Beyond Local

A floral arrangement inspired by country star Reba McEntire earned an Alberta florist an award at the Fleurs de Villes floral exhibition

In Alberta, you won’t see fireflies glowing at dusk, you have to stay up late to catch a glimpse of them. Experts say their active times are usually between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. in the months of June and early July. 

Some of the professional archers who will be in Lac La Biche from Aug. 2-9 for the 3D, Field, and Target Outdoor Canadian Championships have competed here before.

Jonathan Friedman, managing director of U.S. free expression programs at PEN America, objected to the use of PEN’s database by the Government of Alberta.

The projects range from housing for young adults and students in downtown Edmonton to units in Calgary for those facing homelessness.

NDP education critic Amanda Chapman said urgent issues require the ministry’s attention, like student funding, a looming teachers’ strike and overcrowded classrooms.

While most of the illnesses reported are in Alberta with 67 people sickened, the outbreak also affects Ontario, where 15 people have been ill, as well as Manitoba with one person sick. One illness reported in B.C. is related to travel to Alberta.

The province says young students shouldn't be exposed to inappropriate sexual content.

Alberta launched the program in 2020 and last week introduced new rules limiting annual sales per farm. The government's website says the limit could mean roughly four cows, 76 goats or 150 chickens per farm.

As commissioner, officials say longtime lawyer Jonathan Carlzon will be responsible for approving applications, though his decisions can be challenged in court.