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Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democrat Josh Shapiro has become the 48th governor of Pennsylvania at Tuesday's inaugural ceremony at the state Capitol, taking the oath of office on a cold winter day in the na...
Jan 17, 2023
County Council meets for first time in 2023
County of Grande Prairie held their first council meeting of the new year on Monday. Some highlights include:Council approved a revised fire service agreement with the Town of Sexsmith. The original f...
Jan 17, 2023
Raptors sign guard-forward Joe Wieskamp to second 10-day contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Joe Wieskamp to a second 10-day contract. The six-foot-six, 205-pound guard-forward appeared in one game with Toronto's G League affiliate during his first 10...
Jan 17, 2023
Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list
OTTAWA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the Prime Minister's Office has apologized for not informing him about a visit to the province this week. Justin Trudeau was in Saskatoon on Monday to tour...
Jan 17, 2023
Key EU corruption suspect makes deal to earn leniency
BRUSSELS (AP) - The alleged ringleader of a European Union cash-for-influence corruption scandal linked to Qatar and Morocco has decided to reveal information about the affair in exchange for a lighte...
Jan 17, 2023
US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND (AP) - The top U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, traveled to a site near the Ukraine-Poland border on Tuesday and talked with his Ukrainian counterpa...
Jan 17, 2023
Canada's Gabel, Howard headline Premier Hockey Federation all-star event in Toronto
TORONTO - Loren Gabel and Brittany Howard lead the Canadian side selected for the Premier Hockey Federation's three-team, all-star event Jan. 29 in Toronto. The PHF announced Tuesday the 45 players, s...
Jan 17, 2023
The City has given tips for residents having driveways blocked by a windrow
After a Grande Prairie day home owner had access to their driveway cut off due to a windrow, the City has sent an email to EverythingGP including tips on what residents should do when their driveway i...
Jan 17, 2023
Andy Murray edges Berrettini in 5 sets at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Andy Murray has beaten a top-20 opponent at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2017. The three-time major champion blew a big early lead, then needed to save ...
Jan 17, 2023
In The News for Jan. 17: Would the NDP end its deal with the governing Liberals?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 ... What we are watchin...
Jan 17, 2023