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Peace River pulp mill selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers
The Mercer pulp mill in Peace River has been selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers for 2023, according to an annual report done by Mediacorp group. The study looks at eight specific criteria, inc...
Feb 02, 2023
NDP urges Alberta government come clean on long-running dalliance to pull out of CPP
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith's government needs to end its long-running dalliance with pulling the province out of the Canada Pension Plan and come clean on its p...
Feb 02, 2023
Canadian featherweight Kyle Nelson looks forward to high-profile UFC fight
Canadian featherweight Kyle (The Monster) Nelson is looking forward to welcoming (The Korean Superboy) Doo-ho Choi back to the cage at Saturday's UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas. Some might think th...
Feb 02, 2023
Alberta RCMP to focus on distracted driving in February
Keeping your eyes on the road and off your phone or other devices will be something that RCMP across the province will be focusing on in February. Tips that can help you from being pulled over by law-...
Feb 02, 2023
Quebec says only people at risk who haven't had COVID-19 should get booster dose
MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department says only residents who are considered at risk for severe COVID-19 - and who haven't already been infected - need to get a booster dose. Public health director Dr...
Feb 02, 2023
Final arguments at trial of Quebec man accused in abduction of elderly U.S. couple
MONTREAL - Closing arguments are underway at the trial of a Quebec man charged in connection with the kidnapping of a couple from Upstate New York who were smuggled into the province and held captive....
Feb 02, 2023
Liberals appoint former broadcaster Tom Clark as Canada's envoy in New York City
OTTAWA - Foreign Minister Mlanie Joly has appointed former television journalist Tom Clark as Canada's envoy in New York City. Clark will be Canada's consul general in New York, putting him in charge ...
Feb 02, 2023
Changes made to Winter Road Maintenance Policy in County
The County of Grande Prairie Council has approved changes to its Winter Road Maintenance Policy.The changes sets forth are a priority system for clearing snow and ice off of County roads after signifi...
Feb 02, 2023
CFL all-star defensive back Garry Peters signs extension with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions signed American defensive back Garry Peters to a two-year contract extension Thursday. Peters was slated to become a free agent Feb. 14. Peters was a CFL all-star last seaso...
Feb 02, 2023
Canada's Auger-Aliassime named to Team World for Laver Cup
VANCOUVER - Felix Auger-Aliassime will look to help Team World defend its Laver Cup title when the tournament comes to Canada this fall. The 22-year-old from Montreal became the first player named to ...
Feb 02, 2023