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City of Grande Prairie launches 2023 sidewalk program
The city will be launching its Sidewalk Program for 2023 this month.It will see the construction of new sidewalks or enhancement of existing ones in several spots across Grande Prairie. Phase 1 includ...
Jun 05, 2023
Canada looks to get past U.S. to represent North America at World Rugby U20 Trophy
After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, World Rugby's under-20 competition returns this summer. And Canada is looking to be part of it. The Canadian under-20 side takes on its U.S. counterpart...
Jun 05, 2023
Second flight carrying migrants lands in Sacramento; California officials say Florida set up travel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Another group of approximately 20 migrants have arrived in Sacramento on a private flight. The plane arrived on Monday morning, said Tara Gallegos, a spokeswoman for Californ...
Jun 05, 2023
RCMP CRU attempted traffic stop leads to dangerous driving and firearm charges
A Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, attempted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the downtown core on May 24, after they were seen driving recklessly in the area of 102 Street and 101 A...
Jun 05, 2023
Roughriders head coach, GM both have a lot riding on 2023 CFL season
Craig Dickenson has a lot riding on the 2023 CFL season. The Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach is entering the final year of his contract. And Dickenson isn't alone as general manager Jeremy O'Day's...
Jun 05, 2023
India among top actors for foreign interference in Canada: national security adviser
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser says India is among the top sources of foreign interference in Canada. Jody Thomas says "a number of state actors and non-state proxi...
Jun 05, 2023
Number of Quebec wildfires rises to 164, at least 114 are out of control
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says there are 164 wildfires burning across the province, including at least 114 that are out of control. Kateri Champagne Jourdain, the minister responsible for the C...
Jun 05, 2023
Ducks hire former Leafs, Islanders assistant Greg Cronin as head coach
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Anaheim Ducks have hired veteran NHL assistant and AHL head coach Greg Cronin to be their new head coach. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek announced the decision Monday to ...
Jun 05, 2023
It will take days to collect debris from plane that flew over Washington, crashed in rural Virginia
WASHINGTON (AP) - Four were killed when an unresponsive plane that flew over the nation's capitol crashed in Virginia, leaving behind "highly fragmented" wreckage in a mountainous area that will take ...
Jun 05, 2023
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu rules out 2024 presidential bid, citing already crowded GOP field
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said Monday that he will not seek the presidency in 2024. The 48-year-old Republican governor, a frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, made the announcement...
Jun 05, 2023