Alberta Morning News

A specialized ambulance specifically designed to treat stroke patients has been developed by the University of Alberta Hospital Foundation.  It's at the Canadian Stroke Congress in Calgary this week.

The new President of the Canadian Medical Association speaks about a survey of doctors which advocates for a stronger national response to long term care.

Veterinarian Dr. Nicole Rose describes what she did to save an injured great horned owl.

Dale Erhart, Vimy flight pilot, talks about re-enacting the aerial history, of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Dr. Padraic Carr, president of the Alberta Medical Association, speaks about topics discussed at the recent Canadian Medical Association convention in Quebec City.                                                                                                           

Riley Booth, a biomedical engineering graduate, from the University of Calgary, is helping a person with a disability through the Tikkum Olam Makers program.                                                                                   

Lisa Stein, University of Alberta biologist, talks about how we’re using too much nitrogen in fertilizers. That’s having a detrimental impact on climate change.                                                                                                                                 

David Sweanor, a professor of law at the University of Ottawa, on how the federal government's focus on nicotine is causing problems in the battle to convince Calgarians to quit smoking.

Richard Lushai speaks about a project that brings together engineers and those with disabilities to solve issues that will help the disabled have a better life.                                                                                                         

Eric Musekamp, founder and president, of the Farm Works Union of Alberta, speaks about the day to honour those who produce our food.

University of Alberta professor, John Basarab, speaks about genome testing of livestock that's going to lead to improvements in breeds.

Senator Doug Black, speaks about reaction to proposed changes to Canada’s Income Tax Act being put forward by the federal government.

University of Alberta historian, Sara Komarnisky, speaks about a list of 150 topics that combine Canada’s sesqui-centennial with outcomes from the truth and reconciliation commission.                                                              

Barry Morishita, mayor of Brooks, and vice president at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, speaks about trying to attract more women into municipal politics.                                                                                                               

Rolf Vinebrooke, professor in Biological Sciences, at the University of Alberta, speaks about new data on alpine lakes.

Zac Robinson, associate professor, in the Faculty of Physical and Health Education and Recreation, at the University of Alberta, speaks about Mountains 101, a new online course on Canada’s mountain heritage.                                                          

Dr. Nick Mitchell, provincial medical director in Addictions and Mental Health, with Alberta Health Services, speaks about a new hotline being installed to assist front-line service providers in dealing with the opioid crisis.

David Wattling, vice president and chief corporation development officer, with Telus Health, speaks about digital technology and how seniors are increasingly taking to it for any number of reasons.

Sylvain Charlebois, dean of the Faculty of Management, at Dalhousie University, speaks about the development of Canada’s upgraded food guide.                                                       

David Haworth, president, at PetSmart Charities of Canada, speaks about the love pets provide us, and the responsibilities that come with ownership.