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At least two senators left country amid COVID-19 pandemic, six not saying
OTTAWA - Don Plett is facing calls for his resignation as Conservative leader in the Senate after choosing to travel to Mexico over the holidays. But Plett is not the only senator who travelled abroad...
Jan 07, 2021

Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers of both parties raised the prospect Thursday of ousting President Donald Trump from office, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that if he wasn't removed, the House may move for...
Jan 07, 2021

County of Grande Prairie hires new Director of Corporate Services
The County of Grande Prairie has found its new Director of Corporate Services.The County says they have hired Carol Gabriel to fill the role, where she will oversee the departments of Communications, ...
Jan 07, 2021

Organizer of Pro-Trump rally in Red Deer charged for violating health act
RCMP has charged the organizer of a Pro-Trump rally in downtown Red Deer on Wednesday for violating the province's Public Health Act.It was at about noon when City Mounties were called to Ross Street ...
Jan 07, 2021

Montreal Canadiens can play home games during Quebec curfew
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens will be able to play home games despite the Quebec government's imposition of a curfew imposed in the hopes of curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the province. Premier...
Jan 07, 2021

Former Roughriders QB Sarkisian looking to leave Crimson Tide program on winning note
He's the new head coach at the University of Texas, but former CFL quarterback Steve Sarkisian has a little unfinished business to take care of before heading to the Lone Star State. Sarkisian will co...
Jan 07, 2021

Manhunt fallout: Premier calls on the RCMP to improve emergency alert protocols
HALIFAX - The premier of Nova Scotia says the RCMP must change how they alert the public to dangerous incidents following the high-profile arrest of a gunman who remained at large for 19 hours. Stephe...
Jan 07, 2021

PrairieCoast Equipment in Grande Prairie to honour family killed in helicopter crash
PrairieCoast Equipment in Grande Prairie is planning a small tribute for the Balisky family on Friday, January 8.Wade and Aubrey Balisky, as well as two daughters, Jewel and Fleur, died on New Year's ...
Jan 07, 2021

Health-care professionals ready to help but some say vaccine rollout too slow
VANCOUVER - Marcia Carr returned to nursing during the first wave of the pandemic after four years in retirement and now wants to "hit the ground running" to help vaccinate as many people as possible....
Jan 07, 2021

Biden picks Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labour secretary
BOSTON - President-elect Joe Biden will select Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as his labour secretary, according to a source familiar with the decision, choosing a former union worker who shares his Irish A...
Jan 07, 2021