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Brewers look to extend winning streak in Rycroft
After a couple of days off the Wheatbelt Baseball League will resume play Thursday with a pair of games on the schedule. In Rycroft, the Rage will host the County Brewers.The brew crew have been rolli...
Jun 27, 2019 (photo credit to Jeromy Corrigan)
US economy grew at solid 3.1% rate in first quarter
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 3.1% rate in the first three months of this year, but signs are mounting that growth has slowed sharply in the current quarter amid slower global growth...
Jun 27, 2019
Liberals look at quick changes in strategies targeting rural Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government is promising to piggyback on existing projects and networks as much as possible to expand broadband access to rural communities as part of two reports being made public...
Jun 27, 2019
Twin suicide attacks target police in Tunis; 1 dead, 8 hurt
TUNIS, Tunisia - Twin suicide attacks targeting security forces struck Tunisia's capital on Thursday, killing a patrol officer and injuring at least eight people. One attacker detonated explosives in ...
Jun 27, 2019
Top Austrian court says Ukrainian oligarch can be sent to US
VIENNA - Austria's Supreme Court of Justice ruled Tuesday that a Ukrainian oligarch who prosecutors say had business ties to President Donald Trump's ex-campaign manager, Paul Manafort, can be extradi...
Jun 27, 2019
Red Deer teacher pleads guilty to child sex crimes
It's six years in jail for a former Red Deer teacher charged with more than two dozen child sexual exploitation-related counts stemming from a string of incidents in November and December of last year...
Jun 27, 2019
ALERT Red Deer: $130K worth of drugs, cash seized in busts
Two recent investigations by ALERT's Red Deer organized crime team have resulted in the arrest of four suspected drug traffickers and the seizure of more than $130,000 worth of drugs and cash.The bulk...
Jun 27, 2019
Small deficit in PWSD 2019-20 budget
Trustees with the Peace Wapiti School Division have approved a deficit budget for the 2019-20 school year.The shortfall is just under $373,000. Superintendent Bob Stewart says the provincial election ...
Jun 27, 2019
Municipal Government Day activities go at Revolution Place this afternoon
The City of Grande Prairie is set to celebrate Municipal Government Day 2019, with a plethora of free activities to take part in this afternoon.Revolution Place will play host to the festivities from ...
Jun 27, 2019 Photo: City of Grande Prairie
Democratic candidate Sanders to speak at black press meeting
CINCINNATI - Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders will be the featured speaker at a black press convention that begins Tuesday evening in Cincinnati. National Newspaper Publishers Ass...
Jun 27, 2019