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Shooting your age? Rare but not impossible

Shooting your age? Rare but not impossible

It's uncommon--though not unheard of--to shoot your age in golf. But it's always special, say those who've done it.
Inquiry into oil and gas foes to deliver report next year: Kenney

Inquiry into oil and gas foes to deliver report next year: Kenney

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says an inquiry into who is funding environmental opposition to the province's oil and gas sector will be completed some time next year.
Netflix reports a summer slump in subscriber growth

Netflix reports a summer slump in subscriber growth

Netflix finished the quarter with 195.2 million worldwide subscribers
‘High demand’ for Nordic skiing, equipment this season

‘High demand’ for Nordic skiing, equipment this season

The trails could get busy this season.
British Columbia votes in snap election called during COVID-19 pandemic

British Columbia votes in snap election called during COVID-19 pandemic

Voters in British Columbia are casting ballots today in an election campaign that was largely defined by the COVID-19 pandemic. NDP Leader John Horgan called the snap election one year before the fixed voting date.
Alberta to stop limits on oil production in December after nearly two years

Alberta to stop limits on oil production in December after nearly two years

CALGARY — Alberta's oil curtailment quotas are set to end in December, nearly two years after the previous NDP government introduced them as a temporary measure to support oil prices.
Trudeau touts vaccine deals as Canada notches new daily record in COVID-19 cases

Trudeau touts vaccine deals as Canada notches new daily record in COVID-19 cases

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trying to offer Canadians modest hope about progress in testing and vaccine development after Canada notched an all-time high of new COVID-19 cases in a day.
A good death: palliative care/hospices make a difference

A good death: palliative care/hospices make a difference

While Alberta lags behind eastern Canada in availability of hospice/palliative beds, advocates say it's a needed option.
Canada, Alberta agree on caribou protection deal that gives them years to take action

Canada, Alberta agree on caribou protection deal that gives them years to take action

EDMONTON — Canada and Alberta have signed a deal on caribou protection that gives them years to take action but could allow energy drilling to resume on some ranges.
Paralympians turn attention toward Beijing Games

Paralympians turn attention toward Beijing Games

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