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Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries
MONTREAL - Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is being remembered in Canada for his intellect and theological influence on the Catholic Church he led for nearly nine years. Cardinal Thomas Collins praised the...
Dec 31, 2022
Andrea Skinner resigns as Hockey Canada's interim chair
Andrea Skinner has submitted her resignation as the interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors.The embattled national sports organization confirmed Skinner's intention to resign both as chair...
Oct 09, 2022
Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says an Ontario court has rejected a bid by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn her recent suspension. The organization issued a statement Thursday say...
Jul 01, 2022
Sexsmith and area food banking distributing 120 food hampers to area residents
Volunteers from the Sexsmith and Area Food Bank will be delivering their annual food hampers to those in need on Wednesday, December 15.Darryl Parley, the Vice President of the Sexsmith and Area Food ...
Dec 15, 2021
Tenille Townes adds two more CCMA awards to trophy case
Grande Prairie's Tenille Townes was a double winner as the Canadian Country Music Association Awards were handed out in London, Ontario on Monday night. Townes won her third straight female artist of ...
Nov 30, 2021
Peace Region artists up for CCMA awards
The Canadian Country Music Association hands out its major annual awards in London, Ontario Monday evening and two artists from the Peace Region are nominated for some of the hardware. Grande Prairie'...
Nov 29, 2021
Canadian special forces operating outside Kabul airport to help evacuees: officials
OTTAWA - Canadian officials say the military's special forces are operating outside the closed confines of Kabul's chaotic airport to get people on flights out of Afghanistan. The officials would not ...
Aug 23, 2021
Canadiens' star goalie Carey Price left unprotected for Kraken expansion draft
After backstopping the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final, Carey Price has been left unprotected for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft. Price could become the face of the NHL's 32nd franchis...
Jul 18, 2021
Olivia and Noah remain Alberta's most popular baby names
Olivia continued a record streak as the most popular baby girl's name in Alberta in 2020 while Noah remained in the top spot for baby boys.Alberta families welcomed 49,030 babies in 2020 - 25,160 boys...
Jun 29, 2021
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99
LONDON - Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has die...
Apr 09, 2021