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Grande Prairie Museum invites public to view locally sourced exhibit
A new exhibit will be launching on December 3 at the Grande Prairie Museum.The exhibit is based on Sharon Krushel's book 'Mother Earth; Boreal Beauty of the Peace Country,' and shares the same name.Th...
Nov 21, 2022
Premier Smith to address Albertans
Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a televised address to Albertans this week.Government officials say the Premier's address will air on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 6:30 p.m. on local CTV and Global televis...
Nov 21, 2022
Cap lifted on billing physician visits in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a change that it believes will improve the ability of Albertans to visit their doctor.There will no longer be a daily cap on the number of visi...
Nov 21, 2022
Alberta Lung launches Room 2 Breathe Fundraising Campaign
This Christmas, Alberta Lung is asking Albertans to raise $50,000 for their Room 2 Breathe Campaign to help Albertans breathe easier.Officials with the organization say the pandemic has tripled the de...
Nov 21, 2022
162 dead as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings, roads
CIANJUR, Indonesia (AP) - Rescuers on Tuesday struggled to find more bodies from the rubble of homes and buildings toppled by an earthquake that killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds on Indo...
Nov 21, 2022
Russia resuming bomber, submarine patrols near North America after pause: Norad
OTTAWA - A senior Canadian military official says Russia has started sending long-range bombers back across the Arctic toward North America following a pause during the early months of its war in Ukra...
Nov 21, 2022
Region 6 Metis people gathered to vote on MNA constitution and celebrate a retirement
A vote in the largest ratification in Canadian history for an Indigenous nation was held Friday, November 18, at the Jackpot Grill. Metis Nations of Alberta citizens in Region 6 gathered to vote on a ...
Nov 21, 2022
Seven commercial poultry flocks in B.C.'s Fraser Valley have bird flu: ministry
VICTORIA - Seven commercial poultry farms in British Columbia's Fraser Valley have been quarantined because they've tested positive for a highly infectious avian flu. A statement from the B.C. Ministr...
Nov 21, 2022
Georgia authorities arrest mother of still-missing toddler
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - The mother of a toddler reported missing Oct. 5 in Georgia has been arrested in connection with the child's disappearance and presumed death, authorities said Monday. The Chatham ...
Nov 21, 2022
FIFA blocks 'Love' detail on Belgium's World Cup jersey
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - FIFA has denied Belgium's request to wear team jerseys with a "Love" label at the World Cup in Qatar because of a commercial link to a rave festival. Multi-color detail on the white...
Nov 21, 2022