Washington diplomacy fuels Alberta officials’ US trips
Trips to the U.S. this month from within the non-cabinet ranks of the UCP appear to build on an elbows-down approach to trade with Alberta’s most important market. The itineraries…
Is Alberta’s health care system leaving women behind?
Women make up half of the population of Alberta and upwards of 90 per cent of nurses and allied health workers, but research from the Parkland Institute at the University…
Dream: Rosebud Theatre hosts world debut of new musical
Dream, A New Canadian Musical, was hosted for its world premiere at Rosebud Theatre and School of the Arts, with opening night this past weekend, June 6. Written by Terry…
New legislation to strengthen Canada’s borders
As of June 3, 2025, the Canadian government is seeking to introduce new legislation to implement additional border security measures. Bill C-2, also known as the "Strong Borders Act," was…
Maskwacis RCMP investigate homicide of 20-year-old male; Commander calls for end to illegal firearm violence
On June 1, 2025, at 5:23 a.m. Maskwacis RCMP received a report of a shooting at a residence in Samson Cree Nation. Upon arrival, emergency responders located a 20-year-old male…
School boards setting ‘contingency plans’ among impending strike vote
With rising tensions between educators and the provincial government, Calgary’s school boards are beginning to plan for a potential strike come September. Following overwhelming support for a strike authorization vote…
New web service looking for your health care stories
Albertans have a new online platform to share their lived experiences directly with the provincial health care system. Care Opinion initially launched 20 years ago in the United Kingdom to…