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Death at Atikameg First Nation ruled as homicide
The High prairie RCMP responded to a call of a deceased male on the Atikameg First Nation early Sunday, October 20. The man was found on the road, and confirmed dead at 7 am.Several units were involve...
Oct 23, 2019
Four people charged after protest at Alberta turkey farm
A protest at an Alberta turkey farm last month has resulted in criminal charges against four people.Dozens of activists from Western Canada converged on the Jumbo Valley Hutterite turkey farm near For...
Oct 23, 2019
'This isn't about me:' Rookie Nunavut MP wants focus on problems of the North
Few newly elected members of Parliament get to enjoy a parade in their honour after an election victory. But to Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, the freshly minted 25-year-old NDP MP from Nunavut, the line of trucks ...
Oct 23, 2019
NHL Notebook: Krueger's Sabres taking hot start in stride, TO troubles
Joe Thornton's eyes lit up when the conversation pivoted to Ralph Krueger. "Just a fantastic guy," said the veteran centre. "Just a phenomenal guy to be around." The two go back 15...
Oct 23, 2019
Quebec premier hopes U.S. lawsuit doesn't force California out of joint carbon market
MONTREAL - Quebec says it will go it alone if California is forced out of their current partnership aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Premier Francois Legault was reacting today to...
Oct 23, 2019
Alberta finance minister says first budget to attack spending, not services
EDMONTON - Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews says the first budget of the new United Conservative government will surgically attack spending but not at the expense of essential services. Toews say...
Oct 23, 2019
Grizzly bear found wounded and partially paralyzed near Whitecourt
Whitecourt Fish and Wildlife officers are asking the public for information after a mature wounded grizzly bear was found on the eastern banks of the McLeod River on October 20. The bear had been shot...
Oct 23, 2019
Free legal advice offered this weekend in Grande Prairie
Those in need of free legal advice can take advantage of the 4th Annual Legal Advice Blitz on Saturday, held by Grande Prairie Legal Guidance. The day is intended for those unable to regularly afford ...
Oct 23, 2019
AJHL franchise moving to Blackfalds for 2021-22 season
What has long been rumoured is now official as Junior 'A' hockey is coming to Blackfalds.The Alberta Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday morning that its Board of Governors has approved a bid fro...
Oct 23, 2019 Left to right: Blackfalds Mayor Richard Poole, AJHL Commissioner Ryan Bartoshyk, Jodie Schreiner, Al Parada and Doug Quinn (Photo: AJHL)
Lower speed possible to accommodate new general store in Teepee Creek
The County of Grande Prairie is looking to slow down traffic in Teepee Creek by further expanding the 60 km/h zone along Highway 674.At Monday's meeting, Council directed administration to send a requ...
Oct 23, 2019 Photo: County of Grande Prairie