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First presumptive case of COVID-19 in Alberta in the Calgary zone
The first presumptive case of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has been reported in Alberta.The individual is a woman in her fifties who lives in the Calgary zone. The case is travel-rel...
Mar 5, 2020
Column: Fear of unknown looms in sports as virus spreads
So far, at least, spring training ballparks are drawing good crowds and NBA and NHL arenas are mostly full. There's little sign of coronavirus panic among U.S. sports fans, even if the team store does...
Mar 5, 2020
Democrats: Judge extends Tennessee voting in storm-hit area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A judge has extended voting hours in a Nashville-area county after four Democratic presidential candidates sued to keep Super Tuesday polls open after tornado damage there, a Democrat...
Mar 5, 2020
Virus ripples through travel, energy, financial markets
The economic affects of the coronavirus have preceded the spread of the virus itself, with financial markets swinging wildly, companies closing offices or asking employees work from home in affected a...
Mar 5, 2020
Province releases report on Supervised Consumption Sites
A report examining the socio-economic impacts of supervised consumption services in the province has been released by the provincial government.The findings were presented on Thursday morning, at a pr...
Mar 5, 2020 The Grande Prairie Mobile Supervised Consumption Site during the official unveiling back in March 2019
Grande Prairie 5-pin bowling team gears up for nationals in Winnipeg
For the first time in 20 years, a team from Northern Alberta will be representing the Province of Alberta at the National 5-pin Bowling Championship.Meghan Clarke, Scott Ollenberger, Lori Grinde, Timm...
Mar 5, 2020 A Grande Prairie 5-pin bowling team has won a provincial championship. In order from left to right in the photo are Coach Gerald Hafner, Lori Grinde, Meghan Clarke, Timmy Sharp, and Scott Ollenberger. Photo Credit: Meghan Clarke
Brock Badgers edge Calgary Dinos in U Sports women's quarterfinals
OTTAWA - The Brock Badgers held off a feisty Calgary team primed for an upset, edging the seventh-seeded Dinos 72-71 in the second quarterfinal at the U Sports women's basketball championship on Thurs...
Mar 5, 2020
Arrows look to win 12th straight regular-season game as they take on Colorado
The Toronto Arrows look to win their 12th straight regular-season game Friday when they visit the Colorado Raptors. Continuity has been a key to their success in 2020, with 29 returning players f...
Mar 5, 2020
Province lowers funding for municipalities, increases property tax
Changes to the funding structure in Alberta's Budget 2020 will see provincial support for municipalities decrease, while also creating an increase in property taxes for residents.Mayor Bill Given says...
Mar 5, 2020
Winnipeg Ice succeeding in first season since relocation, on way to playoffs
Ice forward Peyton Krebs had to wait a little longer than he wanted to show Winnipeg what type of player it was getting. The delay has been worth it. Major junior hockey returned to Winnipeg in 2019-2...
Mar 5, 2020