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Wild-card debate ramps up ahead of Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Add a fresh round of debate to a Canadian curling scene that has had no shortage of juicy storylines of late. The oft-discussed wild-card setup at the national championships took centre stage again Mo...
Jan 10, 2022
Quality of life survey shows 96 per cent of County residents satisfied
The County of Grande Prairie says a recent survey found 96 per cent of its residents were satisfied with their quality of life in the county. The Citizen Satisfaction Survey conducted, was similar to ...
Jan 10, 2022
Smith subdivision activity and reception centre now open to public
The City of Grande Prairie has announced that its new activity and reception centre in the Smith subdivision is now open to the public. The new facility was approved in September 2020. Funds from the ...
Jan 10, 2022
Local Salvation Army Kettle Campaign surpasses fundraising goal
The Grande Prairie Salvation Army has surpassed its annual Kettle Campaign fundraising goal.The non-profit organization this year was able to fundraise $582,523 over the holiday season, $7,000 more th...
Jan 10, 2022
Former CFL running back pleads guilty to voyeurism for filming sexual encounter
CALGARY - Former CFL running back Jerome Messam has pleaded guilty to voyeurism after videotaping a consensual sexual encounter without the woman's permission. Messam appeared via a video link in a Ca...
Jan 10, 2022
Canada seeks deeper trade links with Taiwan, as part of new China strategy
OTTAWA - Canada's decision to pursue a foreign investment protection agreement with Taiwan, amid its ongoing tension with mainland China is being greeted with widespread approval in trade and diplomat...
Jan 10, 2022
Warmer temperatures returning to Grande Prairie after lengthy cold snap
Temperatures in Grande Prairie and the Peace Region are returning back to more seasonal after a lengthy cold snap that gripped Alberta over the last three weeks.Over the last several weeks, temperatur...
Jan 10, 2022
2022 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival cancelled in Grande Prairie
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour has been cancelled in Grande Prairie because of COVID-19 concerns. The annual festival is one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals in t...
Jan 10, 2022
Former CFL running back pleads guilty to voyeurism for filming sexual encounter
CALGARY - Former CFL running back Jerome Messam has pleaded guilty to voyeurism after videotaping a consensual sexual encounter without the woman's permission. Messam appeared via a video link in a Ca...
Jan 10, 2022
Robert Durst, real estate heir convicted of murder, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Robert Durst, the wealthy New York real estate heir and failed fugitive who was dogged for decades with suspicion in the disappearance and deaths of those around him before he was c...
Jan 10, 2022