What the oilpatch thinks about the financial aid offered by Ottawa
Not long after oil prices started their plunge in March, the calls for financial aid for Canada’s oilpatch began — and continued as the sector shed $8 billion in spending …
‘Give your head a shake’: Legal experts slam cage fighting gym owner for flouting COVID-19 science
A southern Alberta gym owner who has publicly threatened to reopen before the province says it’s safe to do so, while stating he rejects science and won’t follow any COVID-19 …
‘Don’t be like Toronto’: Calgary mayor asks people to avoid crowding popular parks
Calgary’s mayor is asking people to avoid crowding the city’s most popular parks with a simple message — “Don’t be like Toronto.” Over the weekend, Toronto made headlines for the wrong …
Alberta pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment
Alberta is following in the steps of the World Health Organization by pausing its trial studying the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19. The trials were put on hold …
U of C has no money for city’s $255M field house project
A planned $255-million, multi-sport field house being planned by the City of Calgary will not be getting any money from the University of Calgary. In a letter to the city, …
Why provinces are starting to test people without symptoms for COVID-19
Not long ago, people with full-blown symptoms couldn’t get tested for COVID-19 in some provinces unless they were extremely ill. Now, even those provinces are starting to test people with …
Cooking with herbs: dishes look great and taste fresher
Home gardening seems to be more popular than ever this year, with everyone spending more time in their own spaces, focusing on being more self-sufficient and minimizing trips to the grocery …
Lethbridge police chief admits to toxic workplace but blames disgruntled officers airing ‘personal grievances’
While under investigation for alleged bullying and harassment, Lethbridge’s police chief has issued a statement critical of those who have spoken out against the “brokenness” of the service. On Tuesday, …
Higher prices encourage Canadian producers to boost oil production
Western Canadian producers are moving to restore some oil production as crude prices rise with demand, thanks to the gradual opening of the world economy and OPEC and Russian output …
NHL formally adopts 24-team playoff format, announces altered draft lottery
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league and the NHL Players’ Association have agreed on a return-to-play format in the event the 2019-20 season can resume. The 24-team plan would …