#IBelieveYou: organizers link Alberta campaign to increased support for sexual assault survivors
Partners in an Alberta-wide sexual assault awareness campaign say they are seeing growing public support for survivors. Continue reading
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Alberta commits $7.5M to improving mental health resources at Calgary colleges and universities
Calgary universities and colleges are getting nearly $2.5 million from the province each year for three years to strengthen mental health supports Continue reading
Addiction group turns down request from Alberta’s associate health minister to speak at Calgary event
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Calgary’s International Overdose Awareness Day is scheduled to take place at City Hall on August 31. There will be guest speakers, including many people who have struggled with addictions. But one person who is not expected to give a speech is Alberta’s associate health minister Brandy Payne. Continue reading
Province announces funding for Reynolds-Alberta Museum renovations
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
After running out of space, the Reynolds-Alberta Museum will be able to build a new collections space, thanks to funding from the provincial government. Continue reading
Calgary Liberal MP Darshan Kang facing allegations of harassment
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
The Liberal Party of Canada has confirmed Calgary Skyview MP Darshan Kang is facing allegations of harassment. Continue reading
‘It looks like a burial tower:’ Controversy over Calgary’s new public art project
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
“Bowfort Towers” is the new piece of public art near the Trans-Canada Highway at Bowfort Road. Continue reading
Province bans off-highway vehicles in parts of southern Alberta due to fire risk
Albertans are being told not to drive ATVs and other off-highway vehicles (OHVs) through forested areas in southern Alberta while the fire risk remains high. Continue reading
Alberta economy rebounding, but deficit will remain: Conference Board of Canada
A Conference Board of Canada report suggests Alberta will have trouble getting back to a balanced budget despite an increase in oil royalties and corporate tax revenues. Continue reading
Alberta NDP sees positive signs after 2 painful years since oil prices collapsed
Alberta’s economy shrank sharply for the second year in a row last year, but the NDP government says the outlook is improving. Continue reading
Couple faced with fertility issues wants to see IVF funding in Alberta
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
An Alberta couple faced with fertility challenges wants to see the province step forward with funding for costly in vitro fertilization. Continue reading
