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NFL on Prime Video latest foray by leagues into streaming
Roger Bennett remembers calling his father in Liverpool, England, and having his father hold the phone next to the television so he could experience his beloved Everton in the FA Cup semifinals. To sa...
Sep 14, 2022
Alberta to observe moment of silence for Queen’s passing
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced plans to honour the life of Queen Elizabeth II and to mourn her passing.She passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at age 96 at Balmoral Cas...
Sep 14, 2022
Province announces red tape reduction efforts for oil service rigs
The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan, along with industry stakeholders, have announced they've secured a regulation exemption from Ottawa that will allow oil service rigs to move freely between...
Sep 14, 2022
Alberta justice minister calls on Ottawa to end “catch-and-release” bail system
EDMONTON, AB - An official with the Government of Alberta says he is frustrated by a legal system that "allows dangerous criminals back into our communities."Justice Minister Tyler Shandro has issued ...
Sep 14, 2022
Damage caused by wild boars added to compensation program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As wild boar populations continue to grow in Alberta, producers are being forced to deal with increasing levels of damage caused by the invasive species.As a result of the growing ris...
Sep 14, 2022
High Level RCMP investigating early morning shooting
Update:High Level RCMP are continuing to investigate a shooting that took place outside an apartment complex on Saturday, September 10.As a part of their ongoing investigation, Mounties have received ...
Sep 14, 2022
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on cease-fire to end fighting
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiated a cease-fire to end a flare-up of fighting that has killed 155 soldiers from both sides, a senior Armenian official said early Thursday. Armen...
Sep 14, 2022
Resources Road widening and improvements given 'green light' by County Council
At the County of Grande Prairie's most recent meeting on September 12, a third reading was given to the Borrowing Bylaw 3194 for Resources Road Improvements. Widening of the road and intersection impr...
Sep 14, 2022
Judge temporarily blocks Ohio law banning most abortions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A judge temporarily blocked Ohio's ban on virtually all abortions Wednesday, again pausing a law that took effect after federal abortion protections were overturned by the U.S. S...
Sep 14, 2022
Yukon to observe one-day holiday on Monday for Queen's funeral, schools closed
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's government has announced it will be joining the federal government and other provinces in observing a national day of mourning to coincide with the state funeral of Queen Elizabet...
Sep 14, 2022