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EDMONTON, Alta. – Behind the lenses of western media, there is more to Iran’s poverty crisis than what is often portrayed. Millions of Iranians endure the harsh reality of poverty, where daily survival often means sacrificing basic humanitarian needs. 


By: Meral F. Ciplak


Amid political turmoil and economic sanctions, the daily struggles of ordinary Iranians often go unnoticed. 


While international media and political discourse tend to focus on Iran’s nuclear program and geopolitical te...

By: Meral F. Ciplak


The growing concern of new cancer rates among Albertans grows by the year. Canadians across the country continue to fight ongoing battles with cancer. This ultimately raises health concerns among Canadians and the affected families.


This article highlights the rate of cancer cases in Canada and provinces, the percentage of cancer diagnoses, and two Albertans primarily affected by multiple myeloma in their family. 


Photo of Angela Joseph and her late husband, Brian Jo...

EDMONTON, Alta. On location at Edmonton’s longest running Winter Festival. The Silver Skate Brings out the cold Canadian cultures with every sculpture and skate.


By: Meral F. Ciplak & Viktorya Gyulinyan


The Annual Silver Skate Festival has begun as of today. The annual winter fest will be held until February 17th, 2025. 


Edmonton’s Silver Skate festival is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Continue to enjoy a Canadian winter, filled with family friendly...

By: Meral Ciplak


EDMONTON, Alta – Professor Neill Fitzpatrick discusses how fake news can destroy and promote journalism, but it is up to the audience to determine real news to fake.


During his TedTalk on January 27th, at MacEwan University, he states the pros and cons of journalism and how viewers can indulge in fake news.


He voices his opinion being, fake news can be generated at any point in time, but it is up to the reader to detect the lies and misinformation in news articles....