Author Archives: Darrell Stranger
Moose Hide Campaign Day event returning to Fort Saskatchewan
May 14 is Moose Hide Campaign Day, an Indigenous-led initiative that calls on people across Canada to take a stand against violence toward women and children. Man events will be taking place across th...
May 12, 2026
Indigenous youth in Alberta to benefit from new trades pilot program
A new pilot program will strengthen pathways for Indigenous youth into skilled trades apprenticeships and careers. Alberta's government is investing $300,000 into the Building Indigenous Mentorship an...
May 07, 2026
Section of Highway 2 to trial 120km/h speed limit
Alberta's government is testing a higher speed limit, raising it to 120 kilometres per hour on a select portion of Highway 2. The 120 km/h section will run for 22 kilometres south of the Leduc Commerc...
Apr 29, 2026 Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen speaks about raising the speed limit on a section of Highway 2.
New emergency department rules introduced for Royal Alex
The Royal Alexandra Hospital is introducing new safety measures to prioritize the safety of patients, staff and visitors in its emergency department (ED). All patients and visitors will now be limited...
Apr 28, 2026
Edmonton daycare worker charged in sexual assault investigation
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 21-year-old daycare employee following a sexual assault investigation. On April 8, a parent called police to report an incident involving their child at...
Apr 23, 2026 Photo of the accused Kulraj Singh. Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service
New training program for family doctors aims to to provide better mental health care for rural and Indigenous patients
University of Alberta psychiatrists are offering training, resources and ongoing support so family doctors in Alberta can deliver more timely and effective mental health care, especially to rural and ...
Mar 30, 2026 Close-up of psychiatrist hands together holding palm of her patient. Courtesy: Getty Images
Elm tree pruning ban in Edmonton starts April 1
The City of Edmonton is reminding residents that elm tree pruning is banned from April 1 to September 30 to help prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED). Dutch elm disease is a contagious fungal...
Mar 26, 2026 Courtesy: City of Edmonton
Federal minimum wage set to increase April 1
Beginning April 1, the minimum wage across the country will rise to $18.15 per hour. The previous minimum wage was $17.75 per hour. In a news release, Employment and Social Development Canada said the...
Mar 25, 2026 verganifotografia / Depositphotos.com
World Cup of Hockey coming to Alberta in 2028
Edmonton, Calgary and Prague will host hockey's best-on-best in 2028. The National Hockey League announced Monday morning that the two Alberta cities and the Czechia capital will host its World Cup of...
Mar 16, 2026 The NHL has announced that Calgary, Edmonton and Prague will host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey (Photo Credits- Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Ottawa announces $1.55B for Jordan's Principle
Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty announced that the federal government is committing $1.55 billion to renew Jordan's Principle until March 31, 2027. The investment responds to sustaine...
Feb 27, 2026 Indigenous Services Minister, Mandy Gull-Masty
