Category Archives: Alberta
N.W.T. replaces Alberta curriculum for junior kindergarten to Grade 12 with B.C.’s
The Northwest Territories says it will no longer teach Alberta's curriculum in its schools.The territory says it has signed an agreement with British Columbia to teach its junior kindergarten to Grade...
Dec 17, 2021
Governments commit up to $300M for high-speed internet in Alberta
Canadians across the country need access to reliable, high-speed Internet and the provincial and federal governments are helping residents out. Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta and Strathcona...
Dec 16, 2021
1,650 AHS staff on unpaid leave due to vaccination status
Alberta Health Services says local breakdowns of numbers of how many staff are now on unpaid leave because they are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are not available.AHS does outline in a statement ...
Dec 16, 2021
Police in Alberta to offer “immediate access” to addiction treatment to arrested individuals
Police in Alberta are making history.The province has announced a first in Canada, noting police officers will now be able to offer immediate access to addiction treatment upon an individual's arrest....
Dec 16, 2021
Canadian Pacific hosting virtual 'Holiday Train at Home'
Canadian Pacific (CP) will once again host its 'Holiday Train at Home' concert virtually this year on Saturday, December 18 at 6 p.m. to raise money for North American food banks.Traditionally, the ho...
Dec 16, 2021
Government announces protections for Albertans against the Omicron variant
The Alberta government is taking immediate actions and clarifying health measures to protect Albertans and the health-care system against the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus...
Dec 15, 2021
NDP says UCP’s refusal to commit to net-zero will cost Alberta 150,000 jobs
Alberta's NDP says the refusal from Premier Jason Kenney and the UCP government to pursue net-zero by 2050 will cost Albertans 150,000 jobs, according to a recent report. The party says the Alberta En...
Dec 14, 2021
Teachers and parents score curriculum victory but work remains, says ATA
The Alberta Teachers Association is sharing its thoughts on the Alberta government's announcement on Monday that it is taking steps to address feedback from parents, teachers and subject matter expert...
Dec 14, 2021
AUPE ratifies new deal with Alberta Government, increasing wages
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) has agreed to a new deal with Alberta's Government to help employees in the province.The AUPE represents about 95,000 workers in the province, includin...
Dec 13, 2021
Province provides update on changes to draft K-6 curriculum
The province is implementing some changes to the draft K-6 curriculum. Following consultation with parents and school authorities, the Alberta Government will implement new curriculum in September 202...
Dec 13, 2021