56 h. ago Sarah Mullally named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history of Church of England

LONDON — Bishop of London Sarah Mullally was announced Friday as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time in 1,400 years that a woman has been chosen as the spiritual leader of the Church of England. Mullally, 63, a former chief nursing officer for England, will face serious challenges including divisions over the treatment […]

Culture

9 d. ago Historic church in rural Alberta torched during crime spree: ‘Utter devastation’

A charred foundation, chipped bricks and a mountain of black ash is all that remains of a historic Ukrainian Orthodox church north of Edmonton.

Events

1 week ago New mobile units to drive early breast cancer detection in Alberta

Alberta Cancer Foundation and Primary Care Alberta bring life-saving breast cancer screening to women in rural and remote communities EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Breast cancer screening is now being performed in two brand-new mobile units for women in rural and Indigenous communities across Alberta. These units replace aging trailers that had […]

Science

2 w. ago University of Calgary opens Veterinary Learning Commons, doubles enrolment

The University of Calgary is expanding their veterinary medicine program to double enrolments and address the need for more vets in the province via the grand opening of the Veterinary Learning Commons on Sept. 15. Through a $68.5 million provincial investment to address the shortage of livestock and rural vets in Alberta, the new building […]

Society

3 w. ago Cowboys and farm dog wrangle wayward bulls in southern Alberta

In what might be the most rural Alberta story ever, a cowboy duo and their farm dog corralled two bulls that broke free near a school in Coaldale on Friday morning.

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3 w. ago Opinion: NHL, Oilers foundations assist on youth mental health; what's stopping others?

In late June, NHL Foundation Canada announced its latest round of grant recipients, highlighting five Canadian organizations for their community-building impact. Among them was Calgary-based non-profit Impact Society, recognized for its transformative Heroes programs. This grant supports the delivery of Heroes in rural and Indigenous communities across northern Alberta: areas facing some of the highest […]

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