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Alberta school divisions cutting support staff after lapse in Jordan's Principle funding
Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) eliminated 105 full time equivalent educational assistants earlier this month. It comes after the Wild Rose School Board laid off 46 educational assistants in December, citing the same reason.
Historical buildings spared from wildfire that reached Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
A Friday wildfire east of Edmonton destroyed or damaged several buildings in the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village — none of which were historical structures.
Wildfire activity is picking up in Alberta but officials predict an average season
Embracing new technology for tackling weather conditions, and a snowy spring are positive early indications leading into an average season for officials.
Funding formula change will have marginal impact, Edmonton's public school board says
Edmonton Public School Board has been advocating for a change in the school funding formula for years. Now that the province has moved away from the weighted moving average system that disadvantaged divisions with ballooning enrolment, the increase in funding is only marginal.
1 in 4 Albertans would vote to separate in a referendum, Angus Reid poll suggests
New Angus Reid polling shows if a referendum was held tomorrow, one in four Albertans would vote to leave Canada.
The most important election of our lifetime? These Albertans say it's high stakes
People of all political stripes are weighing the stakes of the upcoming federal election as they make their choice for who Canada should have at the helm in the midst of the U.S. trade war. CBC asked Albertan voters, experts, and businesses if this election feels different.
The Autism Centre of Excellence school is moving to the planning phase. But not all parents are happy
Edmonton Public Schools is planning a dedicated school for students with autism they say will offer an enhanced learning environment and increase capacity, but which some parents and advocates warn is a setback for education.
Amid bleak polling numbers, Edmonton could be an essential NDP stronghold: expert
The NDP is up against major challenges this federal election, predicted to lose seats across the country — but one expert says it's possible the party bucks that trend in Alberta.
Edmonton moving to mobile-only paid parking this spring
When the City of Edmonton ran the numbers on replacing public parking machines, it found the $2.8 million dollar price tag was just too high. Machines will be phased out starting next month and drivers will now have to use the HotSpot app or website on to pay.
Fear of measles has some Alberta parents taking precautions, seeking early vaccination for infants
The fear of measles has some parents with infants in Alberta looking for ways to avoid exposure and take advantage of early vaccination opportunities.