While the writ has yet to be dropped, Albertans are gearing up for the spring election and Global News will have everything you need to help you make an informed decision. On election night, Global News will have robust election…
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Alberta election promise tracker: Where do the parties stand on the major issues?
Albertans will be heading to the polls before the end of May for a spring election. While the provincial election has yet to be called, by law, it must be held between March 1 and May 31, 2019. If you’re…
AMA Travel: Star Wars Galaxy Edge to open at Disneyland
March 15 2019 9:42am Shelley Stevens with AMA Travel is back. This morning she’s talking all things Disney, particularly the opening of Star Wars Galaxy Edge. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object”…
Renovations to Hotel Macdonald’s Confederation Lounge met with mixed reviews
The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is about to undergo renovations to its Confederation Lounge and the changes are being met with some push-back, particularly online. “It’s been very mixed. I’m not going to lie, there’s a lot of passion in the…
Broadway star calls Edmonton home, helps bring Vic musical to life
A high school musical running at Edmonton’s Victoria School of the Arts this weekend received some help from a Broadway heavy hitter. The show is doing much more than just educating students about musical theatre. The Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In…
Why ‘no-cut sports programs’ can benefit students and schools
For many kids, going through school means trying out and being cut from sports teams. But some schools have brought in “no-cut programs,” giving everyone a chance to play. At Michael Phair Junior High School in Edmonton, students are selected…
Broadway star helps Edmonton students with high school musical
March 14 2019 2:49pm A high school musical running at Victoria School this weekend received some help from a broadway heavy hitter. The show is doing much more than educating students about musical theatre. Margeaux Maron reports. ‘ }); }…
Calgary-based Tower Cleaners nabs award nomination for embracing workplace diversity
In life and in business, Tony Stephen has always held strong to one basic yet defining guiding principle. “A belief and core strength in our family has always been to treat others the way that you would expect to be…
WHL provides scholarships, tutoring for players: ‘Hockey careers don’t last forever’
The Western Hockey League prides itself on giving players the chance to develop their skills on the ice without compromising their academic goals. “NHL careers and hockey careers don’t last forever,” said Greg Gardiner, the WHL’s director of operations and education.…
Corus Entertainment executive Troy Reeb to receive honorary degree from Lethbridge College
Troy Reeb, the executive vice president of broadcast networks for Corus Entertainment, will be given an honorary Bachelor of Applied Arts degree from Lethbridge College. Reeb, who grew up in Westlock, Alta., was just 16 when he first attended the…