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Safety Katsantonis making most of his chance with Ticats
HAMILTON - Stavros Katsantonis has certainly made the most of his opportunity this season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The five-foot-10, 188-pound safety began the year backing up compatriot Tunde Ad...
Oct 26, 2023
Legendary Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey takes story back with new book
It's a promise fulfilled for Donovan Bailey. The former 100-metre world-record holder and 1996 Olympic double gold medallist is set to release his book "Undisputed: A Champion's Life" on Tuesday. "I p...
Oct 26, 2023
Sikh activists in B.C. emboldened by Trudeau's comments on India ahead of referendum
SURREY, B.C. - Organizers of an upcoming vote on an independent Sikh state say Canada's allegations of India's links to the killing of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have significantly bolstered vocal ...
Oct 26, 2023
Chief of defence staff says military must switch gears in increasingly chaotic world
OTTAWA - The chief of the defence staff says in a new message to military members that China and Russia are expansionist powers that don't differentiate between war and peace. Gen. Wayne Eyre has rele...
Oct 26, 2023
MD of Greenview re-elects Reeve and Deputy Reeve
The Municipal District of Greenview's Reeve has been re-elected.Ward 9 Councillor Tyler Olsen was re-elected during the Municipal District Council's annual organizational meeting Tuesday.Ward 8 and Gr...
Oct 26, 2023
City winter operations starting in November
The City of Grande Prairie has sent out a release, providing an update on the transition to winter operations.Full winter operations are set to get underway on November 5, with the City reminding resi...
Oct 26, 2023
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce president believes Jets can overcome attendance woes
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have already set a record this season, but it's nothing to cheer about. The team drew 11,136 fans for its 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday at Canada Life Centre...
Oct 26, 2023
Local RONA raises over $4,100 for Grande Prairie Women's Residence Association
A nationwide campaign by the RONA Foundation has wrapped up and collected donations for local causes in 175 communities across Canada. Grande Prairie's RONA store was apart of the first ever "Home Swe...
Oct 26, 2023
Funeral today for Montreal man killed by Hamas in attack on Israel
MONTREAL - A Montreal man who was killed in Israel during a surprise attack by Hamas earlier this month is being remembered as a hero and a "larger-than-life" personality at a funeral today. A casket ...
Oct 26, 2023
Christine Sinclair looks to avoid being 'surprised' on farewell tour with Canada
While no fan of being in the spotlight, captain Christine Sinclair knows she will be centre stage in her final four games for Canada. The 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., admitted to having "mixed emot...
Oct 26, 2023