- The Alberta government is rolling out $143 million in classroom complexity funding to establish 476 "complexity teams" across the province. These teams will hire 1,428 educational staff, with each receiving $300,000 to support students with complex needs. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said the hires are part of the government's promise of 3,000 new teachers by 2028. Edmonton Public Schools will receive funding for 101 teams and Edmonton Catholic Schools for 42.
- The Grey Nuns Community Hospital postpartum department in Edmonton became the first in the city to offer donated breast milk to patients, effective Feb. 13. Parents who need an alternative to formula or who cannot breastfeed can purchase 120 mL of breast milk for $19.
- Nearly a month after Hospitals Minister Matt Jones announced triage liaison physicians (TLPs) would "immediately" start on Feb. 1, the Alberta government will not confirm if any are on duty in busy Edmonton and Calgary emergency departments. This initiative was announced after the December death of Prashant Sreekumar at Edmonton's Grey Nuns Community Hospital. The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) has not reached an agreement on TLP employment conditions. AMA section president and physician Warren Thirsk advised emergency department doctors against individual contracts due to liability concerns, calling the government's announcement "more of a communications exercise."
- Edmonton-based Zero Point Cryogenics (ZPC) is a key global player in quantum computing infrastructure, and is one of six companies worldwide that commercially manufacture dilution refrigerators, BetaKit reported. Founded by John P. Davis, a professor at the University of Alberta, and led by CEO Chris Cassin, the company builds systems that reach near-absolute zero temperatures, which is crucial for quantum research. Cassin credits Edmonton's unique combination of university research, NAIT skilled trades programs, and low manufacturing costs for the company's success.
- Edmonton's innovative manufacturing industry, contributing nearly 40% of Alberta's total output, develops cutting-edge technologies in biotechnology, energy, and medical devices, according to a post on the City of Edmonton's blog, Transforming Edmonton. The City of Edmonton's Edge Fund supports these advancements, awarding $5 million to 17 businesses in 2024. Recipients include NGT Energy, which is developing safer oil and gas measurement devices; Zero Point Cryogenics, the sole North American manufacturer of quantum dilution refrigerators; and Millennium Three Technologies, enhancing industrial pre-fabricated assembly with computer-vision technology.
- Following a mass shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Alberta RCMP responded to several gun-related calls at schools on Feb. 11 and 12. This included a false alarm in Sherwood Park, where Bev Facey Community High went into lockdown and F.R. Haythorne Junior High into hold and secure after a reported gun sighting at Strathcona Athletic Park. "There's been a lot of distress and anguish with what's gone on in Tumbler Ridge, which is understandable," Alberta RCMP Cpl. Mathew Howell told Postmedia. Other incidents occurred in High River and Fort McMurray, where a replica firearm was later seized and an 18-year-old was charged. In Edson, a man fired a cap gun at a principal. Premier Danielle Smith and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides will ask school boards to audit security measures.
- Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was a major factor in Team Canada's 5-0 Olympic win against Czechia on Feb. 12, during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. McDavid, leading all forwards with 18:04 ice time, recorded three assists and a team-high six shots on net. He set up goals for Macklin Celebrini, Nathan MacKinnon, and Nick Suzuki.
- The Edmonton Elks made an operations and coaching staff announcement for 2026 on Feb. 12. Ed Hervey remains VP of football operations and general manager, with Nic Cross joining as football operations assistant, and Danelle Tucker as strength & conditioning specialist. New coaching staff include Jabari Arthur as running backs coach, Cedric Douglas as defensive line coach, and Des Catellier as special teams coach. Trysten Dyce and Demetrious Maxie are departing.
Headlines: Feb. 13, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim