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Woodbine CEO 'cautiously optimistic' '21 thoroughbred season will open on time
TORONTO - Jim Lawson isn't giving up on Woodbine's thoroughbred racing season starting on time. On Thursday, the Ontario government announced the province will go into a four-week, provincewide shutdo...
Apr 1, 2021
AHS to open COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Teresa Sargent Hall
A new large-scale vaccination site will open in Grande Prairie next week to be able to offer more COVID-19 vaccines locally.On April 5, the province says a new immunization clinic will open at the Ter...
Apr 1, 2021
Gas prices to remain high as pandemic continues: GasBuddy
Alberta drivers can expect to see gas prices at the pumps continue to be tied to the COVID-19 pandemic until things return to "normal" again.Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis with GasBuddy.c...
Apr 1, 2021
Texas Tech: Chris Beard leaving for Texas to replace Smart
AUSTIN, Texas - The athletic director at Texas Tech said Thursday that men's basketball coach Chris Beard has informed the school he is taking the job at Texas. Beard made the decision early Thursday,...
Apr 1, 2021
Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-2 in 10th inning as fans return
NEW YORK - Randal Grichuk led off the 10th with an RBI double, and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of the second year of starting extra innings with a runner on second to beat the New York Yankee...
Apr 1, 2021
Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers can now assist RCMP if requested
The Government of Alberta says a new initiative will add 140 pairs of boots on the ground in rural areas.As part of the Rural Alberta Provincial Integrated Defence (RAPID) Response initiative, Alberta...
Apr 1, 2021
Iowa's Luka Garza named AP men's college player of the year
INDIANAPOLIS - Luka Garza knew what everyone expected before returning for a final run as Iowa's unquestioned star. Pressure? Garza felt it, all right, enough to know his mental health required the sa...
Apr 1, 2021
Regina extends online learning as COVID-19 hot spots make tough choices on schools
REGINA - Students across the country will face different learning environments following Easter break as communities that are hot spots for COVID-19 variants make tough decisions about whether to keep...
Apr 1, 2021
Student achievements, community unity celebrated at Sturgeon Lake school Wednesday
Students at Sturgeon Lake School were celebrated for their achievements Wednesday, while local businesses teamed up to provide a catered lunch to the students and staff.The students at the school of S...
Apr 1, 2021
Steelworkers united in defending Canada against perils of American protectionism
WASHINGTON - The largest industrial union in North America is vowing to protect Canadian businesses and workers from the perils of protectionism in the United States. United Steelworkers leaders from ...
Apr 1, 2021