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As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong
EDMONTON - As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two "hub cities" say the temptation to celebrate - and flout physical distancing guidelines - may prove t...
Jul 13, 2020
As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong
EDMONTON - As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two "hub cities" say the temptation to celebrate - and flout physical distancing guidelines - may prove t...
Jul 13, 2020
N.W.T. ignored in Alberta monitoring suspension despite agreement: leaked emails
EDMONTON - Alberta suspended environmental monitoring for oilsands companies without notifying the Northwest Territories, despite a legally binding agreement to do so. The omission is revealed in a se...
Jul 13, 2020
Reports: Washington to shed 'Redskins' name Monday
ASHBURN, Va. - Washington's NFL team will get rid of the name 'Redskins' on Monday, according to multiple reports. It's unclear when a new name will be revealed for one of the league's oldest franchis...
Jul 12, 2020
Reports: Washington to shed 'Redskins' name Monday
ASHBURN, Va. - Washington's NFL team will get rid of the name 'Redskins' on Monday, according to multiple reports. It's unclear when a new name will be revealed for one of the league's oldest franchis...
Jul 12, 2020
State of Affordable Housing in Alberta
Our government has been clear from the beginning: we are committed to living within our means, while maintaining the critical services Albertans rely on. As I have said before, that means doing things...
Jul 12, 2020
Dubas impressed by Leafs' commitment heading into camp; Matthews ready for camp
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas could only watch as his Maple Leafs went through their paces the last few weeks. Phase 2 of the NHL's return-to-play protocol featured voluntary on- and off-ice workouts with...
Jul 12, 2020
Pace, health, return to winning form the goals at Flames training camp, says GM
CALGARY - Proper pacing, staying disease-free and being ready to beat the Winnipeg Jets when the NHL reboots is the balancing act at Calgary Flames training camp, according to the ...
Jul 12, 2020
Alberta Health: Large crowds at Sylvan Lake beach a no-no
The sun was shining on Saturday and that meant an inevitable stream of people to the waterfront of Sylvan Lake.Images popping up on social media this weekend from the town 25 km west of Red Deer have ...
Jul 12, 2020
Blue Jays Travis Shaw offers mea culpa on COVID-19 tweets, says they were "tone-deaf"
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw has apologized for a series of tweets where he criticized COVID-19 rules and the team's plan to enforce a closed environment at Rogers Centre and adjoining hote...
Jul 12, 2020