Canada’s Top 100 Employers releases list of top employers in AB

Canada’s Top 100 Employers has released the Alberta’s Top Employers list for 2026, which recognizes 85 AB employers from across Alberta for their leadership in offering exceptional places to work. Employers were assessed according to criteria such as workplace, benefits, training, and community involvement. Three postsecondary institutions appeared on the list: Athabasca University was recognized […]

The University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Fine Arts has launched a new major for its Bachelor of Arts program: Cinema and Media Studies. The program will cover a mix of theory and practical learning opportunities to prepare learners for careers in the arts and further education in areas such as filmmaking. “We live in a […]

Northwestern Polytechnic has partnered with Tallcree Tribal Government to expand options for students to complete NWP’s Educational Assistant Certificate program. This program—which will be offered through remote and in-person program delivery—will cover topics such as classroom management, instructional support, individualized student assistance, and working with diverse learners. “Through the partnership between Tallcree Education Authority and […]

The Central Alberta Collegiate Institute—a collaboration between Red Deer Polytechnic, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, regional school divisions, and the not-for-profit CAREERS—has opened a new learning space on RDP’s campus. Through this new learning space, dual credit middle and high school learners will be able to develop their hands-on skills and access mentorship and […]

The University of Calgary’s Students’ Union is pushing for the expansion of the university’s MacEwan Student Centre building. Students’ Union President Naomie Bakana said that the centre was last expanded in 2002 when there were around 20,000 undergraduate students enrolled. With the university’s increased enrolment of roughly 38,000 and plans to grow by an additional […]

Lethbridge Polytechnic has renewed its lease with the Government of Alberta for the 395-acre Lethbridge Polytechnic Research Farm. The 20-year lease will allow researchers to continue work at the facility, which includes the polytechnic’s Centre for Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. Leth Polytech VP Academic and Research Kenny Corscadden thanked the government for agreeing to […]

Burman University has partnered with Mitacs to create new opportunities for academic–industry collaboration and innovation. Through this partnership, Burman will gain access to Mitacs funding in order to support the university’s work connecting local organizations to talent at the university. In particular, Burman and Mitacs will work to bring research projects from local Albertan organizations […]

MaKami College has introduced a new wellness support for students: Social strategists. Social strategists will help students create wellness strategies, brainstorm solutions-focused plans, and connect with internal and external services and departments. MaKami Social Strategist Stephanie Urquhart explained that the role differs from counselling in that it is focused on immediate needs, brief emotional support, […]

At the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, members of the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) recently voted 83% in favour of a strike mandate, which will later be verified by the Alberta Labour Relations Board. NASA said that issues include wages, benefits, and protection from replacement by lower-paid instructors. NAIT said that classes will continue […]

The University of Calgary has made nasal naloxone kits available in all residence buildings through the three-year Residence Nasal Naloxone Project initiative. The university explained that it identified residence buildings as key locations because of the number of students who spend time there. The kits, which each include two nasal naloxone sprays and instructions on […]