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Province launches survey asking for public opinion on medical assistance in dying

Province launches survey asking for public opinion on medical assistance in dying

Alberta’s government says it is reviewing how MAID is regulated to ensure there is a consistent process, as well as oversight, that protects vulnerable 51ºÚÁÏs, specifically those living with disabilities or suffering from mental health challenges.
Edmonton to host PWHL game between Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge

Edmonton to host PWHL game between Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge

Edmonton will be the site of a Professional Women's Hockey League neutral site game between the Toronto Sceptres and the Ottawa Charge in February.
E. coli in vegetables harder problem than beef

E. coli in vegetables harder problem than beef

McDonald’s contamination crisis in the United States reveals why the bacteria is more difficult to control in produce.
Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

A new study finds 2023 fire conditions may have been made worse by a lack of sea ice and warm oceans on the other side of the planet.
Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Adebayo Chris Katiiti, jailed for being a transgender man in Uganda, was brutally beaten as a child for wearing his brothers' clothes. He says moving to Alberta in 2016 saved his life.
Calgary physician charged with multiple sexual assaults

Calgary physician charged with multiple sexual assaults

The Calgary Police Service has charged a Calgary doctor with sexually assaulting four of his patients since 2016.
If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

Canadians are told that they’re free to use the products of a company that has been publicly shamed and accused of representing a serious national security threat. What should the public take away?
Alberta MP pushes federal government to admit 62,000 hectares of dead pine in Jasper left standing before wildfire

Alberta MP pushes federal government to admit 62,000 hectares of dead pine in Jasper left standing before wildfire

Arnold Viersen said the Liberals had cancelled prescribed burns against the advice of Alberta Forest management experts
Edmonton Elks name Ed Hervey as general manager and VP of football operations

Edmonton Elks name Ed Hervey as general manager and VP of football operations

EDMONTON — Ed Hervey is returning to a front-office position with the Edmonton Elks. The CFL team says he's the new vice-president of football operations and general manager. Hervey was GM of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last season.
Fatal accident on Hwy 2 west of Athabasca kills 14-year-old

Fatal accident on Hwy 2 west of Athabasca kills 14-year-old

According to an RCMP press release, the westbound pick-up collided with the commercial vehicle, resulting in injuries to both drivers. A 14-year-old passenger travelling in the pick-up was declared deceased on scene.
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