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Are you satisfied with the 2026 Alberta budget tabled Thursday?
- No, it’s poor fiscal management (68%, 343 Votes)
- Yes, it's a good budget (19%, 95 Votes)
- No,Deficit situation is unavoidable (13%, 66 Votes)
Total Voters: 504
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Hawks plan a Magic City tribute night with lemon pepper wings, T.I. and merch
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have a bit of an unusual promotion planned for March 16: They’re paying tribute to Magic City, the city’s famed adult entertainment club. To celebrate the “iconic cultural institution,” the Hawks a planning a night filled with food — including the club’s famous lemon pepper wings — along with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck drop
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk grabbed an American flag, skated down the ice and presented a game puck to 101-year-old U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Jim Sileno. That’s how the Florida Panthers capped an Olympic gold medal celebration. Tkachuk — part of the U.S. team that beat Canada to win gold at the Milan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austin Smotherman leads the Cognizant Classic, making 6 straight birdies in a first-round 62
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Austin Smotherman’s one previous PGA Tour appearance at the tournament now known as the Cognizant Classic was in 2022 and it was unmemorable: He shot 70 in the first round, 76 in the second and missed the cut by four shots. Given that, he didn’t see a round like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Paralympians enjoy parade, cheers before boarding flights to Italy for Games
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — Canada’s Paralympic athletes received a warm sendoff as they began their journey to the Milan Cortina Games. A number of the athletes set to represent Canada were paraded through Toronto’s Pearson International Airport as they were set to head to Italy for the Paralympic Games. The Games will will start March 6 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker ruled out of Hawks’ game vs. Wizards
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks will be without All-Star forward Jalen Johnson and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the second of a two-game home series against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Johnson exited Tuesday night’s 119-98 win against the Wizards in the first quarter with a left hip flexor injury. He was ruled out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caleb Downs, Kenyon Sadiq may provide strong draft value for NFL teams at often undervalued spots
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caleb Downs and Kenyon Sadiq played it cool Thursday at the NFL’s annual scouting combine. Rather than brag about sitting atop their respective positional rankings — safety and tight end — for April’s NFL draft, the two All-Americans spoke confidently about simply what they could add next fall. At this stage, there’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Bruce Froemming, a major league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games in big league history and a record 11 no-hitters, died Wednesday, his son said. He was 86. Froemming fell just after midnight Tuesday and hit his head on the hardwood floor at his home in Mequon, Wisconsin, and was taken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan and uncertain for MLB opener because of groin strain
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander’s status for San Diego’s season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain. Matsui was still throwing off flat ground Thursday, a week after cutting short a batting practice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest advance in Europa League despite losing 2nd legs at home
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Fenerbahçe earned a rare 2-1 win in England but was still knocked out of the second-tier Europa League by Nottingham Forest in the playoffs on Thursday. Forest entered the second leg with a healthy 3-0 lead from the opener in Istanbul — where Vítor Pereira made an impact in his first game in charge — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgetown junior guard KJ Lewis to miss remainder of season with left ankle injury
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown junior guard KJ Lewis will miss the remainder of the regular season with a left ankle injury, the team said Thursday. Lewis, who is in his first season with the Hoyas after transferring from Arizona, injured his left ankle during Georgetown’s 76-60 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. Including Tuesday’s loss, Lewis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon State basketball coach Wayne Tinkle fired after 12 seasons
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State has dismissed basketball coach Wayne Tinkle after 12 seasons with the Beavers, the school announced Thursday. Oregon State went to the NCAA Tournament twice during Tinkle’s tenure, including a run to the Elite Eight after winning the Pac-12 Tournament title in 2021. The Beavers are 16-14 overall and 9-8 ... Read More »
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