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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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Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say. The video includes fabricated audio of Tkachuk referring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sens captain Brady Tkachuk unhappy with White House AI video that insulted Canadians
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — Brady Tkachuk said he did not appreciate an AI-doctored video shared by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians, calling it fake and not something he would ever say. The Ottawa Senators captain spoke Thursday in his first availability since helping the United States defeat Canada 2-1 in overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatsuya Imai throws scoreless inning, struck by comebacker in Astros exhibition debut
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his his spring training debut for the Houston Astros on Thursday against the New York Mets. Imai allowed a leadoff single to Marcus Semien, whose sharp hit ricocheted off the pitcher’s lower right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US women’s hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victory
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
The United States women’s hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate its gold medal victory from the Milan Cortina Olympics. Under the heading “IT’S HAPPENING,” the rapper posted a note on his X account on Thursday, announcing he’s hosting a “She Got Game” weekend event from July ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals rotation candidate Stephen Kolek sidelined by left oblique strain
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will be sidelined at least 5 to 7 days, and that could be longer depending on the severity of a left oblique strain. Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that the team hopes the issue isn’t too serious. Kolek was getting another scan to figure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Scotty’ Morrison, former top executive of Hockey Hall of Fame, dead at 95
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
TORONTO — Ian (Scotty) Morrison, a former NHL referee and top executive with the Hockey Hall of Fame, has died. He was 95. The Hockey Hall of Fame said in a release that Morrison died Wednesday in Invermere, B.C. A cause of death was not given. The Montreal native joined the NHL as a referee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins scratch Lewis as a precaution with right side tightness, learn Festa won’t be ready for opener
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team’s exhibition game lineup on Thursday as a precaution because of tightness in his right side. Lewis experienced discomfort after running the bases in pregame warmups, the Twins said. Lewis had his spring training cut short last year by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six straight birdies lift Austin Smotherman into the early lead at Cognizant Classic
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Austin Smotherman tied the best round of his career, shooting a 9-under 62 to take the early lead in the opening round of the Cognizant Classic on Thursday. Smotherman — fueled by six consecutive birdies on holes 7 through 12 — tapped in for a birdie on the par-5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Willard suits Villanova fine in 1st season on the bench. The Wildcats are winners again
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Kevin Willard brought fashion style with him in his first season at Villanova. Always nattily attired in suits that would make Pat Riley proud, Willard dresses the part of an old school basketball coach, leaving the half-zip hoodies and other casual attire that most coaches transitioned to deep in the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic star Jack Hughes returns to NHL, jokes about his missing teeth as Devils resume playoff push
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Olympic hero Jack Hughes was honored by the New Jersey Devils before their loss to Buffalo on Wednesday night as NHL play resumed following a three-week break. Hughes took a moment to bring out a special guest. The Devils showed video of Hughes’ overtime goal in the United States’ 2-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules. The committee on Wednesday proposed the legislation to penalize schools who add players who did not make public their interest in transferring during the January transfer ... Read More »
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