Curling Alberta has cancelled the 2021 competitive season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to its website.“In light of last week’s announcement from our provincial government that current public health restrictions will remain in place with no timeline on any meaningful relaxations, we felt that this is the most responsible decision on behalf of our organization and stakeholders,” said Jill Richard, Curling Alberta’s executive director.It’s another blow to an ailing sports sector, its athletes and rinks.“The curling industry has been hit incredibly hard.