If the NHL is able to return from its pandemic-induced pause, Gary Bettman says it will be “on some basis that is fair and has integrity.” The commissioner spoke in a wide-ranging interview with Sportsnet’s Ron MacLean on Wednesday night, where they covered off topics from return to play, to league revenues and the draft…

The United Nurses of Alberta has filed a province-wide grievance against Alberta Health Services alleging the health authority has provided no direction to staff on how they can comply with an order from the chief medical officer of health that takes effect tomorrow.  The order from Dr. Deena Hinshaw limits health care staff who work…

An organization that cares for family pets whose owners are in hospital or otherwise unable to care for them is preparing for an influx as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “Just in these last few days, we’re starting to see a little bit of an increase,” said Pam Jansen, operations manager with the Sherwood Park-based…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced $9 billion in financial aid for post-secondary students in response to claims that too many young people were falling through the cracks in existing COVID-19 support programs. Students will be eligible for $1,250 a month from May through August. That sum can go up to $1,750 if the student is…

Albertans may get more information today about COVID-19 outbreaks linked to meat-packing plants south of Calgary that have sickened hundreds of people. Lisa Chen, director of Occupational Health and Safety, is scheduled to attend a news conference Wednesday to answer questions related to recent OHS reviews, the province said in a news release. At Wednesday’s…

Communities across northwestern Alberta are dealing with flooding caused by melting snow and ice jams on fast-flowing rivers. As of Wednesday morning, information alerts issued by Alberta Emergency Alert system remained active in Birch Hills County, Lac Ste. Anne County, Fairview and Sexsmith. Flooding has submerged local roads and areas highways, waterlogged farmers fields and filled…