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- News
Province gives U of A $21 million for defence research
The Government of Alberta is investing $21 million in the University of Alberta to fund defence research and innovation. The funding will go to the Dual-Use Ecosystem for Future Engineering, National Defence, and Sovereignty (DEFENDS) program at the U of A. DEFENDS aims to connect research, industry, and military partners…
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- Opinion
Edmonton keeps policing crime, it’s time to start preventing it
Increasing police presence in Edmonton’s high-crime areas may improve short-term safety, but without addressing the conditions that contribute to crime, the city risks simply moving the problem from one neighbourhood to another. Another day in downtown Edmonton, and police cruisers are parked near transit stations, officers patrol Churchill Square, and…
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- Arts & Culture
Edmonton Folk Festival 2026 lineup: New and familiar faces
Edmonton Folk Music Festival (EFMF) announced its 2026 lineup on May 28, featuring Of Monsters and Men, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Cat Power. EFMF will run from August 6–9, with tickets going on sale June 6. A total of 60 artists make up this year’s festival. “When I watch the ticket…
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- Sports
U of A cheerleading team heads to the world championships
The University of Alberta’s cheerleading team is heading to Sweden to compete at the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) World University Cheerleading Championships. They will represent Canada in the all-girl elite division on June 5–7. Abigail Muddle, a kinesiology student, has been cheering with the U of A’s team…
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- Features
New School of Politics and Democracy sparks concerns from faculty
The University of Alberta and the Banff Centre have been the home of the Peter Lougheed School of Leadership since 2014. Now, the school has a sibling — the Peter Lougheed School of Politics and Democracy (PLSPD). The U of A officially launched the PLSPD in October 2025. Its first…
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