MRU in the media

New Jersey Envirothon: May 17, 2025: https://mru.ca/7c3f (Morning AgClips)

Creative sentencing funds Alberta research into worker safety: https://mru.ca/aa17 (My Science – MRU researchers)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Business report with David Finch (benefits of the G7 coming to Alberta and MRU): https://mru.ca/98e0 (CBC Calgary Radio – David Finch, faculty)

More than 23,000 Alberta civil servants represented by AUPE now primed to strike: https://mru.ca/7cd7 (Albertapolitics.ca – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Guildford Flame announce return of former All-Star defenceman: https://mru.ca/f8cca (British Ice Hockey – Jamal Watson, alum)

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Community-College-University Exposition conference underway in Edmonton at MacEwan: https://mru.ca/f2a56 (Global Edmonton)

Why the federal cap on international students has hit Alberta — even though it still has room: https://mru.ca/af19 (CBC News)

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Dave McIvor from QR met his wife Courtney  MRU: https://mru.ca/11b4 (QR Calgary – Dave & Courtney McIvor, alumni)

Ghost magpie seen by pedestrian on MRU campus: https://mru.ca/de4f9 (CBC Calgary radio – campus pedestrian)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Is Alberta going independent?: https://mru.ca/5bb1 (Sing Tao Daily – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

A Better Calgary Party to endorse some Communities First candidates to avoid vote split: https://mru.ca/4060 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Carney names new cabinet: https://mru.ca/b355 (CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Slimmed-down cabinet expected: https://mru.ca/2d15 (QR News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Party system could lead to confusion: https://mru.ca/ab63 (CityNews, 660  News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Liberal Cabinet, UCP, Municipal Conduct: https://mru.ca/6e476 (CHED Edmonton & QR Calgary – Duane Bratt, faculty)

How do Albertans feel about the PM’s new Cabinet?: https://mru.ca/2941 (CBC News Network – Duane Bratt, faculty) *interview cut off at end

‘I’m optimistic’: Alberta’s energy minister reacts to federal counterpart’s appointment: https://mru.ca/fb4e (CTV News – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

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A new era begins: Michael Crowe takes the helm at COTR: https://mru.ca/329f (College of the Rockies)

USask president rebuts anti-EDI opinion piece: https://mru.ca/04f3 (USask) original opinion piece linked here

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MRU in the media 

Métis archaeologist transforms her field from ‘grave robber’ to ‘grave finder’: https://mru.ca/3192 (CBC Radio, Ideas – Kisha Supernant, MRU Faculty of Arts Distinguished Speaker) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Calgarians rally to recall 3 UCP MLAs as ‘Alberta Resistance’ movement launches in 4 cities: https://mru.ca/5ab8 (CTV News – Keith Brownsey, faculty) 

Group hopes to trigger early election in Alberta: https://mru.ca/aa64 (CHAT – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

PM Carney to unveil cabinet: https://mru.ca/2f44 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty) 

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University of Manitoba celebrates record Indigenous graduation at 36th annual Pow Wow: https://mru.ca/bf17 (CityNews Winnipeg) 

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Calgary Reads hosting the Big Book Sale for readers of all ages: https://mru.ca/e207 (CTV News – MRU is a  supporter of  Calgary Reads) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

‘I guess it was inevitable’: Visual storytellers bemoan loss of SAIT’s photojournalism major: https://mru.ca/df45 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Sally Haney, faculty)

Meet the reporter: Acacia Carol: https://mru.ca/a66f (Airdrie City View – Acacia Carol, student) 

As Calgary Party launches, Alberta’s major cities brace for big change to local politics: https://mru.ca/7f36 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Emma Gilchrist to Receive the Digital Publishing Leadership Award: https://mru.ca/5022 (Digital Publishing Awards – Emma Gilchrist, alum) 

New city parties face up-hill battle to differentiate themselves: https://mru.ca/aed96 

(CBC Radio News – Duane Bratt, faculty)) 

Alberta separatism gets Fox News attention after Carney-Trump meeting: https://mru.ca/e0a2 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

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Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova University alumnus, elected as first American pontiff: https://mru.ca/9202 (CBS News) 

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Finalists announced for 2025 ScaleUP Awards, recognizing growth-stage leadership in Western Canada: https://mru.ca/1d21 (Digital Journal – Simon Raby, faculty) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Calgary comedian, drag performer Karla Marx explores ‘silly, wild, unusual’ side of trans life in new album: https://mru.ca/dcf7b (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Victoria Bucholtz, faculty)

‘It’s not like I’m new here’: Calgary’s new police Chief Katie McLellan credits experience for landing role: https://mru.ca/052f0 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Doug King, faculty) 

Canada stronger when it works together: PM: https://mru.ca/45246 (CBC News Vancouver  – Lori Williams, faculty) 

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UCalgary Qatar concludes operations: https://mru.ca/c7527 (UCalgary News) 

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Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Carney meets with Trump at White House: https://mru.ca/677c (CHED, Mayb 6: 2:19:12 p.m. – Keith Brownsey, faculty) 

Alberta Next panel to ‘discuss Alberta’s future in Canada,’ says Premier Smith: https://mru.ca/7e1d (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Talk of referendum angers Indigenous leaders: https://mru.ca/fdaf (AM 1150 Toronto – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Calgary selected as home of Canada’s first XPrize hub: https://mru.ca/102a (Calgary Economic Development) 

What you need to know about the lawsuits between URSU, UR Pride and U of R Women’s Centre: https://mru.ca/0629 (Regina Leader Post)

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What is ahead for Alberta after election?: https://mru.ca/70e1 (QR News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Carney government not resonating with Alberta’s: https://mru.ca/4cd5 (CBC News Channel – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Well-known conservative operative quits Alberta’s UCP, says party is ‘allergic to transparency’: https://mru.ca/0231 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Palestine and the decline of the US empire: https://mru.ca/17fd9 (Al Jazeera – Muhannad Ayyash, faculty) 

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Imperial Oil donates $37M research lab to SAIT, largest-ever corporate gift to an Alberta post-secondary: https://mru.ca/3c8a (Calgary Herald)

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The Canadian Hydrogen Association Welcomes Sturgeon County as Newest Member: https://mru.ca/04e5 (Hydrogen Central) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce names first executive director on strength of federal grant: https://mru.ca/4bad (Winnipeg Free Press – Jenny Steinke-Magnus, alum) 

Alberta premier’s Mar-a-Lago visit cost more than $10,000, documents reveal: https://mru.ca/d98b (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Smith wants to negotiate ‘Alberta accord’ guaranteeing pipelines, more federal cash: https://mru.ca/6c72 (National Post – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Political analyst discusses the seriousness behind Alberta’s referendum idea: https://mru.ca/1298 (CHCH – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Politics at play with premier’s address: https://mru.ca/fc6c (630 CJOB – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Discussing premier’s address struck demanding tone: https://mru.ca/d8d8 (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Smith to take questions from media today following address: https://mru.ca/8c396 (QR News, CHED – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Police chief’s resignation came as surprise, but won’t impact policing: https://mru.ca/0352 (QR News – Doug King, faculty) 

Address on path forward could add clarity: https://mru.ca/7ae1 (880 News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Trip to Florida to meet Trump cost $10,000 plus: https://mru.ca/a054 (CBC Radio News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Separation rhetoric continues after election: https://mru.ca/55cd (CFRB – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Academic leaders condemn Nova Scotia bill as threat to university autonomy: https://mru.ca/4bfe (CBC News) 

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MRU in the media 

ScaleUP Awards celebrate achievements of Canada’s high-growth ventures, visionary leaders and bold innovators: https://mru.ca/a1ee (Education News Canada – Simon Raby, faculty) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Restoring oil wells back to nature with new ecological methods: https://mru.ca/f558 (Environmental Journal – Felix Nwaishi, faculty) 

The Science Behind… Mental Health Month and checking in: https://mru.ca/ee53  (QR News – Dan Devoe, faculty) 

After sudden departure, Mark Neufeld lauded, roasted for his time as Calgary’s police chief: https://mru.ca/c643 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Doug King, faculty) 

Rural crime rates consistently higher than in urban centres, StatCan data suggests: https://mru.ca/fa8c6 (CTV News via the Canadian Press – Doug King, faculty)

Crime rates in rural communities higher according to StatCan: https://mru.ca/16d1 (CHED Edmonton – Doug King faculty)

‘I’m encouraged’: Alberta premier to deliver Monday status update about provincial relationship with Ottawa: https://mru.ca/9d89 (CTV News – Keith Brownsey, faculty) 

Calgary mayor calls on PM Carney to champion energy sector: https://mru.ca/bba3 (City News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Rural crime rates higher than urban centres: https://mru.ca/09d6 (City News Vancouver radio – Doug King, faculty)

An unusual choice’: Battle River-Crowfoot’s MP will step aside to let Poilievre take a run at the riding: https://mru.ca/238a (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Poilievre to run in Alberta byelection: https://mru.ca/b551 (CBC Radio News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

As a new Parliament takes shape, three political watchers predict the challenges to come: https://mru.ca/c5a7 (CBC Radio, Day 6 – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Expensive carpet in premier’s office under scrutiny: https://mru.ca/1fc8 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

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Janet Morrison named new Memorial University president and vice-chancellor: https://mru.ca/3a48 (Education News Canada) 

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‘Danielle Smith is a separatist’ NDP alleges after Bill 54 proposes lower referendum threshold: https://mru.ca/bfa9f (City News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Nenshi says Alberta premier’s efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party: https://mru.ca/3500 (CTV News/The Canadian Press – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Canadian election results: https://mru.ca/0d2c (Reuters – Duane Bratt, faculty)

The Heat: Canada National Elections: https://mru.ca/1f1c (CGTN America – Lori Williams, faculty)

How is another Liberal victory landing in Alberta?: https://mru.ca/58c4 (AM 640 Toronto & all Corus AM radio stations – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Farm-grown inspiration and innovation:  https://mru.ca/16f2 (Good Fruit Grower  – Joe Anderson, faculty)

Varcoe: ‘Turn us loose’ says Suncor Energy CEO, as 38 oilpatch leaders sign new letter to Carney: https://mru.ca/1963 (Calgary Herald/MSN – Duane Bratt, faculty)

New clerk treasurer lands in the Township of Ignace: https://mru.ca/aa84 (Northern Ontario Business – Lesley Stirling, alum)

Analyzing the relationship between Alberta and Ottawa: https://mru.ca/a83a (CBC News Network – Lori Williams, faculty)

MVB: John and Hill to 2025 represent Canada at TeamUp Cup: https://mru.ca/380b (BVM Sports – Ryan John & Grant Hill, student athletes)

Are young people really becoming more Conservative?: https://mru.ca/ae0e (NewsTalk 1010 – Lori Wlliams, faculty)

Premiers pas dans le monde universitaire (first steps in academia): https://mru.ca/41ea9 (Le Franco – Lisa Futre, student)

Also worth noting

Cheers to 75 years of hospitality and tourism at SAIT: https://mru.ca/3211e (SAIT)

Olds College reveals new president, CEO: https://mru.ca/d78c (Red Deer Advocate)

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