Provincial News
Fire destroys Second World War hangar at former Edmonton airport
By The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
EDMONTON – An aircraft hangar built during the Second World War at Edmonton’s former municipal airport has been destroyed by fire. A spokesman for the City of Edmonton says in an email that firefighters were called to the structure on the eastern side of the former downtown airfield just before 7 p.m. Monday. The email ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naheed Nenshi eyed as front-runner as deadline looms in Alberta NDP leadership race
By Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
EDMONTON – As a key deadline looms Monday in the leadership contest for Alberta’s New Democrats, numbers and opinion suggest it remains Naheed Nenshi’s race to lose. Members have until Monday night – with a midnight deadline – to buy a membership in order to cast a vote on June 22 on who will replace ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamlet near Fort McMurray, Alberta, on evacuation alert due to wildfire
By The Canadian Press on April 21st, 2024
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Residents of a hamlet near Fort McMurray, Alta., are being told to be ready to evacuate on short notice due to a wildfire that could spread towards the community. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo says in a social media post that anyone living in Saprae Creek Estates should prepare to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA moving date of its preseason game in Canada to avoid potential conflict with NHL playoffs
By The Associated Press on April 19th, 2024
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – The WNBA is moving its preseason game in Canada between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm to May 4. The game was originally scheduled for May 5 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, but the NHL’s Oilers could potentially be hosting a Game 7 of their first-round playoff series against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames beat NHL-worst Sharks 5-1 in the season finale for the non-playoff teams
By The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) – Blake Coleman scored his 30th goal and MacKenzie Weegar netted his 20th as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night in the season-ending game for both teams. Adam Klapka posted his first NHL goal and Oliver Kylington, and Kevin Rooney also scored for Calgary (38-39-5). The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s Bill 18: Who gets the most federal research funding? Danielle Smith might be surprised by what the data shows
By Ping Lam Ip, PhD student, Sociology, University of Alberta; and Andrea DeKeseredy, PhD student, Sociology, University of Alberta on April 18th, 2024
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Authors: Ping Lam Ip, PhD student, Sociology, University of Alberta; and Andrea DeKeseredy, PhD student, Sociology, University of Alberta Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently tabled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian university teachers fear Alberta gatekeeping bill threatens academic freedom
By The Canadian Press on April 17th, 2024
EDMONTON – A national organization of post-secondary teachers is calling on Alberta to either change a proposed gatekeeping bill or scrap it altogether. The bill would give the province the right to veto federal agreements with provincial bodies, including post-secondary schools. The Canadian Association of University Teachers says such political intervention threatens academic freedom given ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal doctors sound alarm
By Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press on April 17th, 2024
EDMONTON – Alberta’s health minister says the province has “a bit of strain” in neonatal intensive care unit capacity but that there are beds available across the province. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange made the comments Wednesday after Edmonton doctors released an open letter to her and the provincial health-care delivery agency raising concern vulnerable babies ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta government closing in on new deal to pay family doctors
By Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press on April 17th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Alberta government says it’s closing in on a new deal for family doctor pay, but a physicians’ group says it must include those with small patient rosters. The details of the framework announced Wednesday have yet to be hammered out, including specific rates. But the United Conservative government expects its new compensation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How ideology is darkening the future of renewables in Alberta
By Ian Urquhart, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, University of Alberta on April 17th, 2024
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Ian Urquhart, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, University of Alberta Those advocating for a green transition have, in recent years, had to contend with not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP officer cleared in deadly shooting on Alberta First Nation
By The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
EDMONTON – Alberta’s police watchdog says an officer didn’t commit a criminal offence following a deadly shooting three years ago. A report released by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says RCMP were called to a home on the O’Chiese First Nation near Rocky Mountain House in 2021. An officer spoke to a man in ... Read More »
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