Author Archives: Darrell Stranger
New Edmonton bus wrapped with art inspired by Indigenous seniors
The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) has teamed up with the Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC) to unveil the newest art-wrapped ETS bus, featuring a design inspired by conversations with local In...
Sep 17, 2025
Salmonella cases in Alberta linked to dog food, treats
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued a public health notice after an investigation into salmonella cases across the country, with nearly half of cases in Alberta. So far, the agency sa...
Sep 17, 2025
Addiction detox capacity expanding in Edmonton
Alberta's government is expanding addiction treatment capacity in Edmonton through investments to the George Spady Society. More than $13 million in funding is being provided through the Alberta Recov...
Sep 17, 2025
Person with measles was on Air Canada flight from Toronto to Edmonton
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is issuing a notice of a person with confirmed measles in the Edmonton Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious. Individuals who were in the following locat...
Sep 16, 2025
RCMP investigating an attempted child luring in Stony Plain
Parkland RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male who approached a 12-year-old girl and allegedly attempted to lure her into his vehicle. RCMP said the incident took place on Hig...
Sep 10, 2025
U of A receiving $5 million to bolster programs for Indigenous youth
The University of Alberta is one of 30 organizations sharing in a targeted $235-million donation by the Mastercard Foundation to support the exceptional contributions of organizations that are elevati...
Sep 10, 2025 Photo: Richard Siemens. Sculpture: "Treaty Six Territory Marker: Bear Spirit," 2016; carved granite; Stewart Steinhauer
Alberta government increasing funding for women's shelters
Alberta's government is increasing funding for women's shelters by $10 million over four years, which includes a $3-million investment to women's shelters across Alberta in 2024-25. Through that fundi...
Sep 10, 2025
U of A researchers to lead project aimed at treating, diagnosing dementia among Albertans
A new project by the University of Alberta Hospital Foundation will look to improve dementia treatment in Alberta. University of Alberta researchers are teaming up with the University Hospital Foundat...
Sep 09, 2025 U of A
Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic closing its doors permanently in January
The University of Alberta's Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic (GSSMC) has announced it will be closing its doors for good in the new year. The announcement was posted on the university's website Frid...
Sep 08, 2025 The Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic will close its doors on Jan. 7, 2026.
Edmonton police officer charged with aggravated assault
Alberta's police watchdog has charged an Edmonton police officer with assault dating back to a shooting in 2024. On March 1, 2024, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to in...
Sep 05, 2025
