Alberta golf groups push for exemption as province maintains course closure

An online petition calling for the Alberta government to consider golf courses an essential service has surpassed 16,000 signatures, but the province’s top doctor says restrictions won’t be eased until it’s safe to do so. “As you know, golf has been determined as a nonessential service at this time,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw Monday. “We’re not yet at that point where we can start easing off.” Some golf groups are asking for an exemption to allow cour