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Five medals, provincial records among the highlights for Piranhas swimmers at nationals
The Grande Prairie Piranhas sent seven athletes to the recent Canadian Swimming Championships in Toronto and club officials say they produced some of the best performances the club has ever seen.Mikay...
Apr 04, 2023
Province announces additional supports to combat increased violence on public transit
Alberta's government says it is taking action to restore order and improve public safety in response to increasing crime and disorder in the province's big cities.In both Edmonton and Calgary, provinc...
Apr 04, 2023
B.C. nurses contract aims to recruit, retain and lower patient-to-nurse ratio
VICTORIA - British Columbia will become the first Canadian province to adopt a nurse-to-patient ratio as part of its plan to improve workload standards in public health. The move is a key plank in the...
Apr 04, 2023
Dyck to carry UCP colours in Grande Prairie in next provincial election
The United Conservative Party has picked its candidate for Grande Prairie for the May 29 provincial election.Nolan Dyck will replace current MLA Tracy Allard who has decided not to seek re-election af...
Apr 04, 2023
AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout
NEW YORK (AP) - A year removed from a labor lockout that postponed opening day, major league players are enjoying their biggest salary spike in more than two decades. The average Major League Baseball...
Apr 04, 2023
LAFC to provide Whitecaps tough test in CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps know what they're up against. The 'Caps are coming off a rout of CF Montreal in Major League Soccer action on Saturday, but their next match - a meeting with Los An...
Apr 04, 2023
Canada's Gushue rolls to 8-3 win over Czech Republic at world men's curling playdowns
OTTAWA - Canada's Brad Gushue defeated Lukas Klima of the Czech Republic 8-3 on Tuesday afternoon at the world men's curling championship. Canada stole three points in the fourth end and wrapped up th...
Apr 04, 2023
Playoff atmosphere expected when Winnipeg Jets host Calgary Flames
WINNIPEG - Head coach Rick Bowness is predicting an intensity similar to an NHL playoff-series clincher when his Winnipeg Jets host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. "(Wednesday) night is probably goin...
Apr 04, 2023
Relief, but some mixed feelings, as Finland joins NATO
HELSINKI (AP) - The selling points of the charming bed-and-breakfast are its century-old buildings, its spacious rooms and its proximity to Russia, a short cross-country ski trip to the east. For Russ...
Apr 04, 2023
Romanian family's dream of life in Canada ended tragically in waters off Akwesasne
A Romanian family who had hoped to build a life near Toronto with their two Canadian-born children saw their dreams end tragically in the frigid waters off Akwesasne, Que., after fleeing a deportation...
Apr 04, 2023