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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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Juventus boosts Champions League hopes with stoppage-time equalizer at Roma
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
ROME (AP) — Substitute Federico Gatti equalized in stoppage time and Juventus came back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw at Roma in Serie A on Sunday. Gatti, who had come on in the 88th minute, scored from close range following a free kick. The result kept Juventus within four points of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs’ poor performance that ends 11-game winning streak leaves Victor Wembanyama surprised
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was surprised. His San Antonio Spurs, who were untouchable in February, were unsteady to start March. San Antonio didn’t respond well to the New York Knicks’ defensive pressure Sunday and had its 11-game winning streak snapped with a 114-89 loss. The physical defense was nothing the Spurs hadn’t seen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats Colombia 4-1 in SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer opener
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and Nichelle Prince scored and Canada beat Colombia 4-1 on Sunday in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup. Canada ended a five-game losing streak in international play. It will face the United States on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio. Gilles opened the scoring in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Ramírez scores in the 82nd minute, Austin beats DC United 1-0
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Ramírez scored in the 82nd minute on Sunday to help Austin FC beat D.C. United 1-0. Ramírez headed home the rebound of a shot by Besard Sabovic that was redirected at the goal line by defender Silvan Hefti. The 34-year-old Ramírez, who has 56 career goals in MLS, was acquired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Referee activates anti-racism protocol in Spanish league game between Espanyol and Elche
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Espanyol and Elche drew 2-2 on Sunday in a Spanish league match briefly interrupted toward the end after the referee activated the anti-racism protocol. The ref’s decision came around the 80th minute after Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali accused Elche forward Rafa Mir of racially insulting him. The game was stopped for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fano, Styles brothers take sibling rivalries to NFL scouting combine
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Spencer and Logan Fano began their football careers like so many other brothers — roughhousing in their parents’ backyard. They pushed, shoved, wrestled and even boxed. Eventually, the future linemen found better ways to display their physicality. They learned the fundamentals of blocking and pass rushing, polished their techniques and challenged one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 9 Iowa beats Wisconsin 81-52 to secure the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ava Heiden had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Chadazi Wright added 14 points and No. 9 Iowa secured the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament with an 81-52 victory over Wisconsin on Sunday in the regular-season finale. Playing without injured leading rebounder and No. 2 scorer Hannah Stuelke, Iowa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White is expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks with a right oblique strain
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White is expected to miss three to four weeks with a right oblique strain. “He’s a great kid. He’s handled everything very well, good head on his shoulders,” manager Clayton McCullough told MLB.com. “Unfortunate that he’s just going to miss some development time here in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies center Zach Edey headed for another operation on his ailing left ankle
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is going to have another operation on his ailing left ankle. The 7-foot-3 Edey has been sidelined since Dec. 7 because of a stress reaction in his ankle. He is averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over 11 games in his second season. Edey’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats Colombia 4-1 on SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer opener
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and Nichelle Prince scored and Canada beat Colombia 4-1 on Sunday in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup. Canada ended a five-game losing streak in international play. It will face the United States on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio. Gilles opened the scoring in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 Minnesota women beat Illinois 78-73, clinch No. 4 seed, double-bye in Big Ten tourney
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Sophie Hart scored 17 points, Amaya Battle added 10 of her 16 points in the second half and No. 22 Minnesota beat Illinois 78-73 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams to clinch a double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota (22-7, 13-5 Big Ten), which lost 75-61 to ... Read More »
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