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Médecins à double pratique en Alberta, réalité virtuelle en soins infirmiers et débat sur les grizzlis — Calgary Jeudi

25 articles il y a 3 semaines 210

🏛️ Gouvernement & Politique

  1. Tensions croissantes entre les chefs des Premières Nations et la première ministre de l'Alberta. Le chef Trevor Mercredi défend les appels à enquêter sur la première ministre Danielle Smith pour trahison en raison des préoccupations concernant le référendum sur la séparation. Les chefs affirment que les droits issus des traités ne sont pas respectés.
  2. Réprimande de la première ministre Smith aux Premières Nations sur la question de la séparation. Elle met au défi les chefs de "se ressaisir" après les accusations de trahison, intensifiant les relations tendues.
  3. Le gouvernement de l'Alberta déploie des paiements de 100 $. La première ministre Danielle Smith annonce des versements pour contrer le coût de la vie élevé, avec des fonds disponibles dans les deux semaines suivant la demande.

🏥 Santé

  1. Les médecins de l'Alberta proposeront des chirurgies privées cet automne. Une nouvelle politique permet des interventions comme les remplacements de hanche dans une double pratique publique et privée, visant à réduire les longues listes d'attente.

🎨 Communauté & Culture

  1. Un projet pilote de RV redéfinit la formation en soins infirmiers. L'initiative de réalité virtuelle de l'Université de l'Alberta offre aux étudiants en soins infirmiers une expérience pratique immersive, façonnant l'avenir de l'apprentissage pratique.

🚑 Dernières Nouvelles & Incidents

  1. Un grutier porté disparu après une chute dans une rivière en Alberta. La GRC rapporte qu'une grue a quitté un pont près de Grande Prairie. La récupération a été retardée en raison des conditions de la rivière.

🌦️ Météo & Routes

  1. Découverte d'une mystérieuse structure souterraine à Banff. Le personnel du parc enquête sur un effondrement de structure sous terre près du lac Minnewanka, identifié comme une construction en bois.

🏈 Sports

  1. Les Oilers libres d'embaucher Mike Babcock comme entraîneur. La LNH autorise Babcock après une enquête sur sa conduite passée, ouvrant la voie à son embauche potentielle.

📰 Également aujourd'hui

  • Les concerts du Stampede devront se terminer avant minuit, selon un mémo de la ville.
  • L'adjoint de la première ministre de l'Alberta critique les chefs des Premières Nations.
  • Smith déclare qu'il est trop tard pour le référendum sur la pétition charbonnière.
  • Des millions d'Albertains recevront des remboursements énergétiques de la province.
  • Des sœurs d'Edmonton prennent le contrôle de l'hôtel historique de Jasper.
  • Le régulateur de l'énergie en Alberta suspend la demande de l'usine d'Olds pour enquête.
  • Calgary prévoit de revitaliser le secteur du LRT de Westbrook.
  • 20 000 enfants en Alberta font face à de longues attentes pour la thérapie.
  • Les Blue Bombers honoreront Cal Murphy dans le Cercle d'honneur.
  • Un groupe séparatiste de l'Alberta cherche à suspendre la décision sur la pétition référendaire.
  • Les Canadiens s'engageront bientôt dans les marchés de prédiction.
  • La campagne de signalisation pour la séparation s'étend à Taber.
  • Enquête sur l'utilisation du téléphone lié à la LAIP par un conseiller de Calgary.
  • Homme appréhendé pour violation des conditions de libération après des accusations de maltraitance d'enfants.
  • Les habitants d'Exshaw continuent d'évacuer l'eau des sous-sols après les pluies.

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About 3.4 million Albertans will receive $100 energy rebate from provincial government

Twenty years after then-premier Ralph Klein gave every Albertan a $400 cheque, the current Alberta government is giving each eligible resident a one-time payment of $100.

General Jun 18, 2026

Pro-separation sign campaign grows from 1 to 3 amid standoff in Taber

The controversy over a town billboard urging Alberta to leave Canada is growing. After the Town of Taber ordered the removal of a pro-separatism sign, there are now three billboards up in the town.

General Jun 18, 2026

Former Calgary councillor directed use of personal phone over FOIP concerns: corruption investigation docs

While investigating allegations of corruption at Calgary city hall, police say they uncovered text messages sent by former councillor Sean Chu to a man now accused of offering money for council votes in which Chu said to “keep conversations to his personal phone” because his work phone was “subject to Freedom of Information” disclosure.

General Jun 18, 2026

Man arrested for breaching release conditions after being charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

A man from Okotoks, Alta., has been arrested for breaching his release conditions, after being charged with possessing and accessing more than half a million child sexual abuse materials.

General Jun 18, 2026

'Just do something, please': Calgary crafting plan for long-vacant Westbrook LRT area

Land around the Westbrook CTrain stop has sat vacant for nearly 15 years, but Calgary is working on a "long-overdue" plan to develop the site.

General Jun 18, 2026

Olds power plant, data centre application paused as Alberta energy regulator seeks answers

A major data centre project in Olds, Alta., may face delays as the Alberta Utilities Commission has paused the current process of Synapse Real Estate Corp.'s application to request more answers.

General Jun 18, 2026

An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids face waiting years to get therapy for disabilities

An estimated 20,000 children are stuck on Alberta’s Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) waiting list, facing years of delays to get speech, behavioural and other treatment or therapy for autism and various disabilities.

General Jun 18, 2026

Edmonton sisters take reins of oldest hotel in Jasper, Alta.

Two Edmonton sisters, who are lifelong hoteliers, officially own the iconic Athabasca Hotel — a historic cornerstone in the Alberta Rocky Mountain community of Jasper.

General Jun 18, 2026

Hot bet summer? Soon Canadians will be able to trade on prediction markets

Canadian retail investors will be able to access prediction markets through a Canadian company this summer, after the platforms had been banned for years. Prediction markets are experiencing explosive growth, and seen as both a financial vehicle and as gambling.

General Jun 18, 2026

Some Exshaw residents still pumping water out of basements, weeks after heavy rainfall

Residents in Exshaw are dealing with flooded basements after heavy rainfall hit the mountain community west of Calgary, with some pumping out water for weeks now. The cleanup is expected to take a few more weeks as homeowners work to remove water.

General Jun 18, 2026
May be too late to put coal question on October vote: Danielle Smith

May be too late to put coal question on October vote: Danielle Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is suggesting it's too late to put an anti-coal mining petition question to a provincewide referendum this fall.

Politics Jun 18, 2026
Bombers add Murphy to club’s Ring of Honour

Bombers add Murphy to club’s Ring of Honour

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will add former coach and general manager Cal Murphy to the club's Ring of Honour on July 30.

Sports Jun 18, 2026

Court hears Alberta separatist group's plea for stay of referendum petition ruling

An Alberta Court of Appeal judge reserved her decision after a hearing on Thursday during which a separatist group asked the province's top court to stay a lower court's decision that quashed its referendum petition.

General Jun 18, 2026
Banff staff explore unknown underground structure found at Lake Minnewanka

Banff staff explore unknown underground structure found at Lake Minnewanka

It has not been determined what the structure actually is, as there is no historical or photographic record of it, Parks Canada said.

Trending Jun 18, 2026

Eligible doctors in Alberta can work in both public, private systems starting this fall

In order to be eligible for dual practice, doctors must do a minimum number of hours in the public system first. The province says those hour requirements along with other safeguards will protect the public system.

General Jun 18, 2026

Smith tells First Nations chiefs to 'check themselves' after treason accusation over separation question

The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs unanimously voted this week to ask RCMP to look into whether Alberta's fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party.

General Jun 18, 2026
Oilers cleared to hire Mike Babcock as coach

Oilers cleared to hire Mike Babcock as coach

The Edmonton Oilers have been given clearance by the NHL to hire Mike Babcock as head coach after the league concluded an investigation into his conduct while with Columbus in 2023.

Sports Jun 18, 2026

'No plans right now' for grizzly hunting season in Alberta, minister says as rural residents call for hunt

Amid calls from rural municipalities for the first grizzly bear hunting season in two decades to be opened in Alberta, Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says it's not currently on the table. He says the province is focused on helping the threatened species' population recover through conservation and non-lethal wildlife management.

General Jun 18, 2026
Driver missing after crane goes over bridge and into river in northern Alberta: RCMP

Driver missing after crane goes over bridge and into river in northern Alberta: RCMP

The RCMP says the driver of a crane is missing after the vehicle he was driving crashed off a bridge and into the Wapiti River near Grand Prairie, Alta. on Tuesday.

Investigations Jun 18, 2026
Virtual reality pilot project gives Alberta nursing students hands-on-experience

Virtual reality pilot project gives Alberta nursing students hands-on-experience

A virtual reality pilot project at the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing is giving students hands-on experience to deal with real-life nursing scenarios.

Tech Jun 18, 2026
Senior aide to Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix their communities

Senior aide to Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix their communities

The executive director of Danielle Smith’s Calgary office says First Nations chiefs should fix their communities rather than have "the gall" to accuse the premier of treason.

General Jun 18, 2026
War of words continues between First Nations chiefs, Alberta premier

War of words continues between First Nations chiefs, Alberta premier

The Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta is defending the decision to call for Premier Danielle Smith to be investigated for possible treason.

Politics Jun 18, 2026
Alberta government expects $100 payouts to arrive within 2 weeks of applications

Alberta government expects $100 payouts to arrive within 2 weeks of applications

Albertans who apply for $100 affordability payments from the province could see the money deposited in their bank accounts within two weeks of applying.

Politics Jun 18, 2026
Alberta dual-practice doctors could begin offering private surgeries in fall

Alberta dual-practice doctors could begin offering private surgeries in fall

Surgical Services Minister Adriana LaGrange says the status quo isn't working as too many Albertans are sitting in the queue too long to get surgery.

Health Jun 18, 2026
Weeknight concerts during Calgary Stampede must end at midnight, city memo says

Weeknight concerts during Calgary Stampede must end at midnight, city memo says

Penny Lane Entertainment, which runs the Cowboys Music Festival, has taken issue with the changes that it claims were 'designed without consultation.' 

Canada Jun 18, 2026