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Alberta to give 12 per cent tax credit to agri-processing companies investing in province this spring
The provincial government is attracting investment to the province through the agri-buisness processing industry.In the Budget 2023 there will be a 12 per cent tax credit that's non-refundable to grow...
Feb 08, 2023
Joussard local wins quarter of a million from lottery EXTRA draw
Another lottery ticket purchased in the Peace region has made a Joussard local $250,000 richer. Russell Willier bought a ticket on January 19 from Circle K on 38 Street in High Prairie and decided to ...
Feb 08, 2023
After a season on loan in the CPL, defender Luke Singh looks to stick with Toronto FC
After being thrown into the deep end with Toronto FC in 2021, defender Luke Singh found himself facing different challenges last season on loan with FC Edmonton. And while he relished the opportunity ...
Feb 08, 2023
Keep Canada's doors open to Ukrainians, refugee groups urge Ottawa
OTTAWA - Humanitarian groups that have been supporting Ukrainian refugees are calling on Ottawa to extend a special immigration program that allows people fleeing Ukraine to temporarily live, work and...
Feb 08, 2023
Ealey: Historic Super Bowl matchup is between two good QBs 'who happen to be Black'
Long before there was Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Doug Williams or even Warren Moon, there was Chuck Ealey. When Mahomes and Hurts lead the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively, ...
Feb 08, 2023
City auditor criticizes Ottawa police over handling of 'Freedom Convoy' protests
OTTAWA - The City of Ottawa's auditor general says police intelligence sharing with the city about last year's "Freedom Convoy" was insufficient and affected the ability to plan for the protests. In r...
Feb 08, 2023
Firefighters Charitable Foundation makes sizable donation to PWPSD
Lunch programs at schools within the Peace Wapiti Public School Division will be getting a boost thanks to a generous donation from the Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation.The organizati...
Feb 08, 2023
First ever theatre conference coming to Grande Prairie region
The Grande Prairie region is set to play host to the Great Canadian Playwright Showcase.Set for May 9-12, it is a networking conference for anyone across the country that is involved in theatre, accor...
Feb 08, 2023
Canadian snowboarder Brooke D'Hondt relishes hometown halfpipe World Cup
CALGARY - Brooke D'Hondt has dropped into Calgary's halfpipe a 10-minute drive from home more times than she can count, but the snowboarder will compete in her first World Cup there starting Thursday....
Feb 08, 2023
Toronto FC sells young Canadian winger Jayden Nelson to Norway's Rosenborg
Toronto FC has sold 20-year-old winger Jayden Nelson to Norway's Rosenborg BK. Nelson has made 50 appearances across all competitions since joining Toronto as a homegrown player in January 2020 but fo...
Feb 08, 2023