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  • John Barlow Appointed as Shadow Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour

    John Barlow Appointed as Shadow Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour

    OTTAWA, ON – On Friday September 7th, 2018, Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Official Opposition, appointed John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills as Shadow Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour. John Barlow previously held the role as Associate Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food. “I am honoured to have been asked to…

  • Gleichen RCMP Arrest Drug Traffickers On Siksika Nation

    Gleichen RCMP Arrest Drug Traffickers On Siksika Nation

    Gleichen, AB – On September 11th, 2018 Gleichen RCMP executed a Search Warrant at a suspected drug house on the Siksika Nation.  Arresting residents, investigation revealed that premise occupants were trafficking in nerve pain medication and selling it to users on the Siksika Reserve. Charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Crystal BULLCHIEF (age 44), Melfort…

  • UCalgary Researchers Discover Critical Differences in the Clots that Cause a Stroke

    UCalgary Researchers Discover Critical Differences in the Clots that Cause a Stroke

    Findings will help inform physicians which treatment will work best for patients By Kelly Johnston, Cumming School of Medicine There are two main treatments for stroke caused by a clot in a blood vessel in the brain. One treatment, mechanical thrombectomy, involves pulling the clot out with a specialized catheter that is inserted into the…

  • Promoting Democracy: Statement from Premier Notley

    Promoting Democracy: Statement from Premier Notley

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the United Nations’ International Day of Democracy: September 15, 2018 – “In many parts of the world today, we see the erosion of citizens’ rights, often those of minorities. We see rising authoritarianism, compromised elections, fundamental rights ignored, laws overridden, critics attacked for their views and members…

  • Green Party of Alberta Leadership Candidates Speak on “Reconciliation”

    Green Party of Alberta Leadership Candidates Speak on “Reconciliation”

    The following is the fourth question posed to the candidates for leadership of the GPA.  The vote to choose the new leader will be held at the AGM on September 22nd. “How can Green politics and Green politicians help overcome the barriers and misunderstandings that currently exist between groups of Albertans, most importantly between Indigenous…

  • Strathmore RCMP Investigate a Fatal Dog Attack

    Strathmore RCMP Investigate a Fatal Dog Attack

    Strathmore, Alberta – A 49 year old female has died following a dog attack at a residence near the community of Langdon in Rockyview County.  The incident took place on September 15 shortly after 6:00 P.M.  The dog, a boxer pitbull cross, initially attacked a three year old female toddler before turning on the victim.  EMS and…

  • Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques’ Space Mission

    Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques’ Space Mission

    Quick facts about Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques’ mission to the International Space Station: departure and return dates, destination, vehicle, crew, and David’s roles and responsibilities. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency) David Saint-Jacques on Training for his Space Mission “I’m David Saint-Jacques. I’m an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency. I’m getting ready for a six-month mission on…

  • School Peanut Bans Don’t Appear to Reduce Allergic Reactions

    School Peanut Bans Don’t Appear to Reduce Allergic Reactions

    By Denise-Marie Ordway Massachusetts school policies that ban students from bringing peanuts from home or require classrooms to be “peanut free” have no effect on the rate at which school nurses administer epinephrine to kids who are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts, according to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The study suggests…

  • From My Bookshelf: Gail Honeyman

    From My Bookshelf: Gail Honeyman

    By Lynn Willoughby Elanor Oliphant is Completely Fine ~ Gail Honeyman This novel was recommended to me and as I began to read, I wondered why.  However, a few short pages later I was passionately involved and could not put the book down. Eleanor struggles with appropriate social skills, always dresses for work in a…

  • Little Red River Cree Nation Goes Green

    Little Red River Cree Nation Goes Green

    Little Red River Cree Nation has partnered with the Alberta government to install solar panel systems on two community buildings. The project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, make energy bills more affordable and support local jobs. With support from Alberta’s Indigenous Solar Program, Little Red River Cree Nation installed solar panels on Kayas College and…

  • Larry Berg Skill Award

    Larry Berg Skill Award

    The Larry Berg Skill Award was held at the High River Library on Saturday, Sept. 8th, 2018. Of the eight contestants, four were from Okotoks, three from High River and one from Calgary.  The Award is trying to promote determination and perseverance. The two winners of $500.00 each were Code Baldwin (High River) and Kristian Berg…

  • Donations document Chilean Experience in Alberta

    Donations document Chilean Experience in Alberta

    Edmonton’s Chilean community is donating a treasure trove of records to the Provincial Archives of Alberta. The donations, collected and created by members of the Memoria Viva Society of Edmonton, include posters and event material, newspapers, bulletins, research and analysis files, and audio and television recordings documenting their personal experiences about life as refugees in…

  • New Builder Sought for Grande Prairie Hospital

    New Builder Sought for Grande Prairie Hospital

    The Alberta government is moving forward to secure a new construction manager for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. To ensure the people of Grande Prairie have access to a modern, accessible hospital as soon as possible, Alberta Infrastructure will issue an invitational Request For Proposal (RFP) for a new project construction manager. Alberta Infrastructure has…

  • Engaging Youth – the Future of Work

    Engaging Youth – the Future of Work

    Edmonton – Students are ever-more concerned about their future:  work and their careers, health and future wellbeing.  The emergence of innovations in artificial intelligence and biotechnologies are cited as central to their angst.  These are just some of the extraordinary findings in the report released today by the Alberta Council of Technologies in association with…

  • Ben Calf Robe School to be Replaced

    Ben Calf Robe School to be Replaced

    The school, which serves Indigenous students, will be fully replaced with an enhanced cultural space and modern, flexible learning areas.   Originally built in 1950, the school was approved in 2017 as a modernization project. After continued consultation with Edmonton Catholic Schools, students, families, and community leaders, government agreed to provide additional funds to make…