed shortage reaches crisis levels
CALGARY, AB. - Some Alberta cattle producers say they will run out of food for their animals this weekend, as train delays and the impacts of last summer's drought combine to create a crisis situation...
Jan 21, 2022
Water issues resolved in Spirit River
The Town of Spirit River says water has been restored in the area of 46 Avenue and 48 Street.Residents in that area had been asked over the last several days to conserve water after the bulk water sta...
Jan 21, 2022
STARS lottery launches its 29th edition
A major yearly fundraiser for the three STARS Air Ambulance bases in Alberta - including one here in Grande Prairie - is now underway.Tickets for the 29th annual STARS Lottery went on sale earlier thi...
Jan 21, 2022
O'Toole's flaws must be part of Conservative election report: Sen. Batters
OTTAWA - The Conservative senator ousted for spearheading an effort to review Erin O'Toole's leadership says a forthcoming report of the party's election loss must confront its most serious flaws - in...
Jan 21, 2022