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Province gives $2M boost to inclusive post-secondary education

Province gives $2M boost to inclusive post-secondary education

The funds will go toward programs that aim to help those with disabilities focus on employment readiness and skill training.
Plenty of finger-pointing after ATA disciplinary power under fire

Plenty of finger-pointing after ATA disciplinary power under fire

The announcement comes after the education minister learned the details surrounding Calgary teacher Michael Gregory being charged with 17 counts of sexual assault and exploitation in February. Gregory later committed suicide.
Southern Alberta wants its own stable funding for air ambulance

Southern Alberta wants its own stable funding for air ambulance

Rejects idea of amalgamation between HALO, STARS
Stars of Alberta awards celebrate volunteers

Stars of Alberta awards celebrate volunteers

Nine outstanding Albertans have been recognized at the 2021 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.
COVID numbers in rural Alberta drop since fourth wave

COVID numbers in rural Alberta drop since fourth wave

Rural Albertans continue to remain frustrated with the government as the new rules roll out, said Slave Lake Mayor Tyler Warman, with many left wondering why thousands of people can pack into hockey arenas to see professional teams play while in their small community they are limited on who they can host in their houses.
Alberta government announces changes to controversial school curriculum

Alberta government announces changes to controversial school curriculum

"We will face curriculum implementation by staggering subjects starting this fall," Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said at a news conference Monday.
Poll suggests 40 per cent of Canadians know unvaccinated people, don't discuss issue

Poll suggests 40 per cent of Canadians know unvaccinated people, don't discuss issue

Respondents on the Prairies were most inclined to drop the subject and “say it's fine," according to the poll findings.
Canmore's Gerry Hurley wins top conservation award

Canmore's Gerry Hurley wins top conservation award

“I like to do my part to try and protect the wildlife, particularly the grizzly bears. It’s been an amazing experience,” said Canmore's Gerry Hurley.
OPINION: It's time for Alberta to modernize its teacher investigation process

OPINION: It's time for Alberta to modernize its teacher investigation process

'If improving safety for children and increasing the quality of Alberta’s already great system works against the mandate of the ATA, then the minister’s point has been made for her.'
Bill 21 changes the fight against impaired driving

Bill 21 changes the fight against impaired driving

The Provincial Administrative Penalties Act is changing how the RCMP penalizes impaired drivers and handle traffic ticket disputes.
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