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COVID-19 restrictions strip Whistler of 2021 world luge championship
WHISTLER, B.C. - The 2021 world luge championship will not be held in Whistler, B.C., because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The championship scheduled for Feb. 5-7 was cancelled by the Internati...
Sep 02, 2020
United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected
United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, a smaller number than the airline predicted in July because thousands of workers agreed to leave with the travel indust...
Sep 02, 2020
The Lending Cupboard still meeting community needs despite pandemic
Despite lingering health concerns, The Lending Cupboard in Red Deer has managed to maintain its commitment to the community of lending out much-needed medical equipment and supplies during the COVID-1...
Sep 02, 2020
Active COVID-19 cases up slightly in Central Zone and across province
Alberta is reporting 114 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours. That brings the total number of cases in the province as of Sept. 1 to 14,180.The number of active cases in Alberta now sits at 1...
Sep 02, 2020
Canada's Mackenzie Hughes makes Tour Championship debut on Friday
Mackenzie Hughes pumped his fist when he drained a five-foot putt on the 18th green on Sunday at the BMW Championship to move into the top 30 of the FedEx Cup rankings. After retrieving the ball from ...
Sep 02, 2020
Ottawa Aces sign fullback Jack Johnson, bringing rugby league roster to 13
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces' roster for their inaugural 2021 rugby league season rose to 13 Wednesday with the signing of fullback Jack Johnson. The 24-year-old arrives from the Widnes Vikings. Johnson s...
Sep 02, 2020
New partnership promises economic opportunity for Métis region
CALGARY - A newly formed partnership aims to allow for a collaborative exploration of economic opportunities within the Mtis Homeland in Southern Alberta.Calgary-based Steel River Group Inc. announced...
Sep 02, 2020
Provincial court entering final resumption stage
EDMONTON - Provincial Court Chief Judge Redman has announced that the Provincial Court of Alberta will enter its Final Resumption Stage on September 8 when most of the circuit courthouses will start r...
Sep 02, 2020
Farm cash receipts in Alberta down slightly from last year: ATB Financial
Farm cash receipts in Alberta were down by two per cent ($61 million) in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, according to ATB Financial.Farm cash receipts measure the gross reven...
Sep 02, 2020
CONCACAF revamps 2021 Gold Cup format, adds Qatar as guest participant
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is revamping its format next year with 2022 World Cup host Qatar joining the field as a guest participant. The tournament, which serves as the championship for North and Central ...
Sep 02, 2020