University of Alberta
Edmonton students living with seniors in same building a win-win for both generations
By Kim Smith Reporter
University students living in an Edmonton seniors building say the living arrangement is practical and provides them with a quiet place to study. Continue reading
No review of how University of Alberta handled anti abortion group’s demonstration
A campus group that staged an anti-abortion protest at the University of Alberta that sparked a noisy counter-demonstration by other students and faculty has lost a court challenge over how the school handled the event. Continue reading
University of Alberta receives $24M grant for research equipment
The federal government is investing nearly $24 million towards research equipment at the University of Alberta. Continue reading
Alberta transgender youth concerned about safety, violence and discrimination: survey
A new study has found Alberta’s trans youth live in fear of being victims of violence and discrimination. Continue reading
Alberta schools’ nutrition grade improving year over year
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
For the third year the Centre for Health and Nutrition at the University of Alberta has released its report card on school nutrition in the province. Continue reading
University of Alberta engineering students develop organic lipstick
A pair of University of Alberta students have taken their knowledge of chemicals and passion for business to create a product they hope will be a hit among women. Continue reading
Downtown Hinton could soon be heated by abandoned oil and gas wells
A town in Alberta hopes to pull a different kind of energy from the abandoned oil and gas wells that surround it. Continue reading
Thelma Chalifoux, Canada’s first Indigenous woman to be appointed to Senate, dies at 88
Thelma Chalifoux, a high-profile member of Alberta’s Metis and Indigenous community and once a Canadian senator, died in St. Albert, Alta. on Friday with friends and family at her bedside. She was 88 years old. Continue reading
Women pregnant during Fort McMurray wildfire faced increased stress, depression: study
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Preliminary findings on research looking into pregnant women during the Fort McMurray wildfire evacuation shows those women suffered higher levels of stress and depression than those who endured other natural disasters. Continue reading
What’s the best way to talk to your child about marijuana?
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
If you’re a parent who’s worrying about how to talk to their kids about using marijuana, one expert says the key is to start the conversation when they’re young. Continue reading
