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U of A faces new $10 million budget shortfall
The University of Alberta is now facing an additional budget shortfall of $10 million, on top of the $59 million the institution has been struggling to cope with, Provost Carl Amrhein said Thursday.18Feb/10Off
Teen suspended after hockey spear
A 17-year-old Midget AA hockey player in Leduc has been suspended by Hockey Alberta for the rest of the season and is facing a charge of aggravated assault after an alleged spearing incident during a game in January.18Feb/10Off
Time for 2-tier health care: Calgary economist
Canada's health-care system would be more sustainable if wealthy Canadians were free to pay for their own privately insured medical services, said a noted University of Calgary economist.18Feb/10Off
Mayor suggests raised ticket tax to fund new arena
An increased ticket tax could be part of the financial package for a proposed downtown arena, Mayor Stephen Mandel said Thursday.18Feb/10Off
U of A surprised by funding shortfall
Already dealing with a $60-million deficit, the University of Alberta will have to operate with millions of dollars less than expected from the provincial government. The University's funding has been cut by $10 million.18Feb/10Off
Inflation rate shoots up more than half a point
Inflation spiked to 1.9 per cent in January, following a rise of 1.3 per cent in December 2009, Statistics Canada reported Thursday.18Feb/10Off
Lightfoot very much alive, despite reports of death
Gordon Lightfoot is alive and well, contrary to reports that the celebrated Canadian musician has passed away.18Feb/10Off
Ticket tax proposed to help fund new downtown arena
Mayor Stephen Mandel says implementing a ticket tax could help fund a new downtown arena if the city ends up footing the bill for the facility.18Feb/10Off
Deadly accident on pond near Edson
The Fox Radio Group is reporting that a tractor fell through the ice of a pond, northeast of Edson late Wednesday night. When emergency crews arrived, they found the cab of the tractor submerged.18Feb/10Off