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ATA calls on province to assert that schools are out of bounds for protests

ATA calls on province to assert that schools are out of bounds for protests

"It is about ensuring that schools are safe and caring places for all students, recognizing that for some, the school is the only safe space they have," says teachers' association president
Car story: where will Canada’s electric vehicle batteries go when they die?

Car story: where will Canada’s electric vehicle batteries go when they die?

Electric vehicles are booming in B.C. and that means the province has a unique opportunity to divert some of the world’s most sought-after clean-energy minerals from a potentially hazardous waste stream
Ag board and county requesting changes to address veterinarian shortage

Ag board and county requesting changes to address veterinarian shortage

A central Alberta county councillor says a lack of veterinarians and veterinary technologists is hurting the overall economy and rural community viability.
Fraggle Rock fits like a glove for Alberta puppeteer

Fraggle Rock fits like a glove for Alberta puppeteer

Brendan James Boyd is living every Muppet-lovin' man's dream. He spent five months last year as a puppeteer filming the revival of Fraggle Rock, and its first season was just released at the end of January.
'Political stunt': NDP members resign from Alberta safe drug supply committee

'Political stunt': NDP members resign from Alberta safe drug supply committee

Opposition NDP members resigned Friday from a committee tasked to examine a safe drug supply, saying it's a "political stunt" by the Alberta government instead of meaningful work to address spiking overdose deaths.
GoFundMe pulls plug on fundraiser for Ottawa convoy protesters

GoFundMe pulls plug on fundraiser for Ottawa convoy protesters

Crowdfunding site GoFundMe will reimburse or redirect to charities the vast majority of the more than $10 million raised by demonstrators protesting COVID-19 measures in Ottawa, saying the event has become an occupation.
Edmonton mayor expects Alberta premier will respect local autonomy on COVID-19 rules

Edmonton mayor expects Alberta premier will respect local autonomy on COVID-19 rules

Edmonton's mayor says he expects Premier Jason Kenney will respect local autonomy as Alberta prepares to end its vaccine passport program along with other COVID-19 health restrictions.
Student threats and disruption over masks shuts down Central Alberta school

Student threats and disruption over masks shuts down Central Alberta school

Following student protests against masking and resulting social media firestorm with threats against staff, students at Bowden Grandview School have been sent home for two days of online learning.
Gasoline prices breaking records as crude oil tops US$90 a barrel

Gasoline prices breaking records as crude oil tops US$90 a barrel

CALGARY — There is more pain at the pumps for Canadian drivers this week as gasoline prices climb to new record highs. Fuel price tracking website GasBuddy.com says the national average retail fuel price hit 151.3 cents per litre Friday morning.
Southern Alberta boy's crayon venture aimed at cleaner oceans

Southern Alberta boy's crayon venture aimed at cleaner oceans

Eight-year-old Jacob Simister has come up with an idea to save crayon waste from entering the ocean while supporting animal rescue organizations close to home.
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