EDMONTON — Wannabe astronauts attending the Telus World of Science Edmonton (TWOS) S.P.A.C.E explorers camp came away inspired after a virtual presentation from the Canadian Space Agency on Tuesday. They linked up with Magdalena Wierus, a Project Engineer on the…
Alberta unveils new provincial education funding formula
A new provincial funding formula for Alberta schools will see government grants grow more slowly in school divisions where student enrolment is rising. Rural school divisions that are shedding students will also lose funding more gradually as enrolment drops. The…
‘Feared one another more than inmates’: Edmonton Max work environment slammed in new report
CCTV images showing inmates at Edmonton Institution throwing food at “protected status” inmates, which Canada’s correctional investigator alleges was done with staff collusion. The correctional investigator’s latest annual report slams the maximum security prison’s “dysfunctional” workplace culture, which he says…
Alberta cutting grants, changing model of K-12 education funding
The Alberta government announced an overhaul Tuesday for education funding in the province. Among the changes — the number of grants available to K-12 schools will be reduced from 36 to 15. The government calls the move a way to…
Alberta Fish and Wildlife searching for poachers after four elk illegally killed
Alberta Fish and Wildlife. File photo. Graphic content below. Alberta Fish and Wildlife are looking for poachers after four elk were shot dead near Wainwright military base on Feb. 7. Officers from Provost and Vermillion believe the elk were killed…
Court orders Alberta government to stop delaying decision on proposed oilsands project
A Calgary energy company has won its case against the Alberta government after a court ruling on Tuesday morning ordered the provincial cabinet to make a decision on whether to approve a new oilsands project. Prosper Petroleum has waited more than…
Edmonton man who killed wife made progress in prison, parole board says
The Parole Board of Canada says an Edmonton man convicted of killing his wife and dumping her body nearly 15 years ago has made progress in addressing family violence while in prison. A parole board panel decided last week to…
The National bringing all the beardy feels to ECC July 23
The National will be at ECC July 23. Michael Peake / Postmedia Fresh from making glasses of water vibrate like a T-rex approaching with his impossible and beautiful low voice, Matt Berninger and The National are on their way to…
Edmonton man who killed wife making ‘positive progress’ in prison: parole board
EDMONTON — The Parole Board of Canada says an Edmonton man convicted of killing his wife and dumping her body nearly 15 years ago has made progress in addressing family violence while in prison. A parole board panel decided last…
Supreme Court grants Alberta woman new trial in husband’s death
An Alberta woman sentenced to life in prison for killing her husband and setting her home on fire will get a new trial. The Supreme Court of Canada is allowing an appeal in the case of Deborah Doonanco. Related News…