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Reagan's longtime secretary of state George P. Shultz dies
WASHINGTON - President Ronald Reagan's longtime secretary of state, George P. Shultz, who spent most of the 1980s trying to improve relations with the Soviet Union and forging a course for peace in th...
Feb 07, 2021
Iran: US must lift sanctions before it lives up to nuke deal
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's supreme leader on Sunday urged the United States to lift all sanctions if it wants Iran to live up to commitments under its nuclear deal with world powers, state TV reported, but...
Feb 07, 2021
Federal funding to help former GGs set up charitable foundations is discretionary
OTTAWA - The federal government has allocated $30 million over the past 15 years to sustain charitable foundations created by governors general once they leave office. But Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Feb 07, 2021
RCMP investigate armed robbery at Valleyview Freson Brothers
An armed robbery Saturday night at the Valleyview Freson Brothers grocery store has RCMP in that community looking for help in identifying the suspect. The incident occurred between 9:30 and 10:45 pm ...
Feb 07, 2021
Alberta gym owners calling on province to ease gym restrictions
Gym owners across Alberta are calling on the provincial government to ease up on gym and fitness restrictions as the province moves into Step 1 of the Government of Alberta's Path Forward plan.Under S...
Feb 07, 2021
Man dies diving in cave in southern Germany
BERLIN - A 57-year-old man has died while diving in a cave in the German state of Bavaria, police said Sunday. The man, whose identity was not given, was part of an experienced four-person team diving...
Feb 07, 2021
Federal funding to help former GGs set up charitable foundations is discretionary
OTTAWA - The federal government has allocated $30 million over the past 15 years to sustain charitable foundations created by governors general once they leave office. But Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Feb 07, 2021
Virtual education event marks African, Caribbean, Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 7 is national African, Caribbean, Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and the Caribbean Association of Grande Prairie (CAGP) has partnered with Northreach Society to hold a virtual educati...
Feb 07, 2021
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67
LAS VEGAS - Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title in only his eighth pro fight, has died. He was 67. Spinks, who live...
Feb 07, 2021
Florida: Slain FBI agent remembered for protecting children
MIAMI - A slain FBI agent was remembered for her strength, infectious laugh, love of family and commitment to protecting children during a memorial service Saturday. Agents Laura Schwartzenberger, 43,...
Feb 07, 2021