Category Archives: Alberta
Deja doc: Calgary surgeon saves 2 men with CPR, then performs their heart operations
CALGARY - Dr. Corey Adams should perhaps buy himself a superhero costume. Adams, a cardiac surgeon at the University of Calgary's Libin Cardiovascular Institute, has saved two men in the past 18 month...
Nov 08, 2021
New program aims to address critical veterinarian shortage
A severe shortage of veterinarians coupled with surging adoption rates during the pandemic has meant trouble for an already stressed veterinary industry. That according to Alberta-based Registered Vet...
Nov 08, 2021
No matter how seemingly small, all war contributions important to remember
"Communities in the rural areas, at the time were smaller and a portion are still small. However, their contributions are no less [and] the efforts made were just as important."That's from Glenn Mille...
Nov 08, 2021
Discarding pumpkins into natural areas a big no-no: NCC
Don't throw your pumpkin in the woods or other natural areas.The Nature Conservancy of Canada says that's a really bad idea, as it could cause disease and death for wildlife.Mhairi McFarlane, NCC dire...
Nov 06, 2021
Alberta government unveils road map with goal of becoming hydrogen export superpower
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has released its road map to reach a goal of becoming a world leader in hydrogen exports by the end of the decade.Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta is well-positioned...
Nov 05, 2021
Another whammy for agriculture: Natural gas price hike expected this winter
As if dealing with hot, dry conditions during the past growing season wasn`t enough, farmers and ranchers can now expect increased heating costs this winter.Ryan Furtas, market analyst with Alberta Ag...
Nov 05, 2021
Dreeshen resigns as ag minister amid concerns about drinking
EDMONTON - Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen has resigned from cabinet amid concerns over his drinking. Dreeshen, in a short statement, says his "conduct'" with alcohol has become a distract...
Nov 05, 2021
End of daylight saving time a good opportunity to check smoke and CO detectors
Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, November 7.Clocks will be turned back one hour at 2:00 a.m. In addition to making the time change, the City of Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services is remind...
Nov 05, 2021
RCMP seeking to identify individual who placed noose at MLA Allard’s house
The Grande Prairie RCMP is asking for the public's help in identifying the person or persons who placed a noose in the front of MLA Tracy Allard's house on Oct. 31.The noose was left on Allard's lawn ...
Nov 05, 2021
Alberta proposes set election day for last Monday in May every four years
EDMONTON - Alberta is planning a set day for future provincial elections.A bill introduced by Justice Minister Kaycee Madu proposes that the last Monday in May, every four years, be the day Albertans ...
Nov 05, 2021