6 d. ago Still no resolution for new Camrose high school stuck in limbo

Although Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic High School is basically complete, there's no solid access and no power to the school — and who will get it finished remains unclear.

Society

7 d. ago German parties agree to form a new government after months of drift in Europe’s biggest economy

BERLIN (AP) — Conservative and center-left parties reached a deal to form a new German government on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations, paving the way for new leadership in Europe’s biggest economy after months of political drift. Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union, is expected to become Germany’s next leader under […]

Politics

7 d. ago Iran’s president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunities

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president again pledged Wednesday that his nation is “not after a nuclear bomb” ahead of talks between Tehran and the United States, going as far as dangling the prospect of direct American investment in the Islamic Republic if the countries can reach a deal. The comments by reformist President Masoud […]

Economics

1 week ago ‘How does that happen?’: New Camrose high school unable to open, stuck at ‘impasse’

Although work on Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic High School is done, there are no paved roads or utilities to the building in Camrose and finding a solution is proving difficult.

Society

3 w. ago As parents vow to leave OCDSB, the Catholic board is creating waiting lists

The Ottawa Catholic School Board says it will establish waiting lists for transfers

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3 w. ago US Hopes for Ukraine Peace Deal Soon as Putin Seems in No Hurry

The US is still hoping a broad ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine can be reached within weeks, even as the warring sides continue attacks and signs ahead of talks scheduled for the coming days that the Kremlin is in no hurry to reach a deal.

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta Youth Theatre Collective reviews Oscar Romero's Mamma Mia!

The Edmonton Journal is proud to host reviews of local high school theatrical productions, written by student reviewers through the Alberta Youth Theatre Collective. Reviews of past shows can be found here By Ruth Young St. Joseph’s Catholic High School Transporting you to the sun-kissed shores of a dreamy Greek island, Oscar Romero’s production of Mamma […]

Culture

3 w. ago Alberta school support workers' strikes end after all deals ratified

Union happy more school districts are following the pattern set in Fort McMurray and Edmonton

Society

3 w. ago Union members OK deals with Calgary school boards, some support staff back to schools Friday

Union happy more school districts are following the pattern set in Fort McMurray and Edmonton

Society

3 w. ago Deal at Foothills Schools, Two CUPE Locals Vote to Accept Settlements

CALGARY, Alberta — CUPE Local 5040 has reached a tentative agreement with Foothills School Division, marking the last of nine striking school divisions to reach settlements. Meanwhile, two other CUPE locals have voted to accept tentative agreements, ending strikes at the Edmonton Public School District and the Parkland School District. CUPE 3550 members at Edmonton […]

Society

3 w. ago Sturgeon County school support workers’ union reaches tentative deal with school division

Deals with Fort McMurray's public and Catholic school boards have already been ratified.

Society

4 w. ago London Catholic school trustee on conference at casino: No, thanks

The chair of the London District Catholic school board says he has declined an invitation to a conference at a Southwestern Ontario casino’s hotel this spring. Hosted by Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers’ Association, the conference is being held May 14 to 16 at Caesars Windsor hotel. “If it’s a trustees’ conference without professional development, I […]

Society

4 w. ago Deal reached between CUPE and Calgary Catholic School District

CALGARY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 520 has reached a tentative agreement with the Calgary Catholic School District. The deal, like others reached this week, is a four-year agreement ending in August 2028. The wage settlement is higher than the provincial government mandate. CUPE 520 will hold its ratification meeting […]

Society

4 w. ago Tentative deal reached between CUPE and CBE, support staff could be back in schools Friday

Union happy more school districts are following the pattern set in Fort McMurray and Edmonton

Society

4 w. ago Calgary CUPE leader 'confident' strike resolution could be reached Monday after Edmonton, Fort McMurray deals

More than 1,000 Calgary school support staff, mostly maintenance and custodial workers, walked off the job Feb. 24

Politics

last month Media Advisory: CUPE Alberta Convention This Week in Calgary

CALGARY, Alberta — CUPE Alberta will hold its annual convention this Wednesday to Friday in Calgary at the Sheraton Eau Claire Hotel. CUPE Alberta represents 40,000 members including workers in the municipal, school district, health care and other public sector workers. The convention is being held amid a strike of 6,600 education workers across the […]

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