Alanna Smith
Edmonton Journal
Calgary, AB, Canada
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Look West: Criminal anthropologist says Alberta at heart of unrest, protests
CALGARY — A criminal anthropologist suggests looking to the West to find the heart of protests and blockades that gripped the nation for more than a month. → Read More
'Further action' being taken on Alberta trucker blockade at U.S. border, RCMP says
Mounties say the illegal blockade has been impeding access for emergency vehicles and affecting the flow of goods and services, and that they are prepared to… → Read More
Connection during isolation: Data shows national drug overdose hotline saves lives
CALGARY — Almost three dozen people survived overdoses because of a Canada-wide phone line that connects callers who use drugs with emergency support if there… → Read More
Calgary, Edmonton outreach groups take to the streets to monitor for drug overdoses
The pop-up overdose prevention site is the first of its kind in Calgary, said organizers, who passed out harm reduction supplies, warm drinks and food → Read More
'For the greater good': Indigenous financial advisor works to empower others
Theodora Warrior is the first Indigenous financial facilitator for Momentum, a Calgary charity dedicated to community economic development. → Read More
Party members take sides for, against Kenney at United Conservative meeting
A motion that would have made it more difficult to hold an earlier review of Premier Jason Kenney's leadership failed to get enough support. → Read More
More work to be done as Canada ranks sixth in global drug policy index: experts
Experts say Canada's passing grade is nothing to be proud of as status quo policies are doing little to curb thousands of deaths yearly. → Read More
Hope hinges on emergency: Homeless shelter in central Alberta on brink of closure
RED DEER, Alta. — When a central Alberta city renewed its state of local emergency in response to rising COVID-19 cases, workers at an emergency shelter were… → Read More
'They are trying to kill us': Alberta city at odds with homeless outreach group
WETASKIWIN, Alta. — An outreach worker and a nurse lean overan orange mesh fence to speak to a woman on the other side as tents flap in the cold wind at a… → Read More
Alberta doctors warn of health system collapse as COVID cases climb
Alberta's health-care system is on the verge of collapse, warns a group of physicians → Read More
Alberta's post-secondary schools saying no to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
Some post-secondary schools in Canada continue to debate the question and have yet to offer a firm position with only weeks left until the return of classes → Read More
Alberta walks back decision to loosen COVID-19 rules
Alberta will extend a masking mandate for public transit, continue testing and tracing and require those with COVID to isolate. → Read More
Alberta's COVID-19 plan could have ripple effects across Canada: top doctors
Canada’s top doctors say Alberta’s decision to end isolation requirements for those who test positive for COVID-19, or who have been in close contact with… → Read More
Calgary Stampede linked to 71 COVID-19 cases; community spread from event unknown
Government officials say the 10-day rodeo and festival that welcomed hundreds of thousands of attendees isn’t a significant driver, so far, in rising… → Read More
Sadness, anger felt after Calgary officer spared jail for assault of a Black woman
CPS must deliver justice to the family of Dalia Kafi after the courts failed to do so, says an anti-racism leader in the city. → Read More
Motorcyclist dead after four-vehicle collision outside of Didsbury
A motorcyclist is dead after an impaired driver caused a four-vehicle collision outside of Didsbury, Alta. → Read More
Calgary Stampede unveils 20 new Midway treats
The Calgary Stampede unveiled twenty new midway food creations including a thirst-quenching pickle lemonade. → Read More
Racialized staff speak out about toxic environment at Mount Royal University
Four faculty members who spoke to Postmedia say administration has discouraged racialized staff from filing official complaints and speaking openly about their… → Read More
Four arrested in Red Deer after significant drug seizure
A large supply of illegal drugs were found in a Red Deer home, resulting in the arrest of four locals who are facing multiple charges. → Read More
Alberta businesses call on UCP to address spiking overdose deaths
Ninety Alberta businesses have formed a coalition in support of harm reduction to counter the government’s assertion that businesses oppose supervised drug-use… → Read More