A wall of flames met David Matear when he finally stepped outside of the downtown Fort McMurray hospital, after the final patient was hurried out […]
Tag: News/Canada/Edmonton
Alberta government pondering whether schools need rules about smartphones, other devices
Alberta’s education minister is considering whether the province’s schools need consistent rules about cellphones and other smart devices in classrooms. Ontario and Quebec are both […]
Hairs from Alberta grizzly bears offer insight into survival of species
At secluded sites across Alberta this summer, grizzly bears — enticed by the perfume of fresh berries, molasses, rancid fish or cow’s blood — will […]
Alberta plans to consult on proposed gender policies, but advocates say they weren’t invited
Pride groups and some health-care providers are harshly criticizing the Alberta government’s latest attempt to get feedback on its proposed gender identity policies — a private […]
University of Alberta arts faculty council passes non-confidence vote on president’s leadership
The governing body of one of the University of Alberta’s largest faculties voted overwhelmingly Thursday against president Bill Flanagan’s leadership after his handling of a pro-Palestinian […]
Alberta company to pay $350K penalty for 2021 worker death
An Alberta company will pay a $350,000 fine after one of its workers died south of Edmonton in 2021. Sonic Coating Solutions Inc., an industrial […]
Alberta government walks back parts of contentious municipalities bill
The Alberta government is clawing back parts of a bill that would have given Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet the power to unilaterally fire mayors […]
Connor McDavid scores in 2OT, Oilers win Game 1 of Western Conference final
Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into double overtime as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday in Game 1 of the NHL’s […]
Alberta to receive $627M in federal health funding for seniors’ care
Alberta will receive $627 million, over five years, from Ottawa to spend on improving health care for seniors, federal and provincial government officials announced Thursday. […]
Staff, students want independent investigation into police removal of U of A protesters
University of Alberta staff and student associations are calling for an independent investigation into the forceful removal of pro-Palestinian protesters in mid-May. Representatives of the University of […]