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Canada captain Tyler Ardron in New Zealand lockdown, awaits rugby's return
After helping the Gallagher Chiefs to an impressive start to the Super Rugby season, Canada captain Tyler Ardron now finds himself in lockdown in New Zealand. New Zealanders can only leave their ...
Apr 17, 2020
Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions
Observers say the federal government's multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package announced Friday should come with strings attached. "(Money) should be tied to regulatory change in Albert...
Apr 17, 2020
Union wants government to curtail grocery trips to slow COVID-19 spread
CALGARY - Western Canada's largest private-sector union is proposing that people be limited to one trip to the grocery store each week to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among customers and workers.Tom...
Apr 17, 2020
Union wants government to curtail grocery trips to slow COVID-19 spread
CALGARY - Western Canada's largest private-sector union is proposing that people be limited to one trip to the grocery store each week to prevent the spread of COVID-19 a...
Apr 17, 2020
Beef groups calling for set-aside program, other action, during COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta Beef Producers and the Canadian Cattlemen's Association are recommending that the federal government bring in a set-aside program to slow down the flow of cattle to processing. ABP Chair Kelly...
Apr 17, 2020 Photo from the Alberta Beef Producers Facebook page.
Alberta Parks suspends camping reservations through May long weekend
Alberta Parks has suspended camping reservations up to, and including, May 19, and will be issuing refunds to those who have paid.The suspension was put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Apr 17, 2020
'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau
There were moments when Julie Croteau's baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic enough that Cooperstown wanted her glove. Little League with mostly boys. Suing her high ...
Apr 17, 2020
Playing sports while sequestered harder for athletes with families
For many athletes, the prospect of professional sports slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to resume play in empty sports complexes is reason for optimism. Sure, the stadiums and arenas will be...
Apr 17, 2020
Ontario could be headed for primary care crisis: medical association
OTTAWA - The Ontario Medical Association says a survey of its members shows nearly half the primary-care clinics in the province are at risk of closing their doors because doctors can't pay the b...
Apr 17, 2020
More County of Grande Prairie roads closed due to spring melt
The County of Grande Prairie is closing more roads because of continued spring thaw.Range Road 113 between Township Roads 710 and 705, Range Road 112 between Township Road 710 and 712 and Range Road 1...
Apr 17, 2020 Photo: County of Grande Prairie