Author Archives: Darrell Stranger
New site revealed for stand-alone Stollery Hospital
The Stollery Children's Hospital is getting a new home with room to grow. A new stand-alone Stollery Children's Hospital will be located on the University of Alberta's South Campus in Edmonton, at the...
Nov 24, 2025
Alberta releases final report in addressing classroom complexity
The Alberta government has released the final report from the Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team. Last summer, the Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team was formed to help cre...
Nov 21, 2025
Iconic Banff lake to be backdrop of new Alberta licence plate
The Alberta government has introduced the winning contender in its new "Strong and Free" licence plate survey. After more than 240,000 votes were cast, Albertans picked Moraine Lake, in Banff National...
Nov 18, 2025 Albertans have chosen Moraine Lake in Banff National Park as the new design for the province’s licence plate.
Edmonton and Red Deer to host 2027 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships
One of hockey's most exciting tournaments is returning to Alberta for a fifth time. Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), ...
Nov 18, 2025
Tuberculosis outbreak declared among homeless population in Edmonton
Primary Care Alberta (PCA) and the Edmonton Zone Medical Officers of Health have declared an outbreak of active infectious tuberculosis (TB) in Edmonton's inner-city. The decision was made in October ...
Nov 14, 2025 stockdevil_666 / Depositphotos.com
Alberta government investing $220 million to combat homelessness this winter
The Alberta government is investing record amounts to combat homelessness, including funding additional winter shelter space. Through Budget 2025, the government is investing $220 million into combatt...
Nov 13, 2025 Hope Mission Rescue Van in the City of Calgary (Photo Credits - Hope Mission Calgary)
Spruce Grove launches online guide showcasing attractions, hidden gems
The City of Spruce Grove has launched a new online destination guide designed to help visitors discover what Spruce Grove has to offer. Called "The Grove Guide", its creation is surrounded on highligh...
Nov 05, 2025 Screenshot taken from thegroveguide.ca
Certain roasted pistachios sold in Edmonton recalled due to salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled a pistachio product sold at an Edmonton nuts store due to possible salmonella contamination. Four flavours of roasted pistachios - barbecue, salty, lem...
Nov 03, 2025 zmaris / Depositphotos.com
January provincial exams cancelled for Alberta students
The Alberta government has announced that January provincial exams are cancelled. Students will be automatically exempted from writing cancelled January diploma exams and PATs but may opt to write Jan...
Nov 03, 2025 One of the new classrooms inside the Elder Dr Francis Whiskeyjack High School (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
New community safety system coming to Edmonton transit
The Edmonton Police Service has partnered with Esri Canada to lead the development of a next-generation community safety system. The system is powered by Esri's comprehensive geographic information sy...
Oct 30, 2025 A digital twin of the Churchill station in Edmonton showing recorded positions to support officer tracking and wayfinding within the underground LRT system. Courtesy: Esri Canada
