Universities fear Alberta gatekeeping bill will threaten academic freedom
The bill would give the province the right to veto federal agreements with provincial bodies, including post-secondary schools.
Politics
Apr 18
University of Alberta researchers predict Alberta water demand will increase
The University of Alberta water research centre is analyzing Canada’s waterscape using simulation models and artificial intelligence.
Environment
Apr 10
University of Alberta Golden Bears volleyball team captures 2nd national title in 3 seasons
The University of Alberta Golden Bears were crowned U Sports champions on Sunday.
Canada
Mar 18
Alberta scientists band together to shift climate change focus to health impacts
Bodies and minds are just as affected by climate change as sea ice and forests, says University of Alberta scientist Sherilee Harper.
Canada
Mar 24
Alberta resource guides learners towards Indigenous language revitalization
Now with more available programing and cultural celebrations, more people want to reconnect with their culture and learn the language and traditions.
Education
Apr 15
Technology helps Edmonton doctors quickly assess and treat burns
A new LDI machine at the University of Alberta burn treatment unit is helping doctors assess and treat burns faster than ever, but there’s a need for a second one.
Health
Mar 5
Alberta universities concerned about bill mandating provincial approval of federal funding
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith accused the federal government of using ideology to dictate how funding is distributed to both municipalities and post-secondaries in the province.
Canada
Apr 11
Legendary University of Alberta hockey coach reflects on moving to New York for PWHL opportunity
Hockey coach Howie Draper arrived in New York ahead of the PWHL's first-ever season with an astonishing list of achievements on his resume.
Sports
Feb 9
CFL Draft: Hamilton Ticats restock Canadian talent
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected an All-Canadian offensive lineman with their first-round selection in the 2024 CFL Draft Tuesday night.
Sports
May 1
University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing research
The University of Manitoba received a record breaking investment for vaccine and biomedical research. This will also include the construction of two research facilities.
Science
May 6
Sask. man grows produce due to worries about worsening food quality, inflation
Dean Sopher grows bananas, oranges, lemons, limes, passion fruit, guava and figs in a greenhouse he built about three years ago on land near Saskatoon.
Canada
Apr 26
Athletes diving in to raise money for Alberta’s para swimming team
The fundraiser will help Edmonton and area swimmers get to their competitions across the province and access specialized equipment.
Sports
Apr 28
Can you race a concrete toboggan? NAIT students say ‘yes’
Engineering students from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology made their debut at the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race this year — and took home an honour or two.
Canada
Apr 13
Fire chief asks for Edmontonians’ help ahead of wildfire season
'Over the last two weeks, looking at the dashboard, anywhere from five to 10 grass wildfires were happening per day,' Edmonton's fire chief said Tuesday.
Environment
Apr 16
T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new U of A research
A U of A neuroscientist says the T.Rex had smarts closer to those of a crocodile than a primate, so rest easy — if the thought of a seven-tonne crocodile makes you rest easy.
Science
Apr 26
New AHS campaign encourages conversations about organ, tissue donation
Albertans are hoping that sharing their message about organ and tissue donation will encourage more people to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones.
Health
Apr 26
Alberta team building maps that show health impacts of climate change
The mapping project explores how different Alberta communities are more or less vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change.
Environment
Apr 2
City of Edmonton golf courses begin opening for the season
Victoria Driving Range is scheduled to open on Thursday, March 28. Its hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Features
Mar 27
Questions raised surrounding Alberta’s Bill 20: ‘Unprecedented intervention’
Following Thursday's announcement, political scientists and law experts are weighing in on how the province can exercise control and whether it should.
Politics
Apr 26
Study finds First Nations patients are more likely to leave ER without care
Although the research was conducted in Alberta, researchers say the findings likely apply to emergency department visits across Canada.
Canada
Apr 22