3 h. ago Thousands rally in downtown Calgary ahead of provincewide teachers' strike

In Calgary, attendees stood shoulder-to-shoulder as they listened to speakers calling for better public education funding, improved classroom conditions and more support for teachers

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9 h. ago Thousands rally at Alberta legislature on cusp of Monday teachers' strike

'I wanted to show my children what impact a group of teachers can do'

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27 h. ago Sisters in Spirit pay tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

At the corner of 3rd Street and 8th Avenue in downtown Calgary, a group of men and women gathered on Saturday morning. Many greeted each other with warm hugs and embraces, lighthearted quips and chatter only possible among those who consider each other old friends. But the air felt heavy and the clouds hung grey […]

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28 h. ago Calgary tutors see increased demand, ahead of provincewide teacher strike on Monday

Parents are wanting educational support for more specialized subjects, seeking out tutors and private educators to prevent their kids from falling behind.

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52 h. ago Alberta parents, schools brace for impact ahead of provincewide teachers’ strike

With a threatened strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers scheduled to start on Monday, parents, students, and others affected by the strike are scrambling to make last minute plans.

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3 d. ago 'It's going to be like COVID all over again': Parents prepare for provincewide teachers' strike

'We have been here before. COVID really prepared us for this'

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7 d. ago Man stabbed multiple times after fight erupts outside downtown Calgary bar

The victim was taken to hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition

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1 week ago Calgary mayoral candidates weigh in on Green Line downtown alignment

Alberta's transportation minister maintains the Green Line LRT will be elevated through the downtown core, despite that section of the project still subject to a study.

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1 week ago Carney, Zelenskiy Put Ukraine’s Abducted Children in Focus at UN

Mark Carney and Volodymyr Zelenskiy sought to rally global support for the return of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, an issue that may resonate with the US administration even as it pulls back on financial and military aid for Ukraine.

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2 w. ago Shortage of daycare spaces in downtown Calgary poses challenge for working parents

Study author hopes research sparks conversations about availability of child care closer to where people work

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3 w. ago One sent to hospital after targeted shooting at downtown Calgary restaurant

'There is not believed to be any further threat to the public'

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3 w. ago Two good things, two bad things and two numbers as Oilers rookies lose 6

Thirteen of Edmonton’s Top 25 prospects, as ranked by the Cult of Hockey this summer, were in the Edmonton-Calgary prospect game Friday night at the downtown arena. Edmonton lost the match 6-5, but that wasn’t the story. The game was defined by individual performances, some good, some bad. Here are critical Two Good Things, Two […]

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3 w. ago Tight budget means Alberta teachers face a stark choice in bargaining: Danielle Smith

With a provincewide teachers strike looming, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggested the union can have pay hikes and more teachers — but it can’t have both.

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3 w. ago Calgary mayoral candidate calls for end of downtown supervised consumption site

Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp, running for mayor under the Communities First banner, also pledged to decentralize the city's largest homeless shelter in the East Village.

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3 w. ago Braid: Tension rises as teachers set the date for provincewide strike

A long break from school due to a strike is unthinkable for students who have already dealt with COVID pandemic disruptions

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3 w. ago Alberta teachers plan provincewide strike starting Oct. 6 as talks hit stalemate

With contract talks at a stalemate, Jason Schilling from the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s time for Premier Danielle Smith’s government to step up.

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