University of Alberta

• 11% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients get readmitted or die, study shows

  Researchers have found that for people who were hospitalized with COVID-19, death or readmission was common, with about 11 per cent being readmitted or dying within 30 days.

  Health

  May 16
  
• Edmonton doctor accused of spiking colleagues drink: CPSA

  Dr. Max Klein was found guilty of unprofessional conduct by the CPSA on Thursday stemming from an incident in January 2015 in which a fellow doctor was unknowingly given ecstasy.

  Crime

  May 12
  
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• Edmonton mayor takes aim at province in State of the City address

  'Too often we are made to feel that Edmonton does not matter to the province. If you feel that way, I am there with you,' Sohi said in his speech.

  Economy

  May 10
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• Alberta Indigenous grandma pursues lifelong dream to become a lawyer

  Kokum Anita Cardinal-Stewart always wanted to become a lawyer, but she had kids very young and life got in the way. Finally, she decided pursue her dream and inspire others.

  Features

  Apr 28
• ‘Very disturbing’: University of Alberta student describes escape from Afghanistan, living under Taliban

  The University of Alberta's recruitment team worked with international agencies to get Aftikhar Mominzada's visa expediated so he could get to Canada.

  Features

  Apr 24
• Alberta researchers may have figured out a way to reduce impairment from medical cannabis

  Researchers hope these findings could lead to better roadside impairment testing, and medical cannabis that can help with pain management while reducing impairment. 

  Cannabis

  Apr 21
• ‘Intense’ intervention key to childhood reading struggles: U of A study

  The results of a recent reading intervention study are encouraging for parents of children having reading difficulties after two years of pandemic-related learning disruptions.

  Education

  Mar 31
• The rising cost of living: Adapting to increased consumer costs in Alberta

  'I think (in) the next few years, this is going to be a tricky time for a lot of families,' said Heather Thomson, the executive director of the Alberta School of Business.

  Economy

  Mar 12
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• Province approves tuition increases at universities in Calgary and Edmonton

  Tuition increases in Alberta are capped at seven per cent, but post-secondaries can apply for what are called "exceptional increases," which require provincial approval.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Golden Bears standout Max Elgert set to lead Alberta for deep playoff run

  Max Elgert, a fifth-year University of Alberta setter is second all-time for assists in Golden Bears history, is helping the team roll through the Canada West playoffs unblemished.

  Sports

  Mar 11