Education

COVID-19 case ‘likely transmitted’ within Edmonton school: Hinshaw

Alberta has recorded its first case of COVID-19 believed to have been transmitted within a school.Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical officer of health, announced Friday afternoon that the...

Sep 19, 2020

Peace River School Division Superintendent announces retirement

Dr. Paul Bennett has announced that the upcoming school year will be his final one as superintendent of the Peace River School Division. Bennett, who has spent over 25 years with the division, includi...

Aug 21, 2020

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...

Aug 11, 2020

Masks will arrive ahead of first day of school: Minister LaGrange

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says the UCP government knows exactly where it's getting 1.6 million reusable masks announced for Alberta's students in time for the start of classes in just a few ...

Aug 09, 2020

Canada provides exception for U.S. students planning to study north of border

WASHINGTON - The federal government appears to have relaxed restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border that would have made it impossible for first-year university students from the United States to enter...

Jul 27, 2020

University of Alberta faces huge job loss

The University Of Alberta will be losing more than 1,000 jobs due to funding cuts.President of the university, David Turpin, made the announcement yesterday saying that 400 positions had already been ...

Mar 15, 2020

U of L to suspend classes next Monday-Tuesday, moving to alternative model Wednesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Students at the University of Lethbridge will not be going to their classes next Monday and Tuesday.Following consultations with Alberta Health and other post-secondary institutions a...

Mar 14, 2020 photo courtesy LethbridgeNewsNow

RCMP investigating reports of a fight club in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie RCMP have been in contact with local school districts, informing them of the possible involvement of students in a reported "fight club" that is allegedly happening in the city. Everyth...

Feb 08, 2020

Alberta panel suggests schools 'balance' lessons about climate change, oilsands

CALGARY - Alberta's education minister is endorsing a panel report that recommends school children learn all views about climate change along with the value of the province's oil and gas sector. Adria...

Jan 29, 2020

Province launches choice in education survey

Albertans are being invited to take part in a new online survey from the Government of Alberta which aims to identify opportunities to protect and enhance education choice.Input can be given until Dec...

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