Students/Experts/Alum in the News

How Mexican cartels are part of an ‘emerging threat’ of fentanyl flowing into Canada: https://mru.ca/c48f (Global News – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty)

Border officers frustrated at police inaction over stolen cars being exported through Montreal: https://mru.ca/68d1 (Global News – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty)

Calgary police to put ‘less lethal’ weapon in patrol officers’ hands: https://mru.ca/a192 (Star Metro Calgary – Kelly Sundberg, Faculty)

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Olds College prepares for the future by opening its Smart Farm: https://mru.ca/526 (Red Deer Advocate)

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FinancialBuzz.com Exclusive Q&A Interview With WeedMD Inc. Chief Financial Officer Keith Merker Along with Recent News Surrounding Canadian Cannabis Legalization: https://mru.ca/fde3 (Market Insider – Brad Mahon, Faculty)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

‘Such passion’: Calgary-based highland dance champ hits nationals ahead of worlds: https://mru.ca/e34 (CBC News – Rebecca Thow, Alumna)

Province to update the public on its finances: https://mru.ca/2fca  (660 News – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® 2018 Honourees Announced: https://mru.ca/9a2 (Cision – Kevin Read,  Alumnus)

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Canadian arts figures dish out some wisdom for new graduates: https://mru.ca/c2cc (Globe and Mail)

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Who were the Alberta public sector’s biggest earners in 2017?: https://mru.ca/e53 (Edmonton Journal – Jay Spark, Consultant)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Business traveller: The jet set: https://mru.ca/3b23 (Business Vancouver – Milena Radzikowska, Faculty)

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University of Alberta gets $500K for automated vehicle research: https://mru.ca/304 (Global News)

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Radio veteran Bill Good sparks questions as voice of new anti-electoral reform group: https://mru.ca/9d2d (Star Metro Vancouver – Sean Holman, Faculty)

Two grads win awards from Rossland Rotary: https://mru.ca/9180 (The Rossland Telegraph – Lucy Beck, Student)

This week in Canadian Politics: https://mru.ca/e16f (CTV News Channel, Lori Williams, Faculty)

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Huge collection of Johnny Cash artifacts acquired by UVic: https://mru.ca/1bf0 (CBC)

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Piikani First Nation woman helping build bridges between business and Indigenous communities: https://mru.ca/4dbf (CBC News – Wacey Little Light, Student)

Award Winner Wacey Little Light: https://mru.ca/538b (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Wacey Little Light, Student)

CBE trustee Lisa Davis to seek UCP nomination in Calgary-Bow: https://mru.ca/03b (Star Metro Calgary – Lori Williamns, Faculty)

Cafe Chat: Amy Alexander, JMR Cocktail & Co: https://mru.ca/2973 (Stuff – Amy Alexander, Alumna)

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With a shared commitment, Canada’s universities take steps toward reconciliation: https://mru.ca/424 (University Affairs)

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Researcher examines 2013 flooding’s effect on mental health: https://mru.ca/fec (Star Metro Calgary – Caroline McDonald-Harker, Faculty, Centre for Community Disaster Research)

2013 flood still taking mental health toll for High River families, study suggests: https://mru.ca/ff71 (CBC News – Caroline McDonald-Harker, Faculty, Centre for Community Disaster Research)

Five years after the flood, psychological impacts remain: https://mru.ca/14e9 (CBC Radio – Caroline McDonald-Harker, Faculty, Centre for Community Disaster Research)

Jill Barber Releases Single BIGGER THAN YOU + New Album METAPHORA Out June 22^nd: https://mru.ca/3c2c (Broadway World – Bella Concert Hall)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Province to hear breach-of-confidence allegations against Calgary police: https://mru.ca/fcd (Star Metro Calgary – Sean Holman, Faculty)

Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award and CAUAC Aboriginal Youth Award honours recipients striving to build cultural bridges: https://mru.ca/80ad (Calgary City News Blog – Wacey Little Light, Student)

Holy Cross Collegiate celebrates Grade 12 graduation: https://mru.ca/cef8 (Strathmore Standard –  Rachel Hannah Gagne, Student)

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Indigenous elders join U of A to bridge culture gaps, share traditional knowledge: https://mru.ca/4124 (Edmonton Journal)

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Corbella: Disaster chose Prof. Haney, not the other way around: https://mru.ca/e52 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun, Vancouver Province – Timothy Haney, Faculty, Centre for Community Disaster Research)

Local business legend and philanthropist Sam Switzer dies: https://mru.ca/d4a8 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Sam Switzer, honorary degree recipient)

Become a real-world changemaker at Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/5b41 (Asian Correspondent)

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Looking back at flood of 2013: https://mru.ca/4a72 (NewsTalk 770, June 20, 3:06 – Caroline McDonald-Harker, Faculty)

Award winning MRU researcher discusses opioid crisis: https://mru.ca/c93b (NewsTalk 770, June 19, 3:32 p.m. – Roisin Dillon, Alumna)

Doug Ford’s vow to fight federal carbon tax part of concerted effort, prof says: https://mru.ca/31a (CBC Radio, The Current – Lori Williams, Faculty)

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Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre is thrilled with ‘next phase’ announcement: https://mru.ca/a65 (Red Deer Advocate)

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Corbella: Mental health issues linger long after rivers receded: https://mru.ca/0eb (Calgary Herald /Calgary Sun – Caroline McDonald-Harker, Tim Haney, Faculty, Centre for Community Disaster Research)

Part of Calgary country star Paul Brandt’s Legacy on full display now at Studio Bell: https://mru.ca/6c2 (The YYScene – Paul Brandt, Alumnus, Patti Derbyshire, Faculty)

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Olympic debate will simmer in Calgary over the summer months: https://mru.ca/15e (LiveWire Calgary – David Legg, Faculty)

Celine Copeland receives CPRS Calgary Legacy Scholarship: https://mru.ca/21a0 (Canadian Insider – Celine Copeland, Student)

Closer look at cabinet shuffle: https://mru.ca/9746 (NewsTalk 770, 9:27 – Lori Williams, Faculty)

Holy Cross Collegiate celebrates Grade 12 graduation: https://mru.ca/cef8 (Strathmore Standard –  Rachel Hannah Gagne, Student)

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University of Guelph giving raises to full-time female faculty after salary review: https://mru.ca/f9a3 (Globe and Mail)

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Paul Brandt’s Legacy: Love, Music and Creating Change: https://mru.ca/0c20 (Where.ca – Paul Brandt, Alumnus, Storyteller-in-Residence and honorary degree recipient; Jordan Piraux, Student)

‘It’s like having 100 toddlers’: Herd of goats helps Alberta cities keep weeds at bay: https://mru.ca/4ad7 (Globe and Mail)

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Brooks: The 52nd Annual Sir Winston Churchill Memorial Banquet: https://mru.ca/6186 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, Faculty)

New job opportunity ahead for Times editor: https://mru.ca/a636 (Kevin Rushworth, Alumnus)

Weyburn Comprehensive School Activity Award Recipients: https://mru.ca/5f0 (Discover Weyburn.com – Paul Dionne, Student)

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Yukon College set to become Canada’s first northern university: https://mru.ca/c853 (CTV News)

1,000 York University contract faculty back at work after 3.5-month strike: https://mru.ca/bd1 (Toronto Star)

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Raising the Pride Flag: https://mru.ca/5660 (CTV News, 5:02 – Lesley Brown, Provost; Aria Burrell, Student)

Pride Flag goes up at MRU: https://mru.ca/4a62 (Global News at 6)

Showing Pride at School: Photo of Lesley Brown, Aria Burrell and pride flag with description of event also ran in June 16 print edition of the Calgary Herald.

Students/Experts/Alum in the News

Notley brushes off concern amidst NDP battles and provinces teaming up on carbon tax: https://mru.ca/b0f0   (660 News – Duane Bratt, Faculty)

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U of C business school expansion receives $20-million boost: https://mru.ca/107 (Calgary Herald)

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