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Damage estimate for fire razed town of Lytton, B.C., reaches $78 million
VANCOUVER - The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the damage caused by the wildfire that wiped out most of village of Lytton, B.C., is $78 million. The bureau says in a statement there has been abo...
Aug 04, 2021
After tough competition in training camp, new-look Edmonton Elks ready to charge
There's been a lot of change for the Edmonton Elks over the past year and a half: a new name, a new look and a raft of new faces on the field. And for new head coach Jaime Elizondo, a monumental task:...
Aug 04, 2021
Canadian Government addressing workplace sexual harassment in Alberta through new project
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Canada is piloting a new project to address workplace sexual harassment in Alberta.Wednesday, the government announced their support to The Association of Alberta Sexu...
Aug 04, 2021
Albertans ready for single event sports betting, says AGLC
Officials with Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) are eagerly awaiting the effective date of Bill C-218, the recently passed federal legislation which would allow players to wager on the out...
Aug 04, 2021
Edmonton physicians call on Alberta government to reinstate COVID-19 safety measures
CALGARY - A group of Edmonton doctors is calling on the Alberta government to reinstate COVID-19 testing, tracing and isolation requirements to control viral spread.Ten physicians from the Edmonton Zo...
Aug 04, 2021
Hinshaw apologizes for causing 'confusion, fear or anger' over COVID policy changes
CALGARY - Alberta's top doctor is apologizing for causing ``confusion, fear or anger'' after communicating the province's plan to eliminate remaining public health measures.In a column sent to various...
Aug 04, 2021
Yukon lifts some COVID-19 restrictions as active cases decline
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government has lifted a series of public health restrictions as active COVID-19 infections decline and the vaccination rate rises. Starting today, the territory says masks are n...
Aug 04, 2021
B.C. Lions already dealing with adversity heading into 2021 CFL season
The first CFL game of the year has yet to kick off but the B.C. Lions have already become accustomed to adapting on the fly. Smoke from nearby wildfires forced the team to curtail its training camp in...
Aug 04, 2021
CFL commissioner Ambrosie not closing the door on resumption of XFL partnership talks
The focus remains on the 2021 season but CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie hasn't closed the door on partnership talks with the XFL. Last month, the two leagues announced separately that negotiations ha...
Aug 04, 2021
Province supporting ranchers during hot and dry summer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta is pulling together resources to help the agriculture industry withstand prolonged dry conditions. Featured supports:The governments of Canada and Alberta, through the Canadia...
Aug 04, 2021