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Conservative MP's bill on conscience rights fails, but gets Poilievre's support
OTTAWA - Nearly all Conservative members of Parliament voted for a bill they say would protect the conscience rights of health professionals when it comes to medical assistance in dying. The private m...
Oct 05, 2022
Alberta government has launched a new sexual assault pilot program for rural area's
The Alberta government has announced a new pilot project to combat sexual assault in rural Alberta.They are investing a million dollars towards a made-in-Alberta sexual assault DNA forensic evidence c...
Oct 05, 2022
Georgia's Warnock outraises Walker as giving to Kemp jumps
ATLANTA (AP) - Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is maintaining his cash lead in Georgia over Republican challenger Herschel Walker, while incumbent GOP Gov. Brian Kemp's fundraising sharply accele...
Oct 05, 2022
Canada 'contracts out' obligations to refugee claimants, advocates tell top court
OTTAWA - Refugee and human-rights advocates are telling the Supreme Court of Canada that a binational pact "contracts out" Canada's international obligations to refugee claimants to the United States,...
Oct 05, 2022
Grande Prairie McDonald's manager earns national award
A manager at the McDonald's restaurant in north Grande Prairie has been recognized as one of the company's top managers for 2022.Naliza Advincula first worked for McDonald's in her home country of the...
Oct 05, 2022
Calgary Stampeders extend receiver Malik Henry's contract for three seasons
CALGARY - The Stampeders have signed receiver Malik Henry to a three-year contract extension that keeps him in Calgary to the end of the 2025 season. The 25-year-old from Tifton, Ga., has amassed 1,02...
Oct 05, 2022
Patershuk nominated for Canadian Folk Music Award
A La Glace performer has been nominated for a 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award.Matt Patershuk is nominated in the English Songwriter of the Year category.He is nominated for his album An Honest Effort.P...
Oct 05, 2022
Alberta Government announces $10 million to support Ukraine
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has announced more funding to support Ukraine.The Government of Alberta is investing $10 million, which will go to the Ukrainian World Congress for the Unite w...
Oct 05, 2022
Fire Advisory for the MD of Fairview
The MD of Fairview has a fire advisory in effect.Under this advisory, unattended or unsafe campfires are not permitted.Safe wood campfires, backyard fire pits, catalytic or infrared heaters, portable ...
Oct 05, 2022
Annual Folktales Tour returns to Heritage Village
The Annual Heritage Village Folktales tour will be back on October 14 and 15 at the Grande Prairie Museum.Event and Volunteer coordinator with the City of Grande Prairie, Stacy Batt says the tour will...
Oct 05, 2022